Last night as I was going through clothing I haven’t worn in a year to donate to charity, I had an epiphany of sorts: I tend to keep clothing that doesn’t fit, either because I plan on losing a bit of weight to be comfy in it again, or because I am far too lazy to lose a bit of weight, and need comfier clothes to accommodate me. I felt a bit guilty over having an “escape route” for my laziness, and finally realized it was time to change that habit.
Luckily for me, Lent is coming up. And as is my custom, I don’t give up just one thing. I give up many, many things.
I give up drinking booze.
I give up sweets, including chocolate.
I give up fatty foods.
And I even give up caffeine.
Check it out! I come with a warning sign!
Usually Hubby steps around here on eggshells during Lent. He’s a smart cookie, though. He gives up cooking for Lent. But since he won’t be back until after Lent, he will get a reprieve. Last year I lost almost 17 pounds. This year he will come home to a more svelte wife. And if he’s smart, he will be carrying a bar of chocolate when he gets off the plane 😉
February 16th, 2012 at 10:07 AM
You are giving up coffee! Not caffeine 😉
February 16th, 2012 at 10:09 AM
No, I give up all caffeine, so sodas are out, too. But I do drink decaf coffee 😀
February 16th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
For me, giving up caffeine means giving up being human, at least recognizably so.
Brave woman. Very brave Hubby. Have you warned the kids?
February 17th, 2012 at 1:59 PM
Forget warning the kiddies! Sorry I am just that mean:-)
February 16th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Sent 2 big trash bags of trash clothing to the dump with DH this morning but he rescued them to use as ‘shop rags’. As long as they are out of my closet I am fine with that. I have some more to be taken to the local church clothes closet to be given to someone who can use them.
You are a strong woman, if I did without caffeine DH would have to move out of the house!
February 16th, 2012 at 11:54 AM
I’m not Catholic, but I think this year I’m going to give up restraint. 🙂
February 16th, 2012 at 11:57 AM
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
February 16th, 2012 at 11:58 AM
You know, on second thought, I will give up all caffeine except my coffee.
I don’t think it would be a pretty sight otherwise 😀
February 16th, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Hubby better be bringing more than chocolate–I mean food, like bacon, booze, shrimp cocktail, etc.–of course he’ll be bringing something else.
And he better bring it several times IYKWIMAITYD. 😉
February 16th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
THIS totally cracked me up! 🙂 And a great cleansing idea, too.
Praying for a successful Lent free of harm to you…or anyone within swinging distance 😉 Love you! (thanks for your prayers for my hubby 😉
February 16th, 2012 at 3:18 PM
Maybe he could bring home a Burkha! Then you could play infidel and harem girl…yaalalalalalalalalalalala….
i know, i know……just terrible……
February 16th, 2012 at 8:19 PM
You have inspired me…I will give up…my diet for Lent. Which means those around me will be happier and more relaxed. Although, the other way, they’re praying more…decisions, decisions.
February 17th, 2012 at 4:49 AM
Damn, I’d like to see you the day after Lent ends. By the way, AG unlocked the door.
February 17th, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Does it count if someone gives up Lent? :-p