The Lent Thread
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I've been trying to think of what I could give up (though I very much appreciate the notion that adding something good to draw us closer to God is also a beneficial idea). The only food item that I still have left that I consider a bad habit is artificial sweeteners. Maybe now is the time to kick that habit. Not quite sure how to use that effectively as a Lenten devotion and not just another MFP-inspired lifestyle change.0
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giving up chocolate for lent. gonna do fat tuesday right today with some chocolate and pizza (my roommate is giving up bread). whoop! excited and scared!0
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How is everyone doing so far?
Two days in - no soda. I had no idea how many calories I used up drinking the stuff, I know it was a lot but now that it's not taking up my daily calories I'm struggling trying to get my intake in. Like today for example, I just finished dinner and only net 980 calories... and I still have to get my workout in. Am I hungry? No - still eating the same amount I was before. But now I have to figure out how to ingest 200-400 more calories a day just to get to the 1200 threshold. It's really opening up my eyes.
Hope everyone is doing great so far!0 -
I've been doing well with my Lenten goals--how is everyone else doing?
I decided to give up added sugars as well as nuts and have done very well with both of those. I have also added an evening bible study/quiet time to my routine and I think that helps me to sleep better!0 -
For Lent, I've opted to include at least 30 minutes of activity into my day. So far so good. This is good for me and for God because if this leads me to a healthier lifestyle, I will be happier and living a life closer to what God intends for me.
What's surprised me most throughout this is how much I look forward to my workouts. I suspect this will be a life-changing experience in the long run.0 -
I give up sweets every year for lent. No cookies, chocolate, candy, sugar, desserts.
This is what I'm giving up too and so far I haven't wanted to have any sweets. Maybe God is delivering me from them?? We'll have to wait and see, because I'm contemplating never having any ever again because they are like what alchol is to an alcoholic and I don't want to be controlled by it anymore!
I've had others share with me that they are giving up like cursing for example. It doesn't have to be food related or exercise related, you can give up an attitude, a bad habit, etc.0 -
At first I had decided to give up wine. However, I really don't drink all that often now that I'm watching my weight. I decided to stick completely to the healthy lifestyle I have adopted recently. I'm at about the one month point in this weight lose journey, down about 4-5 lbs total. This is about the time I start to slack and stop trying.
I've done well so far, I've stuck to my guns. Last night was tough, but I only went over calories by ~100. So, not too bad. I'm going out to eat with friends tonight and have already logged everything and fit it into my days calories. I need to start measuring myself, because I am seeing changes, but not on the scale.0 -
Mine is going great! No chocolate and I have resisted...I have a feeling that Easter morning I'll gorge myself of a few cadbury creme eggs and reese eggs. They are my two favorite Easter candies....and seeing them everywhere right now is so tough. But I'm strong and this 40 days is nothing compaired to the sacrifice that He made for me. I can do this!0
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Still doing good on no soda. It's getting tough - especially when my fiance chugs the stuff like the world is ending :laugh:
Strangely enough I haven't really had any cravings for it, but I do miss the taste for my Dr. Pepper.0 -
In memory of my grandpa who died two weeks ago, I'm participating in Lent...he was very catholic. Me not so much, but I will refrain from having chocolate until Easter Sunday at noon. It was WAY harder than I thought it would be. I mean WAY WAY harder. I love chocolate, it makes me happy...even in small doses, or in my super healthy kashi granola bars...but I feel that in order to understand Lent, you have to give up, or do something that is dear to you. It won't work if I give up liver, or booze, I don't drink that much anyway...but chocolate is my way of life! I hope grandpa is proud of me...0
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The other thing I'm toying with is trying to be more positive in my comments towards and about others, especially my kids. Pretty sure it will be Facebook though.
Hahaha, totally agree! Let those kids sweat it out.
(not meant all too cynical, I thought it was quite funny to read this)0 -
Mine is going great! No chocolate and I have resisted...I have a feeling that Easter morning I'll gorge myself of a few cadbury creme eggs and reese eggs. They are my two favorite Easter candies....and seeing them everywhere right now is so tough. But I'm strong and this 40 days is nothing compaired to the sacrifice that He made for me. I can do this!
I absolutely LOVE those Cadbury eggs!
Yesterday, while in the checkout line at the grocery stor,e there were 2 of them sitting in a sugarless gum display--right in my face! Not fair at all! LOL!0 -
So I'm a bonehead..I went grocery shopping yesterday...and hit up the brand new organics section in my grocery store...yep they had soy chocolate pudding...I was so excited I bought some...they were lower calories than the lemon merangue pudding I'm addicted to...I got home, unpacked my groceries, and realized I can't eat this yummy goodness! So I put them in the freezer, I hope that doesn't ruin them...but I can tell ya, on Easter Sunday at noon, the first thing I'm eating is a soy chocolate pudding cup!0
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So I'm a bonehead..I went grocery shopping yesterday...and hit up the brand new organics section in my grocery store...yep they had soy chocolate pudding...I was so excited I bought some...they were lower calories than the lemon merangue pudding I'm addicted to...I got home, unpacked my groceries, and realized I can't eat this yummy goodness! So I put them in the freezer, I hope that doesn't ruin them...but I can tell ya, on Easter Sunday at noon, the first thing I'm eating is a soy chocolate pudding cup!
I feel for ya! I have cadbury creme eggs in the house and I'm trying my durndest to resist them. Plus...at church yesterday someone brought in donuts...I did eat a plain glazed...but I really really wanted the chocolate creme filled one. I will resist temptation!0
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