I almost forgot that today was the first day of Lent until checking my blog stats yesterday.
Thank you, random searchers for reminding me. (And Trebek, I’ll take “Distances crazy people run for” for $800 for the “what’s 20 miles.”)
Last year, I gave up Sweet & Low in my coffee for Lent–I actually ended up never adding it back in and still just do milk or cream in my coffee. This year, I’m in the same boat. I’m generally happy with my diet. I’m trying to refine it a bit more to tone up my stomach, but I’m not in the position to make any big dietary changes again, so I’m not going to cut out anything big.
I’ve heard of the idea of adding something in–which sounds like an awesome idea–but once again, I’m going to cut out something small, but that I love.
FRENCH FRIES.
They are absolutely one of my favorite indulgences, and I get them basically any time I’m at some sort of casual restaurant where they’re on the menu. They are one of those indulgences that always make me happy at the time but usually bother my stomach later.
And I’m gonna miss ’em for the next 39 days.
Mom? French fries at Easter dinner?
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Yes, I'm giving up ICE CREAM do you know what that means, no more afternoon visits to Dairy Queen, no more raids to the refrigerator for ICE CREAM, no more food shopping and putting ice cream in the basket first. No more eating ice cream while I check my email.
And yes, french fries for Easter, and ice cream!!!
Mom
@Mom: Wow! Ice cream and fries! You're an intense mother/daughter duo!
Dessert and soda! Eek! One day down, 45 (incl. Sundays) to go!
Tortilla chips and chocolate!! Although fries might me a good one to add. Im gluten free and found the Chips creeping in too much when out or at a friends house. A few squares of dark Chocolate or a mini pb cup became a nightly occurrence.
I don't usually give anything up, nor do I think I will this year. Generally, I try to take the time to focus on myself and what I could do to improve myself, whatever that may mean each year. This year it's focusing on my happiness and contentment with where my life is at this moment. :)
I'm giving up Youtube videos and spending that time doing other things like praying, etc.
The one thing I hate about Lent is how it becomes a big diet season. Lent isn't supposed to necessarily be about giving up food (although, if it's a real vice that's ok). It's supposed to be about giving up something that is a sacrifice for you and in turn will remind you of Christ's sacrifice.
It just seems wrong to say, Well I'm happy with my diet... so I guess I'll give up french fries.
@maria @ Chasing the Now: Thanks for your comment. In my Lent post from last year (http://losingweightinthecity.com/2011/03/what-im-giving-up-for-lent/), I mentioned that I'm not super-religious...but I do like following traditions, and I've always given up food for Lent, for better or worse.
French fries are definitely my favorite treat so it's a sacrifice for me to cut them out.
I think it's a bit sad that people are focusing on giving something up for Lent to lose weight. Actually by a bit sad, I mean really sad, and probably offensive to people who actually understand the meaning and significance of Lent. I am by no means even a very religious person, and I'm sorry, Theodora, but this post really rubbed me the wrong way. The fact that you needed blog stats about people looking to lose a few - to first of all remind you it even was Lent - which then in turn just inspired you to take a second look at your diet?
@Alix: Sorry if this rubbed you the wrong way--I don't usually write at all about religion, obviously, so I was trying to keep this really light-hearted and just focus on the food/health part, since that's mostly what I blog about.
I'm giving up meat. I fully support your choice, and was inspired to write a post of my own, thanks to you. Thank you for blogging and keeping it real, always. :)
@Cindy: Meat! Wow. Will be interesting to see if you add it back in after.
I'm giving up sweets and I'm adding in a daily mass during the week.
I did this last year and I'm doing it again this year. I'm giving up meat. It forced me to eat cleaner, and I need that again.
I'm in a Lent challenge so I'm giving up more than usual. I always give up candy and chocolate (which I love)and I'm giving that up this year in addition to bread and.... wait for it... Alcohol. Eeeek. I know. Is it over yet?
@Jen Correa @ Mom's Gotta Run: Whoa. Good luck, lady!!!