It's all about symantics and rationalizations

The Rules

1. No meat on Ash Wednesday or any Friday during Lent. Fish is okay.
2. Give up something during Lent.

My Rules

1. I don't do seafood, and since poultry and seafood are so similar in color, turkey or chicken is okay if I absolutely have to. Red meat is a big no-no.
2. I gave up candy -- all candy. But not necessarily all chocolate. A chocolate chip cookie? Fine. Chocolate chips right out of the bag? Not fine.

See the distinction.

Trust me, I'm going to hell for much worse than eating a turkey sandwich on Wednesday, but in my own head, I must rationalize it.