"Green" Day Challenge

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Old 02-13-2008, 02:20 AM   #1
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"Green" Day Challenge
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
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
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
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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Starting Weight: 189.5
Current Weight: 176
Green Day Weight: 180
DOWN So Far: 13.5
LBS TO GO: 0

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Old 02-13-2008, 03:16 AM   #2
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Pamela-
I was about to ask you why on earth are you up at 2Am but here it is 3Am and I can't sleep either!! Sounds like a good challenge! I'm up for it! Now to kick these scales and get them moving in the right direction..!
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I think this is gonna rock!! :) Very catchy!

I'll start off....I'm starting now (since I missed the last challenge!)

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Starting weight: 275
Current Weight: 275
Green Day Weight: 263
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 12 lbs
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:03 AM   #4
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BRILLIANT !!!!!!

Very creative Georgia Girl, and inspirational.
My Irish roots (Bailey;) Thank-You .

Good Luck All !!! Carol
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:53 AM   #5
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Oh my gosh!!! I just looked @ where I'll be if/when I hit the "Green Day" Challenge of 12 lbs! I cannot believe that I will be THAT close to the 200 lbs mark! I was only hoping to weigh 200 lbs. by this JUNE!! But if I can make the 12lbs then I will DEFINITELY be in the ONE-derland by JUNE! I am going to TRY my hardest to complete ALL of the challenges that this GREEN DAY has! I already have "gone green" with the exception of recycling...everything else my hubby and I have already done over the past year and continue to do. So I'm good on that and feeling great about it. The light bulbs and thermostat have saved us money, so we have MORE green for things we want instead of a higher bill! Invest in the light bulbs ya'll, they are great! We also have the front loader washing machine and dryer and that saves electricity and a ton of water! Plus we use the detergent to go w/it...its a lil higher, more expensive, but well worth it and it lasts longer too! And the clothes ALWAYS smell GREAT!

I've put in my stats below along w/Kimmie's since I've already met the Sweetheart Goal, but I still encourage everyone to keep working at it! It can be done! And remember, it was just a "goal" anyways so even if you don't make it, you're still better off then before you started!
xoxo, Christie


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Starting weight: 275
Current Weight: 275
Green Day Weight: 263
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 12 lbs
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Current Weight: 218.5
Starting Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:16 AM   #6
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Pamela-
I was about to ask you why on earth are you up at 2Am but here it is 3Am and I can't sleep either!! Sounds like a good challenge! I'm up for it! Now to kick these scales and get them moving in the right direction..!
Mia, I'm pretty much always up late! I can never go to bed early, sometimes I wish I could though! Glad you are joining us!
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:35 AM   #7
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I'm so glad everyone likes the idea of the challenge! I am going to definitely work on ways to "go green" during this challenge and I plan to carry this on way past the challenge. One thing I'm going to better, is to use more natural light by opening up the blinds. I'm really bad about leaving lights on and I am going to make a conscious effort to use less electricity. I'm also going to recycle. I already use the energy saving light bulb and wash in cold water when possible. I'm really excited about this and I can't wait to get started!!

I am going to continue to try to meet my Sweetheart goal, but I'm up 2 lbs due to a very bad week of food choices. I think I am going to go ahead and post my stats here and start working on this goal too!

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie
Starting weight: 275
Current Weight: 275
Green Day Weight: 263
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 12 lbs

Hazeleyegrl1
Starting Weight: 218.5
Current Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.

Georgia Girl
Starting Weight: 266
Current Weight: 266
Green Day Weight: 254
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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I'm going to change mine a bit...because when I weighed myself this morning, I was at 274! Besides...I want to make it a little more challenging for myself! I would like to see 250 by April 1st!

Kimmie
Starting weight: 274
Current Weight: 274
Green Day Weight: 260
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 14 lbs
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Hazeleyegrl1
Current Weight: 218.5
Starting Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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Georgia Girl
Starting Weight: 266
Current Weight: 266
Green Day Weight: 254
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:38 AM   #9
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"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie
Starting weight: 274
Current Weight: 274
Green Day Weight: 260
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 14 lbs
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Hazeleyegrl1
Starting Weight: 218.5
Current Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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Georgia Girl
Starting Weight: 266
Current Weight: 266
Green Day Weight: 254
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:58 AM   #10
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Kimmie- I think we were changing stats at the same time, lol!
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lol i noticed that too! hopefully i didn't screw anything up!
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I want to do this too! I put mine at the bottom...hopefully I did it right!

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"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie
Starting weight: 274
Current Weight: 274
Green Day Weight: 260
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 14 lbs

Hazeleyegrl1
Starting Weight: 218.5
Current Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.

Georgia Girl
Starting Weight: 266
Current Weight: 266
Green Day Weight: 254
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
[/size]Jennie1976[/color][/u][/b]
Starting weight: 235
Current Weight: 235
Green Day Weight: 225 (but I can't even imagine it!
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 10 lbs
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Old 02-13-2008, 11:36 AM   #13
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"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie
Starting weight: 274
Current Weight: 274
Green Day Weight: 260
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 14 lbs
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Hazeleyegrl1
Starting Weight: 218.5
Current Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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Georgia Girl
Starting Weight: 266
Current Weight: 266
Green Day Weight: 254
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
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Jeannie1976
Starting weight: 235
Current Weight: 235
Green Day Weight: 225 (but I can't even imagine it!
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 10 lbs
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Old 02-13-2008, 02:51 PM   #14
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ok, I'm giving it a try

Starting Weight - 354.6
Current Weight- 354.6
Green Day Weight: 342.6
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 12 lbs
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:31 PM   #15
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Welcome Mia!!!

"Green" Day Challenge!

Kimmie
Starting weight: 274
Current Weight: 274
Green Day Weight: 260
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 14 lbs
__________________

Hazeleyegrl1
Starting Weight: 218.5
Current Weight: 218.5
Green Day Weight: 204.5
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
__________________

Georgia Girl
Starting Weight: 266
Current Weight: 266
Green Day Weight: 254
DOWN so far: 0 lbs.
LBS to go: 12 lbs.
__________________

Jeannie1976
Starting weight: 235
Current Weight: 235
Green Day Weight: 225 (but I can't even imagine it!
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 10 lbs
__________________

Mia31771
Starting Weight - 354.6
Current Weight- 354.6
Green Day Weight: 342.6
DOWN So Far: 0 lbs
LBS TO GO: 12 lbs
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