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!!!!!! YOU ARE THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am really having a hard time. Don't know what the deal is. I just feel very tired. I really need to detox these carbs. I also am staying nauseated. I shouldn't even entertain the thought, but I have lost 49 pounds. I had a period about 2 months ago, but not since. Since I have PCOS this is not unusual, but with weight loss they usually start back. I hate to even entertain the thought, but I wonder if I could be preggers???? I don't really want to do a test. Those of you with PCOS know how it is to do so many negative pregnancy tests that you just don't ever want to look at another one. I probably just need to quit thinking so much, get off my buttand CUT THE CARBS.

Thanks guys!!

Mia- you will know when I hit Onederland...........everyone will, lol! That will be such a glorious day for me!

Renewed- OMGOSH! Do you really think you could be? I know exactly what you mean about the negative tests. DH and I went years trying to get preggers before I got pregnant with my son. It can be heatbreaking. I hope things get better for you soon and hope you feel better. Whatever happens, just know we are here for you.

I almost bought a test tonight, but did not. We tied for a very long time as well before we got pregnant with our son. Man I don't miss those days. With our adopted son and our foster kids we have 5 kids right now!! OMG!!!! We are not "trying" to get pregnant by ANY means, but we have been practicing more often if you know what I mean. That tends to happen with weight loss. I'm sure I am not!! I am going to really focus on low carb the next few days and see how I feel. I probably just have the sugar blahs. I can't believe I have even entertained the thought of anything else.

It's funny the way our minds can play tricks on us. I know I was feeling awful last week because I had been eating crappy carb food. Not just feeling bad for myself, I was physically feeling bad, crappy if you will. I feel much better since my "sugar detox". Hope you feel better soon!

I know I only weigh on Super Fantastic Weigh in Wednesday but, I broke down this morning. Yep, I'm weak, BUT HAPPY! Ive gone down 2lbs since Wednesday! I wont make this a habit but whoo whoo!

No more updates till Monday, I promise.:angry_smile:

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 10 lbs

LBS TO GO: 6 lbs

I know I only weigh on Super Fantastic Weigh in Wednesday but, I broke down this morning. Yep, I'm weak, BUT HAPPY! Ive gone down 2lbs since Wednesday! I wont make this a habit but whoo whoo!

No more updates till Monday, I promise.:angry_smile:

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 10 lbs

LBS TO GO: 6 lbs

WTG chocolate snaps!!!! Whooo Hoooo! I'll update you, keep up the good work!!!

please update me...i'm down a bit more! trying hard to reach that monday deadline, hoping for the best, expecting not really the "worse"...but kinda expecting i won't make it...still, down more then before! so i'm not getting too down on myself.

GOOD LUCK ALL! still a few more days to go!

Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 208

Green Day Weight: 206.5

DOWN so far: 10.5 lbs.

LBS to go: 2 lbs.

please update me...i'm down a bit more! trying hard to reach that monday deadline, hoping for the best, expecting not really the "worse"...but kinda expecting i won't make it...still, down more then before! so i'm not getting too down on myself.

GOOD LUCK ALL! still a few more days to go!

Hazeleyegrl1

Starting Weight: 218.5

Current Weight: 208

Green Day Weight: 206.5

DOWN so far: 10.5 lbs.

LBS to go: 2 lbs.

Hazeleyegrl, you can do it! You only have 1&1/2 pounds to go. Remember what you told me on the last one, weight first thing in the morning, after you pee, and stark naked, lol!

Okay everyone, I know this challenge isn't quite over, but someone needs to take on the next challenge so we can start it as soon as this one is over. It doesn't necessarily have to be centered around a holiday. I personally like the challenges being about a month long. So, if someone could come up with something to start on Tuesday, that would be great!

Any takers?

Happy Green Day to all!!!!

Just weighed in at 176, so happy I surpassed my goal by 4 pounds. I cannot believe it:lol:.

Way to go everyone!!!! Yall did great!!! For some crazy reason I am up 4 pounds this morning!! Hoping it is TOM, but I am so irregular, who knows. I'm hoping to do better next challenge.

Speaking of challenge, I set up a new one. Here is a link to it. Come join me!!!

Renewed.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/spring-into-action-weight-loss-challenge-55586/

Congrats Darr! That's wonderful! I was the same this morning, so I'm still just excited that I made it!

Renewed, TOM can make the scales go up, at least for me it does. Thanks for setting up a new challenge!

Renewed, thanks for starting the next challenge, I always gain 4lbs during TOM.

Hey everyone congrats on your weight loss! I didnt hit my Greenday goal but I did make my 10lbs a month goal. I lost 10lbs on this challenge. Im trying to be okay with that. Unfortunately, my restriction seems to have been fleeting, Im about half as tight as I was 2 weeks ago.

Stats are the same

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 10 lbs

Hey everyone congrats on your weight loss! I didnt hit my Greenday goal but I did make my 10lbs a month goal. I lost 10lbs on this challenge. Im trying to be okay with that. Unfortunately, my restriction seems to have been fleeting, Im about half as tight as I was 2 weeks ago.

Stats are the same

Starting weight: 284

Current Weight: 274

Green Day Weight: 268

DOWN So Far: 10 lbs

chocolate snaps, 10 lbs is great! Don't be too hard on yourself. That being said, I know how you feel. I didn't make the last one and it really sucked!! It just gave me that much more incentive to make the next one though. 10 lbs is still something to be extremely proud of, your 10 lbs lighter than last month, and 10 lbs closer to your goal. :thumbup: