feemcg Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Something to tell us Gina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'm going to give up chocolate, and picking my nose........ Actually, I'm only kidding - I could never give up picking my nose.... Why not just give up eating what you pick out? Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeeee I am giving up nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I don't have any vices to give up OK, I lied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Lesley - i suspect you are cheating a little here! That's nothing........... Carl is going to give up chocolate Now if only you said Home Brew instead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Giving up sweets and cakes this time. Taking up talking more loudly to the girls - neighbours think I am nuts already as they caught me chatting to Clara the other day and bocawing at her....bocaw...boc..boc...boc..bocaw. She answered as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Giving up sweets and cakes this time. Taking up talking more loudly to the girls - neighbours think I am nuts already as they caught me chatting to Clara the other day and bocawing at her....bocaw...boc..boc...boc..bocaw. She answered as well!! Well of course she did - they understand totally what we say to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I'll make up for your short comings Egluntine - I'll drink alcohol on your behalf sorry, I am going ot pull rank her - as a Mod I need the alcohol so I will have her share - you can have her chocolate ration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 So kind of you both to make this sacrifice on my behalf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 We are only thinking of you my dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 As a mod can I also be of assistance to Egluntine BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Arent we kind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Gosh...I'm going to have to up my non intake of alcohol to accommodate all these wonderful people!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Gosh...I'm going to have to up my non intake of alcohol to accommodate all these wonderful people!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 This year Immi & I are giving up meat again. A bit of a cheat really as we eat very little meat anyway, but I can't go the whole hog and go vegan, I don't eat chocolate (well very rarely ) and I'm not giving up alcohol . Hubby & son don't feel able to give up meat, bacon sandwiches are the sticking point and they're not able to give them up , so they've both decided to stop drinking anything but water . More wine for me then So much for the Lenten discipline thing though...... we're not exactly giving ourselves challenges, more like easy options, although I can just see hubby ordering a nice big glass of mineral water next time he heads off for a trip to the pub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I nearly always give up chocolate & sweets. I don't eat many sweets, but chocolate! A real endurance test. I'm undecided. OK, decision made, I'm giving up chocolate & sweets, so please don't talk about it too much! We've all urged OH not to give up alcohol...he was unbearable one year when he did...couldn't talk (or grump) about anything except how good a beer would be. Never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 We've all urged OH not to give up alcohol...he was unbearable one year when he did...couldn't talk (or grump) about anything except how good a beer would be. Never again! Oh dear Sheila, I can't help feeling that I'm going to get this experience as well. I'm not looking forward to him missing his beer, tea and coffee. He's likely to be very grumpy Good luck with the chocolate. Sounds like a real challenge. Easter eggs to look forward to then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 So we shouldn't mention chocolate, sweets, alcohol, potatoes or bread then.. Sorry BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I've given up the chocolate suggestives that I dunk in my tea at work Buffie, I may be calling for some therapy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 We always stop eating sweets and chocolate. This year is no different. Last year we were vegan, which was very hard. But we learnt a lot from it and have made a few changes to our diet because of it. This year our aim is a discipline. We are going to make sure we eat 5 fruit or vegetables a day. I suspect that I only manage 4 most days. We have made charts for the kitchen door so that we can record what we've eaten. Everyone has gone off today with a portion of fruit as an extra snack and I will be sending carrots with packed lunches! I'm also monitoring how much water I drink and how many steps I walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Fruit smoothies for breakfast will help you along with your 5 a day Ginette! OH & I whizz up any fruit we have - bananas, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, pineapple etc slosh a bit of aloe vera juice in and mix with apple juice. V quick & easy and a good boost in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 That sounds lovely Emma! Perhaps you could whizz up some extra for me? I have chopped apple, linseeds and yoghurt for my breakfast. OH makes it for me before he goes to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfinches Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 When I was visiting a parishoner this morning she asked me if I was giving up chocolate for Lent. I said no and she replied "oh good" and proceeded to explain that she had given up chocolate but is a member of a chocolate tasting club and had been sent a large box of chocolates so could I please take them! I've now got a box of Hotel Chocolat chocs sitting on my desk Perhaps I should go round the parish offering to help people out by collecting and consuming chocolate and alcohol (I'll share it with you if you like!) Morag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Its a tough duty, but I am sure you could be up to it Morag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Morag what a tough job are you sure you are up to it, if you need some help i am free all next week.................. Enjoy the chocs. they are lovely i got some at Christmas and they didn't last long................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 I have chopped apple, linseeds and yoghurt for my breakfast. OH makes it for me before he goes to work! What a gem you have there Ginette! Morag it sounds like you have a great job there - do you have a car big enough for all the chocs and alcohol??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
