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Welcome to the monthly challenge. June is here and time to start working on those summer activities. The Summer Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandster's.
Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Friday June 1st the come back every Tuesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 30th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights and try, and make a better effort at it than last month, to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend.
Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you loose.
The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenger please leave a short introduction.
Name, real or screen~
Goal weight for April 29th~
Weight on April 1st~
Age~
Dietary goal for April~
Exercise goal for April~
Personal goal for April~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
What is your favorite summer activity~

For the second week in a row I am updating my weight a day later. I was at 227 this morning, that is 2 pounds less than yesterday, so that is the weight I am using.

For the second week in a row I am updating my weight a day later. I was at 227 this morning, that is 2 pounds less than yesterday, so that is the weight I am using.

It is tomorrow, but some people have trouble following directions . The weigh-ins date's are all irrelevant anyway since they all get put on the table no matter when you weigh in. So if the weigh in is on Tuesday and you want to weigh in on Monday or any other day, go for it.

I started a new thread for the May Monthly Challenge. By following current trend next months challenge will be the May Flowers Challenge. Here is the link
http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/146422-may-flowers-challenge/

The challenge is for you and no one else. I just keep track of the results. We post our weights on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and last day of every month. I will compose a table each week, unless I forget to do it, and upload the link. Don't worry about posting late or early like I said the challenge is for you. Try to post your actual weight, not just gain or loss, and the name you used when you signed up if it was different then your LBT handle.
Oh, one other thing you are required to keep me entertained, so be sure to post something about yourself and try to get to know the other challengers, plus you have to answer my stupid questions and laugh at my jokes.

Welcome to the monthly challenge. April shower bring May flowers so this months April Showers Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandster's.
Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Sunday April 1 the come back every Sunday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 30th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights and try to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend.
Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you loose.
The first three items are required all others are recommended. If you are new to our monthly challenger please leave a short introduction.
Name, real or screen~
Goal weight for April 29th~
Weight on April 1st~
Age~
Dietary goal for April~
Exercise goal for April~
Personal goal for April~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
What is your favorite part about spring~

The results for last week's weigh in have been posted.
March Pre Spring Challenge
Big congratulations to CTMom who is now no longer a fat person with a BMI in the normal range.
legnarevocrednu is in Onederland
Congratulations to everyone who has already met their goal, to those close to meeting their goal, those who have lost any weight at all and even those who have gained weight this month. I think that everyone of us at least once in our life threw up our hands and thought "what's the use I will never loose any weight, let alone enough to make a difference". Just because you are participating in this challenge proves that you are making an effort.
I expect to see everyone back for next months April Showers Challenge.

Welcome to the monthly challenge. April shower bring May flowers so this months April Showers Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandster's.
Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Sunday April 1 the come back every Sunday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 30th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights and try to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend.
Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you loose.
The first three items are required all others are recommended. If you are new to our monthly challenger please leave a short introduction.
Name, real or screen~
Goal weight for April 29th~
Weight on April 1st~
Age~
Dietary goal for April~
Exercise goal for April~
Personal goal for April~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
What is your favorite part about spring~

The results for last week's weigh in have been posted.
March Pre Spring Challenge
Big congratulations to CTMom who is now no longer a fat person with a BMI in the normal range.
legnarevocrednu is in Onederland
Congratulations to everyone who has already met their goal, to those close to meeting their goal, those who have lost any weight at all and even those who have gained weight this month. I think that everyone of us at least once in our life threw up our hands and thought "what's the use I will never loose any weight, let alone enough to make a difference". Just because you are participating in this challenge proves that you are making an effort.
I expect to see everyone back for next months April Showers Challenge.

Holy Moly, 6 pounds in one week. I'm happy with 6 pounds in a month anymore.

Like Misha even though the scale hasn't been moving much I found out today that I can now fit into a 44 pants. Now 44 still seems big but compared to the 60 something (don't know my exact pants size since I only wore stretch band pants before) I was wearing this is a big event. The thing about this is the a size 44 is normally the largest size pants sold in stores, if you want larger you have to go to the big and tall store. It has been quite a few years since I was able to go to Target or Khol's and buy clothes, although Goodwill is still my main shopping source, it is nice to know that I could buy new clothes if I wanted to.

I have the new table up for this months challenge at this link March Pre-Spring Challenge. Good luck to everyone and even if you don't make your goal at least you are trying and that makes you a winner.
The best part of running this challenge is that I have to read everyone's posts, so that is the reason for the questions, yep it's for my entertainment. So!!!
To Justdoit130 yes you can pretend you are 29 years old for as long as you like, but "laying on the beach!!!!" does not count as an exercise/activity.
To Carol who's personal goal March is to "start a you tube channel", we will be expecting a link by the end of a the month.
and to Megan, try walking where it's not boring.
Stay tuned, more to come.

I have the new table up for this months challenge at this link March Pre-Spring Challenge. Good luck to everyone and even if you don't make your goal at least you are trying and that makes you a winner.
The best part of running this challenge is that I have to read everyone's posts, so that is the reason for the questions, yep it's for my entertainment. So!!!
To Justdoit130 yes you can pretend you are 29 years old for as long as you like, but "laying on the beach!!!!" does not count as an exercise/activity.
To Carol who's personal goal March is to "start a you tube channel", we will be expecting a link by the end of a the month.
and to Megan, try walking where it's not boring.
Stay tuned, more to come.

Welcome to the monthly challenge. March is here and spring is just around the corner, so this month is the "March Pre Spring Challenge".
Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Thursday March 1 the come back every Thursday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 30th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights and try to get a table listing everyones results on the following weekend, and I will make and effort to do better than last month.
Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you loose.
The first three items are required
Name, real or screen~
Goal weight for March 30th~
Weight on March 1st~
Age~
Dietary goal for March~
Exercise goal for March~
Personal goal for March~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
What is your favorite outdoor excercise/activity~

Down to 235.5 only .5 away from my goal. Let's see if I can maintain on a weekend music trip.
I have been having trouble making the time to get the chart uploaded, I will try to get it uploaded this weekend but it depends on when I get home from Metamora.

Larry -
I hope I'm not too late. I'm missed last month's challenge.
Name, real or screen~ LB4Me (Joyce)
Goal weight for Febuary 29th~ 270
Weight on Febuary 1st~ Today's weight is: 279
Age~ 52
Dietary goal for Febuary~ Water, Water, water
Exercise goal for Febuary~ Take a walk every day this month.
Personal goal for Febuary~ Send out resumes.
Date banded~ 10/21/11
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 45 lbs.
Do you have any Valentines day plans (How do you plan to handle Valentines dinner)~
I get a fill on VD. So I'll drink my Protein shake in a stemmed glass!

Name, real or screen~Agnes
Goal weight for Febuary 29th~165
Weight on Febuary 1st~171
Age~44
Dietary goal for Febuary~Stop snacking at nite so much
Exercise goal for Febuary~Burn 1000 calories per day on cardio
Personal goal for Febuary~Help Get my daughters scholarship applications completed and get that darned FAFSA form filled out. Also start saving for a Tummy Tuck. Woo hoo!
Date banded~August 11, 2011
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~82 pounds including pre surgery diet
Do you have any Valentines day plans (How do you plan to handle Valentines dinner)~I am going to the nursing home to eat lunch with one of the patients who doesnt have any family but have no idea what I will do for dinner.< /span>

Welcome to the monthly challenge. This month is the "Be My Valentine Challenge".
Copy and post the template below and fill in the information by Wednesday Febuary 1 the come back every Wednesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights and try to get a table listing everyones results on the following weekend.
Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you loose.
Name, real or screen~
Goal weight for Febuary 29th~
Weight on Febuary 1st~
Age~
Dietary goal for Febuary~
Exercise goal for Febuary~
Personal goal for Febuary~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
Do you have any Valentines day plans (How do you plan to handle Valentines dinner)~

The table is ready with initial data. Let me know if I left you out or made a mistake. View the table at http://www.larryp.com/challenge/holiday/holiday.html Anyone who was in last months Turkey Challenge can see the final results here. http://www.larryp.com/challenge/november/turkey.html

My first thought would be the "Christmas Challenge" but that isn't politically correct and may be offensive to persons of other religions, of which I am one.
"The environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most joyous traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, but with respect for the religious persuasion of others who choose to practice their own religion as well as those who choose not to practice a religion at all Challenge" was way to long.
So let's just go with "The Holiday Challenge".

Hello Fellow Turkey Challengers. First let me apologize for being so late in getting the chart updated. Been a bus week. So the chart is up to date. You can view it view it by following this link
The November Turkey Challenge. How was everyone's weekend? I stayed home this weekend, except for Sunday, went to church and to a house concert that evening to see The Small Potatoes.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.