Getting Ready for the "Lent" Down!

I hope everyone is having a great day today! Tomorrow begins the season of lent and many people willing give up something during lent to focus on the relationship with God. For me, voluntarily depriving oneself of something in order to focus more on God is a worthy task. Some give up chocolate, some soft drinks, some TV, and a host of other "stuff". I have not participated in Lent before, but this year I have decided to committ to it. I felt as though it must be something I appreciate and something that would be difficult for me to do without. That way, in moments of weakness and temptation, I can remember how much following through the committment will mean after the 40 days. I also thought with this renewed committment to a healthier lifestyle that I would try to incorporate what I give up into this lifestyle change. So, having said all of that, I have prayerfully decided to give up eating meat for Lent. I am a CARNIVORE! Most meals aren't meals without some type of animal meat on the plate for me. However, I know this would be a healthy choice in one regard. I can find my source of proteins in various other forms. More importantly, I hope that giving up physical meat will increase my appetitie for the spiritual meat of God's word. So, I guess my challenge to each of you is this...are you practicing Lent, and if so, what are you giving up? Please share your thoughts! Have a great day!