Shelley's ramblings....

Happy Lent 2013!

It’s that time again….Lent!  I know everything thinks that only Catholics give up things for Lent, but tis not true….I’m a Methodist and I’ve been giving up things for Lent since I’ve been a wee bit. 

I enjoy the Lenten time….giving up things helps me focus…and let’s face it, is also helps my diet.  I do like that it shows my ability to stay committed to something for 40 days and 40 nights. 

So, what am I giving up?

1.  Pizza and candy.  These things have been my staples for Lent…for probably 10 years.  I used to do it because I could never usually last even a month without eating pizza….so I basically used Lent to help me not stuff my face with pizza.  I also pick candy because those soul sucking stores start putting Easter candy out well before Easter…and I have a Cadbury Mini Egg problem.  It made it easier for me to not eat my body weight in those suckers.  These days….I just give it up out of tradition….since I haven’t eaten pizza and candy in about 6 weeks anyways….so it’s not such the sacrifice it used to be.

2.  As a result of the above….I plan on giving up about 10 lbs from my booty at the end of Lent.  I’ll basically be at my weight loss goal if I do that. 

3.  I also like to focus on something more spiritual and positive when it comes to Lent as well.  So this year I am committing to doing at least one random act of kindness each week of Lent.  I want to look for opportunities to be the best kind of person I can be. 

So that’s what I’m doing for Lent.  Giving up or doing anything???