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~JennyBee

Goal weight for April 29th~142

Weight on April 1st~148

Age~35

Dietary goal for April~more water and veggies

Exercise goal for April- 30 min at least 3x a week in my elliptical

Personal goal for April~go down a pant size

Date banded~February 14,2012 Valentines day!!

Total weight loss since banding-15 lbs

Hi everyone, I am new to the challenges and the forum. Looking forward to April.

Name, real or screen~ Jackie

Goal weight for April 29th~ 275

Weight on April 1st~289

Age~27

Dietary goal for April~ Watch food portions, increase Protein intake, drink more Water

Exercise goal for April~ excercise 6 days a week for at least 30-45 minutes

Personal goal for April~ stay motivated, not let the scale get me down

Date banded~2/18/2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 26lbs

What is your favorite part about spring~Aprils showers bring May flowers

This thread is so inspiring!! I get banded next week- maybe I can join next month's challenge . You all are awesome- keep up the amazing work!

This thread is so inspiring!! I get banded next week- maybe I can join next month's challenge . You all are awesome- keep up the amazing work!

Why not join this month and get a head start? I

Dawn checking in at 198! Finally broke into onderland!!!! Checking in early due to going out of town for easter

Go Dawn!!! That's Awesome!

I tried to reply on the site but couldn't, so I'm using the app. I was down 1 lb to 249. I'll take it!!

I absolutely love this site!! I started this challenge at 217 and I weighed in this morning at 209!!only 10 more pounds to make my April challenge.....and I haven't had my first fill!!

Down to 222.

I'm down to 192..4/8/12.....

no loss...no gain...212:/

I was down to 228.5 yesterday morning, my first time in the 220's but back to 230 this morning.

Same. 179.

Happy Easter, Everyone !!!

208 this morning.

209.6. Marlene

I am 36. Banded on 3/19 still trying to come up with a name for my band.." Bertha" lol

maybe by next week..when I am lighter the name will come to me