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Resources for Orthodox Christian Religious Fasting?

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mastichas09

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This past year, I have started taking fasting a lot more seriously. I used to just fast off and on during lent, but I have since learned that fasting is a constant thing. One thing I have noticed is that I struggle a bit to find food to eat, or to know what to do. This is a resource that I find helpful - I am curious if you guys know of anything that can help me:

Fasting - OrthodoxWiki

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I would actually talk to your priest! Fasting is very personal, and it has to be meaningful. For example, I barely eat meat and it's no hardship if I can't eat it. So, I had to work with my priest to find a process that I would find satisfying. People think fasting is just about meat, but it's more than that.
 
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I am going to do that - I know what you mean. We need to fast for the right reasons and choose the method that is personal. I was thinking about it from the wrong perspective. Thanks!
 
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