Welcome to the monthly challenge. March is here and time to start thinking about spring coming soon. This challenge 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 March 1st then come back every Friday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --31st for March 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 March 31st~

Weight on March 1st~

Age~

Dietary goal for March~

Exercise goal for March~

Personal goal for March~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

What is your good luck charm?

Name real or screen ~ Lindsay (Corona518)

Goal weight for March 31st~ 219.6

Weight on March 1st~ 226.6

Age~ 30

Dietary goal for March~ try not to eat dinner late at night and less coffee

Exercise goal for March~ 3x per week at the gym

Personal goal for March~ fit into my "skinny" jeans!

Date banded~ 13 Oct 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 46.6 lbs

What is your good luck charm? I live in Ireland so I guess it'll have to be my neighbourhood leprechaun

Name - Megan

Goal weight - 182 pounds

Weight on March 1st- 189.8

Age - 35

Date banded - November 6, 2012

Total weight lost - 51.5 pounds!

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Name, real or screen: Danielle

Goal weight for March 31st: 240

Weight on March 1st: 248

Age: 32

Dietary goal for March: increase Water decrease sodium

Exercise goal for March: return to gym post op

Personal goal for March: stay positive

Date banded: 2/8/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet: 31lbs

What is your good luck charm?: n/a yet

Name, real or screen~ Colleenjoy

Goal weight for March 31st~ 235

Weight on March 1st~ 239.4

Age~ 40 (well, 41 after the 6th)

Dietary goal for March~ protein, protein, protein

Exercise goal for March~ at least 30 minutes 5 times a week

Personal goal for March~ use my fitness pal to record food

Date banded~5/21/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~89.4

What is your good luck charm? don't have one

Name, real or screen~ Tanya

Goal weight for March 31st~ 273

Weight on March 1st~ 283

Age~ 32

Dietary goal for March~ 1000 cals/60+ protein, increase daily water

Exercise goal for March~ start weight training 3 x week

Personal goal for March~ finish sewing projects

Date banded~ 1/18/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 48 lbs

What is your good luck charm? Hmm... I used to have a lucky rabbit foot keychain when I was in grade school, the thought of which totally skeeves me out now.

Name, real or screen~ Lisa Holland

Goal weight for March 31st~195

Weight on March 1st~199.6

Age~40

Dietary goal for March~No Fries for Lent and hopefully less after that

Exercise goal for March~Training for my first 5K in May

Personal goal for March~Clean my upstairs rooms

Date banded~4/17/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~37

What is your good luck charm?My kids and my husband

This is my first monthly challenge. I want to participate to keep myself motivated and accountable. Hope we all have a great "losing" month! :-)

Name, real or screen~ Julia

Goal weight for March 31st~ 252

Weight on March 1st~ 262

Age~ 23

Dietary goal for March~ Increase Protein

Exercise goal for March~ make it to the gym 4-5 times a week

Personal goal for March~ keep up with my food logs

Date banded~ August 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 37 lbs

What is your good luck charm?~ don't have one

Name, real or screen~Ruthie, rcaruthie

Goal weight for March 31st~279

Weight on March 1st~289

Age~45

Dietary goal for March~Continue to track everything that goes in my mouth - with my fitnesspal.

Exercise goal for March~Continue my walking program, and fit in other types of exercises.

Personal goal for March~STAY POSITIVE and make good food choices.

Date banded~2/14/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~18

What is your good luck charm? My beautiful daughters.

Name, real or screen~ Jenn

Goal weight for March 31st~ 172

Weight on March 1st~ 174

Age~ 27

Dietary goal for March~ stay on track

Exercise goal for March~ work out as much as possible

Personal goal for March~ not sure yet

Date banded~ 11/1/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 106 lbs

What is your good luck charm? family

Name, real or screen~ Leeshabeesh

Goal weight for March 31st~ 230

Weight on March 1st~ 242

Age~ 31

Dietary goal for March~ eat less sweets

Exercise goal for March~ 3x a week on wii or walking outside

Personal goal for March~ stick to dietary goal

Date banded~ jan 23, 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 16lbs

What is your good luck charm? Hopefully it'll be the green zone! :-)

This is my first challenge, I am new to this board and I am trying to get back on track after a year of steady weight gain.

Name, real or screen~ Maggie

Goal weight for March 31st~ 175

Weight on March 1st~ 184

Age~ 38

Dietary goal for March~ NO DRINKING while I eat

Exercise goal for March~ 60 min 3X a week

Personal goal for March~ don't give up

Date banded~ 3/12/10

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ Lost 80, then Gained 40 = Net loss about 40

What is your good luck charm? mys hubby

This is my first challenge' date=' I am new to this board and I am trying to get back on track after a year of steady weight gain.

Name, real or screen~ Maggie

Goal weight for March 31st~ 175

Weight on March 1st~ 184

Age~ 38

Dietary goal for March~ NO DRINKING while I eat

Exercise goal for March~ 60 min 3X a week

Personal goal for March~ don't give up

Date banded~ 3/12/10

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ Lost 80, then Gained 40 = Net loss about 40

What is your good luck charm? mys hubby

Glad to have you!

This is my first challenge' date=' I am new to this board and I am trying to get back on track after a year of steady weight gain.

Name, real or screen~ Maggie

Goal weight for March 31st~ 175

Weight on March 1st~ 184

Age~ 38

Dietary goal for March~ NO DRINKING while I eat

Exercise goal for March~ 60 min 3X a week

Personal goal for March~ don't give up

Date banded~ 3/12/10

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ Lost 80, then Gained 40 = Net loss about 40

What is your good luck charm? mys hubby

Glad to have you!

Name: Erin

Goal weight: 235

Weight as of March 1st: 243

Dietary goal as of March 31st: learn how to eat better with my band.

Excerise goal for March: Go to fitness class 2x a week swim 2x a week and gym 2x a week!

Date banded: feb 8 2013

Total weight lost: 23pounds(kinda slow)

Good luck charm: not real sure! I don't believe in good or bad luck I believe in will power and Gods will!

This is my first monthly challenge but I've been on these forums for over a year. My major goal is to hit the 200 pound loss mark this month. I want to be able to say "I lost 200 pounds" so badly!

Name, real or screen~ Missy (Mis73)

Goal weight for March 31st~ 221

Weight on March 1st~ 228

Age~ 39

Dietary goal for March~ Eat more Protein

Exercise goal for March~ Walk more despite the cold, snowy weather

Date banded~ January 6, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 193 pounds

What is your good luck charm? My faith in God, which I guess isn't luck but rather a blessing