I have a confession to make.
I set a "no sugar" goal for 2011. I kept it for 51 days. This was no small feat. I was pretty proud of myself. Cocky, you might say. Until February 20. I was rarely even tempted until then. And THEN, I collapsed into a puddle of Twix wrappers and half-eaten cookies. I thought I could have a one-day holiday and then just miraculously stop.
I was very wrong.
Seventeen days of reckless abandon with the sugar monkey on my back. Seventeen days of indulging and sweetening. Seventeen days of ornery grouchy mom.
After I'd fallen so hard, I had fully planned to use the Lenten period to reclaim control of my eating. Then, I read Anna's post, how Lent was going to be more than abstaining for her. It was going to be a more spiritual journey. So I contemplated, then added a spiritual goal to my eating resolution.
My goals for Lent: Give up sugar. And not just for Lent. The rest of the year.
Second, pray daily to see others how the Savior sees them--what makes them lovable in His eyes.
What are your Lenten goals? Let's hear.
I set a "no sugar" goal for 2011. I kept it for 51 days. This was no small feat. I was pretty proud of myself. Cocky, you might say. Until February 20. I was rarely even tempted until then. And THEN, I collapsed into a puddle of Twix wrappers and half-eaten cookies. I thought I could have a one-day holiday and then just miraculously stop.
I was very wrong.
Seventeen days of reckless abandon with the sugar monkey on my back. Seventeen days of indulging and sweetening. Seventeen days of ornery grouchy mom.
After I'd fallen so hard, I had fully planned to use the Lenten period to reclaim control of my eating. Then, I read Anna's post, how Lent was going to be more than abstaining for her. It was going to be a more spiritual journey. So I contemplated, then added a spiritual goal to my eating resolution.
My goals for Lent: Give up sugar. And not just for Lent. The rest of the year.
Second, pray daily to see others how the Savior sees them--what makes them lovable in His eyes.
What are your Lenten goals? Let's hear.
I'm giving up sugar too. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sending 40 notes of appreciation...one a day.
ReplyDeleteYep...sugar! It is my monkey as well. I'm also going to eat more vegetables and fruit...(if it kills me)
ReplyDeleteI love you idea of making it a spiritual thing as well...I'm pretty sure that is what it was mean to be. I'll have to think on that one. (I do like Kerri's idea about notes of appreciation.)
hmmmm... i'm still thinking. i figure i have until the end of the day to figure it out. love your ideas. mine may have something to do with patience and slowing down a bit.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am giving up the sugar. And I'm giving up the roadshow! Ha!
ReplyDeleteWow. Thank you for sharing that.
ReplyDeleteGood question! I will give up... yelling. I just decided. I tried the giving up sugar, but decided I COULD live in peace with it... just a little here and there... I discovered I CAN do it :) Thanks for the package delivery. She was sad to not get to see you!
ReplyDeleteI've decided to do the same thing, give up sugar. But you're right. There needs to be a spiritual goal, too. I will think on that...
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I'm going to give up giving up sugar so that the sugar industry will not go into a mad tailspin from all you girls who are giving up sugar. You're welcome
ReplyDeleteI am going to give up coffee. I was struggling trying to figure out what I'd give up, and after making the lightest, sweetest most caloric coffee ever, it hit me.
ReplyDeleteI think it will be really good for me in the end.
My daughter is giving up wearing her converse sneakers. She was so serious when she told me, it was the cutest thing.
I am also going to pray to see others how God loves them. I think I have a problem in this area of my life and I don't like it. Yes that is what I want to do.Thanks so much for this wonderful idea.~Ames
ReplyDeleteOh, no. I just made pumpkin bread because I knew you were coming. Rats!!!
ReplyDeleteI am going to give up yelling at my kids. Promise. I will count to at least 100 first. ugh. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of adding a spiritual element. And I love yours, I may just have to "borrow" it.:)
ReplyDeleteI am playing along with Sarah and trying to declutter 40 bags. And slowing down...that would be great too.
Have a happy night
So many good ideas. I'm going to have to give this some thought, although I really like your idea about seeing people through the Savior's eyes. Sometimes I have a teensy problem with tolerance and patience. It makes me disappointed in myself because I'm so far from perfection in my own life.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I've been on low-carb, no sugar since August 1st....and by the way, you have beautiful children!!!
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well, i never kept lent while i was catholic, so i don't keep it now that i'm morning, lol. but good for you!!!!
ReplyDeletei meant mormon!!! not morning, hahaha!
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