Melbourne

So Lent is coming up next week. Basically people from around the world particularly Catholics fast or semi fast for 40 days up to Good Friday. Some people can't do this so they give up something else. They may just ease up on indulgences.

Now I'm not religious but I do use Lent as a gateway to reassess my diet. Usually I give up sugar and this year I'll be doing the same. No desserts. No sugary drinks. My body loves it the older I get. It's a personal challenge.

So if you would like to join me in giving something up or perhaps include something like a 5km run every day then it starts next Wednesday 14th of February. A day after Shrove Tuesday (pancake Tuesday).

And remember if you fall off the wagon, it's OK, you jump back on the next day.

Edit: it's actually 47 days upto Easter Sunday but I only go upto Good Friday because I spend that day with family eating hot cross buns.