Who is Fasting for Lent!??!!

Original post by GiannisWifey

Feb 16, 2010 10:03 AM

I am attempting to fast from meat for the full 40 days....ughhhhhhhh

Tried this a few years ago but got really sick....but I feel bad only giving it up the last week....

please gimme some ideas of what I can eat for the next 40 days for lunch and dinner!!!!

JAAMS Posted: Feb 16, 2010 10:58 AM

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I don't fast for lent, but I don't eat red meat or pork anyway...so lots of fish & pasta!

jackieee Posted: Feb 16, 2010 10:59 AM

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veggie chilli
pasta with veggies
veggie fajitas
veggie burritos
you could eat soy products
veggie burgers. some are sooo good when they are fresh
lots of mixed salads with all the works

jackieee Posted: Feb 16, 2010 10:59 AM

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Posted by grkbarbie

i tried... but i broke it yesterday (day 1)
i was sick and had avgolemono, 1 lil piece of gyro and a bacon cheddar bagel..

i cant fast, but i will def cut back A LOT on my meat intake!

suggestions-

fish.. lobster,shrimp, salmon

grilled veggies with grilled calamari

eggs

uhm i duno

WAIT!!!!! Doesn't it start tomorrow??? Ash Wed???!?!

jackieee Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:00 AM

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Posted by GiannisWifey

yes I can eat seafood - otherwise, I would die.

Oh, I do no seafood either. Nothing that was alive.

mariedsgn Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:01 AM

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I do the no meat on Friday's, I have never heard of doing it for 40 days

latinaj Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:03 AM

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i am giving up alcohol and peruvian rotisserie chicken lol

flibbertigibbet Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:20 AM

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i almost never eat meat anyways because i count calories and its so not worth it.

even though, don't get me wrong. i love meat. i mean... REALLY love meat.

just be weird like me. ill eat oatmeal or cereal like 3x a day.

or you could have a small portion of pasta with veggies.

you can make veggie PIZZA.

veggie lasagna < -- mmmm.

quiche = OMGsogood.

tunafish is amazing and so multipurposeful.

peanut butter and jelly. on toast. or peanutbutter banana grilled sandwiches.

NUTELLA.

breakfast for dinner, *******!

PUMPKIN SQUASH RAVIOLI.

baked sweet potatos with marshmallows on top mm.

okay this is driving me hungry and nuts.

drivwal Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:38 AM

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i do it every year...i'm with you! its hard and i get the worst cravings for meat but hang in there, you'll make it! I eat a lot of organic veggie soups, some pasta, soy products, tofu, lots of veggies, veggie burgers, salads, and i google different recipes for inspiration. good luck amiga!

joctorre Posted: Feb 16, 2010 11:58 AM

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FILs do this... They do a lot with hummus, cracked wheat, and lentils.......

And my sister doesn't do the meat thing very often (can't say she's a vegetarian bc it's inconsistent), but she eats a lot of tofu, beans, and tempeh........

GL