Lent starts Wednesday. If you are giving something up or doing something special, what is it?
I am trying to decide and looking for good ideas. I am considering facebook, because with TTC, it is hard to see everyone pregnant. I am also considering projects related to exercise and organizing the house.
What are you doing? (This is not a post to debate the merits of religion, giving up things, etc. It is a thread for people who have already decided to do something different for lent. Thanks!)
pomegranate / 3643 posts
Not sure! I don't want to do anything food related because I'm having trouble gaining weight this pregnancy. Something to be more intentional would be good. Jesuits.org has a devotion I might do.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
It's usually a time for me to start going back to church. This is probably the third year, where I had to go back to church for Lent.
Thanks for the reminder. I like going to Ash Wednesday service.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
I'm debating that right now actually. I'm considering committing to the gym or church, or giving up junk food, ice cream, eating out, fast food, or drinking.
DH wants to give up tv, but I think that would be way too difficult. (Though I understand that's the point).
We have to start in a few days, I have to pick soon!
pomegranate / 3393 posts
I've decided to give up something, in my secular version of Lent-sugar! Namely sweets, candy, soda, and juice. My postpartum sweet tooth needs a re-set!
pineapple / 12234 posts
Probably chocolate. Which is hard...because I love chocolate more while pregnant. Also, meat on Friday's (the usual) and I'll try to go to stations of the cross once a week (Catholic).
pomegranate / 3863 posts
I usually give up chocolate but I'm thinking this year I will commit to going to church every Sunday during Lent and make an exercise goal such as doing some sort of physical activity 4x/week since that is something I really need to work on!
pomegranate / 3244 posts
I am going to give up technology in the bedroom. My husband and I are in a terrible rut where we both play on the phone/computer before bed and don't really talk or reconnect at the end of the day. I also plan to be more active and start an exercise routine! They say it takes 21 days to break a habit or form a new one, so lent is always a good motivator.
coconut / 8681 posts
I'm planning on adding in a daily devotion. I'm also planning on giving up using my iPhone while the kids are awake..
pomelo / 5073 posts
Complaining. Just about everyday things, life. Trying to not be negative. I also take up a scripture challenge and I'm going to do that during my pumping time.
eggplant / 11408 posts
@AmeliaBedilia: I *highly* recommend giving up FB! I did that last year, and it was a fantastic idea. I was really upset last year about TTC and getting super jealous of everyone. FB brought out a side of me that I hated. The first few days were rough, but in the end, it was such a good decision! I rarely go back, even now.
Not sure what we're doing yet this year, though!
pomegranate / 3577 posts
@grizz: DH and I are considering giving up the internet. 
It would be really hard, but the internet is basically our "TV"...we waste a LOT of time on it!
kiwi / 645 posts
I'm planning on giving up something unhealthy. Probably chocolate, ice cream, maybe both!
pomegranate / 3272 posts
I'm giving up Diet Coke/Diet Pepsi and alcohol. Although, I give myself dispensation for March 15th for our St Patrick's Day celebration. I also want to commit to working out 5x a week.
pomelo / 5073 posts
Changed my mind! I'm doing 40 bags in 40 days! Getting rid of junk!!!
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