This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Mar 6, 201440 Stages Of Giving Up Something For LentNo, you can't give up Lent for Lent.by Javi MorenoCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. So you went crazy at Madri Gras this year. 2. And ate you bodyweight in desserts on Fat Tuesday. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. Then Wednesday rolls around. 4. It's time to make a decision. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. What am I going to give up for Lent? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. There are a million things you can cut out, and after much thinking.... 7. It comes to you! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. You go get marked with ash. 9. Explain yourself to friends. 10. Then prepare for the trial ahead. 11. It's going to take a litlle bit of luck. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And a lot of mental strength. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Almost instantly you are hit with a craving. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. You think about the choice you made. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. And you already consider throwing in the towel. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. But then you talk yourself out of it. 17. You want to keep your promise.... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Temptation seems to mock you at every turn. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. And you wish you gave up something easier. 20. Eventually you'll slip and indulge in something you gave up. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. At this point a family member or friend always catches you, and hits you with a lecture. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. Now it's back to square one. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. You still encounter tests at every junction. 24. Literally everywhere. 25. At least some places seem to accommodate you. 26. Well, at least they try to. 27. If all else fials this becomes your fallback meal on Fridays. 28. When you give up meat this is how you see everyone. 29. You were meant to be carnivorous. 30. Time seems to be moving so slowly. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 31. But the signs are everywhere. 32. You remain upbeat. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 33. Eventually you hit a wall. 34. The 40 days and 40 nights are almost coming to an end. 35. You make that final push. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 36. And then BAM, it's Easter! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 37. You should feel proud of yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 38. Because eventhough you had doubts. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 39. You still did it, and it was not an easy task! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 40. You know that in the end it was all worth it. Because some people, never give up on you.