zentoCC Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm not religious but I always try and give something up for lent. The last few years it's been pasta, but as I don't eat that so much anymore I was going to try giving up bread. I'm addicted to bread, as I used to be to pasta, so if I give it up for lent I'm hoping it will help me learn I can live without it and cut down the rest of the year. I've already tried cutting down to prepare myself. Do you guys give up anything for lent? What do you give up if you do? Link to comment
mhowe Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I am giving up giving up things for Lent. Seriously -- instead of giving something up, do something positive....for someone else. Every day. For 40 days. Link to comment
Furbys Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I have done lent once and i gave up cookies as i ate them everyday. I'm not doing it this year as i have nothing to give up. But i know Rick Astley wont be giving anyone up this year. Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm giving up giving stuff up. Link to comment
Angler Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't understand lent, new years resolutions, etc. Just make positive changes regardless of the calendar. Link to comment
zentoCC Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Well I'm currently fundraising for Stroke Association so I think I have enough on my plate. I like lent and resolutions etc as they encourage you to start something or course you can do it anytime but I think it makes you think what you could do. Link to comment
Coily Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'll probably give up sodas, I am mildly religious and found that I feel that when I have a goal higher than myself it helps. But then I am not always the best about looking out for me for the sake of me. Link to comment
jonny15 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nothing, because I don't believe in fairy tales. Link to comment
petite Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Nothing, I never give up anything for lent because I find it is a religious act and I'm not Link to comment
happyfrank Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I don't believe in this act. Link to comment
Angler Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Believe me, I am beyond sympathetic to some of the views expressed so far, but we're treading into dangerous territory as far as the rules/infractions/suspensions. Link to comment
happyfrank Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Believe me, I am beyond sympathetic to some of the views expressed so far, but we're treading into dangerous territory as far as the rules/infractions/suspensions. I agree. It turns ugly really quick when it's religious based thread. Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Staying out of the religion part. Good excuse to focus on something. In the past, I have given up using curse words. This time, I think I will give up all white sugar/sweets. Still thinking on it. A little scared of making such a big commitment. I found a brownie recipe I can make that is REALLY good, and it has no flour and no white sugar. If those brownies can be eaten under these terms, then I might make it through. Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 ^^^ Me thinks you should give up the NEED to have a dessert. lol Link to comment
ALovingKitten Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I've never given up anything for lent. If I was too it wouldn't be food it would probably be some character flaw I see myself having and wanting to improve on. Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 ^^^ Me thinks you should give up the NEED to have a dessert. lol Truth! Can I do it though? Hmmm. Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Conclusion: No sweets, modified to permit one sweet per weekend, if any. Modification courtesy of my daughter, who wanted to make sure I could still share celebration time with home made cookies or ice cream. A sweet modification for a time of no sweets. Link to comment
imsuperman Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 But i know Rick Astley wont be giving anyone up this year. image removed Link to comment
Furbys Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 image removed Oh my days that gave me a good giggle Link to comment
IAmFCA Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 HAHAHAHA did we all look like that then? Link to comment
poetryandlyrics Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I'm of that religion associated with lent by birth and all, but I don't follow it anymore. Even so, I'm not sure what I could give up. Already gave up soda 7 years ago, gave up some other things last summer. I think I prefer making my own changes instead of waiting for a certain date. It feels more real to take it on my own terms. But I agree, I think this topic is venturing in the gray area and is unnecessary. Link to comment
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