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

Hello All,

OK I'm In !!!! I had my 3rd fill yesterday too .... I only have 3 cc's total in the band now, but I just had this feeling that this 3rd fill was going to help me get going again. I have to really get focused and stock up with some good food choices (once I can eat solids on Saturday). I was kind'of getting down on my progress but as my doc reminded me, this band is the tool, but I still have to do the work, It will happen - slowly but surely. Good Luck everyone !!! Spring is just around the corner : )

All The Best

Carol

"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

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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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Georgia Girl, I can't figure out how to EDIT the orginial post with all of our stats. I think that only the original poster (you) can actually EDIT it...not sure. Anyhow, I have updated Stats as I weighed this morning and am down another 2lbs.

I realize that we don't officially start this goal until tomorrow...but i've already gone over the valentines one by 1/2 a pound and now i'm down another 2 lbs and well, i guess i just want those 2 lbs to count toward this goal...lol....gotta bank em while i'm losing them, cuz i know that with the way i lose, i lose for a bit, and then plateau and back and forth. hope you don't mind me updating w/my lil loss....

here's my updated info:

Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 216.5

Green Day Weight: 204.5

DOWN so far: 2 lbs.

LBS to go: 10 lbs.

Congratulations on the loss Hazeleyegrl!!!!!

I think I'm the only one that can edit, but I don't mind doing it. It just takes up so much space to copy and paste the whole list everytime someone has an update. So I will update it for you! Keep up the good work and you'll make this goal in no time!

If you guys just want to post your current weight when you update, I'll change all the other stats!

Hey ladies! Im in! I didnt meet my Valentine's goal and Im bummed.

BUT I did lose 16lbs in January with no restriction and with incremental changes to my workout routine. Im going to try to match those results this time.

My birthday is the day before St Patty's. Im just going to go tack on some if that unlost (I love making up words!) weight on to this challenge. I wanted to be at 265 on my birthday but whatevs I will adjust my expectations a bit.

So for me this will be a 16 by the 16th challenge. Im going to be aggressive with this goal and try for more. Thank god I have is a fill scheduled for the 4th.

"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

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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: 284

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 16 lbs

Glad you're joining us Chocolate Snaps! I added you to the list on the first post! Good luck to you!

OK, i'm in. I missed the Valentine goal by 3lb, but I lost 15 pounds during the challenge. I love challenges. I am very motivated by this type of thing.

Renewedhope

Starting weight-255

current Weight-213

Green Weight-211

Oops... GreenDay weight 201

Onederland here I come!!!!

Welcome Renewed! I glad you are joining us! You are going to be soooo close to onederland! I can't wait until I get that close! I added you to the list and good luck!

Okay everyone, today is officially the start of our challenge! LET'S BUST THIS GOAL WIDE OPEN!!!! Don't forget to go "green" to! Good luck everyone!!!

I'm wearing green pants in honor of this challenge today....BRIGHT green actually lol Just got back from the gym, and am about to clean a bit before heading off to get my bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding next weekend! A nice NSV there...they ordered me a size 28, only needing to take off at least 8 inches :thumbup: Woot! Hopefully it fits...if not she'll have to take more off before next weekend! Eep!

Go green!!!

I am in, BUT I will start on Monday 18th! Why you ask? Hmmm.. I just bought two jars of Nutella and I can't just throw them away. :/

I'm wearing green pants in honor of this challenge today....BRIGHT green actually lol Just got back from the gym, and am about to clean a bit before heading off to get my bridesmaid dress for my sister's wedding next weekend! A nice NSV there...they ordered me a size 28, only needing to take off at least 8 inches :eek: Woot! Hopefully it fits...if not she'll have to take more off before next weekend! Eep!

Go green!!!

WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO Kimmie!! Great NSV!

I am in, BUT I will start on Monday 18th! Why you ask? Hmmm.. I just bought two jars of Nutella and I can't just throw them away. :/

Welcome Bloo! Glad you could join us! You can just post your stats on Monday and I'll add them to our list.

Back from the fitting...and they have to take another two inches off the top!!! Woohoo!

Kimmie, YOU GO GIRL!!!

i totally went "GREEN" w/my food today! LOL....i thought i'd share.

we were @ the mall food court for lunch and i bought this SPINACH LASGANA....sad that i had to throw 95% of it away, BUT the good news is, I didn't eat ANY of the Pasta layers! I just picked out the spinach and the red sauce and cheese....it was good...pasta is over rated! of course, you couldn't have told me that pre-band!

for dinner i baked chicken and made a big pot of mixed greens....i'm from the south! anyhow, i seasoned them up VERY WELL and used NO BUTTER!!!....i did cook some bacon into them for flavor though...but i ONLY at the mixed greens and left the chicken over for my hubby and son...TONS of leftovers, which is great! Bc who wants to cook on Saturdays!

I do try to watch myself on the Salads...is it just me, or does it seem like a "Healthy" choice at first...and then you add all the good stuff and the fattening dressings, etc and before you know it, its not such a "healthy" choice after all.....am I the only one that has that problem?

I can't eat just lettuce w/out the good stuff....the cheese and bacon bits and croutons and sunflower seeds...then the mushrooms and purple onions and tomatoes....some of its not bad...but alot of it is....especially the dressings.

Also, is it just me...or do leafy veges go down ALOT easier then other foods and are ya'll able to eat more of them then other things?

I can usually only eat about 1/4-1/2 cup of food, but with the Mixed Greens tonight, it was probably closer to 2/3 cup...and i was HAPPY about that...bc they were soooo good! but does anyone else notice that leafy greens go down easier and can eat more of them then other foods?

i'm all into this challenge!!!! and excited about it too! can ya'll tell?!!!

xoxo, Christie