Sreith

You shared your story and experience beautifully. Congratulations on your new found confidence and happiness with yourself! I wish you all the best in your continued journey and maintenance.

I run on an empty stomach, not necessarily by choice or because I burn more. If I eat first, I get cramps. I found I can drink something (smoothie or chocolate milk) but no food. I don't think it is healthy, but it is what I have to do. I do sprint triathlons and runs without eating first. Thank goodness they are early…

I haven't decided what I am going to do about Lent, but a suggestion for you is to give up a certain type of sweet. If chocolate is your favorite, give that up. Or candy, or cookies, etc., just not ALL sweets. Jesus didn't have an "out", but we are only human, so it's a way to give something up without setting yourself up…