I love
researching diets. If it is new and popular, I probably have read about
it some and maybe have even tried it. Lately, fasting has gained
popularity. You can find books that will provide research on just
how good fasting is for the body. And, I have been intrigued, mainly
because I am horrible at fasting and the thought of restricting myself from
eating food completely sounds too extreme.
As Catholics we are called to days of fasting and abstinence, and for as strong as I like to think I am, I am quite a wimpy "faster." But, after reading a great deal about fasting and its physical benefits, I started to feel like God was asking me to get more serious about fasting, not for the physical benefits but for the spiritual ones. My husband and I were out for a walk the other night and I was talking about my new found respect for fasting and how I feel called to do it more, for spiritual reasons, and I started to speak about how amazing it is that fasting has so many …
As Catholics we are called to days of fasting and abstinence, and for as strong as I like to think I am, I am quite a wimpy "faster." But, after reading a great deal about fasting and its physical benefits, I started to feel like God was asking me to get more serious about fasting, not for the physical benefits but for the spiritual ones. My husband and I were out for a walk the other night and I was talking about my new found respect for fasting and how I feel called to do it more, for spiritual reasons, and I started to speak about how amazing it is that fasting has so many …
Awe!! Looks like amazing fun!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so awesome! I wish I were a kid again!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like fun! Is that one of the Bazoom ones that you can buy at Target? I saw something similar.....but, it was expensive and I didnt know if it would be worth it. But, if thats it, it would be:)
ReplyDeleteHey--the white stuff on those rice krispie treats is melted white almond bark.
Have a great week. Im going to go see St. Gianna's daughter speak tonight. Im kind of excited:D