What are you giving up for lent?

andreaaaaah
andreaaaaah Posts: 19 Member
in Motivation and Support
I've decided that I'm going to give up binging :) It's be 15 days already binge free and I'm going to use lent as another good motivation tool
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  • uhhhDoodle
    uhhhDoodle Posts: 41 Member
    I've decided that I'm going to give up eating out. If I have time to drive to a fast food place, I have time to make a healthy meal.
  • jchadden42
    jchadden42 Posts: 189
    Nothing: http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/giving-it

    ETA: In the past, I've given up coffee and donated the money I would have spent to a charity. I would give up sarcasm, but I have to talk. This lady's article really sums up how I feel about the notion of "giving up" something.
  • Pelly57
    Pelly57 Posts: 169 Member
    I'm not giving up this year, I'm giving back. Random acts of kindness. I did this last year. Whenever I am in a drive thru, I pay for the car behind me. I've even left an extra $20 at the cash register to help pay for the groceries behind me. I always make a point to be out of site before they realize who did it for them (why I like the drive thru the best). Yes, it makes me feel good, but more, it reminds me to be grateful that I have the resources to help someone else. Hopefully, if they don't really need the help, they will pay it forward sometimes.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    Catholicism.
  • Pelly57
    Pelly57 Posts: 169 Member
    Nothing: http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/giving-it

    ETA: In the past, I've given up coffee and donated the money I would have spent to a charity. I would give up sarcasm, but I have to talk. This lady's article really sums up how I feel about the notion of "giving up" something.

    Thanks, that was a nice posting.
  • bunkahes
    bunkahes Posts: 216 Member
    How does lent work
  • itsnojokeanymore
    itsnojokeanymore Posts: 16
    facebook so im on here only- add me if u like people
  • trewyn6509
    trewyn6509 Posts: 85 Member
    My old life.
  • Deestrong68
    Deestrong68 Posts: 119 Member
    Giving up Swearing and Giving Back by Donating more time to our Church Functions.
  • Dnarules
    Dnarules Posts: 2,081 Member
    I'm not giving up this year, I'm giving back. Random acts of kindness. I did this last year. Whenever I am in a drive thru, I pay for the car behind me. I've even left an extra $20 at the cash register to help pay for the groceries behind me. I always make a point to be out of site before they realize who did it for them (why I like the drive thru the best). Yes, it makes me feel good, but more, it reminds me to be grateful that I have the resources to help someone else. Hopefully, if they don't really need the help, they will pay it forward sometimes.

    This is such a great idea. I love it.
  • daisyjaninex
    daisyjaninex Posts: 8
    Gin XD
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
    Nothing: http://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/giving-it

    ETA: In the past, I've given up coffee and donated the money I would have spent to a charity. I would give up sarcasm, but I have to talk. This lady's article really sums up how I feel about the notion of "giving up" something.

    I see you're from Kentucky, so you must be okay. I will be giving up wine for lent, but like you, will continue in sarcasm so I can speak as well.
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
    I'm not giving up this year, I'm giving back. Random acts of kindness. I did this last year. Whenever I am in a drive thru, I pay for the car behind me. I've even left an extra $20 at the cash register to help pay for the groceries behind me. I always make a point to be out of site before they realize who did it for them (why I like the drive thru the best). Yes, it makes me feel good, but more, it reminds me to be grateful that I have the resources to help someone else. Hopefully, if they don't really need the help, they will pay it forward sometimes.

    I like this. Let me know when you're in a drive through at Chick-fil-A so I can get behind you. In all seriousness, great post and idea.
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
    Giving up Swearing and Giving Back by Donating more time to our Church Functions.

    I'll be rooting for you.
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
    Ice Cream
  • Gameofthrone
    Gameofthrone Posts: 1,522 Member
    Any beverages besides water, milk & pineapple juice (I can't give up my morning pick me up lol)
  • Whiskybelly
    Whiskybelly Posts: 197 Member
    Cigarettes.

    I might give up booze and rollerblading too (ten points to anyone who gets the reference).
  • karenmcwilly53
    karenmcwilly53 Posts: 41 Member
    I was born Catholic, but I've since moved away from it because I find it to be very hypocritcal.
  • supergroovychick
    supergroovychick Posts: 18
    Cigarettes.

    I might give up booze and rollerblading too (ten points to anyone who gets the reference).

    Father Ted!!!
  • Whiskybelly
    Whiskybelly Posts: 197 Member
    You win! :bigsmile:
  • Mamaof2UK
    Mamaof2UK Posts: 28 Member
    Cigarettes.

    I might give up booze and rollerblading too (ten points to anyone who gets the reference).

    Ted and Dougal??!! Lovely faaaaaags
  • andreaaaaah
    andreaaaaah Posts: 19 Member
    I'm not religious at all, i'm just using Lent as a way to kee me on track with my goals. :)
  • _AwesomeSauce_
    _AwesomeSauce_ Posts: 96
    I'm going to give up some fat with a great deal of sweat mixed in.
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    Happy Ash Wednesday, y'all who observe it religiously :)

    And for the others doing Lent anyway, get on it -- it's go time!

    (I'm going to continue to wear my Mardi Gras outfit for my avatar, even through Lent. I'm just a heathen that way :D )
  • Harriet_12_3
    Harriet_12_3 Posts: 2
    Not religious but was planning on trying to cut out bread anyway so decided to do it this year (normally don't bother). I've decided only to give up bread at home since I'm vegan so sometimes if if I'm not at home my only option will involve bread. That said I'm going to try avoiding eating it away from home as well so might even improve my planning skills this month and manage to actually make packed lunches.
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    I'm giving up the scale and cussing. Unfortunately, I played golf today so that's done already! I'd hit a bad shot, cuss and say Sorry God!! At least I didn't step on the scale this morning out of habit so I've got that going for me.
  • Gameofthrone
    Gameofthrone Posts: 1,522 Member
    Well the no other beverage thing didn't really pan; esp having to work super early (yay for coffee!)
    I think I'm going to give up chocolate ( I haven't had any all week-which should still count if you start late right?) lol
    But I usually eat some form of it everyday...so chocolate it is!
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    so is this like a new years resolution?
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,536 Member
    in to see who calls this thread "divisive"!
  • Sovi_
    Sovi_ Posts: 575 Member
    The blood of Christ...WINE

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