GIVING up something for 40 days during Lent can be tough, whether it's your favourite chocolate treat or savoury snack.

But these funny memes and quotes will hopefully strengthen your resolve and keep you on the straight and narrow.

This snarky meme isn't really in keeping with the season

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This snarky meme isn't really in keeping with the seasonCredit: TWITTER

What are the best memes for Lent?

Rick Astley gets a special nod in this funny meme

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Rick Astley gets a special nod in this funny memeCredit: TWITTER
This is a lovely way of participating in Lent (and you can still eat chocolate)This is a lovely way of participating in Lent (and you can still eat chocolate)

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This is a lovely way of participating in Lent (and you can still eat chocolate)This is a lovely way of participating in Lent (and you can still eat chocolate)Credit: INSTAGRAM
The Mean Girls squad get a church going makeover

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The Mean Girls squad get a church going makeoverCredit: INSTAGRAM
This meme is also very un-Lent... but it is funny

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This meme is also very un-Lent... but it is funnyCredit: INSTAGRAM
This meme makes fun at people who are just Christian at Easter... and has a cheeky 50 shades reference

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This meme makes fun at people who are just Christian at Easter... and has a cheeky 50 shades referenceCredit: INSTAGRAM
This is definitely a meme we can all relate to

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This is definitely a meme we can all relate toCredit: TWITTER
This greedy hamster is everyone who has turned Shrove Tuesday in to a day of gorging

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This greedy hamster is everyone who has turned Shrove Tuesday in to a day of gorgingCredit: TWITTER
This meme references how many people give up meat for Lent and just eat fish

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This meme references how many people give up meat for Lent and just eat fishCredit: TWITTER
Sometimes it's a struggle to work out what you can give up successfully

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Sometimes it's a struggle to work out what you can give up successfullyCredit: TWITTER
This meme makes not eating pizza look like a glam option

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This meme makes not eating pizza look like a glam optionCredit: TWITTER
This meme reminds you why you had pancakes last night

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This meme reminds you why you had pancakes last nightCredit: TWITTER
This meme reminds you that you're giving things up for God

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This meme reminds you that you're giving things up for GodCredit: TWITTER
Giving up giving up is definitely a Lent cop-out

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Giving up giving up is definitely a Lent cop-outCredit: TWITTER

Why do people give things up for Lent?

The Lent fast is a Christian tradition, but many non-believers also take part.

On Ash Wednesday, people over the globe give up certain foods or habits to improve their health or demonstrate self-restraint.

It lasts for 40 days until Easter, but this is without Sundays being included in the amount (if there were counted it would be 46 days).

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Lent was traditionally a time to fast and give up eating certain foods – with participants often having one proper meal a day and one or two lighter dishes to sustain strength.

While some continue this practice, now the list is endless for what people choose to abstain from during the Lent period.

Many people cut out certain luxuries or indulgences in a bid to become healthier or to save money.

Things you could give up for lent

  • Chocolate
  • Social Networking
  • Alcohol
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • School
  • Meat
  • Sweets
  • Coffee
  • Fizzy drinks
  • Taking selfies
  • Dating apps
  • Complaining
  • Facebook stalking your ex
  • Going to the pub
  • Taking taxis instead of public transport
  • Cheese
  • Adding salt to meals
  • Online shopping
  • Swearing
  • Eating out
  • Gossiping
  • Takeaway
  • TV watching
  • Smoking
  • Gaming
  • Being late
  • Sugar