Fasting

Right now I have a few hours left in a short fast.
I am fasting before having blood being taken to
check to see where my cholesterol level is at.

Usually my cholesterol level is within range. 

The important thing next is to find out what

things not to eat or say not as much to keep

or stay in range.

There are a number of reasons people fast 

whether for several hours like I am or for 

a few days or even a few weeks.

Some fast for how I am doing it while others

for spiritual reasons. The hardest time is the

first couple days after that it does get easier.

I have never gone on a long fast primarily

for my health and it be difficult as well.

There are different kinds of fasts as well.

Other words you can fast off certain foods

or drinks. For example, you could stop 

drinking sodas for a period of time or

deserts. 

Besides fasting spiritually it can be for

health reasons. Maybe you have to go

into surgery and fasting may help you

in that regard as well.

Going on a long fast is something that

should be gradual. Also, a good idea to

ask your doctor as well especially if you

have had health issues.

Remember it is important to continue

drinking water if you are fasting off of

all foods. I have been on short fasts where

I only have soup as well as water.

You do decide to fast I wish you the best.

Amen!