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Old 02-24-2009, 02:25 AM   #1  
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Lightbulb Lent 2009 Challenge

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I was reading another thread and saw that Lent is coming up (Feb. 25 - April 11). I did a Lent challenge on here a few years back and I liked it. So I decided that for this Lent, I will give up soda and Jalisco burritos. Those burritos are better than sex (I'm sure ) but they probably contain like a bazillion calories. Does anyone want to join me?
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Old 02-24-2009, 03:01 AM   #2  
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Yes please!
I challenge myself to lose a stone (14lbs) during Lent.

Good luck and thanks for starting this.
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Old 02-24-2009, 07:51 AM   #3  
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Well, here goes. I will give up desserts/sweets: pie, cookies, ice cream, doughnuts etc. I have been wanting to do this for a long time because sweets use up so many ww pts. Thanks for the challenge.
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:46 AM   #4  
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chocolate. 40 days chocolate-free, here i come
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Old 02-24-2009, 11:24 AM   #5  
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I am going to give up pop... Only because I am an addict.
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Old 02-24-2009, 05:28 PM   #6  
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I am also going to give up coke. No more sodas for me
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Old 02-24-2009, 05:45 PM   #7  
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My religion does not require me to give up anything for lent, but I had decided that I would vow to go to every Lenten service for the next 7 weeks. That would be 7 Wednesday services, 7 Sunday services, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. (16 Church services in 7 weeks) As far as giving things up, heck, in the last year I have given up junk food, cigarettes and alcohol, so really giving up a vice is not really an option, since I have none left But since Christmas I have gone over my daily calories 5 different times and my progress has really reflected that. Gosh, for this challenge could a person vow to stay on plan 100% during lent instead of giving up one thing?
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:10 PM   #8  
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I honestly can't thing of any "items" to give up. I already gave up regular coke and plenty of sweets.

I do challenge myself to lose 10 lbs for lent though.

I think I will give up NOT exercising. There are sometimes I simply don't feel like exercising and I don't think that's an excuse. I challenge myself to stay OP with exercising for lent.
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Old 02-25-2009, 12:50 AM   #9  
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Thanks for joining me guys!

Lori ~ If you wanna challenge yourself to stay POP for 40 days, you're more than welcome!

I'm adding eating desserts at work to my list! They make gooood cake at my job but I can never stop at one! So I'm just going to cut it all out.

Thanks for joining guys! Remember, Lent starts TOMORROW!
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Old 02-25-2009, 05:32 AM   #10  
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lori--congrats on your progress! i'm with you. instead of giving something up i am committing to staying on plan. for me this means the gym. every. single. day. no excuses!

so, i guess you could say i'm giving up laziness and excuse making for lent!

good luck everyone--we can do it!

thanks for the idea jasonslea!

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Old 02-25-2009, 10:13 AM   #11  
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How's it going?
I'm 60% through Lent Day One and sticking to plan so far!
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:30 PM   #12  
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Ok, normally, I give up something that is rather easy for me, like chocolate or cookies. However, this year, I will give up alcohol. I drink all the time with colleagues and friends. In Japan, it is the thing to do. However, I am giving it up. I love the lord and my body and can give it up. I AM ALL IN!!!
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:34 PM   #13  
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hey all, day 1 and il join ya's. im giving up chocolate, sweets, biscuits and desserts. also aiming to loose a stone. goodluck everyone. hows the first day going?
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:35 PM   #14  
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i started today...im gonna do lean cuisine for lent...i figure thats a good jump start
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:38 PM   #15  
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im having my coffee right now...later im gonna get on the scale and then not until easter
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