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

WAY TO GO GEORGIA!!!! I blew it yesterday. Went out to eat with dh. I ate steak, salad and fresh veggies. Not bad choices, but not protein shakes either. I have allready had my shake this morning and am good to go!!

Something I've noticed since I've been back from the cruise...I'm tight as heck! I can barely eat about a 1/2 cup of food! I think I might have hit my sweet spot finally! :tongue:

Something I've noticed since I've been back from the cruise...I'm tight as heck! I can barely eat about a 1/2 cup of food! I think I might have hit my sweet spot finally! :tongue:

Did you have a fill right before you left, or after you got back? Or do you think it has something to do with the change in the atmosphere? I've heard people say that when they travel on airplanes they get tighter, I just wondered if traveling by boat could do the same thing.

Anyway, congrats! I hope it continues to stay that way for you.

please update me....i'm still trying toward that goal, with a lil less then a week left...but i'm beginning to fear i won't make it. still working at it though, the closer i get the better off i'll feel. here's my update:

PS - i had my GREEN DAY WEIGHT off by 2lbs originally...i think i confused the green day weight and my 60lbs total weight loss goal...got them backyards, confused, whatever. so please change that to 206.5 instead of 204.5...thanks.

Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 210

Green Day Weight: 206.5

DOWN so far: 8.5 lbs.

LBS to go: 3.5 lbs.

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Just an update:

BEFORE:

Jennie1976

Starting weight: 235

Current Weight: 235

Green Day Weight: 225

DOWN So Far: 0 lbs

LBS TO GO: 10 lbs

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NOW:

Jennie1976

Starting weight: 235

Current Weight: 228

Green Day Weight: 225

DOWN So Far: 7 lbs

LBS TO GO: 3 lbs

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Yay!

I can't believe I'm in the 220's!!!

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!

How do you detox? I think I need to sometimes. Not now, though, I feel tight. Is this the "sweet spot" everyone talks about? Out of nowhere, I am tight and began to lose weight quicker. In the past two and a half weeks I have lost 10lbs. I'm glad to lose the weight, but it has been annoying that I can't eat much of anything. My shakes are hard to get down in the morning. Again, not complaining, but a little nervous there may be problems.

Hazeleyegrl and Jennie, Congrats on the weight loss!! I will update your stats. Keep up the good work girls!!

How do you detox? I think I need to sometimes. Not now, though, I feel tight. Is this the "sweet spot" everyone talks about? Out of nowhere, I am tight and began to lose weight quicker. In the past two and a half weeks I have lost 10lbs. I'm glad to lose the weight, but it has been annoying that I can't eat much of anything. My shakes are hard to get down in the morning. Again, not complaining, but a little nervous there may be problems.

darr

I call it a detox, but it's really not. Sorry, I guess I should come up with another name for it, lol. I have been really craving sweets lately and giving in, BIG TIME. I decided I would do a few days of nothing but low carb slim fast and water (I also added in coffee and chai tea).

I did this to get past my sugar cravings. I did it a few months ago as a challenge on another thread and it really helped me. I already feel better and the cravings have almost stopped. I don't recommend doing this very often, because a liquid diet is not the best thing on a regular basis. I only do it if I am having severe sugar cravings. Last week I was having something sweet almost everyday, once I start eating sweets, it's like I can't stop. That's why I try to avoid them as much as possible.

Not only does it help me get past my cravings, since I'm not focused on food during this time, it really gives me a chance to listen to my body. I am surprised that I really haven't been very hungry, which tells me I still have some head hunger issues to work on. Someone suggested doing this a while back and I can't remember who it was, but it works for me.

I guess I could call it a "sugar detox", lol.

Oh, congrats on hitting your sweet spot. I thought I was there with my last fill, but I don't think I am. My band has loosened some, but I still think I'm very close. So far I don't see a need to get another one yet.

Georgia, that is a good way to detox. I know the low carb way of life very well. I am the same way with sweets, just can't eat them or else that is all I want. Hope you get back on track soon. You will.:smile:

I am soooo excited, I weighed today and I am down 3 more pounds..........only 1 more pound to go to meet my goal, YAY!

Keep up the good work everyone!!!!

That's the best feeling. Way to go, Georgia. We're almost there.

Today is MY (drumroll plz) SUPER FANTASTIC WEIGHT IN WEDNESDAY! Today I am 276! That is three lbs this week. Am I happy, not really. I had a fill a week ago and possibly found my sweetspot but because of lots of reasons I only made it to the gym twice since then. I really want to work the restriction while I have it. Bottom line it could have been more.

I feel like just when I start to get on track something always gets in the way. I dont think Im going to make this goal either:angry: Esp since my birthday is Sunday and there is much drinking to be done:thumbup:.

SOLUTION=Im hitting the gym HARD for the next 4 days.

Good job on your losses everyone!

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 276

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 8 lbs

LBS TO GO: 8 lbs

Today is MY (drumroll plz) SUPER FANTASTIC WEIGHT IN WEDNESDAY! Today I am 276! That is three lbs this week. Am I happy, not really. I had a fill a week ago and possibly found my sweetspot but because of lots of reasons I only made it to the gym twice since then. I really want to work the restriction while I have it. Bottom line it could have been more.

I feel like just when I start to get on track something always gets in the way. I dont think Im going to make this goal either:angry: Esp since my birthday is Sunday and there is much drinking to be done:thumbup:.

SOLUTION=Im hitting the gym HARD for the next 4 days.

Good job on your losses everyone!

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 276

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 8 lbs

LBS TO GO: 8 lbs

3 lbs is great! WTG!!! Even if you don't make the goal you set for yourself, you still have time to lose the original goal, which was 12 lbs. Don't be too hard on yourself and remember, any loss is better than no loss. I didn't make my last goal but I was still proud of what I did lose. Hang in there, you can do this!!!!

I'm very excited this morning.............I made my goal today!!! YAY!!! I was so worried I wasn't going to make it, since I didn't make the last one! If I can do it, anyone can! Thanks for all the support guys.

Good job Georgia Girl! Im so happy for you! You are the biggest cheerleader for us all I am very glad that you made your goal.:grouphug:

I'm very excited this morning.............I made my goal today!!! YAY!!! I was so worried I wasn't going to make it, since I didn't make the last one! If I can do it, anyone can! Thanks for all the support guys.

Congrats Pamela! WAY TO GO GIRL!!! You are dwindling down those pounds to Onederland girl!