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

Congratulations on your weight loss Renewed! That's great! I'll update your stats, make sure it's listed correctly and if it's not, let me know. I hope you're okay over the weekend. Are you able to drink comfortably?

I was afraid my dinner last night may have messed up all my hard work this past week, but I was down another pound this morning.........I really think this last fill has helped me a lot!

So excited!!! I am down to 186 from 189.5 this morning. I have conquered my 3lb loss for this week and its only been a few days. I do have to say I have been very restricted since I did a spin class yesterday morning. Nothing but liquids seems to go down. I was grumpy about that, but not anymore. I am going to keep this up!!!!!!

Congratulations on your weight loss Darr! I updated your stats, WTG!!!!!

Keep up the good wook everyone!

Down another pound today, YAY! I'm officially half way there!

How's everyone else doing?

Congrats Georgia!! You are doing great!!

I am down 2 pounds this morning to 208. I see onederland!!! I can't wait to get there! I haven't been under 200 since I got pregnant with my son who is 9.

Congrats Georgia!! You are doing great!!

I am down 2 pounds this morning to 208. I see onederland!!! I can't wait to get there! I haven't been under 200 since I got pregnant with my son who is 9.

That's great Renewed! I'll update your stats. Congratulations on being so close to onderland, I'm excited for you. How are you doing since your fill? You are obviously doing good on the weight loss, but are you still too tight?

I am still tight, but I can sleep lying flat, and I can drink liquids without problems unless they are really cold then they come back up. I ate about 1/2 cup oatmeal this morning without any problem. I just have to eat slowly and carefully. I think I am happy with this fill. Maybe a little tight, but I expect it will loosen some and I don't feel sick. I plan to stay here for awhile.

Very good, Georgia!!!! It's so nice to see results and half way there is a big deal. I haven't had a fill since a week after Thanksgiving and I go from feeling restriction to not restricted. What is it that causes us to feel restriction if we haven't had a fill recently? I am happy to feel this unexpected restriction, but a little worried it could spell trouble. FYI, it is the week before my period. Do any of you get this way?

Very good, Georgia!!!! It's so nice to see results and half way there is a big deal. I haven't had a fill since a week after Thanksgiving and I go from feeling restriction to not restricted. What is it that causes us to feel restriction if we haven't had a fill recently? I am happy to feel this unexpected restriction, but a little worried it could spell trouble. FYI, it is the week before my period. Do any of you get this way?

Thanks darr!

I've heard many bandsters say that they feel more restriction during their TOM. It's hasn't effected me that way yet, but it does for many. That could definitely be why you feel more restricted.

Also, I think the band just has a mind of it's own sometimes, lol! Occasionally I'll have more restriction for a couple of days and then it's back to the way it was.

please update my stats....i'm now down to 215.0, so a total of 3.5 lbs down for this specific challenge. i had a week +/- of plateau but it looks like things are FINALLY starting to pick up some. YAY!

i'm still doing my elliptical and oh!!! i boiled cabbage w/dinner tonight (GOING GREEN), and that was all I had...it went down VERY easy and so i just skipped everything else and stuck w/the cabbage only. i notice that i can eat mostly 1/4 - 1/2 cup of most things, but w/the cabbage being so soft, i ate about a cup and it was GOOOOD! first time i've ever cooked it...so this GREEN CHALLENGE is also helping me to learn how to cook new things that before I would only get at my parents or at a restuarant....I'm a happy girl!

ok, so i'm down 3.5 lbs total....

xoxo, Christie

ps - hope everyone else is doing great! AND, what day exactly is St. Pattys Day?? I gotta figure out if i'm on schedule or begin or ahead of this Challenge! lol. Thanks!

Congrats on the weight loss Hazeleye! I updated your stats. I believe St. Patty's Day is March 17th. We all still have plenty of time to meet our goals.

GO GREEN!

I am down to 184. I am so excited. I have to say this is my fasted weight loss period. I measure and weigh every six weeks and usually drop my weight toward the end of the six weeks. My six weeks period began last Friday. Amazing!!!!!! Luck to everyone.........

Hello Hello Hello! Its that time again! Super Weight In Wednesday! Today I am 2lbs down from last week. Next SWW I am getting an Adjustment! I need it so badly.

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 282

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 2 lbs

LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

Congrats on the weight loss Darr and Chocolate snaps! Ya'll are doing a great job! I updated both of you. Keep up the good work guys!