Great Lent doesn't start for Orthodox Christians until Monday. My husband and I are trying to eat healthier and start exercising everyday, so we decided to kickstart our efforts by observing Lent in the traditional Greek Orthodox way.
So starting Monday, we are abstaining from meat, dairy, fish with backbones, olive oil and wine. We're also going to curtail the television and radio.
Wish us luck! We are going to need it.
