Lent anyone?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    I giving up paying taxes to the government. Think god will keep Uncle Sam off my back?

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  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Alcohol! And I am actually carrying it through till mid-June! :drinker:

    Wait... :ohwell:
  • wndrwmn86
    wndrwmn86 Posts: 507 Member
    Well I'm Catholic so I can't eat meat on Fridays or today (ash wednesday) but for lent I will be giving up sweets and trying to solidify healthy habits like running 3 times a week and being more diligent in my logging of foods. It is supposed to take 21 days to form a new habit so I thought this was a perfect opportunity to do just that. I wish you all the best luck with your lent goals! You can do this!
  • sbox11
    sbox11 Posts: 59 Member
    I hope to give up fast food and take out. I don't usually eat a lot of fast food, but we do eat a lot of take out! It's so much easier to grab and go on the way home or on the weekends than it is to cook sometimes. I've just texted my husband in hopes that he will join me. It will take a lot of meal planning, but I hope I can do it!

    We aren't Catholic, but my entire family is. I'm also not very religious, but see this as a good time to hold myself accountable by "using" Lent. Jesus sacrificed for us, so I should be able to sacrifice as well. Good luck to all!
  • thekyleo
    thekyleo Posts: 632 Member
    I gave up religion
  • KeshiaBanks
    KeshiaBanks Posts: 24 Member
    I'm not even Catholic, but every year I try to give something up for Lent. I figure it can't hurt. I have previously given up popcorn, pizza, Pepsi....

    This year I'm going to try something new. I'm going to give up red meat and chicken. I'm gonna try to do shrimp, fish, crab, etc.
    AND give up Pepsi and chocolate. (my two biggest vices)

    I am giving up chicken.
  • iwtfytj
    iwtfytj Posts: 41 Member
    In high school, I gave up religion, and I'm still going strong with that Lent resolve.

    Seriously, though, whatever increases your motivation, go for it.

    Haha! Same here.
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    hmmm, maybe I will give up pushing DH's buttons for 40 days. It will be tough, but might be worth it. :smile:
  • littleburgy
    littleburgy Posts: 570 Member
    I've given up processed sugar. Replacing it with fruits. I may finally get my sugar content under the MFP recommendations. :laugh:
  • andreaheileman
    andreaheileman Posts: 48 Member
    I'm not Catholic, but I think I'm going to do lent this year because it still will be a good way to focus on the Lord instead of these things we "love". I'm going to try to give up the following:

    Pop - I don't have this often but really will still be hard.
    Chocolate/Candy/Junk Food - This will be pretty hard too, but I think it will help my weight loss!
    Shopping - I really need to work on saving money. So no shopping except groceries and that type of thing. I really do not need any more clothing, accessories, or beauty items.

    I'm looking forward to the challenge!

    :bigsmile:
  • tamio9
    tamio9 Posts: 12 Member
    I am not Catholic either, but my boyfriend is and I always join in too, this year I am giving up all sweet snacks.... I most always eat a sweet that is low cal or "heathy" ish..... but I am cutting them all out! I am going to need a lot of encouragement this year!!! I get horrible sweet tooth in the evenings...

    Any suggestions on what to snack on instead??
  • Maktub40
    Maktub40 Posts: 3
    I'm Catholic and this Lent instead of giving up something I'm going to do something. I'm going to wake up at 4 am and go to the gym Monday through Saturday. Lord knows how hard that is for me. Today was my first day and I'm already falling asleep at my desk (9:00). I'm also planning on giving thanks for 10 things, big or small, every night. Anywhere from helping me wake up for the gym this morning, letting the traffic light stay green, anything! I am also wanting to pray the Rosary, maybe on Sundays!
  • MrsClaireBear
    MrsClaireBear Posts: 1
    I'm giving up what I want to eat, and start eating what I need to lose weight!
  • Lpaduano17
    Lpaduano17 Posts: 22 Member
    I am giving up any type of soda and me and my husband just stopped smoking Sunday and that will be a challenge through Lent to keep it up. I am also adding healthy habits and started couch 2 5k yesterday and will stay on the program throughout Lent (and hopefully beyond). Also doing the obligatory no meat today, Ash Wednesday, and Fridays. :wink:
  • HornedFrogPride
    HornedFrogPride Posts: 283 Member
    I'm Catholic and am giving up technology (unplugging) for at least Will be running "unplugged" a lot more during Lent, too.
  • rachaelps
    rachaelps Posts: 38 Member
    I'm giving up pizza and chocolate. I was already only having them in moderation. I had a farewell to pizza dinner last night. God help me!
  • courtney3988
    courtney3988 Posts: 999 Member
    I am Catholic i am giving up my bad habits like cursing and working on the good like working on doing the rosary's and reading the bible more.
  • bciloveme2014
    bciloveme2014 Posts: 213 Member
    I am catholic, so I already cannot eat red meat on Fridays and today, but for lent I am giving up tortillas chips and to better myself I will not course to all those crazy drivers at Houston,
  • courtney3988
    courtney3988 Posts: 999 Member
    Coffee, I give it up every year AND it is VERY hard to do

    My teenage son gives up Facebook! Yup FB!!!

    Wow your awesome and you have great commitment i tried think it was last year to give up coffee do not have good will power to give it up. I need my coffee in the morning.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I was going to give up french fries, but that seemed like a cop out since I only eat those about once per month anyway. So now I have decided to give up diet soda, which is something I LOVE. I feel like giving up diet soda will be more of an actual sacrifice for me. This will be a challenge, but I think I can do it.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    FYI, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you're sacrificing. You're supposed to sacrifice in silence, and go about your day as normal.
  • wjstoj
    wjstoj Posts: 884 Member
    FYI, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you're sacrificing. You're supposed to sacrifice in silence, and go about your day as normal.

    QFT

    Besides, I don't know if giving up m&ms or Dr. Pepper, or whatever, is necessarily the self-sacriice that was initially intended. I think lent should be changed up that you have to do something (out of the ordinary) good for others for 40 days. Maybe if that means taking that $2/day that you would have spent on Dr. Pepper and giving it to a charity, then that'd be cool....in my opinion.
  • VoodooChummy
    VoodooChummy Posts: 53 Member
    Having just gone through the Mardi Gras Season and abusing my body with entirely too much food and drink I'm giving up chips, candy, and basically all snacks.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    FYI, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you're sacrificing. You're supposed to sacrifice in silence, and go about your day as normal.

    QFT

    Besides, I don't know if giving up m&ms or Dr. Pepper, or whatever, is necessarily the self-sacriice that was initially intended. I think lent should be changed up that you have to do something (out of the ordinary) good for others for 40 days. Maybe if that means taking that $2/day that you would have spent on Dr. Pepper and giving it to a charity, then that'd be cool....in my opinion.

    We do things like this in my family. The reason for Lent is lost among today's fad/restrictive dieters.
  • JG762
    JG762 Posts: 571 Member
    I think I'll give up self denial.
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
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    QFT

    Besides, I don't know if giving up m&ms or Dr. Pepper, or whatever, is necessarily the self-sacriice that was initially intended. I think lent should be changed up that you have to do something (out of the ordinary) good for others for 40 days. Maybe if that means taking that $2/day that you would have spent on Dr. Pepper and giving it to a charity, then that'd be cool....in my opinion.
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    We do things like this in my family. The reason for Lent is lost among today's fad/restrictive dieters.
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    You have made a valid point.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    FYI, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you're sacrificing. You're supposed to sacrifice in silence, and go about your day as normal.

    QFT

    Besides, I don't know if giving up m&ms or Dr. Pepper, or whatever, is necessarily the self-sacriice that was initially intended. I think lent should be changed up that you have to do something (out of the ordinary) good for others for 40 days. Maybe if that means taking that $2/day that you would have spent on Dr. Pepper and giving it to a charity, then that'd be cool....in my opinion.
    Some people aren't religious and are doing it to better themselves or see what they can accomplish. I see nothing wrong with that!

    Who are you to judge where the money goes? They may give craploads of money to charity throughout the year. Blah blah blah - just get over it.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    FYI, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you're sacrificing. You're supposed to sacrifice in silence, and go about your day as normal.

    QFT

    Besides, I don't know if giving up m&ms or Dr. Pepper, or whatever, is necessarily the self-sacriice that was initially intended. I think lent should be changed up that you have to do something (out of the ordinary) good for others for 40 days. Maybe if that means taking that $2/day that you would have spent on Dr. Pepper and giving it to a charity, then that'd be cool....in my opinion.
    Some people aren't religious and are doing it to better themselves or see what they can accomplish. I see nothing wrong with that!

    Who are you to judge where the money goes? They may give craploads of money to charity throughout the year. Blah blah blah - just get over it.

    Then don't call it a Lenten sacrifice. The original intent of Lent is to sacrifice something that takes you away from God or do something out of your ordinary to bring you closer to God. That is what makes a Lenten sacrifice religious. It is also not something that is supposed to be announced. You sacrifice in silence because only the Lord needs to know what you are doing. After all, you're doing it for him.

    If that is not the reason for you giving up something, then don't call it a Lenten sacrifice. Call it a short-term goal.
  • raegrove
    raegrove Posts: 37 Member
    Giving up flavored coffees. no Starbucks, no McCafe's, no iced coffee from the grocery store. I don't drink it for the caffeine. I drink it for the sweet sweet flavor. this is gonna be hard! but good on my waste line and my pocket!
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    FYI, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you're sacrificing. You're supposed to sacrifice in silence, and go about your day as normal.

    QFT

    Besides, I don't know if giving up m&ms or Dr. Pepper, or whatever, is necessarily the self-sacriice that was initially intended. I think lent should be changed up that you have to do something (out of the ordinary) good for others for 40 days. Maybe if that means taking that $2/day that you would have spent on Dr. Pepper and giving it to a charity, then that'd be cool....in my opinion.
    Some people aren't religious and are doing it to better themselves or see what they can accomplish. I see nothing wrong with that!

    Who are you to judge where the money goes? They may give craploads of money to charity throughout the year. Blah blah blah - just get over it.

    Then don't call it a Lenten sacrifice. The original intent of Lent is to sacrifice something that takes you away from God or do something out of your ordinary to bring you closer to God. That is what makes a Lenten sacrifice religious. It is also not something that is supposed to be announced. You sacrifice in silence because only the Lord needs to know what you are doing. After all, you're doing it for him.

    If that is not the reason for you giving up something, then don't call it a Lenten sacrifice. Call it a short-term goal.
    I meant my previous statement as "focus on yourself, don't worry about others!"

    I used to actually partake in Lent every year, now I just do it for the things I find as a vice. Just ignore it, there's nothing earned out of complaining about it. Also, maybe find the good out of how popular it has become? Just my thoughts.

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