Day 2.
No processed sugar. My body seems to be in withdrawal, "I'm hungry all the time" mode. I gave up this very thing a couple years ago, and my most vivid memory of that time is dreaming of a cake that I made with Matt for Valentines Day, but couldn't eat. It was a 2 layer white cake, with frosting and strawberries in the middle, and on top. Oh my word, I literally dreamt of it for a week. This time around, I will be stronger :) I've been craving chocolate a lot, because before this, I had no self-control (which is why I decided this particular sacrifice was necessary again). I also seem to be constantly hungry, which I find interesting. For example, a bowl of fruit loops made its way randomly into the time slot between lunch and dinner today; I then went and ate pizza a couple hours later. I think the best solution to this problem would be more veggies, which I have most certainly lacked recently. And by recently, I mean the past...few months... haha.
Anyways, that's how I'm doing, physically. I'm excited-- I usually no longer want the things I give up after the 40 (but really, 44) days of Lent. To no longer want chocolate or Sour Patch kids on a daily basis would do my body a whole world of good :)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Lent
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You are one of the brave/annoying souls who gives up something that covers a broad range of things. My friend gave up junk food one year, candy another, and she, in her suffering, made us miserable.
This year, as you know, I'm trying to do something new by being more regular and intentional with my prayers. One of the 4 things I gave up for Lent last year was unnecessary purchases. That went really well. I felt good after Easter, having not wasted money and gained "stuff." This year I'm going to try that again as well as extend the "Saying No" to food.
Read "The Omnivore's Dilemma" to help you stick to your guns :)
I can hold you accountable if you need.
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