So all you folks who said they wanted to participate in Lent with me...
The time has come.
Are you still in?
Are you still in?
I already quit drinking caffeine 11 days ago (and a horrible, horrible week it was). I feel like I'm just barely coming out of some serious withdrawals. I saw my mother at work this morning and she waved a diet coke in front of my face and said something like, "Mmmmm, soooo delicious".
Hilarious. I think I actually drooled.
Anyway, since the idea is to quit diet coke/energy drinks for(gulp)EVER - I've decided to give up desserts, sweets, candy, etc. for the next 40 days.
(I expect a major gasp here).
I expected bulging eyes and gasping due to shock and amazement when I told my husband last night. But he really didn't seem impressed by my lofty goal. This could be for a couple of reasons:
*My track record of "quitting" things and "sticking to the plan" when it comes to stuff like this, is poor. I in fact, have never stuck to a plan like this. Ever. We're talking 0 out of 1,476 attempts.
OR
*Perhaps it's because he doesn't see how much candy and/or dessert I consume in one day. Three candy bars a day is not unusual. Serious. Occasionally he'll go to throw something away and noticing all the tiny gold, bite-sized Snickers wrappers in the garbage can, he says something like, "Where are all these wrappers coming from? " And I just smile, sheepish and guilty. I think he believes he's the only one that's been left out, but really - the kids don't usually get any of the goods either.
I probably need an intervention, but I'm going to try Lent first.
Anyway, that's all I have to say about it. I'm super busy right at the moment and have to rush.
I'm just posting to show that I haven't forgotten my goal.
9 comments:
Iam in!
You're a better woman than I :) I'm sticking with my sweets & diet coke until someone pries them from my cold dead hands!!!
Seriously though, I wish you all the best of luck! I wish I were a stronger person & could commit to do it too!
I'm drinking my Diet Pepsi thinking... yeah.. I should do this with her... but I just spen $1.80 on the stupid thing... I don't want to waste my money... lol! I am though! I absolutly should!! I won't bring anythign sweet-like to Book Club tonight. :o)
You are totally awesome. Can my pretending to be a vegetarian for a month count? I will even extend it through Lent with you!
i'm in kid. raw for me. xox
YOU CAN DO IT, MELISS!!!!
That is a huge goal. I don't know if I could ever do that. Although now that I have my baby weight to lose, I ought to try lent too. I eat so much candy a day that is is silly. I have major dental problems due to my habit, yours cannot compare! I know you can do it you are a dedicated soul.
I am so proud of you! When we quit all caffeine (during the holidays no less - what were we thinking??) It was Hell. But we made it through and you will too. I am so very proud - of both of us.
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