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Lent, what if anything are you giving up?

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GrannyGravy13 Tue 21-Feb-23 10:12:50

I am determined to not swear for at least the duration and hopefully once the habit has been broken continue. Limiting my time on GN should help with this 🤣

I am also giving up biscuits, crisps and the small amount of chocolate I consume.

(Did think of giving up alcohol, but unfortunately we have multiple family celebrations and nights out planned so I intend to limit as opposed to abstain)

FannyCornforth Tue 21-Feb-23 10:17:35

It would be life changingly marvellous to give up worrying.
I shall give it a go

travelsafar Tue 21-Feb-23 10:19:09

Oh dear, there are so many things i should give up i'm not going to bother!!!!! smile

Blossoming Tue 21-Feb-23 10:22:22

I’m giving up anchovies. I can’t stand them.

henetha Tue 21-Feb-23 10:58:11

Kidneys. I will definitely give up kidneys.

Kate1949 Tue 21-Feb-23 10:59:56

Oh Fanny I'm with you on that one. I'm going to try that.

crazyH Tue 21-Feb-23 11:01:26

FC - I’m with you

Jaxjacky Tue 21-Feb-23 11:06:31

I’m giving up my aspiration to date David Gandy.
In reality, as I don’t have a sweet tooth, I’ll give up my Friday night in the pub packet of cheese and onion.

Squiffy Tue 21-Feb-23 11:13:15

Oh Fanny, I'll join you, too, if I may.

I, also, need to give up procrastinating. (- and yet, here I am on GN! blush)

timetogo2016 Tue 21-Feb-23 11:16:20

For the right price i will give up anything.
Just ask my X.

Grandmabatty Tue 21-Feb-23 11:18:34

I'm going to give up giving up

Fleurpepper Tue 21-Feb-23 11:27:55

Sounds like a great plan gmb

pandapatch Tue 21-Feb-23 11:54:01

Oh if only I could give up worrying!!!

Norah Tue 21-Feb-23 12:06:50

Today began with delicious pancakes, syrup, and berries- will end with chocolate. Tomorrow, forward to Easter, no sugar or chocolate.

My husband gave up alcohol. He selects a big challenge.

LRavenscroft Tue 21-Feb-23 12:11:37

I am going to try to give up being lazy. - my one big indulgence. Seriously, with the better weather I am trying to get out walking each and everyday to see the beautiful spring arriving.

fiorentina51 Tue 21-Feb-23 12:28:35

Carbohydrates.

Hetty58 Tue 21-Feb-23 12:35:41

I feel no compulsion to give up anything. Why should I? Lent is irrelevant to me - and most people I should think. Is it about religion or tradition? (No New Year resolutions here, either.)

Juliet27 Tue 21-Feb-23 12:41:42

Today I’d quite happily give up my H 😡

Doodle Tue 21-Feb-23 12:42:39

Giving up Chocolate, cakes and biscuits plus spending time on the C of E Lent readings Dust and Glory.

Doodle Tue 21-Feb-23 12:43:30

Fanny I would love to give up worrying too. If only.

Juliet27 Tue 21-Feb-23 12:43:52

A good plan LRavenscroft - I should take up your idea

SueDonim Tue 21-Feb-23 13:10:20

That’s a good plan, Fanny. As well as giving up worrying, I think I’ll give up migraines, too.

Iam64 Tue 21-Feb-23 13:11:40

I sometimes give up something during Lent. Often chocolate but I’ve had a (failed) go at giving up cursing.
It’s a small attempt at discipline rather than faith
I feel I’ve had enough challenges since this time last year. I aim to look after myself

HousePlantQueen Tue 21-Feb-23 13:19:03

Nope. I fail to see why I should make life even harder for myself.

Grannmarie Tue 21-Feb-23 13:19:22

I'll join all the worriers if I may....it would be wonderful to have no worries!
I'll try hard to give up night time nibbles/wine, no snacking after evening meal.
I think I'll have to go to bed at 7 pm.🤣