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~ Msshep7

Goal weight for April 29th~ 199

Weight on April 1st~

Age~ 55

Dietary goal for April~ Protein and water

Exercise goal for April~ 5 time a week

Personal goal for April~ develop healthy habits

Date banded~ Feb.22, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 15 lbs.

What is your favorite part about spring~ The trees and the flowers

Up 2 lbs from 2 weeks ago. Joys of vacation. Then last week hurt my back so havent been doing my big workouts. Weigh in at 153.6. So back to zero. Have a great week all!

Name, real or screen~ Msshep7

Goal weight for April 29th~ 199

Weight on April 1st~

Age~ 55

Dietary goal for April~ Protein and water

Exercise goal for April~ 5 time a week

Personal goal for April~ develop healthy habits

Date banded~ Feb.22, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 15 lbs.

What is your favorite part about spring~ The trees and the flowers

You are a little late for this months challenge, it ended on Sunday. Try signing up for next months.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/146422-may-flowers-challenge/page__pid__1750996#entry1750996

Checking in - 215. Same as last week. Missed my goal but not going to complain. Every lb lost is good by me

204 - same as last week. Congrats to all who made their goals - I missed mine by 2lbs. Hopefully I'll be able to make it up next month!

Ending at 171.6

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Final weigh-in 320.

Only 1 away from goal. Bummer. But I am down 9 for the month so I am happy!!

My final was 205. Didn't make my goal, but not stressing since this was the first time. Now I know about how much my body can realistically lose since everything is settled into routine now On to MAY!!

Final weigh in is 193...up one pound