What did you give up?

[CaroPhoenix]

I am giving up McDonald's, Burger King, Arby's, Roy Rogers, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC and Popeye's Fried Chicken.

Also, of course, no eating meat on Fridays.

Mr. Rum is going to be giving up the above-mentioned restaurants too.

[draftermatt]

I'm going to give up eating more than what I bring for lunch.

In other words no going to the snack machine after lunch.

On weekends this means that I will not be hitting the pantry longingly at 2 PM.

[AdminAssistant]

In the past I've done Lent* - gave up pizza, alcohol, soda... I like to quit drinking for a while every now and then, to give my liver a break and because I have an alcoholic parent. I like to know I can quit if I want to.

I've been so busy this semester I haven't even been able to think of something I can give up.

* I'm not Catholic, but I have a friend who is, and we used to do Lent together.

[Rapscallion]

i'm not sure there is a politically correct way to put what I'm giving up for Lent (or at least some of what I'm giving up for Lent).
What I can put without fear of modhammer is that I'm going to give up something that I have carried with me for way too long... I"m going to give up self pity.

Feel free to PM a mod if you're worried about such as this.

Rapscallion

[Rapscallion]

Due to having nearly killed myself in GK's exercise class, I've cut out the stupidly large food portions (a pan for two meals is going to last six, if this lunchtime is anything to go by).

Oh, and desserts for the most part, and enjoying myself (sob!).

Rapscallion

[smileyeagle1021]

i'm not sure there is a politically correct way to put what I'm giving up for Lent (or at least some of what I'm giving up for Lent).
What I can put without fear of modhammer is that I'm going to give up something that I have carried with me for way too long... I"m going to give up self pity.

[taurinejunkie]

I have no religious beliefs whatsoever, so I will not be giving anything up. If I had to though, probably a certain seven-leaved plant. I hope using that expression is PC enough for the site.

[Jester]

A few people at work have mentioned Lent to me. I have been amused, as I am Jewish, so needless to say, won't be giving anything up.

Now, if I followed the Jewish faith (I don't), there are more than enough holidays that are all about fasting where I really don't think I would feel the need to give anything more up, especially considering my love for food.

That being said, having been sick for the last week (I hate this!), I have by default given up alcohol. And I think we all know how much I love my beer. This makes me a sad panderer.

[Giggle Goose]

Regardless of your faith or beliefs, many of you might know that today is Ash Wednesday. This starts the forty-day period before Easter in which Christians are supposed to give up something in observance of the season.

I don't want to debate about beliefs or anything; please save those comments for a Fratching thread. I just want to know if you gave up anything for Lent? Or, if you don't observe it, if you had to give up something, what would it be?

This season makes me think a lot about the things in life we take for granted. In the past I've tried giving up soda, coffee, candy, etc.; and this year's sounds totally ridiculous. Facebook. Yes, I've deactivated my account. I know it sounds silly, but it's something that for a while I thought I couldn't do without. Maybe I'll learn something from this!