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    What did you give up for Lent?

    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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      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 ;)
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      i gave up chocolate and anything with chocolate in it cant wait for a milkybar lol :)
    • Posts: 488 Member
      i gave up all alohol (i deserve a frikkin medal) and crisps, chocolates and treats. 4 days and counting!!!
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      Blimey, Randa, you don't do things by half, do ya? You DESERVE that medal!!
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      I gave up snacking!!!
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      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!
    • Posts: 32
      i gave up Tim's Coffee for lent....only a few more days to go ;)
    • 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:
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      I gave up eating mammals
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      i gave up soda!!!
    • Posts: 91 Member
      meat...and i'm ready for a steak!
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      I gave up the scale and committed to exercising 30 minutes everyday! :)
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      i gave up all fast food and pop!
    • Posts: 96 Member
      potatoes
    • Posts: 196 Member
      alcohol ;-) 4 DAYS UNTIL OUR 11AM DATE :D
    • 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:
    • 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!
    • Posts: 7,173 Member
      Does meat on Fridays count?
    • Posts: 3,783 Member
      I gave up on religion.
    • 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.
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      Ditto. I am an atheist.
    • Posts: 2,576 Member
      I gave up church....my wife was not amused.
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      I gave up hope that I'd win the Mega Millions lottery.


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    • Posts: 359 Member
      Nothing...I'm no quitter. :drinker:
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      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.
    • Posts: 9,543 Member
      I don't celebrate Lent so I didn't have to give up anything. :happy:
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      It was either a tie between compassion and my New Year's Resolution. Lol
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      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.
    • Posts: 367 Member
      I gave up going out to eat, and have only cheated 4 times while in Disney World.
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