Water Only Fast
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AFewLionCubs wrote: »I just don't want her to be the odd one out.. I don't want it to backfire and make me gain what I've already lost, either..
I fast for religious reasons on a few days per year. I would find it odd and unnecessary for someone not doing it for religious reasons to do it for support, as if my religious convictions needed their help -- almost patronizing, even. Also, with my understanding of religious fasts, making a big thing about it is kind of against the spirit. JMO, though.
Now, on the "will it mess me up" question, depends how low you mean, but possibly. It would be hard to keep up a regular workout schedule and you could be tempted to overeat afterwards and of course won't be getting adequate protein. For a week I don't think there's likely to be much harm, but I don't think it's a great idea.8 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »AFewLionCubs wrote: »I just don't want her to be the odd one out.. I don't want it to backfire and make me gain what I've already lost, either..
I fast for religious reasons on a few days per year. I would find it odd and unnecessary for someone not doing it for religious reasons to do it for support, as if my religious convictions needed their help -- almost patronizing, even. Also, with my understanding of religious fasts, making a big thing about it is kind of against the spirit. JMO, though.
I kind of wondered about this myself.
OP, have you asked your "close relative" or "friend you work long hours with" (you describe her both ways, but I guess they're not mutually exclusive) how she would feel about you joining her in her religious observation, even if you don't share her religious beliefs? (I'm assuming you're not of the same faith, because otherwise you would be doing the fast regardless of showing support?) If it turns out she would welcome this kind of support, great. If not, maybe the best thing would be to ask her what kind of support she would find helpful.
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I think youll be fine with just a week.0
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trigden1991 wrote: »This forum isn't for solving cultural issues. It is for health/fitness/nutrition!
A week will be fine. Good luck.
Listen to this guy.0
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