What are you going to give up for lent?

andy13
andy13 Posts: 208 Member
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I need some ideas, things that will help the diet.
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  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    ALCOHOL!
  • SweeDecadence92
    SweeDecadence92 Posts: 218 Member
    Nothing :D
  • Mrder37
    Mrder37 Posts: 904
    Lisa wash you're mouth out with soap and don't ever say that again
  • Cheryl188
    Cheryl188 Posts: 113 Member
    Same as last year...I'm giving up Lent.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Fruit
    (I hate fruit)
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Taxes
  • husker_gal
    husker_gal Posts: 462 Member
    All processed drinks. I'm quite fond of Hansen's soda (probably the least processed pop you can get) and sweet tea. I'm going to shoot for only water and almond milk and brewed tea only.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    Giving things up.
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Nothing at all - best of luck to those that do! I can only imagine how it would feel to be working on eating healther then have to give up something on top of it!

    Edited to fix spelling - that's what I get for typing too fast then running!
  • louisel809
    louisel809 Posts: 335
    booze!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    For Lent, I will praise God that He doesn't actually require us to give anything up and give thanks that I'm not in a religion that tells people otherwise. :flowerforyou:

    I'm looking forward to Easter and the Cadbury eggs and Reese's eggs. :drinker:
  • lozadee
    lozadee Posts: 89 Member
    Bread - did it a few year ago - really surprising how effective it is
  • sunman00
    sunman00 Posts: 872 Member
    nothing
  • inquisitionist
    inquisitionist Posts: 8
    Have given up different foods most years One year, 2008 i gave up all food and drank only water and vitamins for 40 days...but that was for a serious spritual request. Hmmm which was granted!...but this year I'm taking on Juicing for the 40 day's journey , along with daily inspirational reading. Just a daily reminder of Gratitude in all that I am, have and am to become.
    :flowerforyou:
    Remember, the 40 day journey is to change ourself ...not as punishment!!
  • krissy_krossy
    krissy_krossy Posts: 307 Member
    Nothing. I'm an atheist.
  • smilesalot1969
    smilesalot1969 Posts: 392
    anything with calories in it :laugh:
  • phinphanbill26
    phinphanbill26 Posts: 574 Member
    ice cream
  • beskimoosh
    beskimoosh Posts: 375 Member
    I'm giving up having excuses not to go to the gym... I'm not religious, but if there is a god, he will be impressed by that :wink:
  • cad39too
    cad39too Posts: 874 Member
    I'm giving up the things I really love that don't love me: Crisps & biscuits - I can never just have 1 packet or 2 biscuits I can and will eat the lot - can't buy multipack crips cause they will be eaten in one sitting, Packet of biscuits go the same way as crisps. I do try but I just can't.

    I can't have them in the house, even when I think I can be good I can't....so they go for lent this year :(
  • Mrder37
    Mrder37 Posts: 904
    I'm giving up god turning the tables on the big guy see how he likes it:smile:
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    Nothing. I'm an atheist.

    Try giving that up for 40 days.
  • inquisitionist
    inquisitionist Posts: 8
    Seriously......God doesn't request that we give up anything. It's a personal choice that is done from Gratitude. Why is LENT such a 4 letter word......? Our world is a selfish world, the only time i ever heard "oh My God" in abundance was on 911. How amazing where we seek refuge when the real deal hits,..But then the same old , same old returns..................... and a new normal, turns into the old normal.
  • Tiff4378
    Tiff4378 Posts: 45 Member
    Might sound silly but I'm obsessed with the numbers on the scale. Thinking about giving up weighing myself during Lent. May not seem like a big deal to some but not weighing myself daily would be a serious will power for me.
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    Why is LENT such a 4 letter word......?

    Lent is a four letter word because it has, just go with me on this one, four letters.
  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
    Give up? Man f that. Eat a piece of chocolate every few days instead of giving it up and it will be helpful in your motivation.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    I gave up soda one year (anything carbonated), and it actually stuck. I don't drink it anymore. I did a couple stints of trying diet sodas, but those even made me gain. Water, coffee, and tea for me about 95% of the time. :)

    I gave up alcohol 2 months ago (and have dropped 12+lb since), so I'll have to think of something else.

    Another idea, instead of giving up something, pick up a new (good) habit instead!
  • MBNagel74
    MBNagel74 Posts: 444 Member
    I'm not religious in the traditional sense, although technically I suppose I am Catholic. (I actually gave that up when I divorced my ex who made me convert "or else"...) But, I used to give up things like sugar, chocolate, soda... Since I don't drink soda and limit the others, what's left?

    I will give up giving up... No more quitting. Yep. That works for me :drinker:
  • Puggy33
    Puggy33 Posts: 300
    I'm giving up my laziness, I always find ways to distract myself from getting things done weather it be like right now where i'm at work and posting on this when I should actually be getting **** done before my morning meeting or when I'm at home and could squeeze that other workout in, or finish the dishes or laundry or even pick up random things in the house. I figured if I can occupy myself to stop being lazy when it comes to these it would be the best thing for me in the long run if I can turn it into a routine instead of something I try and avoid.
  • SVCat
    SVCat Posts: 1,483 Member
    Hookers and blow
  • jsiricos
    jsiricos Posts: 340 Member
    Ummm... I'm going to give up more fat, or at least 5 more inches!

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