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

I went green on my food yesterday too! I had a fill this past tueday and I am pretty tight! I wasn't able to eat anything until last night and I ate spinach dip without chips. I think this fill put me at my "sweet spot".

Oh, and I am down 1 lb. today, YEY!

tonight i went "GREEN" with a little bit of broccolli and some stir fry cabbage....

adding this twist of "green" foods into the challenge was a good idea and is actually fun. i now look for foods that are green when i'm trying to decide what to eat....which is helping keep away the more carb type of vegies.

again, GREAT IDEA!

how is everyone else doing on their "GREEN" eating???

xoxo, Christie

Hazeleyegrl

I've been doing good with the "green" foods. I've been eating a lot of spinach and green Beans. I'm still pretty restricted from my fill, so I haven't been able to eat any meat yet. Spinach dip is pretty low carb and it goes down easy, so that's what I've been eating for the past couple of days.

I'm really having fun with this challenge too! I've been trying to "go green" by using a lot less energy by opening up the blinds during the day instead of turning on the lights, making sure the TV is turned off when we are not watching (I've always been bad about leaving the TV on when we leave the house too!), washing clothes with cold Water and only drying them for about 10 minutes (long enough to fluff them and get wrinkles out) then hanging them up to finish drying. I'm excited to see how much less our electricity bill is going to be!

How is everyone else doing?

any new updates? any one lost any more weight during this challenge yet? i'm once again at another lil plateau, but, its also my TOM (hope thats not TMI), but i'm HOPING that is the reason my weight has been at such a stand still.....yea that and plus...

Do GREEN M&M's count as "going green"?!! LOL...sorry, i had a sweet tooth attack!!! i couldn't resist, like i said, TOM!

xoxo, Christie

Hey ladies! Its my Super Fantastic Weigh-In Wednesday! Well this week the best news is that I haven't gained any lbs. I'm the same as last week, 284lbs. I'm okay with that provided what has been going on in my RL lately. But the storm is passing and I am back at the gym.

I am happy to say that I never lost my focus for a second and from that I learned that I am truly committed to this bandster lifestyle.

Hazeleyegrl- I have been having major sweet tooth attacks too! I think it's because I had stopped taking my meds, but I started back taking them today, so I don't have any more excuses, lol!

chocolate Snaps- no loss is better than a gain, I haven't lost either. I guess I'm going through another plateau, and I'm hoping to bust through it soon!

I weighed again this morning and I am still 265, only 1 lb down, but I'm not giving up. My eating habits are about to change drastically. I think I have been having gallbladder attacks, I'm not sure but I made an appointment to see my doctor next Wednesday. I have been doing Atkins for a while and I think eating high fat/low carb and rapid weight loss might be causing my problems. I am going to start really adding in some veggies and fruits along with lean meats and just start eating healthier in general. The thought of another surgery is making me sick.....but I shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet. I'll let everyone know what the doc says on Wednesday.

I've still been doing very well with going green for the environment though. I've gotta get back to eating some green foods though, I've slacked off the past couple of days.

Anyone else have any updates???

I haven't weighed myself in a few days...I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a cruise, so I'll be back in a little over a week! Last night I kept sliming...for some reason a little pasta got stuck, and it never usually does. That was not a pleasant experience. Though, it caused me not to eat anything the rest of the night! lol Have a good week ya'll, see ya when I get back!

I have not weighed either, because I know my scales are going in the wrong direction. I go for a fill today. HOpe it helps.

Amy

I love this new challenge!!!! I would love to join in. I already have the light bulbs covered. I am a little late to join you, but will do my best. I haven't been on the boards in a while.

Day of Surgery weight: 215

Current weight: 189.5

St. Patty's Day weight: 180

Welcome darr5380! Glad you could join us. I added you to the list and good luck to you!

Okay, I am very excited! I had been plateauing for about a week and this morning when I got on the scales, I dropped 3 more pounds! It's so strange how I can go without losing and then...........WAM, drop 3 lbs! Anyway, I'm just so glad to see that the scale is moving in the right direction, lol.

Keep up the great work everyone!

Good for you, Georgia Girl!!!!!! I was never a believer in the plateau and Bam 3lbs gone, until it happened to me and now thats usually how it works for me. Again, way to go.:tt2:

Good for you, Georgia Girl!!!!!! I was never a believer in the plateau and Bam 3lbs gone, until it happened to me and now thats usually how it works for me. Again, way to go.:smile2:

Thanks. I've lost that way since the begining. I have gone like a month without losing anything and then all the sudden I'll lose 7-8 lbs in a week.........it's crazy!

I am down 3 pounds this morning. I got a fill yesterday and then a little unfil yesterday afternoon because I was too tight. I still think I may be too tight. I couldn't lie flat last night. Had to sleep propped on pillows. I am a little nauseated this morning. If nothing changes I will probably go in for more unfill on Monday.

The good news is 3 POUNDS DOWN!!!!!!!!

Amy