I’m Giving Up Bread for Lent

by Frank Roche on February 6, 2008

Sliced Bread

You know what’s better than sliced bread? More sliced bread.

I love bread. Any kind. I was raised on Wonder Bread, that started my downfall. So, I’m going to try a little experiment. I’m going to try to not eat bread for Lent. I know, it’s not a big sacrifice for some, but for me it’s a big deal. I gave up my favorite food — cheeseburgers — over four months ago and don’t feel even a tinge of desire. I’ve had my last burger, I’m going to see if I can do something similar with bread. (Or at least a variation on it.)

I’ll let you know how it goes in 40 days when I return from the Gluten Desert. I’m sure there will be many temptations along the way.

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  • http://www.wedsoff.com Sarcasmom

    That is some willpower you have. I love a good bread.

  • http://www.wedsoff.com Sarcasmom

    That is some willpower you have. I love a good bread.

  • http://www.knowhr.com/blog Frank

    Sarcasmom, it’s that old fashioned Catholic thing…it’s about denial. I LOVE bread…any kind. I’m crazy for it. People were joking today that I had given it up for 90 minutes. That’s pretty funny…I’m god today…we’ll see how well I do for 6 weeks. I’m going to give it the old college try. I have to think differently. I had salad today…that’s one way.

  • Frank

    Sarcasmom, it’s that old fashioned Catholic thing…it’s about denial. I LOVE bread…any kind. I’m crazy for it. People were joking today that I had given it up for 90 minutes. That’s pretty funny…I’m god today…we’ll see how well I do for 6 weeks. I’m going to give it the old college try. I have to think differently. I had salad today…that’s one way.

  • Mike Mennenoh

    Frank, I am new to your blog my Dad turned me onto it. Love the Obama clip. Giving up bread that is tuff. I decided to give up chocolate I hope I succeed, I have a feeling that it will be harder than the chicago marathon.

    Love the site,
    Mike Mennenoh

  • Mike Mennenoh

    Frank, I am new to your blog my Dad turned me onto it. Love the Obama clip. Giving up bread that is tuff. I decided to give up chocolate I hope I succeed, I have a feeling that it will be harder than the chicago marathon.

    Love the site,
    Mike Mennenoh

  • http://www.knowhr.com/blog Frank

    Hi, Mike! I’m glad you’re reading along.

    I’m so digging what you and your dad do with the bike racing…and now I have a way to follow along. That’s so cool.

    Yep, giving up bread is tough…I’m way into it…and I have a waist to show for it. Ugh…let’s see what six weeks without bread looks like. Then again, if I exercised and trained like you guys I could eat all the bread I want. Ain’t gonna happen…so I have to go with the bread boycott.

  • Frank

    Hi, Mike! I’m glad you’re reading along.

    I’m so digging what you and your dad do with the bike racing…and now I have a way to follow along. That’s so cool.

    Yep, giving up bread is tough…I’m way into it…and I have a waist to show for it. Ugh…let’s see what six weeks without bread looks like. Then again, if I exercised and trained like you guys I could eat all the bread I want. Ain’t gonna happen…so I have to go with the bread boycott.

  • http://lifefamilyetal.com/blog Maidink

    more power to ya, frank. luckily, i don’t have to adhere to the lent thing. and don’t worry *grabs a hoagie roll*, i’ll pick up the slack for ya. *chomps*

  • http://lifefamilyetal.com/blog Maidink

    more power to ya, frank. luckily, i don’t have to adhere to the lent thing. and don’t worry *grabs a hoagie roll*, i’ll pick up the slack for ya. *chomps*

  • http://pinkybear.blogspot.com Pinky Bear

    I adore a good bread. Mostly, I eat the whole grain kind these days, fore swearing white bread.

  • http://pinkybear.blogspot.com Pinky Bear

    I adore a good bread. Mostly, I eat the whole grain kind these days, fore swearing white bread.

  • http://www.knowhr.com/blog Frank

    Maidy, thank you for picking up the slack. ;-)

    Pinky Bear, I’m with you. I’m gonna go off bread for 39 more days, then start with more whole grain.

  • Frank

    Maidy, thank you for picking up the slack. ;-)

    Pinky Bear, I’m with you. I’m gonna go off bread for 39 more days, then start with more whole grain.

  • http://dragonballyee.com/bog albert
  • http://dragonballyee.com/bog albert

    another kind of fast i came across for lent from the Church of England: carbon fast

  • http://nonbreakingspace.com howard

    Bread is a monumental thing for most folks to forego. A while back I started eating a lot less of it, but it seems inevitable from time to time.

  • http://nonbreakingspace.com howard

    Bread is a monumental thing for most folks to forego. A while back I started eating a lot less of it, but it seems inevitable from time to time.

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