skybytch 259 #1 February 24, 2009 If you have an issue with the religion behind the practice of giving something up for Lent, please hit the back button now. Your input is not needed or wanted here, feel free to head on over to SC where your vitriol will be appreciated. I haven't been a practicing Catholic in 30+ years, but once again this year I'll be (attempting) to give up alcohol for Lent. Not for religious reasons, but in honor and memory of JP. I love and miss you, my friend... So anyway, what will you be giving up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 February 24, 2009 Men. Didn't Wonder Woman or Isis find an island that only had women on it? I wanna go there!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 February 24, 2009 Quote So anyway, what will you be giving up? My hearing. Aid! That is! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #4 February 24, 2009 Drinking. And relationships. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #5 February 24, 2009 my snooze button.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 February 24, 2009 Nowt . Moderation not abstinence. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #7 February 24, 2009 I give up meat every year. Not just on Fridays but the entire time. Partly for lent and partly as a self test. Unfortunately as a result my carb and sodium intake normally skyrockets as i am forced to eat other things. (edit for poor spelling)"If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingJordan 0 #8 February 24, 2009 gave up alcohol last year. Remind me to never do that again! that was freakin hard, but it was kind of nice reintegrating my habit on Easter Sunday. I didn't mean to get trashed ... it just happened! ;) I'll be giving up red meat this year. More power to you for giving up ALL meat. That would be harder than alcohol for me! JordanI'm like a chocolate covered pretzel...I might be kind of melty but dang, I'm exquisite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #9 February 24, 2009 CatholicismMath tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #10 February 24, 2009 It's actually a lot easier than it sounds. I never really crave meat so the biggest thing is it's just a pain in the ass and a big inconvienience. Especially during lunch time during the work week. You really dont have a ton of options that dont get real old real fast. I think giving up all meat is a lot easier than giving up alcohol. I dont drink a lot but when i want a drink i WANT a drink "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #11 February 24, 2009 Quote Didn't Wonder Woman or Isis find an island that only had women on it? I wanna go there! Yea, me too. "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSHusky 0 #12 February 24, 2009 QuoteI give up meat every year. Not just on Fridays but the entire time. My brother did that a few years ago. He began to be more tired and had to eat more often bc he was always hungry. What do you do to counter that? I'll make sure I eat meat around you at the dz, joe... Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #13 February 24, 2009 Underwater soccer and playin' the pipes. As for food, pickled herring and tripe. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #14 February 24, 2009 Quote Catholicism What the heck are you women's problem with men? "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #15 February 24, 2009 Quote Underwater soccer and playin' the pipes. As for food, pickled herring and tripe. Underwater soccer is just a silly idea. Now underwater hockey, that's a different story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #16 February 24, 2009 Gee, I was hoping to hear that you were giving up that whole Detroit fan thing... maybe after tomorrow night's game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #17 February 24, 2009 White flour and the F-word. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #19 February 24, 2009 Sleep. Coincidently Lent falls in the busiest time during the semester so it all works out pretty well...=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #20 February 24, 2009 I'm giving up Catholicism.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #21 February 24, 2009 Quote My brother did that a few years ago. He began to be more tired and had to eat more often bc he was always hungry. What do you do to counter that? I dont know why he felt tired unless he was just eating less period. There are plenty of other ways to get the potential loss in protein but carbs are going to help with energy. I am a vitamin freak too. I take 9 in the morning, 2 at lunch, and 3-4 in the evening depending on my routine. My supplements vary on whether i am jumping or not too, like with amino acids and stuff. (Havent i ever offered you chewable L-glutamine at the DZ? I normally offer them to everyone in the hanger which earns me starnge looks.) I also found a great protein shake that i drink every morning and after workouts. I normally count my calorie intake and estimate what i burn in my work outs so if needed i will suppliment with energy bars. Beyond that though i didnt really dont feel tired when i do this. As i mentioned before i usually eat more carbs than usual because its an easy substitute so i am intaking plenty of energy. Quote I'll make sure I eat meat around you at the dz, joe... Good luck! You would! "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #22 February 24, 2009 Sex. In my case that's the easiest thing to do. I'm already on a roll. All I have to do is keep it going. Oh wait....let me clarify. Solo sex doesn't count here.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #23 February 24, 2009 Quote Drinking. And relationships. Dont give up drinking...!TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #24 February 24, 2009 Wow ... are you sure that you're not over thinking this.... why not just eat a good balanced diet of ... um .... how can I put this..... um REAL FOODI know, how old fashioned am I? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #25 February 24, 2009 Quote Wow ... are you sure that you're not over thinking this.... why not just eat a good balanced diet of ... um .... how can I put this..... um REAL FOODI know, how old fashioned am I? Well, when you cut a category out of your diet, you have to find another way to balance it However i always take that many vitamins. Mainly because i am "sponsored" by my local GNC. Or at least thats what my whuffo friend that owns it call it as he uses me for his guinea pig. I pay practically next to nothing for everything because I've got half my friends and coworkers shopping there now "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
