Guest guest Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Dear Fellow Graduates: It has been ages since I have posted to this group. I had an Open RNY in October of 2000 by Dr. Baker in Fridley, MN. I live in southern Minnesota. I have lost 120 pounds going from 280 to 160. My goal was 150 but I haven't weighed that much (or that little) since I was 15, so at 47 years old I probably oughtta be happy at 160, eh? I just wanted to respond quickly to the " Fasting Thing " being bantered about. Don't you think the most important aspect of " Fasting " would be ... the WHY of it? Fasting can be quite healthy in many aspects. As an author who writes primarily in the inspirational market, the term " Fasting " is mentioned literally dozens of times in the Bible. It is usually done to get " centered, " to get a clearer vision of the Big Picture of life. Don't you think perhaps many of us who were MO for so many years need some balance? Some centering? :-) Some focus on something other than our weight? If we are fasting to get a handle on our weight, or to shrink our stomach, or to control poor eating habits -- then that reason could be detrimental to our health. However, if we are fasting as a way to get in better touch with the spiritual side of our being - well then, I say, " more power to you. " Okay, have my two cents worth sent anyone over the edge? Blessings to all, This Email has been scanned by BIGGpipe Internet's CLEAN MAIL system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Dear Fellow Graduates: It has been ages since I have posted to this group. I had an Open RNY in October of 2000 by Dr. Baker in Fridley, MN. I live in southern Minnesota. I have lost 120 pounds going from 280 to 160. My goal was 150 but I haven't weighed that much (or that little) since I was 15, so at 47 years old I probably oughtta be happy at 160, eh? I just wanted to respond quickly to the " Fasting Thing " being bantered about. Don't you think the most important aspect of " Fasting " would be ... the WHY of it? Fasting can be quite healthy in many aspects. As an author who writes primarily in the inspirational market, the term " Fasting " is mentioned literally dozens of times in the Bible. It is usually done to get " centered, " to get a clearer vision of the Big Picture of life. Don't you think perhaps many of us who were MO for so many years need some balance? Some centering? :-) Some focus on something other than our weight? If we are fasting to get a handle on our weight, or to shrink our stomach, or to control poor eating habits -- then that reason could be detrimental to our health. However, if we are fasting as a way to get in better touch with the spiritual side of our being - well then, I say, " more power to you. " Okay, have my two cents worth sent anyone over the edge? Blessings to all, This Email has been scanned by BIGGpipe Internet's CLEAN MAIL system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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