Lent. Want to join

[AtlantaJJ]

I'm down to the bare bones when it comes to eating stuff. I don't drink sodas, I have an occasional iced-tea. I don't drink booze, I don't smoke. I don't give a hoot about candy or cookies, I don't eat them. I can't give up anything food wise that would be a sacrifice.

I decided that I am going to Mass every Sunday during Lent. That is giving up my time to use it towards devotion. Now giving up my time is a difficult thing for me to do. I have some other devotional work to do as well.

[TheseStankyLegs]

Count me in,

As of Saturday, I will give up cakes, and cookies

[alundra]

I have realised in these few days that I've been doing this that I don't even THINK about it half the times I go out to eat. I just think "Hmmm time to get a chai" or "I guess I'll have a cold drink from so and so after work" or "Nando's (Restaurant chain that serves many types of spicy chicken) this weekend sounds great." I'm just in a restaurant/takeout mindset. In fact, these thoughts still go through my mind, even though I *know* I can't have any of those things. :rolleyes:

I'm so glad I decided to do this. And I will admit, I'm dying for fish & chips and I'm glad I can't have them now.

[vainღ♥♡jane]

I have realised in these few days that I've been doing this that I don't even THINK about it half the times I go out to eat. I just think "Hmmm time to get a chai" or "I guess I'll have a cold drink from so and so after work" or "Nando's (Restaurant chain that serves many types of spicy chicken) this weekend sounds great." I'm just in a restaurant/takeout mindset. In fact, these thoughts still go through my mind, even though I *know* I can't have any of those things. :rolleyes:

I'm so glad I decided to do this. And I will admit, I'm dying for fish & chips and I'm glad I can't have them now.

you and me both. i'm getting fish and chips this weekend. i've had this cheat meal planned for 2 weeks! :lick:

[alundra]

How is everyone doing on this one? I haven't broken my promise, but I will admit, it's hard. April seems like a long, long time from now.

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i'm doing well actually. i expected to feel like i was starving, but i'm starting to be more satisified with correct portions.

[alundra]

It's day 28 for me (I started on Clean Monday, March 2nd). I can't believe it. :yawn: I hardly want to go out to any places lately. I feel great as well!

[andrea]

Congratulations.. I have slipped up majorly.. Pretty much 2 of 3 things I am doing.. There is one I am abstaining from that I didn't even plan on but we will see..

[alundra]

It's over soon! For me technically on Friday (although I'm breaking my fast on Saturday). I can't believe it. When I posted on the 5th I thought this was going to be impossible.

I don't ever want to go back to eating out like I did before at all. :nono: I can't believe I used to do it every day sometimes. I had excuses, but really, I just can't imagine it any more.

I can't wait to get my own house. I wonder if I'll eat out more than twice a month then.

[andrea]

Congratulations.. You have done very well.. I wish I would have stuck with it..

[vainღ♥♡jane]

i started to slip in the end. i wanted to overeat so bad yesterday. i'm trying to make portion control permanent though, so i'm gonna keep going.