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~

Name, real or screen~ Tracy C

Goal weight for April 29th~ Since I have yet to make a goal I've set for myself in recent challenges, I'm going small this month April goal 168

Weight on April 1st~ (March 25-171.4) will update later

Age~39

Dietary goal for April~to up the Protein and get the scale moving.

Exercise goal for April~zumba twice a week, add in another two days and stick to it

Personal goal for April~to start recognizing the thinner person in the mirror and to be happy with the changes instead of seeing the imperfections

Date banded~11/18/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~Down 42 since meeting my band doctor 6/12/11

What is your favorite part about spring~ The buds on the flowers, being able to spend more time outside doing instead of in the house flattening the couch cushions.

I've been stuck on a scale plateau for about six weeks. I had a fill on March 7th and unfortunately I saw the scale move in the wrong direction. I got that under control but haven't been able to get it lower than the day of my fill. Very frustrating. I hope April brings a new focus and some noticeable weight loss. I'm tired of this defeated feeling.

Name, real or screen~ Tracy C

Goal weight for April 29th~ Since I have yet to make a goal I've set for myself in recent challenges, I'm going small this month April goal 168

Weight on April 1st~ (March 25-171.4) will update later

Age~39

Dietary goal for April~to up the protein and get the scale moving.

Exercise goal for April~zumba twice a week, add in another two days and stick to it

Personal goal for April~to start recognizing the thinner person in the mirror and to be happy with the changes instead of seeing the imperfections

Date banded~11/18/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~Down 42 since meeting my band doctor 6/12/11

What is your favorite part about spring~ The buds on the flowers, being able to spend more time outside doing instead of in the house flattening the couch cushions.

I've been stuck on a scale plateau for about six weeks. I had a fill on March 7th and unfortunately I saw the scale move in the wrong direction. I got that under control but haven't been able to get it lower than the day of my fill. Very frustrating. I hope April brings a new focus and some noticeable weight loss. I'm tired of this defeated feeling.

Name, real or screen~ Melissa

Goal weight for April 29th~ 190

Weight on April 1st~ (March 24th) 202 lbs

Age~ 35

Dietary goal for April~ Follow the rules

Exercise goal for April~ Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes

Personal goal for April~ Avoid self sabotage

Date banded~ April 29, 2010

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 77.5 lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~ The smell of the cool morning air when I open the door to go to work.

I look forward to being part of this challenge. I need some accountability to someone other then myself, that doesnt seem to be working since having my son 2 months ago.

Hi everyone this is very exciting because I was just banded last week! I hope this challenge will keep me motivated. I have no idea how much to expect to lose since I won't have my first fill untill mid-April. So I chose 18 pounds because it would be wonderful to be under the 200 pound mark.

Name, real or screen~ Tina or waitingpatiently

Goal weight for April 29th~199

Weight on April 1st~ 217 (march 25)

Age~40

Dietary goal for April~ embrace the high Protein low carb way of life

Exercise goal for April~ exercise daily even if only for a few minutes

Personal goal for April~ not to obsess over the scale....its a long journey

Date banded~March 19, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~20lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~ The sunshine and cool breeze

This is great! I'm in:)

Name, real or screen~ Justdoit130

Goal weight for April 29th~242

Weight on April 1st~ 250

Age~41

Dietary goal for April~ try different breakfast things so I'm not so hungry

Exercise goal for April~ keeping up my "habit" of exercising at least 5 days

Personal goal for April~ Journal my feelings more, not just my food

Date banded~ 1/26/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 34 lbs so far

What is your favorite part about spring~ I love the dogwoods that are blooming right now, I always look for them!!

Name, real or screen~ Kristie

Goal weight for April 29th~ 199

Weight on April 1st~ (March 28-214)

Age~39

Dietary goal for April~ Since I am only two weeks out, it would be to follow the dietary guidelines.

Exercise goal for April~begin exercise plan with personal trainer

Personal goal for April~ drop one dress size

Date banded~ March 15,2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~21 lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~ The feeling of renewal in the air! Love the mild temps and sunny days!

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~ Gracious

Goal weight for April 29th 189

Weight on April 1st~ 197(1 pound less than I weigh today)))

Age~ 26

Dietary goal for April~ 1100 cals

Exercise goal for April~ 4-5 times a weeks

Personal goal for April~ to fit into a size 12 comfortable before the end of the month

Date banded~ 12/30/2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

What is your favorite part about spring~

Name, real or screen~ Larry

Goal weight for April 29th~ 225

Weight on April 1st~ 231

Age~ 59

Dietary goal for April~ Drink more water

Exercise goal for April~ Get out and ride my bike any chance I get

Personal goal for April~ Memorize the lyrics to "I'm a Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas"

Date banded~ 1/20/2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 169

What is your favorite part about spring~ Everything is green and growing.

What is your least favorite part about spring~ The lawn is green and growing and I will have cut it soon.

Name real or on Screen- Dawn

Goal weight for April 29th-195

Weight on April 1st-201

Age-30

Dietary goal for April-More fruits and veggies

Exercise goal for April-60 minutes 3-5 time per week

Personal goal for April-to many to list off

Date Banded- October 19th 2011

Total weight loss since banding/preop diet-58 pounds

What is your favorite part about Spring- I love Spring!

What is your least favorite part about spring-Rain

Name, real or screen~ Terry Goal weight for April 29th~209 Weight on April 1st~ 214 Age~ 54 Dietary goal for April~ stop eating ice cream Exercise goal for April~ get serious about working out Date banded~ 12/13/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 36/no preop diet What is your least favorite part about spring~ allergies!

Name, real or screen~ kkf1979

Goal weight for April 29th~221

Weight on April 1st~ 229.6

Age~32

Dietary goal for April~ More Fruits and veggies

Exercise goal for April~2000 fitness minutes and strength training

Personal goal for April~ Not sure

Date banded~ 07/04/2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 80.4 lbs so far

What is your favorite part about spring~ The rain

I'm in!

Name, real or screen~ Laura (pugsx3)

Goal weight for April 29th~202

Weight on April 1st~

Age~51

Dietary goal for April~Well, they announced on Wednesday that they will be closing the plant where I work, so I'm going to have to control my nervous & emotional eating

Exercise goal for April~ exercise daily

Personal goal for April~ - my life will center on getting a new job

Date banded~ 9/15/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~94lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~ Everthing coming back to life and the colors in the plants, tree's and flowers after a lifeless, colorless winter

Name, real or screen~ Terri V.

Goal weight for April 29th~ 173

Weight on April 1st~ 179

Age~ 45

Dietary goal for April~ get in my water.

Exercise goal for April~ keep up my walking.

Personal goal for April~ take it one day at a time.

Date banded~ 8/16/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 52

What is your favorite part about spring~ the flowers, the birds, walking weather.

The number of challengers seems to be dwindling this month. Here are the challengers Good luck.

Name, real or screen~deltabandit

Goal weight for April 29th~125

Weight on April 1st~133.4 on 3/31

Age~38

Dietary goal for April~increase Protein

Exercise goal for April~run 2 miles 3 days a week

Personal goal for April~to take time for myself and take care of myself

Date banded~april 6, 2010

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~73 pounds, up 8 pounds, fill of .2 on 3/30

What is your favorite part about spring~new beginnings

I am new to the posting. i have always been on the site but never participated. Since i am coming up on my 2 year anniversary, I thought this would be a great challenge. I reached my goal 14 months after banding. Since reaching goal, I had dropped another 10 pounds. I liked it so its now my new goal. I had an unfill of .4 due to reflux in January but have gained 8 pounds back since then. We decided to split the difference and I am hopeful this will be the "green zone" I hear so much about. :wub: