I’d say it is. Fasting as part of a weight loss program is still fasting. I don’t think the goal of the fasting matters much. In fact I’d say it could fit into “point 1”(from the PDF Father prepared) as a desire to loose weight (regardless if the weight comes from overeating) is indeed an “Amendment of life”.
What I’d like to know is, does FReeping fall into the category of “useless chattering like on Facebook, blogs, etc”. If so it would be something to give up entirely if point 1 is to be taken that way! After all, it says “blogs, etc” there. I know FR isn’t a blog but still, the point seems to be there. IMO.
Is anyone giving up FR for Lent? I’m not. But I’m wondering about that “useless chattering” thing there.
I generally scan FR and other news sites periodically on my mobile during the day while taking care of other business. Not much of a penance if I stopped doing that. Tried fasting on bread and water on Wednesdays and Fridays one year. Now THAT was quite miserable. :)