What I'm Doing for Lent

Did you know that today starts Lent? (*I'm not Catholic, but still like that challenge of giving something up!) I usually give up something like pop or sweets, and while I think I am still going to do that, I have a different plan in mind.

First of all, our Women of Faith group is going to be completing a 40 day devotional on the Bible App. It gives us a short devotional, a piece of Scripture to read, and then a question prompt for us to discuss. The best part of it, is that is all through the app, so we can complete the days reading at our own pace. I am pretty excited for this!

One thing that I have decided to do for Lent is to commit to working out every day except Sunday's. I know this will be a struggle, I know I'm going to have to get up early, but I know it will be worth it in the end. Summer is coming, ya'll! I have some videos already prepped on YouTube, and I bought some exercise bands and sliders I will use as well! I'm giving myself a rest day on Sunday's.
I also am going to give up sweets and pop. While I don't over do it on either, I know that I do indulge. So I plan to stock up on LaCroix, and drink all the water for the next 47 days.

Are you giving anything up for Lent? I'd love to hear if you are or not! I also plan to check in with you in a few weeks, mainly for accountability for myself, but hopefully for you too!

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