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 From Constitutions of the confraternity of penitents( third order of Franciscan)

Abstinence:

1. For penitents , all Mondays , Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are days of abstinence ( that is , meatless days) unless directed otherwise by a physician . Meat is allowed on Tuesdays , Thursdays and Sundays.

2. Except for Sundays and Solemnities, penitents are to eat but two meals daily throughout the year unless advised otherwise by a physician. However, a third, small " bite to eat " of beverage and solid food may be taken if needed at one other time during the day. Beverages such as fruit juice, milk, coffee, and so on may be taken at any time between meals.

3. Except for Sundays and Solemnities, between meal snacks of solid food should be avoided.

4. At all times, penitents should be temperate in eating and drinking.

5. In their own homes , penitents should attempt to prepare foods that other household members enjoy even if this means that penitents must sometimes prepare an individual dish for themselves in order to follow this Rule.

what is Abstinence?

The law of abstinence forbids the eating of meat , but not eggs, milk products , nor condiments of any kind even though made from animal fat. Forbidden are the flesh meat of warm blooded animals and all parts of such animals. This does not include meat juices , broths, soups, lards, gravies, sauces, animal fats, and liquid foods made from meat. Also allowed are fish and all such coldblooded animals such as frogs , shellfish , clams, turtles , oyster , crabs, and lobsters. All those who have completed their 14th year are bound to the law of abstinence from meat on Ash Wed and on all the Friday's of Lent.