tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post7531365895319006424..comments2024-01-15T03:46:36.783-05:00Comments on Gains And Losses: Life Through Sharon's Eyes: What Does Lent Mean To You?Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-15866993238595522162012-02-23T14:04:59.426-05:002012-02-23T14:04:59.426-05:00We are participating in Lent. I've given up s...We are participating in Lent. I've given up secular music, and my husband and I have both given up fast food. That should help us save towards Almsgiving. We went to mass last night and got ashed...that was a first for us. We are really looking forward to really participating this season. :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04134112483941066017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-42225024795188307112012-02-22T06:58:25.119-05:002012-02-22T06:58:25.119-05:00I'm going to give up caffeine and add in stren...I'm going to give up caffeine and add in strength training. Although we are Baptist, I do use the season for reflection and preparation. My husband grew up Catholic and he has shared with me how important that giving up period was in his life. I love it.Diane Fit to the Finishhttp://www.fittothefinish.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-74373745414634005092012-02-20T21:48:53.905-05:002012-02-20T21:48:53.905-05:00Interesting question about Lent. For me, Lent is ...Interesting question about Lent. For me, Lent is a season for reflection and repentance before celebrating God's gift of His son, given for our sins, at Easter. The denomination DH and I grew up in and still hold to, doesn't call for "giving up something," but rather encourages strengthening habits that keep one close to God, such as prayer, Bible study, or, perhaps, a special Lenten daily devotional. DH and I picked up a devotional booklet and will use this for our daily devotion time.<br /><br />Today is my first day of Cycle II on 17DD. I'll write about my experience in this week's post (Tues or Wed). Getting out to exercise every day has taken serious inroads in my face time with my Mac!Tishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039903741028922963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-5090495160698163282012-02-20T13:09:02.379-05:002012-02-20T13:09:02.379-05:00As a younger adult we practiced Lent, however, as ...As a younger adult we practiced Lent, however, as I have grown beyond religion, I do not practice Lent anymore.There is more but I will not share here. What I take from your post is a generosity in spirit and what it means to be human for you. It is actually very lovely and reflects to the core what you are trying to do and the person that is unfolding as you do. Beautiful actually. <br /><br />I am so happy for you that the 17 day diet is working. Now you have co-hort to support one another. Very nice indeed. Have a great week!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-38696096723785090492012-02-20T12:44:42.044-05:002012-02-20T12:44:42.044-05:00I've never practiced Lent but have wanted to. ...I've never practiced Lent but have wanted to. I always miss it...but not this year. I need to put some time and thought into what I'm going to give up...hmmmmm.<br /><br />As for The 17 Day Diet...I'm loving it!!! I've lost my cravings for sugars and carbs (totally amazing) and I'm beginning to feel that surge of energy. And all this time I thought my lack of energy was just me getting older. I have been proven wrong!!! <br /><br />Thanks my friend for always being such an amazing source of encouragement and new ideas. You're simply the best!!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695109793957198216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-80870189958694288552012-02-20T12:29:39.723-05:002012-02-20T12:29:39.723-05:00Hi Sharon, I always enjoy reading your blog... I...Hi Sharon, I always enjoy reading your blog... I have always grown up with Lent as a part of the Christian Year in our church. I enjoy Lent ---because it is a time to reflect and ponder on the suffering which Christ did for us... I have always said that one cannot truly experience the joy of Easter unless they go through the suffering of Lent. <br /><br />I have always thought of Lent as a time NOT to give up something --but to add something to your life. It's a great time to do things like sending cards to shut-ins or to visit a nursing home, or even to call a friend you haven't talked to in a long time, etc.... Reach out --in the name of Jesus!!!<br /><br />Glad you read my blog today. We took a wonderful trip to North GA... I thought about you since we got to do alot of hiking...<br /><br />It's sunny here today but cold and there's still a ton of snow around.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-15755001615448307492012-02-20T11:34:57.745-05:002012-02-20T11:34:57.745-05:00I've never observed Lent either. I think it i...I've never observed Lent either. I think it is a good concept, but it is not a part of the church where I worship.<br /><br />I mentioned to my mother that I was starting a new eating plan late last week. She called yesterday wanting to know the specifics because she was going to the grocery store. She wanted to get the right food since she was going to start too. She doesn't have a blog, but I'll probably drop in her success as well.<br /><br />Thanks for the shout out!<br />LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348740719854853661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-54431871174195256592012-02-20T10:52:38.238-05:002012-02-20T10:52:38.238-05:00No our church does not practice Lent, however, I h...No our church does not practice Lent, however, I have participated a time or two. It's is amazing!! I am totally thinking about 17DD and will let you know. <br /><br />Thanks for this post ~ You are inspirational!!<br /><br />Keep focused!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722527731126817253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-66901298255373376362012-02-20T10:34:18.336-05:002012-02-20T10:34:18.336-05:00I did not grow up practicing Lent either. But I d...I did not grow up practicing Lent either. But I do like the idea of it. I am going to do SOMETHING this year. Also, I had a mini-panic attack in the middle of reading your post--I started worrying that my trip to Kentucky was going to be over Easter. I like being at home on Easter.debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967505760808535408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-10601113008087348652012-02-20T09:51:45.398-05:002012-02-20T09:51:45.398-05:00Jewish - so no, of course. I love what you are do...Jewish - so no, of course. I love what you are doing. I have very limited knowledge about lent, but it seems to me that so many people give up something that they sort of want an excuse to give up anyways. Rather than something that would be more of a personal sacrifice. Does that makes sense? Because to me it never seemed to quite match with what I thought was the intention. <br /><br />Anyhow - LOVE how successful you are with your eating. I still have not made it to the store to scan the book. But one of those gals you mention, Lori I think, talked about getting it from the library. DUH! Why didn't I think of that?! That's how I read Wheat Belly. And how I "rent" DVDs. So now I have it reserved. I'm most curious to read the rational for some of the timing rules, etc. I doubt I'd lose weight in the first stage because my guess is, other than the timing, I'm not eating more than is on that plan. I'll see. You started a trend!!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086719828916510651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-54474733649051923842012-02-20T09:44:47.648-05:002012-02-20T09:44:47.648-05:00I'm so glad you're continuing to enjoy you...I'm so glad you're continuing to enjoy your new way of living!<br /><br />I haven't decided what to do about Lent this year. I've only been practicing it (my way) a few years now, and it's kind of, ahem, fluid. :) Your version of it is similar to mine in that it's not about just giving up something for a few weeks but more about opening up to more possibilities.Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-17863052250568874982012-02-20T08:44:53.164-05:002012-02-20T08:44:53.164-05:00thanks for posting this! It gives the best explana...thanks for posting this! It gives the best explanation of Lent I've ever read. I didn't grow up in an environment that practiced this tradition either and although I got the basic concept it didn't really sink in until just now when you explained it in that way. What perfect sense it does make. I'm curious now to find out about what you're going to be planning that will cause you to give up one of those things AND to find out what you gain. Will you post about it> I feel like I'm on a cliffhanger lol. Glad I found your blog! Do you ever post the music from your choir? I looove to listen to choir music so I just wondered. Great blog! Glad I found you!Holly from 300 Pounds Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281919665062150209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990977257817044347.post-76642614267542856012012-02-20T08:06:50.423-05:002012-02-20T08:06:50.423-05:00We don't practice lent, but I often use the ti...We don't practice lent, but I often use the time to work on developing as a person. This year I'm going to commit to staying off the computer when the kids are around and just get on when they are off playing or doing school.Diane Fit to the Finishhttp://www.fittothefinish.com/blognoreply@blogger.com