Why do the disciples of John fast often, but thine eat and drink ?

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the scribes and Pharisees asked this question to Jesus as it was mentioned in Luke 5:33-35 [i]( 33 ) And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? ( 34 ) And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? ( 35 ) But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. [/i] it is obvious in these verses that fasting is the opposite of eating and drinking, hence when you are eating and drinking you can no longer consider yourself in fasting, this a very simple Logic and doesn't require philosopher. what should be realized after reading these verses ? 1 - fasting ( without eating and drinking ) was the common practice by the disciples of John the Baptist, let's not forget that Jesus Himself was baptized by John the Baptist. 2 - the followers of Jesus are supposed to fast ( when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days ) and since the followers of Jesus are supposed to fast according to the above verses, here is my questions to Christians: Do you fast ? If yes, tell me How do you fast ? and if no, Why ? Do you eat and drink while you consider yourself fasting ? What is the base of your fasting in your holy Book ? Thanks in advance , and best regards