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Goal weight for July 31st~ 183 Weight on July 1st~ 195.4 Age~ 28 Dietary goal for July~ less sweets Exercise goal for July~ extra hour a day, M-F Personal goal for July~ fit in size 10 jeans Date banded~ 11/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 69 lbs Favorite Independence Day Activity~ swimming

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checking in at 202.1...not great loss but i'll take it!

Goal weight for June 30th~ 194 Weight on June 1st~ 202.8 Age~ 28 Dietary goal for June~ drink my Water Exercise goal for June~ run at least 15 miles/wk; strength training at least 2x Personal goal for June~ get 5k time under 32 min Date banded~ 11/6/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 61.6

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Name, real or screen~ Christina Goal weight for May 31st~ 199.9 Weight on May 1st~ 208.8 Age~ 28 Dietary goal for May~ Try some new recipes; make good choices when eating out Exercise goal for May~ Strength training 2-3x/wk, running 3x/wk, cardio 5-6x/wk Personal goal for May~ get my water and vitamins daily Date banded~ 11/6/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 55.4 Favorite Springtime Flower ~ cherry blossoms

I've not tried it before but am starting Feb 15th. I've heard some really good things from close friends who have tried it. Good luck!

Name, real or screen~ Christina Goal weight for February 28th~ 214 Weight on February 1st~ 225.2 Age~ 28 Dietary goal for February~ Paleo diet Exercise goal for February~ get back on track after being sick last month Personal goal for February~ Decorate new apartment Date banded~ 11/6/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 39lbs What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ cuddling and wine

I've been sick and moving so a little late. Checking in at 225.4. Didnt make my goal but happy with the progress. Good start to the year!

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http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/162567-happy-2013-challenge/page__st__20__hl__january%20challenge#entry1909181 It's under Happy 2013 Challenge

Name, real or screen~ Christina Goal weight for January 29th~ 225 Weight on January 1st~ 237.2 Age~ 28 Dietary goal for January~ Find lower cal vitamins; drink 10-12 cups water daily; 80 grams protein Exercise goal for January~ start training for 10k; run/walk 100 miles Personal goal for January~ get my 5k at/under 32 mins Date banded~ 11/6/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ ~27 What is your favorite New Year Activity?~ Leaving the past in the past and making space for new opportunities

I enjoy wine...a lot. Drinking to get drunk is not the point. I just think enjoying a glass of good wine (preferably with friends) is about one of the best things in life. That hasn't changed with the band. I prefer dry red wine which usually has less calories than whites (which are often sweeter). I drink slower and order a glass of water along with my wine these days, but "feel it" faster so I haven't had more than 2 glasses. Since restaurants/bars serve different amounts, I usually ask the bartender or server to let me know how many ounces are in each glass (usually 3-5 oz but sometimes 6; they have equipment to measure properly for you, so they may as well use it). It's not too hard to find a glass of wine at or around 90-100 calories a glass and not too hard to find those calories in a day. Alcohol converts to sugar (carbs) in the body, and will still be used by your body as fuel, unfortunately it's more likely to make you want to eat than make you feel full. But if you're deciding between a glass of wine and a 100 calorie pack, they're both throw away calories as far as I'm concerned. Just about what gives you most pleasure.

Checking in at 237.2. Beat my goal and so excited for positive changes in 2013!

This is so inspiring! I've always wanted to run a 5k and today at the gym, I noticed the treadmill had a virtual 5k feature and decided to try. Slow and steady, I made it and felt great after! Now I'm looking for a race but they all seem to be in far off warm places (wouldn't make a bad vacation) but I'm going to sign up for a 5k and start training for 10. Thanks for this post!

Love this thread. My goals are something like skydive, more tattoos, run a half marathon, pin up shoot. I'd love to do something crazy like hike the grand canyon rim to rim (22 miles down, across and back up) just because it sounds totally impossible right now.

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