What will you give up for Lent?

IndyInk

Sugar. As in excess sugar. You almost can't buy food without it these days.

76wendyful

Processed sweets, candy, cookies, cakes, etc. I am hoping that by giving it up it will help me to leave it out for good! No one needs that crap!

bmusic86

Popcorn. Iknow it is not really bad for me; but I do it as a sacrifice, and it will be a huge sacrifice not to have any popcorn until Easter.

hexrei

I have decided I will be abstaining from reading the bible.

LegionofBoom

Sugar and electronic devices. My son wants to give up playing with his brother and homework. Go figure....

vsmurrow

Yeah I'm a Buddhist giving up solid foods on a Catholic-reverant holiday. Uh... pray for me?

AnninStPaul

Sloth. I'd say fast food, but it's easier to give up fast food than to work out regularly.

Meggles63

Instead of giving something up, I've decided this year to add something...I'm going to add effort to be more kind to others. I find it way too easy to be sarcastic and snarky (I have a 12 yr.old!), and it will be really, really hard.

vsmurrow

I have decided I will be abstaining from reading the bible.

Hahahaha, you *kitten*...

mgero212

Candy and soda probably

katejenkins1

The last time I gave up something for lent, I gave up "crap", such as sweets, chocolate and biscuits. This year I am considering giving up, giving up! I will not give up tonining up my body and getting down to my desired weight. Make sense?

I love this! I was trying to figure out wht to do this year while reading this post. I'm going to give up excuses.
Thanks for the inspiration!

dumb_blondes_rock

I think i'm going to give up religion for lent.....i can do 40 days without it

jnance82

I've finally decided after reading everyone else's posts that I am going to give up candy and cakes (including cupcakes). I LOVE ice cream, but I realized since starting MFP I haven't had any in months so that won't be a true sacrifice. I'm debating whether I should include my Fiber One brownies under the cake catagory. Thoughts????



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chrissy10taylor

I usually give up pop, but lately I haven't been drinking very much so it wouldn't be very much of a sacrafice.

I am liking the cheese idea though ... I might have to try that!

dumb_blondes_rock

I think "giving up" puts a negative spin on lent. I try to add something during lent. Like wishing 3 people good morning every day. That way it's positive.

I am not catholic, nor have i ever been, but i thought you were supposed to give up something for baby jesus that you do often so everytime you wanted to do it, it reminded you of him.....or god.....or the devil.....or mary magdeline? I dunno, but I always heard it was you were supposed to give up something

Saxmis

I'm also going to give up all take-out and fast food. On the occasions where I do binge, these tend to be what I choose. They're officially going to be out from and during Lent and hopefully for a long time, except maybe a one off treat from them on.

On the other hand, I may have a take-out tonight as a last supper =D

asgard825

coffee

difficult one watch out for withdrawal headaches

Agreed--Mostly decaff these days tho'--mostly a habit now.

After givin up smokes--it's all easier

Saxmis

I'm also going to give up all take-out and fast food. On the occasions where I do binge, these tend to be what I choose. They're officially going to be out from and during Lent and hopefully for a long time, except maybe a one off treat from them on.

On the other hand, I may have a take-out tonight as a last supper =D

Actually, I refuse to ruin the progress that I've made today, so I won't!

auticus

Not a thing.

beltran_y

I have already warned the family that the Girl Scout cookies will be gone come Wednesday. (I hide the unopened boxes at work and bring them home for Easter) I usually cut down on all the extra sweets and unhealthy snacks and stick to modest meals. I keep a plate with long rail road spikes on the dinner table to remind ourselves about the season. I do not allow myself any pain meds for sore muscles or headaches during this time either. It keeps me humble since I get occasional migraines. This is a good time to reflect on the blessings we have and take for granted. May all who practice this long time tradition be set more firmly in their faith.

meltygarden

I gave up Catholicism for Lent.

jenseye

I don't think I'm giving up anything this year. I think instead for every mile I run, walk, or spin at the gym I'll donate $5. I'm hoping by the end of Lent I have a pretty nice check to give to my local women's shelter.


@thecanface - obsessed with your swimsuit!

This is a GREAT idea.
If you don't mind I will borrow your wonderful idea, but I will donate $2.00 for each mile I walk, run or bike to the Atlanta Community Food Bank . (I do alot of miles and as much as I'd like to donate a ton of money I don't think my checkbook can handle $5.00/mile)
Thanks!!

LeanerBeef

I'm giving my up my Edy's Frozen Coconut bars .....which I eat almost every night.

And alcohol at home. I don't drink that much but I do enjoy a glass or 2 of Scotch occasionally. We don't get out much but have a couple of social events on the schedule for March. We need to take advantage of these nights out when we get them and God is not going mind if I have a few beers. :happy:

WanderingMe

I'm not catholic, so I suppose I will just have a person 40 day challenge....

I'm going to give up beer. We will see how I do. I drink A LOT of beer

bitterbrownie

i'm not religious and usually don't give anything up. this year, i am considering giving up moaning - in the sense of moaning about pointless things or wasting time doing it because it doesn't help and only makes me feel worse

i don't do it a huge amount but i'd like to give up something that i feel will continue to have an impact after the time period even if i don't keep giving the thing up

another idea was "being bored" - or rather, spending periods of time doing pointless activities when i know i have other things to do xD

mymothersthighs

I am giving up chocolate AND alcohol! Crazy, I know, but I'm determined to do this!

SueD66

so i'm not catholic but i do like the idea of giving up something for a few weeks. I"m going to try the white bread and chocolate. Yep sounds good

anne018

I'm giving up bread. Not just the sandwich kind either! Bread, bagels, tortilla chips, dinner rolls, biscuits, and any other derivative. Not only am I addicted to it, but I figure during Lent the only bread I need is the kind that gets transformed into the Body. :-D

I thought about bread but cheese is my temptation especially living in France. LOL

WHAT!!!!! you live in france!! I always wanted to go to france! and for lent im giving up chocolates, pies, cakes, ice cream , candies, white bread, peanut butter (witch is my trigger food) and I am going to go to the gym every day rather than sitting at my computer -.-

onefitsurvivor

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