Anyone giving something up for Lent?

tenoclockbird · February 2012

Theology discussions aside, I thought I'd try giving something up for Lent this year. I've never been very good with "resolutions" and the like, but this one made sense. I'm giving up alcohol. I've never been as good as I should be about logging those calories, so I thought I'd just see what happens when I eliminate them. It's not that I drink THAT much, but I'd say 6-7 drinks a week, and that adds up.

Anyone else? Health related or otherwise. What's your sacrifice for these 40 days?

BEERRUNNER · February 2012

Im giving up WHiskey!

mollyanne01 · February 2012

I gave up alcohol. Definitely a sacrifice! Here's to 40 days on the wagon!

Iris1415 · February 2012

I am going to be eating healthier and am giving up Rage Comics for Lent... Call me a freak, but those things are hilarious and addicting! :laugh:

Deeranged1 · February 2012

I am giving up pasta!

carriem73 · February 2012

I haven't decided yet this year- I was thinking about white bread- I love it so.... but I don't eat it every day, so I'm not sure if it really counts as a sacrifice....

dreamshadows · February 2012

Can I give up eating healthy?

num1 · February 2012

About 10 pounds hopefully

dedication6 · February 2012

I am giving up my scale. I weigh myself multiple times a day and all it does is waste my time. So for the next 40 days I will have no idea what I weigh!! I'm excited!

trapitt · February 2012

Cholcolate! I usually eat a handful or two of chocolate chips in the evening. If I can give it up for 40 days then perhaps I will kick the habit (and master the cravings).

Leslye125 · February 2012

I am giving up processed sugar/sweets. I will continue to eat fruit and naturally occurring sweets. I am also giving up fast food.

SwannySez · February 2012

I gave up alcohol and cigarettes back in July...for...ever. And this place has me cutting out practically all my sweets anyway - no more sitting down and watching a movie and eating a whole bag each of spice drops and jelly beans.

So I went with something a little different: I gave up Facebook, Twitter and my iPod.

I've been trying to write a bit more so I figure that eliminating the time that I would normally spend babbling about meaningless silliness there, I could spend actually writing. The iPod was so that I would be more present in my day to day commute (about 2 hours each way on trains) and less like a zombie.

I will of course, be annoying the crap out of y'all here now though. ;-)

lbw1204 · February 2012

I've never participated in lent but I thought I would give it a try. I have several friends who do it every year. I am giving up white pasta and bread! Wish me luck.

_greeneyedgirl_ · February 2012

Chocolate and soda. And I'm hoping a few pounds! Swearing (I don't do it that much but the kids don't even like it when I say sh1t), and procrastinating.

The kids are giving up getting any new toys, videogames, etc. and donating them to the children's ward at the hospital.

Coco_puff901 · February 2012

I'm going to try and give up alcohol (and soda) as well (With Sunday being a free day) Good Luck to everyone .... it's only 40 days !

Emilia6909 · February 2012

I'm giving up FACEBOOK! :laugh:

miss_missa07 · February 2012

We are giving up fast food and are going to eat vegetarian once a week in addition to no meat on Fridays. Should be interesting.

jb140 · February 2012

As I understand Lent...you're supposed to give up things that are a distraction/roadblock to your being a better person.

Well...since Ive taken on the whole healthy lifestyle thing, I've already given up everything that has been a distracfion to me....junk food, smoking, port wine (sigh...).

I couldn't really announce giving up sex in front of the kid's youth group...so I told them I was giving up TV. (still might give up the sex for a while too...just gotta get the boyfriend outta my house...total distraction...might just trade him for the port wine)

charliesmagic · February 2012

About 10 pounds hopefully

Hahaha! I like this!! Good attitude and good idea!

lily1972 · February 2012

I started practicing giving up sweets as a teen so after all these years (I'm 39), it's no big deal. This year, I decided to take the time to ADD something instead of removing something: I will pray more on a daily basis :flowerforyou:

charliesmagic · February 2012

In addition to a good idea of adding my dedication to attend weekly Mass, I am giving up being lazy for Lent. Hoping this will be a good way to establish a good habit. I used to be a pretty good exerciser...then I stopped. I am aiming for 4-5 days a week minimum. Going to mix cardio and strength training plus DEDICATION to MFP. *crossing my fingers!!* I can do this!!! :bigsmile:

kiters · February 2012

I usually don't participate but I'm going thru some life changes so I thought I should start. I'm giving up alcohol and sweets and planning to pray alot more than I have been.

bsuzanne88 · February 2012

It is a tough decision...I don't have a facebook page, I don't drink soda, I'm not much of a "drinker". I am already in the process of budgeting my finances! I would love to give something up for lent. I guess Chocolate? or maybe ice cream (like from TCBY). I am in love with that place. Well good luck to all.

Secret_Agent_007 · February 2012

I'm giving up days without sex. Can't really say I was a fan anyways.

smilewithkatherine · February 2012

I gave up Facebook for Lent.

Being2befit · February 2012

I really should give up facebook..

Pakitalian · February 2012

Makeup... no lip gloss, eyeline, mascara, nothing. Just chapstick

spikesmom · February 2012

I'm giving up alcohol, and I say this because I normally only drink wine. Last year, I gave up wine for lent, and hubby(being the smarty pants that he is!) took me to dinner and ordered me a margarita, saying "it's not wine!" I'm contemplating giving up chocolate too...