Lent!!! What did you all give up?

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  • kbeech06
    kbeech06 Posts: 328 Member
    All alcohol...but I typically only drink red wine anyways. First Friday night without a glass in hand :ohwell: this glass of water just isn't quite the same!
  • footiechick82
    footiechick82 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Sweets. I gave up FREAKIN' SWEETS! My stomach hurts so bad from releasing all the toxins :(

    BUT it's worth it!!! :bigsmile:
  • goldieglitter
    goldieglitter Posts: 13 Member
    I gave up "making excuses for not going to the gym." Which is good, because I really love making up excuse to not go to the gym!
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    I gave up "making excuses for not going to the gym." Which is good, because I really love making up excuse to not go to the gym!
    Honestly, i didn't think of that! Maybe i'll begin that one right now!!
  • jLynn1998
    jLynn1998 Posts: 6
    Fast food. But I had Subway for lunch...does that count as fast food? Crap.
  • ChiquitaTab
    ChiquitaTab Posts: 7 Member
    I decided to abstain from eating animal-based foods (basically going with a whole foods, plant based diet) and to stay away from anyone or anything that is negative and soul crushing. On the plus side I decided to devote at least 10 min every day engaging in a positive activity, whether it is kind words to myself or others, a healthy enjoyable activity or just doing something nice in general. Lent doesn't always have to about giving up something but maybe finding something that is better than what you were doing before.

    Who knew I was actually listening during all those years of Catholic school and Mass? LOL My mom would be proud!
  • Mama_Jag
    Mama_Jag Posts: 474 Member
    I gave up chocolate and alcohol...and obviously my mind!

    This seriously made me laugh. And it put me in the mood for a bottle of chocolate wine. :drinker:
  • jen6224
    jen6224 Posts: 10
    I gave up excuses as to why I don't have the time or energy to work out! I really need to make a change, so I am hoping I can stick to this one!
  • gregpmcg
    gregpmcg Posts: 5
    Masturbating. My wife is going to get real tired of me.
  • junekucks
    junekucks Posts: 23
    Since I had to go on Prednisone for Flu, been eating as if preparing for hibernation. Gave up FaceBook, which sucked up so much of my spare time and now tracking my food intake to change my pattern .Blessings on everyone's journey to better health.
  • mn145
    mn145 Posts: 17
    Cheese. It's been a long three days. I didn't how much food had cheese in it!
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    I don't officially celebrate Lent, but this month I'm giving up excuses. There is NO reason why I can't lose significant weight this year, and the only one holding me back has been me.
  • mlcastle
    mlcastle Posts: 33
    I gave up religion for lent
  • jillakd
    jillakd Posts: 9 Member
    Im hoping to give up some lbs!!!!
  • jeffrey2584
    jeffrey2584 Posts: 88 Member
    meat :)
  • Sewinator
    Sewinator Posts: 10 Member
    Processed sugar!
    I've found it is much easier to stick to it because I've given it up for Lent. I can come up with excuses to myself for having a little bit, but I KNOW I can't lie to God!
    Even my 10 y.o. granddaughter tried this morning to give me some of her Valentines candy and one of her Vanilla Scones. When I said no she was shocked! She said "I really wanted to get you to break, I guess you are serious!"
    I am serious!
    The hardrst part is walking past the snack machine at work right outside the restrooms. That Red Licorice jumps off the shelf, throws itself up against the glass and screams at me "RESCUE ME! Please, get me out of here!"
    I've gone three days so far.
    I've told all my lunch buddies at work and even put it on Facebook! The biggest deterrent is my promise to God.
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    I gave up diet soda (and regular) as well as McDonalds :sad:
  • tlacox1
    tlacox1 Posts: 373 Member
    I didn't give anything up this year.

    Instead I am going to volunteer every saturday morning.

    Actually, you are sacrificing something. Your time. However, you are sacrificing it for the good of others and that is a great thing to do! :happy:

    I am Southern Baptist so I don't observe Lent.
  • crgallo1102
    crgallo1102 Posts: 1
    I gave up alcohol and chocolate- my two weaknesses!!!
  • KevinHuss
    KevinHuss Posts: 24 Member
    I gave up flavored coffees... already gave up most other things bad for me.
  • LBPerkins
    LBPerkins Posts: 9 Member
    Wine Man here, well, it's hurting me, but i'm giving up wine for 40 days :angry: ...and i'm taking the stairs up four (4) flights at work and parking nearly a 1/4 mile away from the office. I'm going to increase s_ _ activites to help ease the situation:laugh:
  • sug_plum
    sug_plum Posts: 34
    Desserts and alcohol...
  • thekyleo
    thekyleo Posts: 632 Member
    religion
  • raisingemilyjune
    raisingemilyjune Posts: 181
    My fiance and I have given up processed sugar, dairy and eggs.
  • Sweetestthing87
    Sweetestthing87 Posts: 276 Member
    I gave up Fast Food! Spring Break and traveling will be tough but I will simpy plan and pack my meals.

    Good luck everyone!
  • dtpss188
    dtpss188 Posts: 85
    Jesus gave his live for you, what did you give up for him?
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    I gave up chocolate and alcohol...and obviously my mind!
    Obviously, I will pray for you.
  • beckyboop712
    beckyboop712 Posts: 383 Member
    I gave up using the elevator in my dorm and in any of my school buildings

    Me Too!! I work on the 3rd floor of a building and live on the 5th floor of my apt building, absolutely no reason to use the elevator except when carrying groceries or laundry. But I should give up that exception because I used to do it all the time in my old apartment, I had to, there wasn't an elevator.
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    My fiance and I have given up processed sugar, dairy and eggs.
    Nice to do it with someone. It makes it easier.
  • misskriistina
    misskriistina Posts: 58
    CEREAAAAAAAAAL. !!!

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