Thread: Lent is next week!

What the hell is Lent? Just curious, no disrespect meant.

Also I read your journal. I dont know you really, and I have never seen a pic of you... But from what I read, are you sure that fasting is a good idea? And like I said, just curious... No disrespect meant

Umm, maybe some kind of bean has high carbs. Unfortunately, the big kahoona made it so that our primiary protein sources are derived from animals. I suggest you throw another salmon on the barby if thats what you can have

As to me, I'm giving up sex for lent. Until March 13th. Early in the morning. Very early.

I'm not going to fast (like not eat at all)
lent, we give up something before easter.. most people do it only on good friday.. we do it the entire 50 days

Well, she's probably not doing a straight out and out fast where you only drink water. Purifying the body and all that fun stuff.

I think she is limiting her food choices, giving up something specifically.

As to Lent. I dont know, its just a day every year where I say I'm not going to have sex cause I saw it in a movie once. I have no idea what it is though

Originally posted by Eggs
Umm, maybe some kind of bean has high carbs. Unfortunately, the big kahoona made it so that our primiary protein sources are derived from animals. I suggest you throw another salmon on the barby if thats what you can have

As to me, I'm giving up sex for lent. Until March 13th. Early in the morning. Very early.

I'm going to be sick and tired of fish!
I was thinking of getting soy milk, soy cheese, bocca burgers
we can eat meat on sundays though

I gave up boys for Lent one year..

I gave up all animal product food last year, and kept the whey protein.. I didn't know whey came from animals so my lent was ruined

What the hell is Lent!!!

Sara-- Soy protein is a

Originally posted by PreMier
What the hell is Lent!!!

Sara-- Soy protein is a

I know soy is a no no.. what else can I eat then??

lent is a religious thing.. mostly catholics follow it

first week and last week of lent would only include
fish and high protein beans?? there is nothing else I can have, except for soy stuff

Thats all right Sara, its really the thought that counts. I truly wouldnt partake in that strict a lent myself... one needs protein, and I dont think God would be pleased with us harming our bodies without accomplishing anything.

As God told the Israelites a long time ago (somewhat paraphrased) - Your sacrifices make me sick.

He's all about a relationship. I'm certainly not knocking what you're doing, I completely respect it. Just saying that if you messed up with the whey he can respect that

Religious... aye, thanks.

I am not sure... I will never do a fast of any kind. I dont think it promotes well being.

Why is soy a no no?

What about tofu and stuff like that? Its a soy product isnt it? Yet you can get it with lower amounts of carbs and stuff. Anyways, some people say that soy increases estrogen a little. I think that is bunk personally and a stereotype propogated by the body building community because we tend to like whey

Originally posted by Eggs
Thats all right Sara, its really the thought that counts. I truly wouldnt partake in that strict a lent myself... one needs protein, and I dont think God would be pleased with us harming our bodies without accomplishing anything.

As God told the Israelites a long time ago (somewhat paraphrased) - Your sacrifices make me sick.

He's all about a relationship. I'm certainly not knocking what you're doing, I completely respect it. Just saying that if you messed up with the whey he can respect that

Yes, it't the thought that counts
Back then they fasted for 50 days straight and the last day they feasted with fish and bread! thats why we only allow fish in lent

I've done a 5 days non-eating fast... only drinking water. Wasnt a huge deal, and I think I was the most rational at that time that I've ever been

I wouldnt do it again though, rationality is over-rated.

Originally posted by Eggs
Why is soy a no no?

What about tofu and stuff like that? Its a soy product isnt it? Yet you can get it with lower amounts of carbs and stuff. Anyways, some people say that soy increases estrogen a little. I think that is bunk personally and a stereotype propogated by the body building community because we tend to like whey

everyone tells me soy is bad soy is bad.. and I'm confused

What nationality are you sara? Im Ukrainian .

Originally posted by Eggs
I've done a 5 days non-eating fast... only drinking water. Wasnt a huge deal, and I think I was the most rational at that time that I've ever been

I wouldnt do it again though, rationality is over-rated.

I'll never be able to fast for that long!
we going to fast till 12:00pm the first day of lent! I think thats next monday!

Jill- I'm Armenian

Originally posted by sara
everyone tells me soy is bad soy is bad.. and I'm confused

HERE!!!

http://www.mercola.com/article/soy/

Soy (Great article posted by Mudge)

http://www.t-mag.com/nation_articles/263gb.jsp

Just read up a bit

I don't want to read it! I know all about it
I just think, it won't harm me when I'm using it for lent god will protect me from evil in the soy

I've had soy before... and I enjoy it. Additionally, alot of fitness people have soy (not bodybuilders though, ever ). I wouldnt throw it off completely. It can be somewhat high in carbs, but maybe you can find some stuff that has lower carbs in it. As a protein source its not great, but it will more than do IMO.

Anybody that throws up a study on it in here is probably going to be misinformed. There have been lots of studies, and lots of different results in the end with too often people writing up atricles that are inaccurate. It wont hurt you for a little bit, just be wary of the carbs

Give the tofu a try too... I used to slice it up and cook it for breakfast. It'll take on the flavor of spices quite well if you throw some on. Good luck with your Lent

Night all!

Originally posted by sara
I don't want to read it! I know all about it
I just think, it won't harm me when I'm using it for lent god will protect me from evil in the soy

Your kidding right? Atleast read the one from Mudge. Its the second link I posted.

Soy is bad, thats all there is to it!!! Unless it is fermented like it should be

I've read all about it, from DP

So why use something that is harmful then?

How can you fermenate soy?

Its probably a long process... You will probably have to READ up on that too.