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What did you give up for Lent?

MrsSWW
MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
I gave up wine for Lent - a silly, rash decision as I had St Patrick's Day, the first 'warm enough to bbq' spell of the year, and my birthday all within the No Wine For Lent period.

But I only have 4 days left to go and it's not really been THAT difficult... sure, I've missed it and I'm salivating at the thought of a glass on Sunday with some dry roasted peanuts, but I'm nosy by nature so....

What did you give up, why, and how did you do?

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  • imustbegood
    imustbegood Posts: 228 Member
    I gave up all biscuits (that go in the biscuit barrel) and cookies and crisps ..... Only 4 days to go ;) its not been easy but I agree do-able ;)
  • Pidders89
    Pidders89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    i gave up chocolate and anything with chocolate in it cant wait for a milkybar lol :)
  • randa_behnam
    randa_behnam Posts: 488 Member
    i gave up all alohol (i deserve a frikkin medal) and crisps, chocolates and treats. 4 days and counting!!!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Blimey, Randa, you don't do things by half, do ya? You DESERVE that medal!!
  • briteyes1002
    briteyes1002 Posts: 313 Member
    I gave up snacking!!!
  • kdruga
    kdruga Posts: 35
    I gave up all sweets - Cookies, candy, cake/dessert in general. I never realized how often I'd grab a few M&Ms here and there. Only a few more days to go!
  • Ginny_Hami
    Ginny_Hami Posts: 32
    i gave up Tim's Coffee for lent....only a few more days to go ;)
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    Alcohol (and believe me, being Irish, that is a hard one!) and takeaways!

    I've been successful, and I still cant believe it!

    Easter for me will go a little something like = two bottles of red wine, a whole dark chocolate Easter egg and a Chinese takeaway!

    OR maybe not...as I'm finally seeing results. We'll see how the motivation is on said day :wink: :laugh:
  • BrownEyedJerseyGirl
    BrownEyedJerseyGirl Posts: 97 Member
    I gave up eating mammals
  • vlsalvaggio
    vlsalvaggio Posts: 63
    i gave up soda!!!
  • nathan72
    nathan72 Posts: 91 Member
    meat...and i'm ready for a steak!
  • Julzanne72
    Julzanne72 Posts: 468 Member
    I gave up Facebook, but I think i just replaced it with MFP.....lol
    Oh and my boyfriend and I gave up something else....but failed miserably....:(
  • kdelost630
    kdelost630 Posts: 196 Member
    I gave up the scale and committed to exercising 30 minutes everyday! :)
  • Xabsentimentalx
    Xabsentimentalx Posts: 67 Member
    i gave up all fast food and pop!
  • androde
    androde Posts: 96 Member
    potatoes
  • suzieduh
    suzieduh Posts: 196 Member
    alcohol ;-) 4 DAYS UNTIL OUR 11AM DATE :D
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    Alcohol (and believe me, being Irish, that is a hard one!) and takeaways!

    I've been successful, and I still cant believe it!

    Easter for me will go a little something like = two bottles of red wine, a whole dark chocolate Easter egg and a Chinese takeaway!

    OR maybe not...as I'm finally seeing results. We'll see how the motivation is on said day :wink: :laugh:

    Lol, my MFPals and I have an 11am appointment with wine/beer/chocolate/biscuits - 11amGMT is gonna be a pig out appointment!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • KissMyAx
    KissMyAx Posts: 129 Member
    I gave up giving up stuff!

    I love God and He loves me! And personally, I ask for forgiveness for my sins through prayer. I believe that giving up a steak or any meat on Friday isn't going to change the way the Lord feels about me and my actions, nor anyone elses! He loves me and the kind hearted, loving person that I am. A big juicy steak has nothing to do with that love I have for Him!
  • LauraMacNCheese
    LauraMacNCheese Posts: 7,173 Member
    Does meat on Fridays count?
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I gave up on religion.
  • erinnhamil2n
    erinnhamil2n Posts: 28 Member
    I gave up all things made with white flour and sweet (baked goods, chocolate, candy...)

    I am excited for the end of lent! I think I may make myself sick.
  • powersmatti
    powersmatti Posts: 10
    Ditto. I am an atheist.
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    I gave up church....my wife was not amused.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,130 Member
    I gave up hope that I'd win the Mega Millions lottery.


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  • AntShanny
    AntShanny Posts: 359 Member
    Nothing...I'm no quitter. :drinker:
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    For the first time ever, I gave something up, and it was my beloved coffee. I thought it would be horrible, but after the first few days, it hasn't been bad. I am not sure I am even looking forward to having one. I am sleeping so much better and I am not as stressed.
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    I don't celebrate Lent so I didn't have to give up anything. :happy:
  • jegg0425
    jegg0425 Posts: 37
    It was either a tie between compassion and my New Year's Resolution. Lol
  • CaloriaHernandez
    CaloriaHernandez Posts: 15
    I gave up celery, flax seeds, fish oil, soy milk and milk of magnesia...oh, wait, I wasn't even using these items. I am just trying to eat healthier period, Lentil or not.
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
    I gave up going out to eat, and have only cheated 4 times while in Disney World.
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