not giving up meat for Lent

healthylifehappywife8914

I need the protein. I already don't get enough- I don't get nearly any vegetarian protein. I am giving up alcohol, even on Sundays... I will give up all drinks besides water, coffee, and an occasional diet soda. I think limiting my eating (i.e. not eating pizza, cheesesteaks, or the cheesecake that is currently in my fridge) is enough... I think God can forgive me for that.

littleburgy

I don't think I ever gave up meat for Lent. I usually just did the required replacement of red meat for white meat (fish) on Fridays/Ash Wednesday, thinking of actually going vegetarian because I actually love fish so it's not all that much of a penance.

I kind of laugh at how an old boyfriend and I used to go on Olive Garden dates, if it was a Lent Friday I'd eat the fat loaded seafood alfredo, drink craploads of booze, probably ate the tirimisu, too... but I ate fish, right? Go Lent! :laugh:

mamahannick

If you're Catholic, you only *have* to give up meat only on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during lent and replacing with fish. Not the entirety of lent. And besides, fish has tons of protein!

ChaplainHeavin

I don't think I ever gave up meat for Lent. I usually just did the required replacement of red meat for white meat (fish) on Fridays, thinking of actually going vegetarian because I actually love fish so it's not all that much of a penance.

I kind of laugh at how an old boyfriend and I used to go on Olive Garden dates, if it was a Lent Friday I'd eat the fat loaded seafood alfredo, drink craploads of booze, probably ate the tirimisu, too... but I ate fish, right? Go Lent! :laugh:

For some reason I no longer have a sweet tooth or desire fast food but the two things I really enjoy are coffee and wine. Since I would be unbearable to live with in the morning without my coffee, I will give up my wine for 40 days and probably lose a pound or two during the process.

jodycoady

Give up being Catholic for Lent. :laugh: (teasing)

kennie2

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
"i need protein so can't give up meat"
OMG
FUNIEST THING IVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET TODAY

oc1timoco

I gave up picking my bellybutton for Lent.

littleburgy

If you're Catholic, you only *have* to give up meat only on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during lent and replacing with fish. Not the entirety of lent. And besides, fish has tons of protein!

I can't stop laughing right now because your avatar at first glance looked like the two Moses 10 commandment tablets and I didn't realize it was a slice of bread!

One would think if I was hungry and in a church it would be the other way around and I'd see food in everything. :laugh:

MeanderingMammal

thinking of actually going vegetarian because I actually love fish so it's not all that much of a penance.

That would be pescatarian, not vegetarian

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Squidgeypaws007

thinking of actually going vegetarian because I actually love fish so it's not all that much of a penance.

That would be pescatarian, not vegetarian

xD the clue being in the stem of the word "vege"

JNettie73

I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic school, church every Sunday - the whole 9 yards.

IMO I think giving up something for Lent is one of those silly traditions the church has us do. Do you honestly think God is really going to judge you for eating or not eating this or that? God's judgement will really be more on how you live your life, treat others and the Earth not what you do or don't eat.

So what I am saying is do what you feel is right for you. Don't worry about what the church dictates you "should" do. I think you will be ok.

FYI - I am vegetarian and I have no problem getting in protein. My intake last night was 96.

Mia_RagazzaTosta

I always remembered the whole no-meat-on-friday thing as I was biting into pepperoni pizza. After some time, I just realized I'm a terrible Catholic and stopped with Lent altogether.

ChaplainHeavin

I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic school, church every Sunday - the whole 9 yards.

IMO I think giving up something for Lent is one of those silly traditions the church has us do. Do you honestly think God is really going to judge you for eating or not eating this or that? God's judgement will really be more on how you live your life, treat others and the Earth not what you do or don't eat.

So what I am saying is do what you feel is right for you. Don't worry about what the church dictates you "should" do. I think you will be ok.

FYI - I am vegetarian and I have no problem getting in protein. My intake last night was 96.

I'm not Catholic but still giving something up during Lent, not for the church, but to concentrate and focus on what Jesus has done for me. I think you may be missing the point of Lent. Wink.

Expect_The_Worst

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
"i need protein so can't give up meat"
OMG
FUNIEST THING IVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET TODAY

56g of protein? Maybe if you weigh 75lbs!!!

Thats the only AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA i see

rml_16

If you're Catholic, you only *have* to give up meat only on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during lent and replacing with fish. Not the entirety of lent. And besides, fish has tons of protein!

That's what I was thinking.

And is she asking for our blessing? I'm pagan and vegetarian. I'm going to hell, anyway.

tennisdude2004

Give up meat for lent - no way!

What did Jesus ever give up for me?

looneytunes32

...and y'all just made me realize I included 2 slices of ham in my salad for lunch today.

I'm of the same opinion and background as JNettie though, so I'm pretty sure I'll end up eating it.

kd_mazur

while giving up meat on friday's and ash wed during lent is traditional, it is really about the sacrifice. If you choose to eat meat on those days just make another sacrifice in your life. It doesn't have to be all about "giving up" anything. Many people choose to do something extra. Maybe one chooses to pray daily, or study the bible. Maybe one chooses to volunteer time for those who need help.

Of_Monsters_and_Meat

No meat in this


or this


or this

(Last one is beaver)

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kennie2

AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
"i need protein so can't give up meat"
OMG
FUNIEST THING IVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET TODAY

Oh wow! 4 whole grams of protein in a potato, we're saved!

Vegetarian propaganda aside most people require more protein than 40-50 grams and a lot of those foods are high in calories or carbs which people are trying to avoid.

many plant based protein sources have more protein in them per 100 calories than meat.
plus high protein low carb diets are terrible for you

Mia_RagazzaTosta

plus high protein low carb diets are terrible for you

In what ways?

kennie2

plus high protein low carb diets are terrible for you

In what ways?

the article
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10676877/High-protein-diet-as-bad-for-health-as-smoking.html
the study
http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(14)00062-X

Mia_RagazzaTosta

plus high protein low carb diets are terrible for you

In what ways?

the article
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10676877/High-protein-diet-as-bad-for-health-as-smoking.html
the study
http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(14)00062-X

Lol, did you actually read the article?

kennie2

plus high protein low carb diets are terrible for you

In what ways?

the article
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/10676877/High-protein-diet-as-bad-for-health-as-smoking.html
the study
http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(14)00062-X

Lol, did you actually read the article?

Duh?

DamePiglet

In.

PhearlessPhreaks

I need the protein. I already don't get enough- I don't get nearly any vegetarian protein. I am giving up alcohol, even on Sundays... I will give up all drinks besides water, coffee, and an occasional diet soda. I think limiting my eating (i.e. not eating pizza, cheesesteaks, or the cheesecake that is currently in my fridge) is enough... I think God can forgive me for that.

Growing up, we always did fish of some fashion on Lenten Fridays. Now that I have my own family, I still do it. My husband happens to be atheist, but he plays along nicely... tonight is an exception; since we had ribeye steaks last night, we're just doing a chunky tomato-basil soup and grilled cheese for dinner. Friday, however, is salmon. You can do Lent without giving up protein!

aarontfen

The purpose of giving up something for Lent is to show our gratitude for all the sacrifices Christ made for us so we can live the way we do. It is not just something the Church dictates.

aarontfen

I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic school, church every Sunday - the whole 9 yards.

IMO I think giving up something for Lent is one of those silly traditions the church has us do. Do you honestly think God is really going to judge you for eating or not eating this or that? God's judgement will really be more on how you live your life, treat others and the Earth not what you do or don't eat.

So what I am saying is do what you feel is right for you. Don't worry about what the church dictates you "should" do. I think you will be ok.

FYI - I am vegetarian and I have no problem getting in protein. My intake last night was 96.

The purpose of giving up something for Lent is to show our gratitude for all the sacrifices Christ made for us so we can live the way we do. It is not just something the Church dictates.

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