what to give up for LENT?

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nixrun
nixrun Posts: 44
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I've been thinking about this for the last 2 weeks and I'm trying to figure out some good things I could give up for LENT this year. Even if you are non-religious it's 40 days to work on a bad habit or create good ones...unlike Valentine's day which serves absolutely no purpose.

I'm looking for things that are not so cliche...
I've given up drinking alcohol.
I've given up smoking.

I'm already doing these things, so it doesn't quite work for LENT this year.
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  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
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    Give up something that is tangible and you re passionate about it. Something for which you truly enjoy and going without will be a challenge.
    For some, this could no data usage on their cell phones, or technology....becoming unplugged
    Others, it could be money...rather than spending on themselves, they donate their time and money to charitabele purposes.
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
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    Just a thought, and I'm not even Catholic, but I've seriously considered giving up bread. Not because of the carbs, but because I'm trying to watch my sodium and bread has quite a bit in it. And if I can get out of the habit of eating bread and just use healthier alternatives, why even go back to it?
  • Lusadi
    Lusadi Posts: 79
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    Meat and dairy are the traditional restrictions. You could give a vegan lifestyle a try?
  • Dexy_
    Dexy_ Posts: 593 Member
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    I had to google what LENT was!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
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    Others, it could be money...rather than spending on themselves, they donate their time and money to charitabele purposes.

    Oooo! That's good!
  • takingnameskickingbutt
    takingnameskickingbutt Posts: 232 Member
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    I gave up Diet Coke for Lent a few years ago, and I seldom have it anymore!
  • AngelikaLumiere
    AngelikaLumiere Posts: 862 Member
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    I am giving up being fat.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,856 Member
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    sex.



    try it. i did. and on the 40th day it was *MAGICAL*
  • MaynardLD50
    MaynardLD50 Posts: 36 Member
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    My favorite? Sugar. To be specific no refine sugar. That means the only sugars you can touch is natural, fructose (fruit), Lactose (milk) and that's about it.

    Welcome to hell.
  • AshJasper
    AshJasper Posts: 51 Member
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    what's something you spend a lot of money on on a daily or weekly basis? something that you could live without. like say every morning you go to Starbucks and spend five buck. instead of getting Starbucks(or whatever it is you're quitting) put that five bucks somewhere hidden everyday and at the end it will add up. donate it to a charitable cause or pay off some past due bills. =)
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
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    I'm giving up Lent for Lent. :bigsmile:
  • Lararivf
    Lararivf Posts: 1 Member
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    Give out bad habits like watching television or navigating the web. Time that can be spent working out. Personally I am going to try a juice diet. Eat nothing but fruits, vegetables, some seeds and beans such as lentils and drink nothing but water.
  • Fred77
    Fred77 Posts: 132 Member
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    i'm giving up pickled beetroot and prunes. it will be a real struggle, but hopefully i find the motivation to last the entire 40 days!
  • exerbeast
    exerbeast Posts: 21
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    For me, it's eating out and chocolate. This is going to be torture. Oh well, my friend is giving up all meats and I don't think I can go that far.
  • rachcamp88
    rachcamp88 Posts: 88 Member
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    Alcohol, my friends do it every year and this year I've convinced my auntie,uncle and rather reluctant mum to stop drinking with me!
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
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    Hmmm I'm a Catholic but to be honest I'm really not that religious unlike my parents notably my Hispanic dad & his family. But if I were to give up something I think its avoiding saying foul languages or offensive words even if you're feeling angry to the bones. Its too difficult but its worth it.
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
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    I have trouble staying in an exercise routine. So for lent I'm going to give up being lazy.... and exercise every day for 40 days.
  • living_loving_laughing2013
    living_loving_laughing2013 Posts: 233 Member
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    A friend of mine last year gave up Facebook...I thought it was a bit silly, but hey it was her thing...
  • committomittxoxo
    committomittxoxo Posts: 339 Member
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    Give up complaining!! :) It's harder than you think.. you don't realize how much people complain until you force yourself to stop.. "My feet hurt." "I'm tired." "Man, my mother-in-law's a b*tch." It's really freeing and is actually a productive way to "work" on yourself. Just an idea. :) Cheers! and good luck!
  • Liz915
    Liz915 Posts: 123
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    I think I am going to give up chocolate. I love chocolate and I have it in some way at least every other day (now that I've started counting my calories, it's usually in the form of a Weight Watchers Ice cream bar, Skinny Cow treats, 100 calorie packs of chocolate covered pretzels, etc) it will be so hard but it's something I really want to do. I'm considering taking it a step further and giving up all desserts.We'll see

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