Reply #45: This woman with 4 kids is doing it:

[kestrel91316]

http://casaubonsbook.blogspot.com/2007/07/first-month-of-rioting-for-austerity.html

Remember, the goal is NOT to cut back 90% from what you are now using. The goal is to cut back 90% from where the average American is. If you already live a somewhat green lifestyle, you're part of the way there.

This guy and his wife in NYC with 1 kid are doing something similar:
http://noimpactman.typepad.com/blog/2007/02/the_no_impact_e.html

SOME people are thinking outside the box. SOME people are willing to make significant sacrifices. Apparently some people are counting on others to do the conserving so THEIR energy costs will stay lower, and that's not very nice.

I don't want to hear anymore about how you or anyone else CAN'T make changes. It's BS.