tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post2351037274542132867..comments2019-12-01T19:42:08.766-06:00Comments on Health & Fitness Blog: FastingMissy Wertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post-36219293049890506532011-08-22T12:48:19.317-05:002011-08-22T12:48:19.317-05:00Hi, my name is Sommer, today is my first day sugar...Hi, my name is Sommer, today is my first day sugar fasting and also my first fast. Sugar has taken over my life and all of my thoughts and has pulled me away from my focus on God. I will be praying for strength and to lead me away from temptation. Thank you for your inspiration.Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13513789441333692458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post-52729207774764234362009-01-09T21:07:00.000-06:002009-01-09T21:07:00.000-06:00Thank you for this encouragement. I am not giving...Thank you for this encouragement. I am not giving up sugar altogether, but am trying to dramatically reduce my intake of refined sugars. This will not just be for a set period of time but a permanent change in eating habits. I have begun choosing fruits for snacks or desserts and this next week I will likely finish the last of the food items in my pantry that contain refined sugars. So far, so good! <BR/><BR/>I was considering a vegetarian diet, until I read Genesis 9:3: "Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things". This Scripture, in conjunction with your statement about people who exercise vigorously and engage in weight training really needing the protein that meat provides, helped me to realize that it would be healthier if I continued to incorporate lean chicken and fish into my diet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post-88853197359978773752009-01-09T14:30:00.000-06:002009-01-09T14:30:00.000-06:002 weeks fast with no planned treats is more doable...2 weeks fast with no planned treats is more doable for most people to start with. <BR/><BR/>I only plan to do a 2 week fast. I might go longer, but for now, 2 weeks. I already have on my hear a specific thing to pray for. I may pray for other things as the Holy Spirit brings them to my attention. The last time I did the fast, It was to pray for the elections and economy. As I was walking down the cookie/goodie isle at the store drooling, the voice in my head said "start praying", immediately God started calling to my mind names of congressmen & women, Senators, etc who are from other state, to my mind to start praying for. I think this was the day that the bailout package was being debated on or being called on for vote. But the amazing thing is, these names really mean very little to me. I have probable heard them in passing or on the news. Beyond that, ???? And to suddenly have my head flooded with them to be lifted up in prayer. It was a God thing.Missy Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post-8667677955286783972009-01-09T14:09:00.000-06:002009-01-09T14:09:00.000-06:00Okay a fried food fast it will be then. I haven't ...Okay a fried food fast it will be then. I haven't had anything today so I guess I've started. :)<BR/>I'll try it for two weeks. <BR/>Ciao, LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226811839348899360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post-32164519515908647762009-01-09T08:38:00.000-06:002009-01-09T08:38:00.000-06:00Hmmm I'll have to think about it. I am leaning tow...Hmmm I'll have to think about it. I am leaning towards a "Fried Food" fast or in my case.. Fast food.. lol. <BR/>Awww what the heck! I'm in. Starting today no more fried foods.<BR/>:)<BR/>Laura<BR/>How long are we doing this for or is it our own choice?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09226811839348899360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378792929102253409.post-90025793105903528442009-01-09T08:25:00.000-06:002009-01-09T08:25:00.000-06:00Hi!thanks for your daily encouragement! Did you lo...Hi!thanks for your daily encouragement! Did you lose anyweight during your sugar fast??true blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17847748980702034600noreply@blogger.com