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

WTG Mia!!!! Congrats on the weight loss! You'll definitely make the goal and probably go way beyond it, good for you!!!

Hey everyone! Im so happy for you ladies and all of your weightloss, its amazing what a little exercise can do!

Today is MY (drumroll plz) SUPER FANTASTIC WEIGHT IN WEDNESDAY! Today I weigh 279! I am finally out of those darned 280's they were slaughtering my morale. That is 3lbs this week! Modest but awesome none the less.:thumbdown:

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 279

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 5 lbs

LBS TO GO: 11 lbs

Congrats Chocolate snaps!!! That's great!! I updated your stats. Is Wednesday the only day that you weight? Just wondering, it's like an obsession with me, I have to weigh everyday, I just can't help it.

Geogia girl, yep I only weigh on Wednesdays. And sometimes I sneak a little one in on the weekend, but I dont record it.

I tend to be obsessive, I am a true perfectionist. My nature is such that I want to be at goal right now and anything but that is unacceptable, but also unrealistic. It became really unhealthy for me.

So in order to save myself from a future eating disorder (I know myself) I took the advise of many LBTers to weigh weekly. It took a little time but I am happier now than I was then, I can actually see NSVs now when before it was the scale or absolute failure. Its also the reason that I dont have a "highest to goal" ticker.

With that and my love of Japanese style colloquialisms, Super Fantastic Weigh In Wednesday was born.:thumbup:

Geogia girl, yep I only weigh on Wednesdays. And sometimes I sneak a little one in on the weekend, but I dont record it.

I tend to be obsessive, I am a true perfectionist. My nature is such that I want to be at goal right now and anything but that is unacceptable, but also unrealistic. It became really unhealthy for me.

So in order to save myself from a future eating disorder (I know myself) I took the advise of many LBTers to weigh weekly. It took a little time but I am happier now than I was then, I can actually see NSVs now when before it was the scale or absolute failure. Its also the reason that I dont have a "highest to goal" ticker.

With that and my love of Japanese style colloquialisms, Super Fantastic Weigh In Wednesday was born.:thumbup:

Thanks, I was just curious. I really do need to weigh myself less than I do now. I may start by just cutting it down to 3 times a week, then progressing slowly to once. Wow, I sound like an addict, lol!

YAY!!!! I made my goal this morning, I weighed in at 180. I'm going all the way to the the 17th and maybe 5 more pounds will come off. This has been the most weight loss since I was banded. Good luck to everyone, we still have 12 more days.

YAY!!!! I made my goal this morning, I weighed in at 180. I'm going all the way to the the 17th and maybe 5 more pounds will come off. This has been the most weight loss since I was banded. Good luck to everyone, we still have 12 more days.

Congratulations!!!!! That's great! I'll update your stats for you!

YAY! Surpassed my goal this morning and down to 338- I guess my exercise finally kicked in!! As hellish as it is, I'm proud I have stuck to it!!

YAY! Surpassed my goal this morning and down to 338- I guess my exercise finally kicked in!! As hellish as it is, I'm proud I have stuck to it!!

Congratulations, Mia!!! YAY!!! :crying:

That's great, I'll update your stats!!!

To the rest of us, we still have time, WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

Finally my scales moved. I am 206 this morning. Down 2 pounds. I also seem to have a stomach bug. Nausea and bad diarrhea. That may have something to do with the weight loss. I am ready to lose the stomach bug, but I'll take the weight loss. It seemed my scales were never moving again.

I am down to 179 thanks to a stomach bug I got this morning. Yuck!!!!! I am glad to hear your scale moved, renewed.

Congrats on your weight loss Renewed and Darr!!!! Sorry you guys are sick and hope you both feel better soon!!

Guys, I didn't have a very good week last week . I've actually gained a couple of pounds, so I'm going to do a "detox" for a few days. I'm only going to have low carb Protein Shakes and Water (maybe some chai tea or decaf coffee too). I'm hoping it will help with my cravings like it did last time I did this. Sorry to be a downer, but I'm still not giving up!! We still have time to make our goals.

Keep up the great work everyone!! Let's make these goals!!

Girl you can do it! I've had a crazy week...I'm down to about 267 this morning. I'm not sure how I did that...except that I've not been eating as much as normal! I've not been eating past 7pm as well. Though, last night I had two glasses of wine!!

Everyone is doing awesome...I'm still holding on to the last few days and am going to push hard as hell to make my goal by Monday!

I am sooo excited because I weighed this morning and I lost the 2 lbs I had gained! I am going to continue with my detox for a few days and hopefully I will get past these cravings.

Kimmie, congrats on the weight loss! I updated your stats! Keep up the good work!