No sweets for 40 days. Anyone in?

Jellyspider
Jellyspider Posts: 18
edited September 24 in Motivation and Support
Hi, I've decided to participate in Lent this year. I'm forgoing sweets (except fruits and honey in my oatmeal). Is there anyone out there doing something similar or have done this in the past? I'm super addicted to sugar so this should be difficult, especially at first.

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  • stevemcknight
    stevemcknight Posts: 647 Member
    I'm in. No sugar/no fake sugar/no syrup/no diet pop/no candy/no chocolate/no crap at all. Why not? I'm tired of being less than I can be.
  • Metalhead187
    Metalhead187 Posts: 61
    Ohhhh, this is going to be tough, but I know I can do it I am in!
  • autumn13
    autumn13 Posts: 295
    I'm in! Friend me!!!!!
  • windsweptdestinee
    windsweptdestinee Posts: 2
    Wow I hate failure.. I don't think I can make it 40 days.. I wish I could commit let me pray about this one.
  • jon_dub
    jon_dub Posts: 166
    That would not be fair.. i am diabetic and can't anyone.. i am giving up beer.. Whos in on that?
  • windsweptdestinee
    windsweptdestinee Posts: 2
    I can give up beer. :-) Thats easy.. ! Perhaps even unfair.
  • TheMaidOfAstolat
    TheMaidOfAstolat Posts: 3,222 Member
    I gave up chocolate....I give up something every year and it's always for the best and for the glory of Him!
  • babyprincess13
    babyprincess13 Posts: 23
    I'm in!!!! This may be a challenge for me at first but I'm willing to give it a try with all honesty.... Please let me know the start and end dates. Friend me.
  • Snina
    Snina Posts: 4
    ohh i love to join the challenge except I dont really eat sweets so it wouldn't really be a challenge!!! Now potato chips thats a different story lol.... Good luck guys!
  • stevemcknight
    stevemcknight Posts: 647 Member
    OK, I've thought about this. Here's a list of the sweets that I'm including:

    sugar
    all fake sugars
    all junk food
    all pop/diet pop
    chocolate
    grains (wheat, corn, rice)

    what I still will eat:
    whey protein powder (which has sugar substitutes)
    xtend workout supplement (same)

    I'm all in for this. Feel free to join me if you want results.
  • stevemcknight
    stevemcknight Posts: 647 Member
    ohh i love to join the challenge except I dont really eat sweets so it wouldn't really be a challenge!!! Now potato chips thats a different story lol.... Good luck guys!

    check the ingredients in your chips - sugar will probably be 5-6th down the list :)
  • Jellyspider
    Jellyspider Posts: 18
    LOL. It's ok, we all have different battles to fight. Thanks for reading.
  • Jellyspider
    Jellyspider Posts: 18
    LOL, I can pass up chips, they don't usually tempt me.
  • Jellyspider
    Jellyspider Posts: 18
    Thanks!
  • Jellyspider
    Jellyspider Posts: 18
    It starts today, ends Easter Sunday. Good luck. I'm gonna try to journal or spend a quiet moment If I feel the need to make a mad dash to the grocery store for pastries.
  • Jellyspider
    Jellyspider Posts: 18
    Awesome!
  • Jellyspider
    Jellyspider Posts: 18
    Cool!
  • babyprincess13
    babyprincess13 Posts: 23
    perfect!!!!i will start today too since i havent had anything sweet all morning.all the best and always remember....we can do this:-)
  • lilfarm
    lilfarm Posts: 30 Member
    I'm in. Sweets are my biggest battle so this will be good for me.
  • ashleyb1031
    ashleyb1031 Posts: 69 Member
    im def gonna try this one too!
  • HollyRutledge
    HollyRutledge Posts: 250 Member
    Im gonna try this, but I am diabetic, so I am keeping the fake sugars (sweet n low) just getting rid of the real stuff :)
  • Snina
    Snina Posts: 4
    lol thats how I am about sweets :) good luck on your challenge
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