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Yay! A new challenge. I can also use something to keep me accountable!

Name, real or screen~DeeDee

Age~39

Weight on September 1st~229

Goal Weight for September 29th~219

Exercise Goal for September~get ready for 5K 10/8 (be able to run the whole thing)

Dietary Goal for September~stay within calorie limits

Personal Goal for September~get to a size 12

Date Banded~12/9/2010

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~62lbs!

Thanks for organizing this Joan and Larry!

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Name, real or screen~ Tracie

Age~ 35

Weight on September 1st~ 283

Goal Weight for September 29th~ 271

Exercise Goal for September~ do some kind of cardio daily!

Dietary Goal for September~ up my Protein

Personal Goal for September~ to declutter my garage

Date Banded~ 03/08/2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 90lbs

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Glad we are continuing!

Name, real or screen~Jessica

Age~29

Weight on September 1st~229.8

Goal Weight for September 29th~219

Exercise Goal for September~try zumba

Dietary Goal for September~continue eating well

Personal Goal for September~balance my life between school and work to be able to have time for me and time to spend with my boyfriend

Date Banded~7/11/11

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~19 pounds, total of 43 pounds altogether!

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Name, real or screen~ Bella Bear

Age~ 32

Weight on September 1st~ 198

Goal Weight for September 29th~ 188

Exercise Goal for September~ work out 21 days

Dietary Goal for September~ Protein

Personal Goal for September~ Live during the day, Love at night.

Date Banded~ June 8, 2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 18

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I was taking motorcycle lessons the weekend of Aug 11th...too hot in San Antonio..I got overheated..so now...I will be going back to finish..as soon as it gets under 100 for more than 2 days.lol

That's cool! I love riding. The course is great and you learn a lot. Advise though: when you ready to purchase your first bike, get something small like a 250cc (honda rebel, yamaha virago). I bought a harley right off the bat and still have yet to ride it comfortably. Now, that I've got a smaller bike, I'll work my way up to the bigger one :)

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Name, real or screen~ Jessica Arbogast

Age~ 27

Weight on September 1st~ 230

Goal Weight for September 29th~ 215

Exercise Goal for September~ 30 minutes/5 times a week

Dietary Goal for September~ No more chocolate!

Personal Goal for September~ Destress my life

Date Banded~ June 2009

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 60 pounds

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Name, real or screen~Ashlee

Age~23

Weight on September 1st~295

Goal Weight for September 29th~280

Exercise Goal for September~start going back to the gym

Dietary Goal for September~more water!!!

Personal Goal for September~ organize the closets

Date Banded~6/20/2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~50 lbs!

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Name, real or screen~TKW

Age~48

Weight on September 1st~301

Goal Weight for September 29th~295

Exercise Goal for September~Get back to the gym 5 times a week!

Dietary Goal for September~ quit snacking at night

Personal Goal for September~new cloths

Date Banded~ 6/29/2010

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 131 pounds!

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Name, real or screen~ Flowergirly

Age - 44

Weight on September 1st~153

Goal Weight for September 29th~142

Exercise Goal for September~Run at least 4 mornings per week for 30 or minutes.

Dietary Goal for September~ Eat less sugary treats.

Personal Goal for September~Read my scpriptures at least 3 days/week.

Date Banded~5/19/09

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~45

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Name, real or screen~Kim

Age~39

Weight on September 1st~229

Goal Weight for September 29th~224

Exercise Goal for September~Add 1 more day to the 4 I do already.

Dietary Goal for September~Chew more

Personal Goal for September~Get rid of the clutter in my life :)

Date Banded~05/16/11

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~29lbs

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Name, real or screen~ Kymberly

Age~ 36

Weight on September 1st~ 204

Goal Weight for September 29th~196

Exercise Goal for September~ Increase my frequency (gym/bike)

Dietary Goal for September~ To limit chips (salsa) and/or guacamole to only once per week

Personal Goal for September~ To become more focused and efficient in my work

Date Banded~ May 18th, 2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 30 pounds of pure fat...No Muscle loss :D

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Actually my husband has a Suzuki Intruder and we got a great deal on a 1999 Harley Sportster...but..we also bought a Buell Blast.. We figure when I get comfortable on the Blast I can graduate to the Harley.

That's cool! I love riding. The course is great and you learn a lot. Advise though: when you ready to purchase your first bike, get something small like a 250cc (honda rebel, yamaha virago). I bought a harley right off the bat and still have yet to ride it comfortably. Now, that I've got a smaller bike, I'll work my way up to the bigger one :)

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Name, real or screen~ Joycie

Age - 55

Weight on September 1st~214.5

Goal Weight for September 29th~206

Exercise Goal for September~ Y 3 X week

Dietary Goal for September~ Eat less junk, more fruits & veggies.

Personal Goal for September~ Get my CEUs. "Take good care of myself".

Date Banded~8/03/10

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Name, real or screen~ BarbaraG

Age~ 56

Weight on September 1st~ 251

Goal Weight for September 29th~ 245

Exercise Goal for September~ stationary bike 3x per week, increasing time and distance 10% each week

Dietary Goal for September~ 1,200 cal per day

Personal Goal for September~ Don't fret over the numbers, just keep moving

Date Banded~ 6/21/11

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~19

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Name, real or screen~ Razzcatt

Age~ 38

Weight on September 1st~ 193

Goal Weight for September 29th~ 185

Exercise Goal for September~ go to gym 3x a week.

Dietary Goal for September~ focus on the perfect cup of food; Protein first, veg, then grain.

Personal Goal for September~ to really love who I am right now.

Date Banded~July 22 2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~

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