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~ Ready4prada

Goal weight for April 29th~ 153

Weight on April 1st~ 158

Age~ 31

Dietary goal for April~ more water in

Exercise goal for April~ weight training

Personal goal for April~ keep a positive outlook

Date banded~ 9.21.2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~no pre-op: 61 pounds

What is your favorite part about spring~more daylight!

Name, real or screen~ LynnM

Goal weight for April 29th~ 213

Weight on April 1st~223.3

Age~41

Dietary goal for April~go back to eating high Protein low carb. Chew my food, not eat in a hurry and stop eating after 20 mins. NO SWEETS!!!!

Exercise goal for April~ 30 mins on my eliptical everyday. and get outside

Personal goal for April~ to have joy peace love myself and know I'm worth it!!

Date banded~03/26/08

I had surgery in 08 my highest was 321 my lowest after surgery was 178. This past Monday March 26 I was 227.5. Today I am 223.3. I have gained back over 40 lbs due to depression. Divorce after 20 yrs and my 17 yr old daughter leaving me. I'm starting over. I am so glad to have seen this thread today. I am taking this challenge. Good luck everyone. (:

Philippians 4:13

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Forgot my favorite part of spring. I love the beautiful flowers and the green grass. I love the fact that in spring we Celebrate Easter. The resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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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' date=' 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~ marlene

Goal weight for April 29th~ 199

Weight on April 1st~ 210

Age~36

Dietary goal for April~

Exercise goal for April~couch to 5 k and 2 other days to make 5 days a week

Personal goal for April~stay on track

Date banded~3/19/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 231 -210= 21 down.

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Larry hopefully u got my info for the April challenge above! I'm excited.marlene

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Name:Amy new and improved.. I stoped being upset with what I wasnt doing and started to enjoy what I am doing

goal wt:208

start wt: 218

age:40

food goal: to eat 3 meals and no snacking &.WATER !!!

workout goal:keep going to the gym 3 times aweek and try to get an xtra day in there

personal goal:not to compair my journey with anyone else. I may be losing slower then others banded at the same time but this is MY journey and I must find my own way !!

new life date:12/13/2010

total wl: 69

what I love about spring: Easter !! My Lord has risen from the dead !!!

Name, real or screen~ Jenn

Goal weight for April 29th~ 217

Weight on April 1st~ 225

Age~ 38

Dietary goal for April~ eat enough calories

Exercise goal for April~ keep training for the warrior dash

Personal goal for April~ buy smaller clothes

Date banded~ 5/24/2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 85 pounds

What is your favorite part about spring~ The beautiful flowers

Hey, Larry... seems like there are a few more to add to your list! Yay!

Hi, This is my first time posting here but I've been reading for a while. My lapband story is a little up and down. I was banded December 2010 and lost about 30 pounds but lost all my restriction and Fluid. I had a mysterious fluid leak that somehow has gone away on it's own. Thank goodness for my fantastic doctor and nurses who have helped me along the way. This past January I found my sweetspot again and am doing well. I've lost 17 pounds since 1/26/2012 and my fluid is not leaking. I feel like I have a band and know how to use it.

Name, real or screen~GBear

Goal weight for April 29th~184

Weight on April 1st~194

Age~31

Dietary goal for April~more Water

Exercise goal for April~starting the 30 day shred on April 2. Making a promise to myself to stick with it.

Personal goal for April~celebrate my success and be patient

Date banded~December 15, 2010

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~46

What is your favorite part about spring~Spring Break!

Larry hope im not to late to hop in ..

Name, real or screen~Dee

Goal weight for April 29th~186

Weight on April 1st~ 194

Age~ 53

Dietary goal for April~ watch my portion sizes

Exercise goal for April~ walk...walk..walk

Personal goal for April~ to think positive

Date banded~ feb 22 12

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

What is your favorite part about spring~ the smell of the first mowed lawns

I'll sign up. Thanks for the challenge invitation.

Name, real or screen~ Shoshanna

Goal weight for April 29th~ 157.

Weight on April 1st~ 163.5

Age~57

Dietary goal for April~ ABANDON DAILY SWEETS!

Exercise goal for April~ increase dance practice to 3 times per week.

Personal goal for April~ daily art sessions

Date banded~ March 2010

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ approx. 80 pounds

What is your favorite part about spring~ No more scraping snow off the car. More daylight hours. Better weather for riding horses/motorcycles. Going barefoot. Cotton dresses. Spring flowers. Green grass.

I'll sign up too

Name, real or screen~Manda

Goal weight for April 29th~ 260

Weight on April 1st~ 270

Age~33

Dietary goal for April~ less tv more walk

Exercise goal for April~ 30 min 3-4 x week

Personal goal for April~ dress up and get out of house more

Date banded~ March 1, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 30 lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~my hubbs is retiring. We have so many Spring things to look forward to!! Beach going to hawaii

Name, real or screen~keisha AKA phatkatblue

Goal weight for April 29th~ 205 lbs

Weight on April 1st~ 213 lbs

Age~36

Dietary goal for April~eat healthy meals...i'm still kinda doing the step two foods...

Exercise goal for April~bike for longer than 20 minutes at a time...consistently strength train every other day

Personal goal for April~cook more

Date banded~2-15-12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~28

What is your favorite part about spring~earlier mornings

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.

Apparently I don't know how to quote anything on here. Sorry, I was just trying to put in an accurate start weigh. April 1st-171.2

I can do this. I know I can.

Did Larry do new challenger list? Looks alot longer hooray!