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April 8th, 2011
01:19 PM ET
Man hits 31st day of beer-only Lenten fastBy Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor The story of Iowa newspaper editor and beer blogger J. Wilson, who is drinking only beer and water for Lent, has gained a lot of attention this week. On Friday morning he checked in with CNN Newsroom and explained his fast to Carol Costello. Read Wilson's story here: For Lent, can man live on brew alone? Wilson is 31 days into his fast, with 16 more to go. He drinks four beers a day during the week and five beers a day on the weekend. He told Costello he was enjoying his breakfast brew during the interview, which was conducted by phone. The tradition of a beer fast dates back hundreds of years to German monks. That's where Wilson got the idea for his fast. In researching extended fasts, he learned the first three days are typically the most brutal. He told CNN Friday that the first day he felt a lot of hunger pains. But by day two the pains had largely disappeared. He said he thought the fast would be much harder than it has been so far. To date, Wilson has dropped about 18 pounds. He plans on breaking his beer only fast on Easter Sunday, in keeping with Christian tradition about Lent. Watch an Explain it to Me video on Lent. Watch CNN Newsroom weekdays 9am to 3pm ET and weekends. For the latest from the CNN Newsroom click here.
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Beer is essentially liquid bread.
After Lent, he will spend all the time to Ascension getting his internal yeast level down.
I bet his sh1ts are just NASTY!
This article is seriously lacking in information. If CNN is going to report on it, then at least tell us what kind of beer he's drinking and how he chose it.
Good story, Cheers.
Our Pastor just finished a 40 day water only fast. He lost about 55 lbs. He does it each year for the last 4 years. It's an awesome miracle. Find us on the web at http://www.bethtefilla.com
How exactly is that a miracle? He didn't eat and lost a lot of weight.. No magic necessary.
It's a miracle? It really has to do with what you consider a miracle. Walking on water, yes, sure. Parting the Red Sea, sure sure. Losing weight from not eating? I'm still laughing at that one!!!
Yeah, that is setting the bar pretty low for a miracle. You can survive at least 8 weeks on water alone, longer if you had excess body fat. Depending on your metabolism, a pound of fat is about a day and a half of calories that a person would need. Not trying to knock your religion, I just don't see how this is miracle worthy.
Amen! On day 41 the pastor gained 60 lbs. by eating two large pizzas and a bucket of Kentucky fried chicken!
It would be responsible to also report that this is a dangerous idea that could lead to hyponatremia.
Doubt you'd have low sodium from high gravity beers and lagers. But, I see where you got your info. Cliffnotes for Gray's Anatomy. The book, not the tv program. Niiiiiccceeee!!!
He's not doing something bad for his health, at least not any more unhealthy than any other 30+ day fast. This article is just woefully lacking. Thanks again, CNN. If you read any of the lengthier articles online, he is taking proper nutrients, doing this with the encouragement of his boss, drinking responsibly, and consuming a nutrient rich double bock.
Awesome! What kind of beer is he drinking? That's a religious devotion I could follow.
666 people like this. funny.
this thread is pangful to read
BAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA
why is she cheering him on? this guy is doing something bad to his health and that is extremely stupid and is itself a mockery at and of life
The crap most people eat on a daily basis is far more unhealthy than beer.
There are countless religious affiliations that have no qualms about imbibing in beer and wine. What is ironic is to read of hypocritical religious nuts that believe their God is better than mine or someone else's. Anything beyond moderation is considered a sin. Most religions note this. Try doing something decent and keep your sad opinion to your self. Oh, beer is nutritional if you select the better types. A higher quality beer seldom is sold in a Walmart or Target. Find a better religion, will ya? Yours sucks, as does your opinion. =P
epic.
^^^ grammar police ftl
Either pain or pang is correct. A pang is a pain, it's just a word user much less often than pain.
hahaha, that is true!
The copy editor got it wrong – in the video above. He does not use the word "pain" or "pangs," he just says he thought it would be more painful.
Please use a copy editor, CNN! It's "hunger pangs," not "hunger pains."
Why don't you take a closer look at the article. It says "He told CNN Friday that the first day he felt a lot of hunger pains." Whether it's right or not, that's something he said not what the author of the article was writing.
why do people like you feel the need to spell check the world. get over yourself will you. Pathetic!
ummm theres different meanings little marry. Hunger pain is a pain in your stomach that won't go away until you are fed. A hunger pang is a brief, sharp, intense pain that lasts seconds or less because you are really hungry. It really could go either way, but the key factor is the time span. It is a hunger pang when it lasts seconds or less, and it is a hunger pain if it is lasting for a while, usually longer than a few seconds.
While I agree that CNN could use better editors copy editors and proofreaders, bear in mind that even the best editor isn't infallible. Still, this isn't an editing oversight.
either is acceptable - go to college
I love how the two previous posters came to completely different conclusions based on their own personal feelings.
By the way, religion is stupid, I wish my parents never sent me to a catholic grade school and high school.
This guy probably isn't religious. He's most likely just an atheist who is reveling in his mockery of a holy tradition.
oh yes, oh so holy......................... kinda more like a joke.
Either that or he's just into beer. Nothing wrong with that. I was brought up Catholic but lost the faith as I got older. If I decided to do what this guy's doing (which sounds pretty cool), it would just be because I like beer, not to mock anyone's religion. To each his own. That being said.... Prost! 🙂
Showing once more just how cuckoo religious people can be.
The best beer I've ever had is brewed by Belgian Trappist monks who fast during Lent and consume only beer. If I got to drink that stuff every day, I think I'd be in heaven. Look up Westvleteren 12 and get back to me. 😉
Why are you people that "Don't believe" "Hate religion", etc.
reding the Belief Blog.
Go read the comics.....
Sorry" reading"
How so? He's doing it for historical research. It's not like he's blowing up buildings or anything. I'm not religious but I respect other peoples views.
He's a BEER BLOGGER. He's doing this because he's RESEARCHING EXTENDED FASTS. What's the matter with people who cannot grasp the context of what they read before they spout off?It's interesting enough for you to read. You know you read articles on that McDonalds diet and such. People do it, so you'll read it. They just figure you'll understand it. Their bad.