What did you give up for Lent? - Page 5

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

I gave up my usual breakfast, which I'd rather not say what I ate every morning. But it was a huge sacrifice, tbh.

Last year I gave it up and didn't 'partake' in it again until June.

But breakfast has been a challenge the past few weeks, not good choices or not eating breakfast all at....

I'm just not a traditional breakfast person and what I've been eating suited me fine (and was healthy).

I've also given up dairy, thus a vegan again, during Lent. I usually give up more during the Lenten season.

Meatless Fridays haven't been an issue with me for over a decade, but I have forgotten so many times and either made or packed DH meals with meat.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Lucky Charm wrote:
I gave up my usual breakfast, which I'd rather not say what I ate every morning. But it was a huge sacrifice, tbh.

Last year I gave it up and didn't 'partake' in it again until June.

But breakfast has been a challenge the past few weeks, not good choices or not eating breakfast all at....

I'm just not a traditional breakfast person and what I've been eating suited me fine (and was healthy).

I've also given up dairy, thus a vegan again, during Lent. I usually give up more during the Lenten season.

Meatless Fridays haven't been an issue with me for over a decade, but I have forgotten so many times and either made or packed DH meals with meat.

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@Lucky Charm

I was just talking about growing up with an RC mother, Fish On Friday. I loved it and I'm so glad I am able to enjoy seafood. I still serve it once a week, salmon is almost a perfect health food.

If you haven't tried it, you might like almond milk. I get one that I love and it's only 30 calories a cup. IMO it doesn't taste almondy, but it is delicious I have it every morning with Trader Joe's high fiber cereal and fresh fruit.

Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

@scatcat wrote:
@Iwantcoffee wrote:
For Lent, I am reading a daily devotional on She Reads Truth website.

I was not raised observating Lent nor do I attend a church that observes. The readings are part of my daily, personal study during Lent this year.

Thank you for this website info. I love stuff like this!

12 years ago my family gave up Catholicism for lent. And we've stuck to it!

You are welcome!

Elvita · ‎09-20-2015

Nothing. Lent is so old school.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
I gave up my usual breakfast, which I'd rather not say what I ate every morning. But it was a huge sacrifice, tbh.

Last year I gave it up and didn't 'partake' in it again until June.

But breakfast has been a challenge the past few weeks, not good choices or not eating breakfast all at....

I'm just not a traditional breakfast person and what I've been eating suited me fine (and was healthy).

I've also given up dairy, thus a vegan again, during Lent. I usually give up more during the Lenten season.

Meatless Fridays haven't been an issue with me for over a decade, but I have forgotten so many times and either made or packed DH meals with meat.
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@Lucky Charm

I was just talking about growing up with an RC mother, Fish On Friday. I loved it and I'm so glad I am able to enjoy seafood. I still serve it once a week, salmon is almost a perfect health food.

If you haven't tried it, you might like almond milk. I get one that I love and it's only 30 calories a cup. IMO it doesn't taste almondy, but it is delicious I have it every morning with Trader Joe's high fiber cereal and fresh fruit.

Hi Noel! I make cashew milk every 3 days or so in the Vitamix and use that to make a cold, uncooked oatmeal *dish*.

Could never stand milk on my cereal--even as a kid. So cereal was never appealing to me, especially for breakfast.

I really have to force myself to eat breakfast, I'm simply not hungry until maybe 2-3 hours after I wake up!

One cup of coffee and I'm happy.

What I gave up was unusual, but delectable and I had to really hold back and not go for seconds, or thirds, or....

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Lucky Charm wrote:

Hi Noel! I make cashew milk every 3 days or so in the Vitamix and use that to make a cold, uncooked oatmeal *dish*.

Could never stand milk on my cereal--even as a kid. So cereal was never appealing to me, especially for breakfast.

I really have to force myself to eat breakfast, I'm simply not hungry until maybe 2-3 hours after I wake up!

One cup of coffee and I'm happy.

What I gave up was unusual, but delectable and I had to really hold back and not go for seconds, or thirds, or....

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@Lucky Charm

My daughter never liked milk on her cereal, either. It took awhile to find out she's lactose intolerant.

I'm tempted to ask what your favorite breakfast is, but I will restrain myself, lol.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

@Noel7 wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:

Hi Noel! I make cashew milk every 3 days or so in the Vitamix and use that to make a cold, uncooked oatmeal *dish*.

Could never stand milk on my cereal--even as a kid. So cereal was never appealing to me, especially for breakfast.

I really have to force myself to eat breakfast, I'm simply not hungry until maybe 2-3 hours after I wake up!

One cup of coffee and I'm happy.

What I gave up was unusual, but delectable and I had to really hold back and not go for seconds, or thirds, or....

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@Lucky Charm

My daughter never liked milk on her cereal, either. It took awhile to find out she's lactose intolerant.

I'm tempted to ask what your favorite breakfast is, but I will restrain myself, lol.

@Noel7--just didn't like 'soggy' cereal. lol

One ingredient of my breakfast was *infused* with jalepeno peppers.

My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

GingerPeach · ‎03-12-2010

I am not Catholic, but the Pope is so fabulous that sometimes it becomes appealing. (I hope that comment is not taken as flippant.)

I am catholic in my tastes, however.

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Puzzle Piece · ‎06-29-2010

Lent.

Never Forget the Native American Indian Holocaust

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

@Lucky Charm wrote:

@Noel7--just didn't like 'soggy' cereal. lol

One ingredient of my breakfast was *infused* with jalepeno peppers.

My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

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@Lucky Charm

OK, now I am officially impressed