Lent!!! What did you all give up?

taytaylynn3
taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
in Food and Nutrition
I gave up all fast food and candy.
I hope by the end of these 40 days i can see a difference in just not eating those certain things.
What is everyone else giving up???

I am going to continue to work my butt off, but let's see all that we can improve on just by giving up stuff!!

Feel free to add me if you need motivation or just a friend!!!
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  • bdburch
    bdburch Posts: 127
    I gave up fast food but I may have to break that bc I recently saw in my local newspaper that taco bell will be coming out with a cool ranch dorito taco. *drool*
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    I gave up fast food but I may have to break that bc I recently saw in my local newspaper that taco bell will be coming out with a cool ranch dorito taco. *drool*
    NOOO! Stay strong. lol
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    nothing, i was bad.
  • MFPfriend
    MFPfriend Posts: 1,121 Member
    Not really religious, but since most of my friends participate in Lent, I usually give up something along with them.

    This year, I gave up negativity. And I've got a journal to write my negative thoughts down in. Then under each negative thought, I turn it around to a positive thought.
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    Not really religious, but since most of my friends participate in Lent, I usually give up something along with them.

    This year, I gave up negativity. And I've got a journal to write my negative thoughts down in. Then under each negative thought, I turn it around to a positive thought.
    That's a really good idea!
  • theskinnyonme
    theskinnyonme Posts: 443 Member
    I gave up clutter. I ve been getting rid of all kinds of stuff.
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    I'm giving up over indulgence.

    2 glasses of wine, not a whole bottle.
    Stay close to my calorie goals.
    No second servings (pack it up for lunch).
    Going out to eat once every 2 weeks.
  • jbahrami
    jbahrami Posts: 206 Member
    I gave up chocolate and alcohol...and obviously my mind!
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    I gave up clutter. I ve been getting rid of all kinds of stuff.

    Good one!
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    Bread and wine - it's going to be tough they are both my nemesis...:devil:
  • bdburch
    bdburch Posts: 127
    I gave up fast food but I may have to break that bc I recently saw in my local newspaper that taco bell will be coming out with a cool ranch dorito taco. *drool*
    NOOO! Stay strong. lol

    Haha, I mostly gave it up to save money. I'm not too religious, just wanted to see if I could do it.
  • goldentornado
    goldentornado Posts: 1
    I gave up the snack drawer at the office. It's literally 2 feet from my desk. So far so good. Thank god I don't work weekends. :):wink:
  • sm_usagi
    sm_usagi Posts: 89 Member
    Alcohol and dessert, although the dessert one fell by the wayside on Valentine's Day!
  • bdburch
    bdburch Posts: 127
    I'm giving up over indulgence.

    2 glasses of wine, not a whole bottle.
    Stay close to my calorie goals.
    No second servings (pack it up for lunch).
    Going out to eat once every 2 weeks.

    But what would you do with the rest of the wine? It would be sad if it was left behind :cry:
  • SemperAnticus1643
    SemperAnticus1643 Posts: 703 Member
    I gave up fast food and pop. But I started today. :) But at least I started.

    I am hoping to see really good results at Easter. :):)
  • JetWan
    JetWan Posts: 204 Member
    Not religious but I gave up fast food and alcoholic beverages.
  • extraordinary_machine
    extraordinary_machine Posts: 3,028 Member
    Religion.
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    I didn't give anything up this year.

    Instead I am going to volunteer every saturday morning.
  • TMcSter
    TMcSter Posts: 69 Member
    I gave up Sweets . . . . I am hoping that after 40 days it will be more of a lifestyle change and I won't need them anymore.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    nothing. I'm only 50% Catholic.
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    I gave up Sweets . . . . I am hoping that after 40 days it will be more of a lifestyle change and I won't need them anymore.
    That's what i am hoping for with mine too!
  • dough21
    dough21 Posts: 216 Member
    I'm not of catholic religion but I have a close friend who is. Last year we both gave up Energy drinks for Lent. This year I'm just giving up lent! lol :-p
  • KimLoan325
    KimLoan325 Posts: 19 Member
    I'm not religious, but I decided to give up BUTTER, which is a big deal for me, because until a week ago, I ate a lot of it.

    I realized that 12 pounds of butter a month was probably too much: on croissants, to sautee everything in, on crackers...

    Butter.
  • cklapk1
    cklapk1 Posts: 63 Member
    I gave up using the elevator in my dorm and in any of my school buildings
  • helenoftroy1
    helenoftroy1 Posts: 638 Member
    I took UP meditation and have given up falling asleep to my TV (have done this for 15 years). I have done 3 nights now off meditating then falling asleep in total darkness with no noise. It's kinda liberating! :-)
  • TimeForMe99
    TimeForMe99 Posts: 309
    Drinking my husband's bourbon and eating my daughter's snacks. I don't need either in my body and hopefully they will be more accountable when they can't blame me for dipping in.
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
    I'm giving up over indulgence.

    2 glasses of wine, not a whole bottle.
    Stay close to my calorie goals.
    No second servings (pack it up for lunch).
    Going out to eat once every 2 weeks.

    But what would you do with the rest of the wine? It would be sad if it was left behind :cry:

    Haha oh, excuse me! I meant just 2 glasses of wine in a sitting.
    I would NEVER waste even the cheapest bottle of that sweet nectar. Don't worry.
  • hcivitarese
    hcivitarese Posts: 5 Member
    Ooo all baked sweets this year! I have a major sweet tooth so I'm hoping this helps...no cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, pastries etc.
  • Jasminekitty
    Jasminekitty Posts: 3
    I gave up chocolate, which is HUGE for me because I normally have to have it some form every single day! That being said, I have given it up before, and I stick with it, but it is tremendously difficult for me, because for me, chocolate is a food group!!!
  • tjsoccermom
    tjsoccermom Posts: 500 Member
    I gave up soda and I'm so tired!!! I only had one a day when I hit my afternoon lull. Gave it up last year and didn't have any for almost 6 months. I want my diet cola!!!!

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