What are you giving up for lent?

eating4balance
eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
edited September 24 in Chit-Chat
What is everyone giving up for lent?

It starts tomorrow on March 9.

Right now I considering giving up sugar or bread, but I haven't decided yet. I gave up pop over four years ago for lent and I haven't drank any since. I really hope that I can stick it out this year!

GOOD LUCK TO THE REST OF YOU!
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  • mursey
    mursey Posts: 191 Member
    I'm giving up religion.
  • williamhobbs
    williamhobbs Posts: 36
    Alcohol. Over-eating.
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    I'm giving up religion.

    bahaha...I like this
  • porcelain_doll
    porcelain_doll Posts: 1,005 Member
    fast food
  • anorton45
    anorton45 Posts: 62
    complaining???
  • udallmom101
    udallmom101 Posts: 564 Member
    I have no clue of what to give up for Lent. I have given up my vices with this Lifestyle change. I did start going back to church though.
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    I'm giving up religion.

    :laugh: Haha. Good one :tongue:
  • mmoon29
    mmoon29 Posts: 18
    Althought Im not Catholic, my grandparents and great grandparents are, I giving up fast food. I give something up every year for Lent, I do this to honor my grandmother and greatgrandfather who passed away. Im hoping that after Lent is over with I wont want fast food ever again!
  • david081
    david081 Posts: 489 Member
    :drinker: All alcohol! :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • Bonnie1974
    Bonnie1974 Posts: 58
    Going to try giving up: Eating Out
  • dawnwraywilliamson
    dawnwraywilliamson Posts: 1 Member
    i'm giving up meat. wish me luck i'm such a carnivore
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Hi, You may want to hook up with this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/185473-lent-what-s-everyone-giving-up?page=2#posts-2494668
  • sweetbri07
    sweetbri07 Posts: 150 Member
    I'm actually giving up stepping on the scale for Lent. I step on it every morning and am one of those people who gets discouraged when I dont see change, or worse, when the numbers go up. So I will continue to eat well and exercise, but I will not step on the scale until Lent is over, and then see what sort of progress I make!
  • foxxybrown
    foxxybrown Posts: 838 Member
    You should probably give up bread unless your diet is totally clean. Sugar is almost everything, including bread.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    I'm giving up desserts. And for the person who is "giving up religion", I'll send some extra prayers.
  • mehstewart
    mehstewart Posts: 12
    :drinker: All alcohol! :sad: :sad: :sad:

    Ditto, this is going to be a tough one :ohwell:
  • david081
    david081 Posts: 489 Member
    oops
  • nikkinikki113
    nikkinikki113 Posts: 279 Member
    I'm giving up my time Sunday mornings and getting myself back to church. i know - that should be a given, but, I've gotten away from it. It's going to be a from now on thing, not just Lent. But, it's easy to talk myself out of it. I wish everyone strength during this time - I'll need it for sure. :happy:
  • Shellz206
    Shellz206 Posts: 97 Member
    I'm giving up desserts. And for the person who is "giving up religion", I'll send some extra prayers.

    I like THIS. A lot of people on and off MFP have been making that comment this year and even though I'm not super super religious, it definitely rubs me the wrong way.
  • nikkinikki113
    nikkinikki113 Posts: 279 Member
    I'm giving up desserts. And for the person who is "giving up religion", I'll send some extra prayers.

    : ) Me too
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    You should probably give up bread unless your diet is totally clean. Sugar is almost everything, including bread.

    Thanks for the tip. I don't eat added sugars normally except for the occasional muffin or protein bar, but I could definitely use lent as a reminder.
  • Luvmesumkenny
    Luvmesumkenny Posts: 779 Member
    STARBUCKS!!!! This is going to be the Challenge of a Lifetime!!!!!
  • Trovan
    Trovan Posts: 133 Member
    I'm not Catholic, but isn't the purpose of Lent to give up something in order to use those resources to help someone else?
  • monicanicoletta
    monicanicoletta Posts: 176 Member
    I am giving up :

    Pasta
    Hard Alcohol
    Candy

    & I am promising to do prayer
    novenas during the entire 40 days :)
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    I'm not Catholic, but isn't the purpose of Lent to give up something in order to use those resources to help someone else?

    I'm not Catholic either. I am Lutheran, which is a branch of Catholicism, so they're close to the same thing :smile:

    You're right. Some use lent to help others, but most of the people at my church give up things similar to how Jesus fasted for 40 days. It is supposed to remind us of the sacrifice that he gave for us. At least, that's how we usually do it. Your thinking is probably more selfless!
  • colombiana444
    colombiana444 Posts: 133 Member
    I'm giving up religion.

    bahaha...I like this

    love :)
  • amicklin
    amicklin Posts: 452
    Topics relating to religion and/ or politics are not allowed on the boards, simply to keep the peace. Lent falls under this.


    13) Topics about politics or religion are not allowed and will be deleted. This includes posting images or signatures. Unfortunately, we have seen that topics about either of these subjects are highly likely to result in heated arguments and disputes. If you really wish to discuss either of these topics, please google political forums or religious forums - there are plenty of other places to express your views.


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/14924-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting
  • lloydrt
    lloydrt Posts: 1,121 Member
    Im giving up Lent for Lent.........how does that sound

    lol

    nah, but no mas Ghiradelli dark chocolate, or wine...............Lloyd

    amiklin, no ones really discussing religion, most folks are using this time for just giving up something, thats all........Lloyd

    I think there were many many posts about dear Mr. Santa Claus and Christmas just a few months ago, and surely we cant forget about Mr. Easter Bunny......
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    Topics relating to religion and/ or politics are not allowed on the boards, simply to keep the peace. Lent falls under this.


    13) Topics about politics or religion are not allowed and will be deleted. This includes posting images or signatures. Unfortunately, we have seen that topics about either of these subjects are highly likely to result in heated arguments and disputes. If you really wish to discuss either of these topics, please google political forums or religious forums - there are plenty of other places to express your views.


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/14924-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting


    Thanks for that. I did not realize religious based things were not allowed. I see why though, because previous lent debates kind of got heated. So, from now on, this is what are you giving up on your "40 day diet"
  • amicklin
    amicklin Posts: 452
    Topics relating to religion and/ or politics are not allowed on the boards, simply to keep the peace. Lent falls under this.


    13) Topics about politics or religion are not allowed and will be deleted. This includes posting images or signatures. Unfortunately, we have seen that topics about either of these subjects are highly likely to result in heated arguments and disputes. If you really wish to discuss either of these topics, please google political forums or religious forums - there are plenty of other places to express your views.


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/14924-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting


    Thanks for that. I did not realize religious based things were not allowed. I see why though, because previous lent debates kind of got heated. So, from now on, this is what are you giving up on your "40 day diet"

    You are welcome. Just to keep the peace :)
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