:wub: Welcome to the monthly challenge. February is here and time to keep this great momentum going! Last month our challengers lost 198lbs!! This month's challenge: "February Challenge-Love is in the Air!" is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters

Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Friday February 1st then come back every Friday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and **new this challenge** LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --28th for February and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights 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 lose.

The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenge please leave a short introduction.

Name, real or screen~

Goal weight for February 28th~

Weight on February 1st~

Age~

Dietary goal for February~

Exercise goal for February~

Personal goal for February~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~

Name, real or screen~Lisa Holland

Goal weight for February 28th~195

Weight on February 1st~200.6

Age~39

Dietary goal for February~To only eat half of what I get when eating out, or 4oz

Exercise goal for February~Keep on Riding the Stationary bike, Treadmil and Elliptical

Personal goal for February~Get the laminate flooring in the Living Room/Dining Room

Date banded~4/17/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~37.4

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~Going out to dinner with my Husband :wub: :wub: :wub:

Laurigee (Laurie)

Weight on February 1st~ 193

Age~ 45

Dietary goal for February~ eat less sugar

Exercise goal for February~ had hysterectomy on Jan 29th, start slow, again!

Personal goal for February~ stay focused

Date banded~ September 2006

Weight Loss Goal~ 188

Name, real or screen~ Amy

Goal weight for February 28th~ 174

Weight on February 1st~ 182

Age~ 35

Dietary goal for February~ More veggies

Exercise goal for February~ Do more than my 2 mile walk a day

Personal goal for February~ Work fewer hours

Date banded~ July 9, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 78

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ Eating Candy!! Will have to get creative this time, maybe finally try making one of these sugar free recipes?

Name, real or screen~ ladybabie3

Goal weight for February 28th~ 225

Weight on February 1st~ 229

Age~ 36

Dietary goal for February~unk

Exercise goal for February~ once approved by the doc 3x a week for 30min

Personal goal for February~ learn my band

Date banded~Jan 21

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~6 pounds

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ being with my husband but not this year have to work:(

I hope I did this right.

Name, real or screen~ JhonnieB

Goal weight for February 28th~275

Weight on February 1st~290

Age~37

Dietary goal for February~High protein

Exercise goal for February~3 x a week

Personal goal for February~Happiness

Date banded~1/23

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~35lbs

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity? Dinner & Movie

Name, real or screen~Maddysgram

Goal weight for February 28th~198

Weight on February 1st~204

Age~56

Exercise goal for February~Participate in Dance challenge

Personal goal for February~Staying Positive

Date banded~10/15/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 6mth pre-op 70lb

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ Eating chocolate, but that's not going to happen.lol

Name, real or screen~ shook

Goal weight for February 28th~ 146

Weight on February 1st~ 150

Age~ 28

Dietary goal for February~ increase water intake

Exercise goal for February~30min, 3xweek

Personal goal for February~ make exercising a priority in my schedule

Date banded~ 7-11-12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 64lbs

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ kid free night with the hubby!

Name, real or screen~Becky

Goal weight for February 28th~231

Weight on February 1st~251

Age~39

Dietary goal for February~Stay under 1000 calories

Exercise goal for February~Walk at least 30 minutes 5 days a week

Personal goal for February~ Keep on pace with my online classes

Date banded~1/17/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~21.5

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~Helping my daughter make her class Valentine's and reading the ones she receives.

Name, real or screen~ Patricia

Goal weight for February 28th~ To finally lose -100lbs (total) that will be ( -9lbs)

Weight on February 1st~ 276

Age~ 49

Dietary goal for February~ More dark green Veggies

Exercise goal for February~ Start Swimming at the local indoor pool

Personal goal for February~ Pay off some debts

Date banded~ July 25, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ -91

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ Wine and dine with Hubby :wub:

Name, real or screen? Crystal

Goal weight for February 28th? 200

Weight on February 1st? 209

Age? 24

Dietary goal for February?

Stay under 1100 calories

Exercise goal for February? Gym 3x a week

Personal goal for February? Finish applying to law school

Date banded? 10/4/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet? 50lbs

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity? Presents

Hi, I'm new to the challenges. I'm pretty competitive, so I thought this might help keep me on track. I am newly banded and afraid of slipping back into old habits, which I fantasize about doing all the time.

Name, real or screen~ Tanya

Goal weight for February 28th~ 280

Weight on February 1st~ 298

Age~ 32

Dietary goal for February~ 1000 calories/60+ protein/increase Water

Exercise goal for February~ walk 2 miles/day + add cardio after the 15th (4 weeks post-op)

Personal goal for February~ get kids room organized

Date banded~ 1/18/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 33lbs

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ making valentines with my preschooler

Hi' date=' I'm new to the challenges. I'm pretty competitive, so I thought this might help keep me on track. I am newly banded and afraid of slipping back into old habits, which I fantasize about doing all the time.

Name, real or screen~ Tanya

Goal weight for February 28th~ 280

Weight on February 1st~ 298

Age~ 32

Dietary goal for February~ 1000 calories/60+ protein/increase Water

Exercise goal for February~ walk 2 miles/day + add cardio after the 15th (4 weeks post-op)

Personal goal for February~ get kids room organized

Date banded~ 1/18/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 33lbs

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ making valentines with my preschooler[/quote']

Welcome!!

Name - Shari

Goal weight for Feb - 185

Weight on Feb 1 - 200

Age - 34

Dietary goal for Feb - cook healthy foods that my kids will eat.

Exercise goal for Feb - increase cardio and strength training.

Personal goal for Feb - to make it through the Valentine fundraiser at school without stressing out.

Banded date - 4-23-10

Total lost since surgery- 70 lbs

Favorite Valentine Activity - helping the kids with valentines. Spending time with my husband.

Name, real or screen~ MellioM

Goal weight for February 28th~ 175

Weight on February 1st~ 181

Age~ 32

Dietary goal for February~ cut sugar

Exercise goal for February~ keep 1/2 marathon schedule

Personal goal for February~ save money

Date banded~ 12/6/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 101

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ spoiling my little girls

Name, real or screen~Becky

Goal weight for February 28th~231

Weight on February 1st~251

Age~39

Dietary goal for February~Stay under 1000 calories

Exercise goal for February~Walk at least 30 minutes 5 days a week

Personal goal for February~ Keep on pace with my online classes

Date banded~1/17/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~21.5

What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~Helping my daughter make her class Valentine's and reading the ones she receives.

I love that! Every Holiday my granddaughter and I make something for her to bring to class. We have so much fun together!