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Today is the first day of Lent.  While I'm not Catholic, I got on the topic of Lent with my good friend Talena and we discussed if we were Catholic what we would give up.  This led to us deciding to participate in Lent because there seems to be some satisfaction in depriving yourself of things you want.  Talena and I both decided to apply this deprivation to our sweet tooths.  (It is going to be a lonely 40 days little sweet tooth, sorry.)  I go through this cycle of trying to cut back on sweets in my life and then indulging in sugary goodness (this usually occurs around the holidays.)  So it is time to return to the cut back phase.  For Lent, I plan on not eating any sweets except for important holidays.  These important holidays include: Pi Day, St. Patrick's Day (I have to celebrate my Irish blood), My birthday weekend (because birthday celebrations last more than in day in my book) and Easter when Lent ends.  Wish me luck, because I've spent all night working on taxes and I could really use some chocolate right now!

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Update on Lent:  Danny is sitting next to me and just announced he is having a sweet tooth moment.  Danny rarely eats treats we have in the home, that seems to be my role.  I told him that my cravings have been transferred to him, since I'm limiting sweets in my life.  I asked him how that made him feel.  His one word response:  "Violated."  Hahaha, he makes me laugh.
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  1. ErinMarch 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    You need to add Mardi Gras to your unusually busy holiday month! I talked to the YW last night about Lent and we had a King Cake to start the season off right. I would have a hard time cutting back on the sweets. Good luck!

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  2. Becky ShulerMarch 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Wow! I'm very impressed. I have such a sweet tooth, so perhaps I should do the whole lent thing too...I like how you allow yourself a break on special holidays!! Great idea. Let us know how it works out! :)

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  3. grammawoodMarch 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I cut back on my sugar a few years ago and have found I no longer need it anymore,unless its in the form of a big bowl of ice cream!

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