A very interesting post, especially for someone like me who did not grow up in this tradition. I like learning new things.
It also makes me wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of this long (40 day) type of limited fasting and the shorter more intense types such as the master cleanser. And then I guess there is the in between types such as the Muslim Ramadan and various Buddhist monastic practices where food is only taken before a very early morning hour.
I have myself only practiced the master cleanser. I have found it very beneficial and must do it again soon after an absence of several years.
I have practised the Lent of the 49 days only a few times in my life, 4 times to be precise. The reason is, as I said in the post, that is really hard as it doesn't only have to do with the shape and state you're in!
You have to be fit and healthy of course but mostly it has to do with discipline of mind and body!!!
Is quite difficult to achieve both in our world!!! But if you do succeed the whole process of fasting all those 49 days, the energy you get is unbelievable!!!
The control over your mind and body, gives you immense power on all levels, that's why I am doing it again this year ;)!!
@onceuponatime, tell me what is the master cleanser exactly?
https://themastercleanse.org/
I have done a similar one for many years. Once a week, every Tuesday, me and my grandma we used to drink just water with lemon, ALL DAY!!!
Very beneficial!!!!
Who needs lent when you live and eat everyday crueltyfee, as much as u like, whenever u like...
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Well @celestialcow thank you for your recommendation, I will check it.
You should know Lent though, is way more than just healthy eating!!!
Is about the cleansing of the soul, I would suggest you to check my post comig about the spiritual side of the Lent :)!!!
I understand the spiritual side of fasting that bring you closer to god but many ppl treat lent as a diet and then when it is over they gorge on chocolate eggs. TBH i don't think that is spiritual or healthy or ethical to buy milk chocolate eggs.
Master cleanser sounds like a detergent brand XD
Yes and it also acts like it, when lemon takes over :)!!
Which lemon by the way, is one of the best things, along with garlic and yogurt to have in your every day eating schedule!
Hello @onceuponatime I also want to know your master cleanser secret because I know it will be a great help for me as well. I hoping you can also share it with me. Thank you in advance ;)