Okay, this challenge will start on Feb. 15th and last through St. Patrick's Day (March 17th). The whole focus of this challenge is "green".

The Shamrock is the symbol of Ireland. Since it is a 3 leaf clover, I thought.....why not let it symbolize our weight loss goal. The goal is to lose 3 lbs per week, which would total a 12 lb loss for the entire goal.

I also thought it would be a good idea to try to eat more "green" foods. Foods like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, green beans, etc. These food are typically harder to eat for some of us, but very healthy. So if you can tolerate it, let's give it a try!

Last but not least, I thought it would be a wonderful idea to give back to the environment. Let's "go green" for one month. Simple, everyday changes can make a big difference. Here are just a few: 1.)Change the thermostat setting by lowering it by a few degrees in winter and raising it a few degrees in summer. 2.)Wash clothes in cold water when possible. 3.)Use longer-lasting, low-energy compact fluorescent light bulbs. 4.)Reduce electricity by using more natural light. 5.)Recycle.

These are just a few simple changes that can improve our environment greatly. Okay everyone, LET'S GET STARTED!!!

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie :biggrin:

Starting weight: 274

Current Weight: 262

Green Day Weight: 262

DOWN So Far: 12 lbs

LBS TO GO: 0 lbs

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Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 208

Green Day Weight: 206.5

DOWN so far: 10.5 lbs.

LBS to go: 1.5 lbs.

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georgia girl :wink2:

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 254

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 12 lb.

LBS to go: 0 lbs.

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Jeannie1976

Starting weight: 235

Current Weight: 228

Green Day Weight: 225

DOWN So Far: 7 lbs

LBS TO GO: 3 lbs

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Mia31771 :Dancing_chief:

Starting Weight - 354.6

Current Weight- 338

Green Day Weight: 342.6

DOWN So Far: 16.6 lbs

LBS TO GO: 0 lbs

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Btlbailey

Starting Weight - 260

Current Weight- 260

Green Day Weight: 248

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

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Chocolate_Snaps

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 10 lbs

LBS TO GO: 6 lbs

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Renewedhope

Starting weight: 213

current Weight: 206

Green Day Weight: 201

DOWN So Far: 7

LBS TO GO: 5

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darr5380 :Dancing_wub:

Starting Weight: 189.5

Current Weight: 176

Green Day Weight: 180

DOWN So Far: 13.5

LBS TO GO: 0

Edited March 19, 200818 yr by georgia girl

Pamela-

I was about to ask you why on earth are you up at 2Am but here it is 3Am and I can't sleep either!! Sounds like a good challenge! I'm up for it! Now to kick these scales and get them moving in the right direction..!

I think this is gonna rock!! :biggrin: Very catchy!

I'll start off....I'm starting now (since I missed the last challenge!)

Kimmie

Starting weight: 275

Current Weight: 275

Green Day Weight: 263

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

BRILLIANT !!!!!!

Very creative Georgia Girl, and inspirational.

My Irish roots (Bailey;) Thank-You .

Good Luck All !!! Carol

Oh my gosh!!! I just looked @ where I'll be if/when I hit the "Green Day" Challenge of 12 lbs! I cannot believe that I will be THAT close to the 200 lbs mark! I was only hoping to weigh 200 lbs. by this JUNE!! But if I can make the 12lbs then I will DEFINITELY be in the ONE-derland by JUNE! I am going to TRY my hardest to complete ALL of the challenges that this GREEN DAY has! I already have "gone green" with the exception of recycling...everything else my hubby and I have already done over the past year and continue to do. So I'm good on that and feeling great about it. The light bulbs and thermostat have saved us money, so we have MORE green for things we want instead of a higher bill! Invest in the light bulbs ya'll, they are great! We also have the front loader washing machine and dryer and that saves electricity and a ton of water! Plus we use the detergent to go w/it...its a lil higher, more expensive, but well worth it and it lasts longer too! And the clothes ALWAYS smell GREAT!

I've put in my stats below along w/Kimmie's since I've already met the Sweetheart Goal, but I still encourage everyone to keep working at it! It can be done! And remember, it was just a "goal" anyways so even if you don't make it, you're still better off then before you started!

xoxo, Christie

Kimmie

Starting weight: 275

Current Weight: 275

Green Day Weight: 263

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

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Hazeleyegrl1

Current Weight: 218.5

Starting Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

Pamela-

I was about to ask you why on earth are you up at 2Am but here it is 3Am and I can't sleep either!! Sounds like a good challenge! I'm up for it! Now to kick these scales and get them moving in the right direction..!

Mia, I'm pretty much always up late! I can never go to bed early, sometimes I wish I could though! Glad you are joining us!

I'm so glad everyone likes the idea of the challenge! I am going to definitely work on ways to "go green" during this challenge and I plan to carry this on way past the challenge. One thing I'm going to better, is to use more natural light by opening up the blinds. I'm really bad about leaving lights on and I am going to make a conscious effort to use less electricity. I'm also going to recycle. I already use the energy saving light bulb and wash in cold Water when possible. I'm really excited about this and I can't wait to get started!!

I am going to continue to try to meet my Sweetheart goal, but I'm up 2 lbs due to a very bad week of food choices. I think I am going to go ahead and post my stats here and start working on this goal too!

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie

Starting weight: 275

Current Weight: 275

Green Day Weight: 263

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

Georgia Girl

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 266

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

I'm going to change mine a bit...because when I weighed myself this morning, I was at 274! Besides...I want to make it a little more challenging for myself! I would like to see 250 by April 1st!

Kimmie

Starting weight: 274

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 260

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

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Hazeleyegrl1

Current Weight: 218.5

Starting Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Georgia Girl

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 266

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie

Starting weight: 274

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 260

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

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Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Georgia Girl

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 266

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

Kimmie- I think we were changing stats at the same time, lol!

lol i noticed that too! hopefully i didn't screw anything up!

I want to do this too! I put mine at the bottom...hopefully I did it right!

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie

Starting weight: 274

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 260

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

Georgia Girl

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 266

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Starting weight: 235

Current Weight: 235

Green Day Weight: 225 (but I can't even imagine it!

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 10 lbs

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie

Starting weight: 274

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 260

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

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Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Georgia Girl

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 266

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Jeannie1976

Starting weight: 235

Current Weight: 235

Green Day Weight: 225 (but I can't even imagine it!

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 10 lbs

ok, I'm giving it a try

Starting Weight - 354.6

Current Weight- 354.6

Green Day Weight: 342.6

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

Welcome Mia!!!

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie

Starting weight: 274

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 260

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

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Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 218.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Georgia Girl

Starting Weight: 266

Current Weight: 266

Green Day Weight: 254

DOWN so far: 0 lbs.

LBS to go: 12 lbs.

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Jeannie1976

Starting weight: 235

Current Weight: 235

Green Day Weight: 225 (but I can't even imagine it!

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 10 lbs

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Mia31771

Starting Weight - 354.6

Current Weight- 354.6

Green Day Weight: 342.6

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

Okay, I posted a list of our stats on the original post. You guys can just post your update and I will update the list. This way, we don't use up so much space copying and pasting the whole list every time we have an update. Good luck everyone!!!!