Lent starts tomorrow

MeNBobs Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:15 PM

Lent starts tomorrow

Will you be giving anything up?

I am off soda, iced tea and alcohol as of tomorrow. Right now I am drinking Snapple as if i have not had a drink in 30 years.

If Lent is not your thing you can play along too what would you pick to give up?

MrsQ-in2007 Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:19 PM

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I really need to think about what to give up. I don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent, but that's more of a norm for Catholics/Christians.

I was thinking to give up soda and chocolate. The reason I haven't decided yet is cuz that would be hard to do - but the whole point is to give up something that would be hard to give up, right?

PeteysBride Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:24 PM

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I dont know yet. I am thinking sweets in general-ice cream, cheesecake etc..BUT...the PP is FRIDAY and I am baking!

Oye..so i do not know yet...

dgirl0114 Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:28 PM

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Well, I'm going to try as I have for the last few years to give up negativity. It's very hard but I'm going to try again.

Cpt2007 Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:31 PM

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I have little will power when it comes to sweets, etc, so instead, I try to do good things during Lent. Last year, I decided I'd go to noon mass at least once during each week of Lent. I might do that again this year, but also would like to volunteer somewhere if there's time.

werock0709 Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:35 PM

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SALT!!!! It kills me. I'd probably be 10lbs thinner if I didn't have this water weight It's definately gonna be tough.

HeatherRose Posted: Feb 05, 2008 03:44 PM

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I'm so bad I didn't even realize it started tomorrow!!!

I want to give up something, but i so needed time to prepare to give it up, I can't just stop cold turkey and not know with enough time!! ahhhhhhh

I'll have to think about this one

dancerandchef Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:02 PM

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The church that I go to says that you fast for 24 hours. I fasted for 10 hours a couple of wednesdays ago because I had to get bloodwork done and I felt a bit lightheaded and so hungry. I have to teach another dance teachers dance class tommorow so I will need to eat to have energy. But, I still need to think of someting to give up.

~dancer and chef~
charlotte and michael

bellaro782 Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:04 PM

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ohhh im soooo Undecided.. Im thinking Pasta and Bread.. i dont know how long that will last LOL

PeteysBride Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:04 PM

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I have one...Give up LIW!!!

Oye can you imagine?! My productivity at work would be through the roof but I might have to hang myself.

imas98 Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:24 PM

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Brian and Marie Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:25 PM

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I will be giving up NOTHING!!! Gotta love being Agnostic

PattyK Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:27 PM

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Posted by PeteysBride

I have one...Give up LIW!!!

Oye can you imagine?! My productivity at work would be through the roof but I might have to hang myself.

Did my DH call you and tell you to post that?????

soon2bmrsVPT Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:29 PM

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Unfortunately, I still eat chicken or tuna on Fridays... Health issues = super need for protein.

As for what I am going to give up.. I havent figured it out yet.. Three years ago I gave up soda & never looked back since!

I definitely try to pray more & read the bible regularly during Lent. Trying to become a better person I guess.

I need ideas.

PattyK Posted: Feb 05, 2008 04:34 PM

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I still haven't decided what to give up.

futuremrsGafforio Posted: Feb 05, 2008 05:23 PM

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I'm thinking about giving up work.

MeNBobs Posted: Feb 05, 2008 05:27 PM

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Posted by futuremrsGafforio

I'm thinking about giving up work.

I gave up on that a long time ago!!

Hope work is working out for you Did they make those changes and increase your work load?

We can hi-jack this thread it's mine

soontobemrst Posted: Feb 05, 2008 05:30 PM

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my dh and i are giving up soda and fast food. hopefully we can stick to it. soda is ssssooooo good.

futuremrsGafforio Posted: Feb 05, 2008 05:30 PM

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Posted by MeNBobs

Posted by futuremrsGafforio

I'm thinking about giving up work.

I gave up on that a long time ago!!

Hope work is working out for you Did they make those changes and increase your work load?

We can hi-jack this thread it's mine

LOL....actually they haven't asked me about it again. They need to talk to me in $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!! Not ask how I would feel about doing two jobs instead of one!! Thanks for asking!! I'm sure I'll hear something this week...... I need extra $$ for Friday!!! I heard you are head of the demonstration committee!!!

MeNBobs Posted: Feb 05, 2008 05:34 PM

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Posted by futuremrsGafforio

Posted by MeNBobs

Posted by futuremrsGafforio

I'm thinking about giving up work.

I gave up on that a long time ago!!

Hope work is working out for you Did they make those changes and increase your work load?

We can hi-jack this thread it's mine

LOL....actually they haven't asked me about it again. They need to talk to me in $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!! Not ask how I would feel about doing two jobs instead of one!! Thanks for asking!! I'm sure I'll hear something this week...... I need extra $$ for Friday!!! I heard you are head of the demonstration committee!!!

Oh no I am head of the turn bright red and sit in the corner committee Good luck on the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ talk you are just right I would like an update on Friday. Can't wait it will be fun fun fun.