Whats everyone giving up for Lent? (Excuse to diet!)

kpr121
kpr121 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
Im planning on giving up fast food. I probably eat at either Chick fil A, Wendys, or ugh, Steak N Shake, once or twice a week. And its not salads either, usually burgers or chicken nuggets. I think I should be able to fight the urge during Lent and hopefully curb it altogether eventually.

I have also thrown around the idea of giving up beer, but I dont think I could keep my sanity. Im a homebrewer and have 2-3 brews on tap in my downstairs bar at all times plus many bottles. I have on average 7-10 beers per week, usually one a night with dinner and sometimes another as a nightcap.

SO what is everyone else planning on giving up for 40 days and 40 nights!?
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  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    I haven't even thought about it, and I only have 2 days to come up with something
  • Farfourah
    Farfourah Posts: 896 Member
    It's Ash Monday for me, I was suppose to fast but didn't....=((

    But I did give up chocolate, and cookies! =)
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    i was thinking about giving up eating out, but i know of three instances where it will be a requirement so i am not sure what i am going to do. for the last two years i have given up facebook and the internet other than this site. :)
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    I was considering chocolate, tea, coffee or wine...still not sure which one to choose! Possibly i'll make it more specific and give up nutella!
  • theskinnyonme
    theskinnyonme Posts: 443 Member
    sweets
  • SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel
    SlinkyPinkyBunsOfSteel Posts: 661 Member
    Hopefully about 2lbs of fat.:bigsmile:
  • kimbux
    kimbux Posts: 154 Member
    Diet Coke! (and any other pop/soda)
  • MamaSonyaP
    MamaSonyaP Posts: 90 Member
    As I've been slowly giving up meat to return to my veggi ways, I think it's a good leap to give up pork & beef for lent. Say goodbye to steak, bacon, pork chops, and ground beef; Chicken is still on the menu, and usually lower in fat too! Wish me luck...my hubby isn't on MFP and LOVES meat.
  • jo_marnes
    jo_marnes Posts: 1,601 Member
    Well, its not for lent, but I've given up alcohol for the duration of P90X..... I started Jan 1st!
  • scribe313
    scribe313 Posts: 103 Member
    No pizza, chips or girl scout cookies for forty days!
  • daisydieter
    daisydieter Posts: 118
    LIQUOR! Not that I've been drinking since I started my diet... it is something I have missed and will continue to miss (love a good dirty martini) but really don't need it. In fact, I'm convinced drinking is part of the reason I gained all my weight back. Not just those empty calories but because I always order high calorie food at some point. Even if I'd already had dinner!
  • Louise12
    Louise12 Posts: 389 Member
    Im giving up tomato ketchup- i have it on everything .. so it will be a realy sacrafice for me! and hopefully an improvement to my diet !

    Also as I am catholic i should really be having any treats during the fasting period..
  • startinganewleaf
    startinganewleaf Posts: 56
    chocolate!
  • Ahluvly
    Ahluvly Posts: 389 Member
    Twatty men, should be a goodun this year :) lol
  • epurucker82
    epurucker82 Posts: 46 Member
    Sweets and Chips&Dip...my two things that always bring me off the wagon!!! 40 Days....hear we come!!! :happy:
  • Heidi1987
    Heidi1987 Posts: 191 Member
    Chocolate and sweets for me!
  • jennahume
    jennahume Posts: 1
    Coke/ soda drinks... not good for my diet or my teeth (got a right telling off by the dentist!) also going to (try) and give up my afternoon chocolate snack whilst sitting at my desk... going to swap the chocolate for dried fruits and nuts, a whole lot heathier but a bit less fun!
  • nosugarcoating
    nosugarcoating Posts: 194 Member
    Not giving up anything. I don't do Lent. Never have.
  • Queenbee412
    Queenbee412 Posts: 53
    I am giving up soda. Hope it will be a permanent change :)
  • jennalink807
    jennalink807 Posts: 226 Member
    all candies and all unhealthy drinks!
  • Shannafo
    Shannafo Posts: 121 Member
    I'm giving up facebook for lent.
  • Cimolestes
    Cimolestes Posts: 33 Member
    I'm giving up religion.
  • jay_ne
    jay_ne Posts: 7 Member
    What a good idea, may join you it does get addictive and distracting :)

    That was to the giving up facebook message!
  • castadiva
    castadiva Posts: 2,016 Member
    I prefer to adopt a new habit, rather than giving something up - it seems like a more positive way of looking at things. I will be getting up 15 minutes earlier every day to fit some body-weight exercises into my daily programme. I suppose I could say that I'm giving up 15 minutes of precious time in bed... but that could be misinterpreted :embarassed: :wink:
  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    Not giving up anything. I don't do Lent. Never have.

    Me too!
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,578 Member
    I am not giving anything up, but committing to do something instead. I want to swim every day during Lent. I try and keep away from unhealthy food the majority of the time, but the occasional dark chocolate is healthy and I can't put myself or my colleagues through me without coffee for 40 days!
  • msharif71
    msharif71 Posts: 34 Member
    I will be giving up my crack, otherwise known as Pepsi, will switch to diet until I can get off of the stuff permanently! :smile:
  • ratherbeskiing
    ratherbeskiing Posts: 847 Member
    I decided I do not want to put anything in my "did I really need that" part of my food diary. - this usually contains food when I am going to go over my cals, cookies and desserts and alcohol. So basically when I don't need it. I am not giving up chocolate because trader joe's has a chocolate oat bar and some granola bars have chocolate and I use them for snacks while skiing and such - but for example a chocolate bar- the unnecessary things:flowerforyou:
  • michelejoann
    michelejoann Posts: 295 Member
    I prefer to adopt a new habit, rather than giving something up - it seems like a more positive way of looking at things. I will be getting up 15 minutes earlier every day to fit some body-weight exercises into my daily programme. I suppose I could say that I'm giving up 15 minutes of precious time in bed... but that could be misinterpreted :embarassed: :wink:

    I like that! I think I'll do that too...and give up sodas. Shouldn't be a stretch..
  • virruth
    virruth Posts: 171 Member
    I'm trying bread and candy...because I tend to OD on these items. So it will be good spiritually AND physically!!
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