What are you giving up for Lent?

LilysMommy2012

I think its time I kick all the bad out the front door. We drink diet pop even though its terrible for you, we eat fast food which is worse (which we have cut back a TON already), and watch too much TV when I could be playing with my sweet baby. I think this year its go big or go home! We have committed to a church and are new members so I think this year I am going all the way!!!

So what are you giving up for Lent?

_Kate_P

Peanut butter! I'm uncontrollable around the stuff. I'm also giving up refined/added sugars

LilysMommy2012

lol i peanut butter too!

Ely82010

Nothing, not reason to give up anything, and I don't need to give up any food either. I am good, thank you for asking.

LilysMommy2012

Thats your opinion and we are all entitled to one

cressievargo

I'm hoping to give up a few pounds.

LilysMommy2012

ME TOO!

blink1021

Bread!!! All kinds gave it up one year and lost 26lbs w/o exercise hopefully I can repeat that and hopefully it will help me to give it up for good this will include tortillas. :happy:

stephzub

For 40 days, I will give up all of my excuses for not exercising at least 30 minutes each day and just do it!

VonRockette

I haven't decided!!! Maybe I will give up being lazy

Ericacea

I'm not a practicing Catholic anymore, but I still feel kind of compelled to give something up for Lent. Old habits die hard, I guess. I'm thinking of giving up responding to internet jerks... it just increases the negativity. It's not like you're going to change someone's mind about their desire to put people down, it usually stems from their own problems. I've found this site has mostly positive people, but it seems like negative comments stick with me more. Let's not let the haters get us down! Who's with me?

PNWriter

I'm giving up giving up. I will NOT give up on myself. Jesus doesn't, and neither will I.

kikina

im not sure yet been thinking long and hard about what saccrifice i want to make.. commiting to a definete daily workout plan would be hard, but also not eating after 7:00pm that is also very very hard for me

but for once in my life which ever of these i do i want it to be my sacrifice for the greater good and that i stick to it.. no more excuses!

amymyres

Alcohol....it is bad for me and LOTS of empty calories!

atamrowski

I love it!

lynnmarie60

chocolate

lovelyrose11

I am giving up my time - instead of watching tv I am gonna pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every day.

tyroneadams

food lol.

SassyCalyGirl

ummmm nothing!

morgansmama

Soda of all kinds (Sprite, 7-up) and Facebook! I want to grow my relationship with God and it's hard to do when you're too busy finding out other people's business. I'm going to focus on that relationship and getting as healthy as I can be!

srdeaver

I am contemplating diet coke. It should be a sacrifice for what He did for us on the cross and this would be very hard for me!

fluffy2fit

I'm actually giving something up and adding something in.

I'm giving up Cheese. This one is going to take a lot of prayer as I am completely addicted to cheese. I actually look for ways to sneak cheese when no one is looking. Shameful I know.
I'm adding in at least 1 random act of kindness a day towards a complete stranger.

lovelyrose11

I'm actually giving something up and adding something in.

I'm giving up Cheese. This one is going to take a lot of prayer.
I'm adding in at least 1 random act of kindness a day towards a complete stranger.

I love the 1 random act of kindness!!

realrayne10

Chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels and food that is typically passed through a window.

AngelikaLumiere

I have given this a lot of though and I am going to give up flavored water (coffee, tea, crystal light, etc) because it will remind me of the Living Water we have in Christ.

JHB2011

I'm giving up soda, fast food, and chips. The chips will be the hardest part!
Im also giving up excuses!!!!!!

goodasgoldilox165

In keeping with family tradition (not to give up but to do something good for 40 days) - am going to try carrying my small crosses cheerfully!

lovelyrose11

In keeping with family tradition (not to give up but to do something good for 40 days) - am going to try carrying my small crosses cheerfully!

love this!!!

FitBritt1

I gave up facebook and websites I visited often last year and it was great! I had so much more time to spend with family, friends and God and it allowed me to focus more on that than on the worldy news and materialism. This year I am going to read a chapter or two from the Bible daily and I am going to pray the Rosary during the week. Good luck everyone & God Bless : )

kimtpa1417

I am still trying to decide.

Lift_This_

I am giving up all soda (regular, diet, etc) eating at my favorite pizza place. That will be hard....they have the best pizza!!