Fasting?

[adajoy]

I know we have to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but this is something I feel like I can't do because of some health problems. I was wondering if anyone knows what excuses a person from being required to fast? I was thinking I would still eat the same amount as I always do, but give up some little things and of course I'd give up meat. If I didn't have any problems, I'd definitely follow through with the fasting, although I feel like I fast quite a lot already every day with having a digestive disorder. I don't like how confusing these things can be sometimes.

 

[WarriorAngel]

Health is a reason. Eat tiny things in between if you have diabetes or whatever. Abstinence from meats shouldnt be problematic to a diet. IT depends on the doctors orders...but i dont know of too many health concerns that suggest eating red meats every day.

Health is an exception to the extreme fasting rule.

 

[servant of Merciful Love]

I had health issues and have experienced the same concern in the past (now I am exempt from fasting ).
I was told by my pastor to do the best I can and make other sacrifices.
Some days I did well re: the limited size of the meal, others days I just did what I could.
Often I would eat smaller portions and if it affected me would eat more as needed.
Some times it amounted to the required fast...other times not.
The Lord knows your struggles and heart; health comes first!