Fasting advice

[S_Invictus]

Hey everyone!

I’m a newbie and need some advice! I’ve been fasting 5:2 for a few months now for both health and religious reasons, and I’ve decided to a water fast through Lent every day except for Sundays. I’m trying to do this as healthily as possible, so I had a few questions.

1. Should I be taking supplements and/or multi-vitamins? If so, what do you recommend?

2. What and how should I be eating on my feast days?

3. How much water should I be aiming for a day?

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Capnbob]

2018 Lenten Fasting

Hello all again! Last year I fasted for all of lent, 46 days, and it was quite an experience! I had my ups and downs during that journey and I do look at it as a bit of a pilgrimage for me. This year I am looking at doing something a little different and something that others may want to join me in doing: I plan to fast Wednesday through Friday each week of Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday. My last meal each week will be Tuesday evening and I will eat again on Saturday so each fast will be appro…

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