About the fingers thing, when I burn fat and lose weight, I lose it first in my fingers, my face and my feet and then it starts to burn it in other places. No it will not be permament unless I eat better then I have. They are fat deposits in my fingers. They aren't unsightly. It just if I gain weight, fat deposits in different areas of the body like fingers, face, feet, the chest (with some women) hips, belly, etc.
Thank you for your support on my problem. I probably shouldn't be posting it here, but it is part of the reason for fasting. Guidance from God on the subject and peace of mind with the decision I have made.