What are you giving up for Lent?

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  • Zipit57
    Zipit57 Posts: 9
    I am thinking of giving up Facebook and Pinterest--and all the games on FB and my phone. I figure I waste quite a bit of time on those. I bet I can find something better to do with my time. My husband will probably thank me, too!
  • NashvilleShelley
    NashvilleShelley Posts: 238
    For 40 days, I will give up all of my excuses for not exercising at least 30 minutes each day and just do it!

    good one!
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    I am having a hard time deciding this year. I like to add prayers or acts of service during Lent, but I like the sacrifice aspect of giving something up, too. Maybe sugar this year? Since I've started tracking my calories and I'm seeing exactly how much sugar I'm eating, I realize I'm taking in much more than I had imagined.
  • mochaphobic
    mochaphobic Posts: 92 Member
    Last year I gave up 80% of my facebook games and it felt really good. I'm debating on this year. I am kind of thinking I'll give up pizza (my kids and dh eat it weekly or even more often) but instead of giving up I usually try to add in a new good habit. Got another day to decide...
  • linderomatic
    linderomatic Posts: 1
    Great topic!!! My husband and I are giving up chocolate. Also, we are striving to exercise at least 30 minutes a day. I just joined this site to help me keep track of my food and I am excited to reach my goal. I think with keeping track of what I eat and eating less during Lent (no eating between meals) I will reach my goal by Easter :)
  • TaraLawrence11
    TaraLawrence11 Posts: 56 Member
    I am giving up my scale....because I am to focused on the numbers and not focused enough on all my hard work I've been doing! I have upped my daily exercise and weekly calorie burns from 1500 a week to 3500 a week. I keep feeling defeated when I step on the scale...so the scale it is!!!!
  • ehunte
    ehunte Posts: 125 Member
    I'm giving up refined/added sugar
  • Lusadi
    Lusadi Posts: 79
    I'm not giving up anything. Instead, I plan to build the habit of daily exercise over the lenten period. Taking better care of the body God gave me, so that I may do the work He has planned.
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    Oops, duplicate post. Sorry!
  • PoleBoy
    PoleBoy Posts: 255 Member
    moderation, chastity and temperance
  • Sb65513n
    Sb65513n Posts: 131 Member
    I'm thinking about bread and sugar. It will be tough but I gave up fast food and mayo and drinks with calories 3 months ago. I think I can do this.
  • JamieDoane
    JamieDoane Posts: 9
    Good one :)
  • rumsuck8
    rumsuck8 Posts: 59 Member
    I'm giving up giving up. I will NOT give up on myself. Jesus doesn't, and neither will I.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I hope I may quote you. Inspirational thought. Thank You!
  • Caper85
    Caper85 Posts: 30 Member
    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?

    Some real great ideas in here for Lent! It goes w/o saying that I will get rid of all junk over Lent! Maybe cut down on TV time too!! I watch way too much & complain that I have no time to exercise. Well, I can see that changing fast. Getting back to church is on my list as well. I promise Lord!!!
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    Thinking I should give up FB as I spend far too much time there. However, my family is VERY spread out. Nobody local. FB is how I keep the grandparents up to date on all the kids activities etc. March & April are packed with gymnastic meets & rifle team competitions so I don't see giving it up completely. Perhaps I will limit to quick morning or evening session.

    I have started reading my daily bible on Jan 1. Has readings for each day. Really enjoying this. Maybe I will also do some bible reading @ night during Lent.
  • gmeiners2
    gmeiners2 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm trying to decide....what to do, what to do. I think that I'm going to start watching TV one hour later and work on a project until 9:00. It's really too easy for me to do nothing after work. Anyone else feel like that?
  • jmp33
    jmp33 Posts: 93 Member
    I am giving up bread. I eat way too much and I am going to add 30 mins of walking each day
  • twkelly
    twkelly Posts: 91 Member
    I'm not giving up anything. Instead, I plan to build the habit of daily exercise over the lenten period. Taking better care of the body God gave me, so that I may do the work He has planned.

    This.

    Jesus gave so much for us... time to do something positive with it.
  • nikkisa10
    nikkisa10 Posts: 31 Member
    Sugar & Starches....I think they may be making me sick anyway :(
  • LilysMommy2012
    LilysMommy2012 Posts: 24 Member
    I LOVE THE IDEA OF GIVING UP FACEBOOK. I WOULD EXCEPT MY MOM LIVES IN ANOTHER STATE AND I HAVE AN ALMOST 1 YEAR OLD. SHE WOULD BE SO SAD IF SHE DIDNT GET TO LOOK AT NEW PICTURES EVERYDAY!
  • desirae500
    desirae500 Posts: 142 Member
    I don't give up anything. I always add something. For instance, 5 more minutes of prayer time every day or a prayer a day for family members or friends, or complimenting one person every day. By the end of Lent, whatever I have added has become a good spiritual habit - which is the whole point! Peace!
  • ALW65
    ALW65 Posts: 643 Member
    I'm trying to decide....what to do, what to do. I think that I'm going to start watching TV one hour later and work on a project until 9:00. It's really too easy for me to do nothing after work. Anyone else feel like that?

    I'm right there with you but in a different way...

    We dumped the cable three years ago when moving to a new home, but got a converter box for our old set so we could catch the occasional football game, important news event,etc. Then the basement flooded last spring, so now there's no TV. Had you asked me 10 years ago I couldn't have imagined not watching TV - I bet I watch a game once every 2 or 3 months now other than when the TVs are on at the gym.

    Having said that, I am SO GUILTY of sitting down at the computer to accomplish a project, but then I get distracted by reading MFP posts!!!! It's just so much more interesting than doing work, paying bills, etc. If I could limit the excess time I'd have a lot more spare time in my life.
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I'm giving up giving up. I will NOT give up on myself. Jesus doesn't, and neither will I.

    I like that thought, thank you.

    M
  • yanasmom
    yanasmom Posts: 27 Member
    Excuses!!!!
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I am giving up all oregon lottery games and adding a day of service to our church landscaping.

    M
  • PNWriter
    PNWriter Posts: 223 Member
    I'm giving up giving up. I will NOT give up on myself. Jesus doesn't, and neither will I.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I hope I may quote you. Inspirational thought. Thank You!

    Absolutely :) I'm flattered!
  • JamieDoane
    JamieDoane Posts: 9
    SUGAR, especially refined sugars.

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