LENT!

hollandlop

Those that are participating in this, what are you giving up?
I'm giving up peanut butter. I have a sick obsession (no really, its sick) and feel I'm adding on an extra (average) 400 cals/day just eating spoonfuls out of the jar! Sadly, I do this all the time!
2 TBS. = 190 cals.

most likely you are lacking copper which is in beets and carrots.....just found this out..cause i have same problem.
there is such a thing as no calorie no sugar peanut butter....WALDEN FARMS.$5 a jar saves you 50 lbs !

TheMaidOfAstolat

I sort of slipped up a little the other day when I had a little bit of butter on my toast but other than that I've had no dairy and I don't crave it. I'm totally fine with soy milk!

Try avacado on toast...it's very tasty. Also, I'm a vegetarian and while I do eat dairy, I was a vegan for 3 years and I used Joy Soy Instead O' Butter (it's not that bad)...here's a link. It's about half way down the list.
http://www.veganstore.com/vegan-food-items/dairy-alternatives.html

mouser79

I gave up Fast Food

Nikiki

I sort of slipped up a little the other day when I had a little bit of butter on my toast but other than that I've had no dairy and I don't crave it. I'm totally fine with soy milk!

Try avacado on toast...it's very tasty. Also, I'm a vegetarian and while I do eat dairy, I was a vegan for 3 years and I used Joy Soy Instead O' Butter (it's not that bad)...here's a link. It's about half way down the list.
http://www.veganstore.com/vegan-food-items/dairy-alternatives.html

:laugh: its not that bad? :laugh:
I was vegetarian for a while (my mom was when I was growing up) and didnt find it all that hard to give up meat, and I've done the Daniel Fast a few times and again the meat wasnt the difficult part. Dairy was killer though, I craved cheese & chocolate milk so bad I actually had dreams about wanting it!

FrankyOsage

The last two lents I was in college and gave up two very very important things: Sweets one Lent and Caffeine the next one. Lets just say, the latter actually affected my grades. I swear I was going through Detox it was so painful, for a week!! But it was worth it in the end once I realized what I had been doing to myself! I gave up energy drinks and mountain dew for life and now stick to tea and coffee and only in moderation (2 cups of green tea a day with honey).

This time I'm not taking away, but adding. I HAVE to be active and plan to go to the gym 6 days a week. If I don't make it to the gym (my free work gym is 30miles round trip, tough on weekends), I have to do something active. Worked last weekend, I ended up going to the dog park, washing my car, my big dogs, and a plane at the museum with my coworkers! So far so good!

TheMaidOfAstolat

I sort of slipped up a little the other day when I had a little bit of butter on my toast but other than that I've had no dairy and I don't crave it. I'm totally fine with soy milk!

Try avacado on toast...it's very tasty. Also, I'm a vegetarian and while I do eat dairy, I was a vegan for 3 years and I used Joy Soy Instead O' Butter (it's not that bad)...here's a link. It's about half way down the list.
http://www.veganstore.com/vegan-food-items/dairy-alternatives.html

:laugh: its not that bad? :laugh:
I was vegetarian for a while (my mom was when I was growing up) and didnt find it all that hard to give up meat, and I've done the Daniel Fast a few times and again the meat wasnt the difficult part. Dairy was killer though, I craved cheese & chocolate milk so bad I actually had dreams about wanting it!

That was one of my issues as well...I love milk and as much as I love soy milk I do sometimes crave cow juice (even though it's pretty gross) and butter. Avacado on toast may take some getting used to...I happen to enjoy it but most people you've tried it aren't as fond of it as I am.

Nikiki

That was one of my issues as well...I love milk and as much as I love soy milk I do sometimes crave cow juice (even though it's pretty gross) and butter. Avacado on toast may take some getting used to...I happen to enjoy it but most people you've tried it aren't as fond of it as I am.

i love avocado, and use it instead of mayo on sandwiches all the time (best burger ever: teryake marinade + grilled pineapple + avocado= yummmmm) but I dont know that it would mix too well with the cinnamon & stevia I sprinkle on my toast


*i'm pretty sure I spelled teryake wrong... you know what I mean

JABehler

I gave up processed sugars. Was a little envious when hubby had a big gorgeous cupcake! Also made the decision to see how many UFOs (unfinished objects) I can complete in the sewing room. That will hopefully keep the cravings at bay.

Nikiki

I gave up processed sugars. Was a little envious when hubby had a big gorgeous cupcake! Also made the decision to see how many UFOs (unfinished objects) I can complete in the sewing room. That will hopefully keep the cravings at bay.

UFO's lol!!! I have one of those in my crochet basket... I'll send it to you!!

haberdasher1980

I also gave up cussing. I am doing pretty well so far, just a few slip ups. I am hoping it will lead to using cuss words less often even after lent.

fishykisses

i gave up facebook.
dawn

Wow...:noway:

fishykisses

I gave up sodas and eating after 8pm...so far so good :bigsmile:

dujennifer

ok i'm totally late but here goes:
#1 I am giving up the snooze button I am an AWFUL snoozer, 5-6 times every morning, on the weekends I have all sorts of big plans to get things acomplished around the house and I snooze my alarm or shut it off an oversleep. I dont work out in the mornings because I snooze too many times. I will set ONE alarm and get up when it goes off!!!

#2 I am giving up getting take out for brekfast/lunch. I wont be oversleeping so I'll have plenty of time to make breakfast and I dont care if i leave my lunch at home, I keep extra food in the office so I shouldnt have that excuse. I waste a horendous amount of money on Panera & Arbys & Chipotle and I have a beach vacation to save up for!

hopefully between those two I can cut down on the extra money I spend, cut down on the extra calories I eat & workout more and get more acomplished at home.

You are a genious. While I am a few days behind....I am going to give up both Coke and my snooze button too. It will lead me to making breakfast in the mornings and also working out just by getting up when I intend to.

Nikiki

i gave up facebook.
dawn

Wow...:noway:

yeah I'm with you, I dont think I could do it!!!

Nikiki

ok i'm totally late but here goes:
#1 I am giving up the snooze button I am an AWFUL snoozer, 5-6 times every morning, on the weekends I have all sorts of big plans to get things acomplished around the house and I snooze my alarm or shut it off an oversleep. I dont work out in the mornings because I snooze too many times. I will set ONE alarm and get up when it goes off!!!

#2 I am giving up getting take out for brekfast/lunch. I wont be oversleeping so I'll have plenty of time to make breakfast and I dont care if i leave my lunch at home, I keep extra food in the office so I shouldnt have that excuse. I waste a horendous amount of money on Panera & Arbys & Chipotle and I have a beach vacation to save up for!

hopefully between those two I can cut down on the extra money I spend, cut down on the extra calories I eat & workout more and get more acomplished at home.

You are a genious. While I am a few days behind....I am going to give up both Coke and my snooze button too. It will lead me to making breakfast in the mornings and also working out just by getting up when I intend to.

yay another anti-snoozer! good luck with the coke i gave up all pop once for lent and didnt drink it for about a year! keep me posted on your snooze button

sonjavon

I'm not Catholic, and I'm a little late to this discussion - but I gave up soda and swearing. Doing great with the soda! The swearing... meh...

trishp1

When we drink alcohol at home, we only drink red wine with dinner and once in awhile, a Bailey's irish cream after dinner. Giving it up was not as bad as I thought it would be however our pastas & meats don't taste as good. Maybe I'm not as good of a cook as I thought I was!! :laugh:

bennettv

Ok, can't believe I'm doing this...giving up the snooze button. Thanks for the great idea. I was raised Catholic, but have not been observant in many years. I also challenged my never-been-Catholic husband to give up the snooze...he's thinking it over.

ccaruso219

I'm giving up gaining weight.........I'm also giving up chocolate candy and soda....I have an unhealthy obsession with soda....I'm not a big cake eater or chips eater so that's not a problem..

gemfox

not Catholic, although was never brought up catholic and have ALWAYS done lent, mus blame grandparents!
anyway I know im late to this thread but...I gave up chocolate and WHITE WHEAT FLOUR! seriously hard!!!! Its in EVERYTHING! bread, pasta, etc. My thoughts behind it was i know how bad white flour is it being bleached and stuff and im trying to only eat wholemeal at home anyway but man...eating out is TOUGH. went to Giraffe today - ordered a falafal burger with NO BREAD! sad sad day!

godblessourhome

not Catholic, although was never brought up catholic and have ALWAYS done lent, must blame grandparents!

lol. same here. dang it!

Nikiki

woo hoo 3 non snoozers! I didn't hit the button this morning, however I also didn't accomplish a d@mn thing with the extra time... tomorrow I will get up on time AND do something productive

trish: LOL!!! thats fantastic

trishp1

Thanks Nikiki!

mmtiernan

One year for Lent, I gave up on ice cream and thought I was going to die...now, I just give up spinach ('cause I can do that!).

Seriously, this year instead of giving something up, I've decided to try and be more grateful and help to build up others on a daily basis. So, each day I strive to sincerely compliment or thank a co-worker, and especially, I focus on complimenting and thanking my teenaged daughter. I also started a daily list of three things that I'm grateful for each day. I thought it would be better to focus on improving something in a positive way, rather than the typical deprivation which just feels so negative. So far, it's been a very uplifting experience!:flowerforyou:

Nikiki

One year for Lent, I gave up on ice cream and thought I was going to die...now, I just give up spinach ('cause I can do that!).

Seriously, this year instead of giving something up, I've decided to try and be more grateful and help to build up others on a daily basis. So, each day I strive to sincerely compliment or thank a co-worker, and especially, I focus on complimenting and thanking my teenaged daughter. I also started a daily list of three things that I'm grateful for each day. I thought it would be better to focus on improving something in a positive way, rather than the typical deprivation which just feels so negative. So far, it's been a very uplifting experience!:flowerforyou:

thats really great tiernan!! there's a few people on this thread that are doing positives instead of giving up something, I think its really wonderful, and has much more of an instant gratification than the other way around!!!

Nikiki

well this morning *I* didnt hit the snooze... however my husband did... usually he's up and on to work well before I get up so when he shook me awake this morning, I pushed him away and said "leave me alone my alarms set!" he's like "ummm.... the alarm I turned off 20 minutes ago?" ugh. I still got up earlier than usually (usually I set one alarm for 5:30, one for 5:45 and I dont get out of bed till 6:15-6:30, this morning it was only 5:45 when he woke me up so... i guess thats progress?

anyway I did a 10 minute workout dvd, made oatmeal for breakfast & packed my lunch so that definitely is progress

trishp1

Good for you! I used to hit the snooze but when my fiance' went to Iraq I got two springer spaniel pups who sleep on the bed and do jumping jacks across my stomach between 5 & 6 a.m. Gives a new meaning to "wake up mommy"!! :laugh: I hope I can stick to my convictions as well but our best friend is dying of liver cancer (at 63 years young) and has 2 days to 2 weeks so I'm hoping I'm not going to stress eat or break my wine committment.

godblessourhome

Good for you! I used to hit the snooze but when my fiance' went to Iraq I got two springer spaniel pups who sleep on the bed and do jumping jacks across my stomach between 5 & 6 a.m. Gives a new meaning to "wake up mommy"!! :laugh: I hope I can stick to my convictions as well but our best friend is dying of liver cancer (at 63 years young) and has 2 days to 2 weeks so I'm hoping I'm not going to stress eat or break my wine committment.

sometimes, i think there are extenuating circumstances and it is okay to break your lenton fast. my dad is dying from metastic prostate cancer (he has been in hospice since september and we have been called home several times now, but he manages to pull thru and recover) and i will hop on facebook when he dies to let my friends know without me having to call them. try to keep your commitment, but know that it is okay if you don't. don't beat yourself up during an already tragic time!
dawn

ebh1024

One year for Lent, I gave up on ice cream and thought I was going to die...now, I just give up spinach ('cause I can do that!).

Seriously, this year instead of giving something up, I've decided to try and be more grateful and help to build up others on a daily basis. So, each day I strive to sincerely compliment or thank a co-worker, and especially, I focus on complimenting and thanking my teenaged daughter. I also started a daily list of three things that I'm grateful for each day. I thought it would be better to focus on improving something in a positive way, rather than the typical deprivation which just feels so negative. So far, it's been a very uplifting experience!:flowerforyou:

Reading this post is such an inspiration. :drinker: I think that is awesome that you are focusing on things that you are grateful for! So amazing, because we take for granted so many things and to actually take the time to recognize what we are grateful for is where we all need to be! Personally, I have never partaked in Lent before and this year decide to. I have chosen to "sacrifice" fast food and sweets. So far so good, no fast food or sweets.

Which brings me to my question: What is considered sweets? I personally look at sweets as chocolate, cakes, ice cream, cookies (processed junkie type stuff)? Sweets have always been my weekness, so I have been replacing any type of sweets with Cool Whip and Fruit (2 tbs with frozen blueberries), so is that acceptable? If anyone can help that would be great. This has just started to bug me and I was thinking that maybe I'm not doing what I was supposed to be doing? But I didn't look at cool whip as "sweets". Help...I'm confused!:huh:

Thanks in advance!
EBH1024

sonjavon

One year for Lent, I gave up on ice cream and thought I was going to die...now, I just give up spinach ('cause I can do that!).

Seriously, this year instead of giving something up, I've decided to try and be more grateful and help to build up others on a daily basis. So, each day I strive to sincerely compliment or thank a co-worker, and especially, I focus on complimenting and thanking my teenaged daughter. I also started a daily list of three things that I'm grateful for each day. I thought it would be better to focus on improving something in a positive way, rather than the typical deprivation which just feels so negative. So far, it's been a very uplifting experience!:flowerforyou:

Reading this post is such an inspiration. :drinker: I think that is awesome that you are focusing on things that you are grateful for! So amazing, because we take for granted so many things and to actually take the time to recognize what we are grateful for is where we all need to be! Personally, I have never partaked in Lent before and this year decide to. I have chosen to "sacrifice" fast food and sweets. So far so good, no fast food or sweets.

Which brings me to my question: What is considered sweets? I personally look at sweets as chocolate, cakes, ice cream, cookies (processed junkie type stuff)? Sweets have always been my weekness, so I have been replacing any type of sweets with Cool Whip and Fruit (2 tbs with frozen blueberries), so is that acceptable? If anyone can help that would be great. This has just started to bug me and I was thinking that maybe I'm not doing what I was supposed to be doing? But I didn't look at cool whip as "sweets". Help...I'm confused!:huh:

Thanks in advance!
EBH1024

Since you're the one who made the decision to give something up - you get to decide what qualifies. Just my opinion