{"id":302,"date":"2016-01-26T19:27:02","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T23:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ultra-pharm.com\/loyalty\/?p=302"},"modified":"2016-04-14T18:24:26","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T22:24:26","slug":"5-stages-of-a-lenten-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultra-pharm.com\/loyalty\/5-stages-of-a-lenten-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Stages Of A Lenten Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"

The common view of Lent is one of arduous sacrifice and an intense longing for chocolate. After all, this is<\/em> the period of time where many Christians\u00a0give up their beloved indulgences for 40 days, only to be reunited with them at Easter, right? Wrong! Personal sacrifice is <\/em>at the heart of Lent, but it\u2019s all in the approach and your perspective on it. Instead of suffering through, think of this time as an opportunity for a mental spring cleaning, where you can temporarily eliminate foods, habits, practices, even people, that limit your growth. Allowing yourself to gain perspective on your inner life, and assess your choices\u00a0and\u00a0goals, affords you the ability to chart your course with fewer distracting elements.\u00a0That aside, there’s no denying that the traditional Lent fast, which usually involves abstaining from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays, is tough for most “meat mouths”. More advanced fasters opt for a pescatarian diet<\/a> or even cut meat out completely for the entire period. Completely eliminating meat\u00a0poses some risk<\/a>\u00a0for the unprepared, so it\u2019s important to research carefully<\/a> and plan meals wisely if you\u2019re taking this route.<\/p>\n

For the brave at heart\u00a0embarking on a seafood-only Lenten fast\u00a0this year, you\u2019re in for an eye opening experience!\u00a0Read ahead and learn what you’re in for!\u00a0You know what they say: forewarned is forearmed!<\/p>\n

Blind optimism<\/h2>\n

Meatless Wednesday? Fasting Friday? Yeah, you got this!<\/p>\n

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Denial<\/h2>\n

Last night\u2019s dream about walking, talking stewed beef was just that: a dream! Nothing more. Not. At. All.<\/p>\n

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Rage<\/h2>\n

HOW MUCH FISH CAN ONE PERSON EAT???<\/p>\n

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Bad mind<\/h2>\n

It’s all<\/strong> about You vs You at this point<\/p>\n

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Euphoria<\/h2>\n

Easter is here! It\u2019s here!!!!<\/p>\n

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Hungry for more? Learn all about the benefits of a pescatarian diet<\/a> or read all our Health and Wellness<\/a> tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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