5th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge Awards

[mitzimarie]

The Semi Annual Veggie Challenge is near and dear to my heart, because joining that first one in April of 2007 was a life changing event for me. It opened my eyes to the world of veggies, and taught me to embrace them rather than fight them. This revelation, along with the support from this board, is what propelled me to success on my second attempt at Atkins.

Last week, I had the honor of hosting the 5th Semi Annual Veggie Challenge. Twenty-four members signed up to eat a required minimum amount of veggies for their individual phases, and to try a new veggie they had never had before, or try a new way of preparing a familiar one. For 5 days, we exchanged recipes and shared discussions... we learned about veggies, and got to know each other and make new friends. It was AWESOME!

I am so proud, and it is my pleasure to present a list of the seventeen members who were able to meet all of the requirements for the challenge.

They are:
mitzimarie - Maintenance
Georgiana - OWL
Luvmybabies - Induction
jimmie48 - Maintenance
blueberrylady - OWL
imagood1 - OWL
momtomany1 - OWL
C P - OWL
gemgirl - OWL
OzLover - OWL
quiltkat - OWL
ldyj - OWL
boonie stomper - OWL
GHB - OWL
Sherri - OWL
PlanetClaire - OWL
Slapshot - Induction

I want to thank each and every member who joined and participated in this challenge. I LOVE this challenge, and I really do think that everyone who particpates enjoys it. I think it's safe to say, that when we take these five days to make a concentrated effort to accurately measure and count our net veggie carbs (versus our total net carbs), most of us find that we aren't eating near as many of them as we thought we were. It was good to come together and share our experiences - I know that I learn something each time I participate in one. And it was wonderful to see so many of us benefit. I'd also like to congratulate ldyj for dropping into the 150's, and bonnie stomper for dropping into the 140's by the end of the challenge. Thank you for illustrating how more veggies can be a GREAT thing!

I plan on seeing all of you (and many more) in the next Semi Annual Veggie Challenge in November!

[jimmie 48]

thanks again for hosting the veg challenge, mitzi. it's always one of my favorites!
i am so happy to see that out of 24 challengers, 17 made earned the award! that is a wonderful ratio!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CAULIFLOWER HEADS!

[blueberrylady]

Mitzi, you're wonderful for hosting this challenge again. I really enjoyed it and learned alot about things I thought I knew, like rhubarb, and some things I'd never even heard of!

I just want you to know that we appreciate your dedication to the board! Thank you so much!

[C P]

Just to echo the 'Thanks' to you Mitzi for hosting the challenge. I shall 'wear my cauli with pride!' I finally broke through a scale stall of 4 - 5 weeks during the veggie challenge week to lose 3 pounds, and I'm sure the veggies had something to do with it!

CP

[mitzimarie]

My friends, I humbly accept your thanks for hosting the Veggie Challenge. I'm so happy to do it! It is each and every one of YOU who make the challenge what it is... thank you.

C P! Look at you!! Thank you for letting us know about your good news.