Lent

LouOB

That time of year again girls

Have just decided that I am giving up going into Pennys and Marks n Spencer for the whole of Lent.

M&S - well the food is delish but spending 50eur a week cos you like the grub is a bit much huh

Pennys - well need i say more. You could get stuff in there one week and its in bits the next. Do we learn? NOOOOOOOO.

What you giving up?
Or would love to give up but cant.

IvyTheTerrible

Not giving anything up this year, as i don't "believe" in Lent. I think there's a lot of pressure when you try to give up things at Lent/New Year because everyone's talking about it! I prefer to give up things on some random date

Femelade

When we were younger we always had to give up sweets..but i dint mind cos i loved crisps way more! so i think this yr i will give up...crisps, chips and white bread..

Baudelaire

I'm not giving up anything, I never do simply because what's the point?

I'm giving up pasta, pizza, white bread and cider
I'm not particularly religious but every little helps

Crumble Froo

when's this happening?
not religious, but it's a good reason to challenge myself.

Crazy Catlady

Crumble Froo wrote: »

when's this happening?
not religious, but it's a good reason to challenge myself.

Tomorrow, ash Wednesday is the start of lent.
So eat all the goodies and pancakes you want today!

Does anyone "do" lent properly anymore?
When we were kids it was really strictly enforced, but even my parents who are fairly religious, just give up the token "no sugar in the tea" for a few weeks.
Whatever happened to good old fashioned sack cloth, ashes, and being lashed out of it with a cat o'nine tails

TequilaMockingBird

Crumble Froo wrote: »

when's this happening?
not religious, but it's a good reason to challenge myself.

Tomorrow.

And today we make pancakes, to use up the eggs, flour and milk which we will abstain from for the next 40 days.

Judging by myself and all the other Mums in Dunnes this morning bulk buying all of the above, plus ice cream, maple syrup, choc spread, sprinkles etc... I think maybe we've lost the point a bit!!

Nightwish

I dont believe in lent. There isnt anything I want to give up, or maybe I should give up. Creme Eggs are my only vice, and I'm not giving them up.

RubyXI

I dont give up stuff for lent. I give money to trocaire instead.

Trocaire Lenten Campaign----Don't forget to pick up your Trocaire Box:)

Weidii

I'm not very religious so I didn't even know lent was coming up.

Remember back in school when the teacher used to ask "so what are ye giving up for lent?" and some smart ass would always say "school!"

watna

I was thinking of giving up the hot chocolate i get every morning in work. It can't be good for me and it costs me €15 a week. That'd be about €90 saved during lent. The only thing is, work sucks and it helps me get through the day so I deserve it!

aonfocaleile

Giving up my daily cafe mocha -costs approx 12 quid a week and a shedload of calories:eek: I'm doing it purely for the money as opposed to any strong religious belief.

Would love to give up the ciggies but am already resigned to the fact that I'm not even going to try this year:(

misswex

I'm going to try and give up crisps - even the so called 'light' crisps.

Rob_l

After today Im giving up pancakes and not just for lent for a whole year:eek:

Cathmandooo

misswex wrote: »

I'm going to try and give up crisps - even the so called 'light' crisps.

the feckers just put half the amount of crisps in!!



I might give up my morning latte, but again not for religious reasons cos it's hardly a good deed if it's cutting my calories and saving my purse!

Right I'll give that up then, aw I'll miss it! RIP latte!

charba

Refined sugar. I always do it. Have to add something else this year. Perhaps not buying any new item of clothes until after lent. That should save me loads, I'm a devil for impulse buys

watna

Cathooo wrote: »

the feckers just put half the amount of crisps in!!



I might give up my morning latte, but again not for religious reasons cos it's hardly a good deed if it's cutting my calories and saving my purse!

Right I'll give that up then, aw I'll miss it! RIP latte!

Cathoo, what's the bets in a few days time we'll be moaning about missing our morning drinks and saying we have the shakes!

OP.. the Penney's thing is a good idea. I used to buy so much stuff there. Now that I'm moving abroad and have to reduce my possessions I've changed my thinking about cheap clothes. Buy good quality, more expensive things that will last and that you'll actually value because you had to pay a bit for them and had to think about it for more then 2 seconds (which is all it takes for me to justify buying things in penney's cos it's so cheap). I've only bought white vests, underwear and pyjamas there recently and I'm much the better for it! I've reduced the amount of crap I have cluttering up the place!

cuckoo

Think i'll be joining Watna and Cathoo is the giving up of buying take out coffees/drinks.

It's a good time of year for trying to make changes - the days are getting longer, and the worst of the winter blues and darkness is over.

Stench Blossoms

I'm just going to try and start eating healthy. If i say to myself "no chocolate, crisps" etc I'll just end up eating more.

Orlee

I'm giving up my Latte and bread

But I'm doing it selfishly, I'm only trying to save the calories so it doesn't really count

Hagar

It seems Lent isn't as important to you ladies as we thought.

Malteaser!

I have no plans to give up anything. I had actually completely forgotten that it was starting today until I saw this thread!!!

Dizzyblonde

I'm giving up chocolate but with the ulterior motive of losing all the weight I gained by eating my way through tons since Christmas.

Crumble Froo

im gonna eat healthy. avoid chocolate in general, and hopefully find and start up wtih a martial arts group.

Cathmandooo

I miss my latte, I feel so cold without it so so cold and miserable and I've a headache, must make tea.....

</rant></moan>

Cathmandooo

watna wrote: »

Cathoo, what's the bets in a few days time we'll be moaning about missing our morning drinks and saying we have the shakes!

few days?

Crumble Froo

doesnt it defeat the purpose if you just replace it with something else?

it's like giving up sweets and just buying crisps instead.

Baudelaire

I quit smoking last night, it was nothing to do with lent I just decided I wanted to quit and I'm feeling grand so far but for some reason I've been drinking loads for hot chocolate all morning and last night ate half a vienetta so at this rate my lungs will become healthy just in time for me to die of a chocy overdose

Cathmandooo

Crumble Froo wrote: »

doesnt it defeat the purpose if you just replace it with something else?

it's like giving up sweets and just buying crisps instead.

nope, I'm not doing it as a sacrifice, I'm doing it to save money and be healthier. I usually have my tea at 11 anyway, it was the 8.30 latte I gave up. I make tea in the office (free) and use low fat milk, a lot healthier than a latte!

LouOB

Baudelaire wrote: »

I quit smoking last night, it was nothing to do with lent I just decided I wanted to quit and I'm feeling grand so far but for some reason I've been drinking loads for hot chocolate all morning and last night ate half a vienetta so at this rate my lungs will become healthy just in time for me to die of a chocy overdose

ahh thats the way to go
picture scene - coffin with cadbury bar wrapper still clenched in hand
brill

Baudelaire

LouOB wrote: »

ahh thats the way to go
picture scene - coffin with cadbury bar wrapper still clenched in hand
brill

Coffin my arse, at this rate they'll need a fork lift and a crate

Rogueish

I'm giving up all caffeinated products. No cola, no coffee and I don't drink tea so no loss.

I think that I'm gonna give up sweets too...

Baudelaire

Rogueish wrote: »

I'm giving up all caffeinated products. No cola, no coffee and I don't drink tea so no loss.

I think that I'm gonna give up sweets too...

No chocolate too? :eek::eek:

pow wow

Coca cola....:(

LouOB

Would kill for a giant cookie from M&S from the bakery
Still warm - ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Nevyn

Oh and it is spot a practicing catholic day.

I am going to try giving up christain bashing, it will be hard esp considering all the fundies out there.

geminilady

im going to give up chocolate,sweets and biscuits and maybe only watch tv on the weekends but im still deciding that one. Oh its going to be a hard 40 days!!

watna

Day one in no hot chocolate land: Watna did not have her 10am hot chocolate. However this is because I had a crushing migraine and left work at 12.30. A connection...... hmm, let's wait and see.

Only 39 more days to go.

misslt

My family tried to make me give up the internet :eek:

I told them I'd rather starve, so I'm giving up chocolate and drink.

And, I even went to mass this morning! (even though I was dragged but sssh)

Crumble Froo

Thaedydal wrote: »

Oh and it is spot a practicing catholic day.

I am going to try giving up christain bashing, it will be hard esp considering all the fundies out there.

ha, my b/f has never heard of pancake tuesday or lent... he thought i was going all psycho catholic on him when i mentioned i was gonna keep the healthy eating thing up specifically for lent.

DJ_Spider

I'm giving up lent!

Black Swan

LouOB wrote: »

What you giving up?
Or would love to give up but cant.

Men? Naaaaaa, maybe I'll give up on something easier...

DJ_Spider

Give up giving up! LOL

Allison91

never!!!!!!!

watna

Day 2 in no hot chocolate land: It's coming up to 10am, my hot chocolate time. I really really want to run out and get one but I think i can resist...for today?

Cathoo.. Did you have a coffee yet? I MUST BEAT YOU!!

Cathmandooo

watna wrote: »

Day 2 in no hot chocolate land: It's coming up to 10am, my hot chocolate time. I really really want to run out and get one but I think i can resist...for today?

Cathoo.. Did you have a coffee yet? I MUST BEAT YOU!!

Nope I havent caved yet but I'm seriously missing it, I've had a headache both mornings til I have my usual 11 o'clock tea, I'm cold and a bit cranky too!

But I'll beat you, mark my words, mwahahahaaa!

LouOB

Going through major M&S withdrawal symthoms - love those swiss roll cakes (rhubarb & custurd - strawberry jam & cream. Two cake for 4yo) Could not sleep last night, sweats n all
Glad I didnt cave though - only another ...... AHHH 38DAYS (deep breaths, head between legs, breath in & out, ahh the sweet sugar)

charba

I'm so proud no refined sugar or shopping yet Going home at the weekend to my sisters who are devils for junk. And to boot I have a 7 hour trip during which I usually have some chocolate. *sigh*