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~ Alang

Goal weight for March 31st~ 191

Weight on March 1st~ 201

Age~ 26

Dietary goal for March~ ignoring head hunger

Exercise goal for March~ go to Zumba classes

Date banded~ Feb.14/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 17.5 lbs

Nitecap0046

Goal weight for March 31st~ 187

Weight on March 1st~ 195.8

Age~ 45 but getting closer to 46

Dietary goal for March~ drink more Water, plan meals ahead and be sure to eat

Exercise goal for March~ to at least fit in one day a week

Personal goal for March~get caught up at work.

Date banded~8/2/2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~60.4

What is your good luck charm? . Not sure

Name, real or screen~ Amy

Goal weight for March 31st~ 170

Weight on March 1st~ 174.4

Age~ 35

Dietary goal for March~ Eat more calories

Exercise goal for March~ walk 100 miles

Personal goal for March~ start strength training (going to try Cindy Crawford, Jillian is a bit too much right now)

Date banded~ 07/09/2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 87

What is your good luck charm? My band

Name, real or screen~ Goalseeker aka Rachelle

Goal weight for March 31st~188

Weight on March 1st~195.7

Age~34

Dietary goal for March~pay closer attention to my body and give into head hunger less

Exercise goal for March~insanity max 4 days a week, run 3 miles 2 days a week

Personal goal for March~spend more time with my kids being active

Date banded~9/4/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~59.3

What is your good luck charm? Don't really have one

Name, real or screen~ Corky

Goal weight for March 31st~ 300

Weight on March 1st~ 311

Age~46

Dietary goal for March~get my portions down to that 1/2 cup

Exercise goal for March~ be ready for week 3 of my couch to 5k program

Personal goal for March~

Date banded~ jan22, 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~26

What is your good luck charm?

Name, real or screen~ Patricia

Goal weight for March 31st~ 267

Weight on March 1st~ 270

Age~ 49

Dietary goal for March~ Eat more Veggies (just got the new nutribullet and loving it)!

Exercise goal for March~ Swim more

Personal goal for March~ Want to have lost 100lbs

Date banded~ July 25, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ -97

What is your good luck charm? Elephant statues/keychain

Name, real or screen~ Angel (ladybabie)

Goal weight for March 31st~ 210

Weight on March 1st~ 222

Age~ 36

Dietary goal for March~ more protein and veg

Exercise goal for March~ maintaining what im doing

Personal goal for March~ more water intake

Date banded~ 01/21/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 28

What is your good luck charm? my family

Name, real or screen~ kah1213

Goal weight for March 31st~ 168

Weight on March 1st~ 174

Dietary goal for March~ more Fiber

Exercise goal for March~ do more yoga

Date banded~ may 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 51

What is your good luck charm? My puppy

Name, real or screen~ Bubie1916

Goal weight for March 31st~ 235

Weight on March 1st~ 245

Dietary goal for March~ more Protein

Exercise goal for March~ Go to the gym 5 times a week

Personal goal for March~ stick to my gym schedule

Date banded~ 1/24/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 17 pounds!

What is your good luck charm? My twin!!

Name, real or screen~ Shellee

Goal weight for March 31st~ 176

Weight on March 1st~ 186.4

Age~ 33

Dietary goal for March~ Eat at home more.

Exercise goal for March~ Workout 4x a week and walk 4x a week

Personal goal for March~ Keep doing what I'm doing.

Date banded~ 10/07/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 90 lbs

What is your good luck charm? My hubby! <3

Name, real or screen~ Amanda

Goal weight for March 31st~ 205

Weight on March 1st~ 216.6

Age~ 34

Dietary goal for March~ increase my protien, and make healthier decisions and substitutions

Exercise goal for March~ walk daily for 3 miles. My ultimate goal this month is to get that under 40 minutes.

Personal goal for March~ to accept myself and my flaws better.

Date banded~ 4/14/2010

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

What is your good luck charm? My family! They are very supportive.

Name, real or screen~ Chrissy-Chris (Christina)

Goal weight for March 31st - 254

Weight on March 1st~259

Age~44

Dietary goal for March~pay closer attention to portion size

Exercise goal for March~walk 4 days a week

Personal goal for March~get through spring break at the beach without gaining any weight!

Date banded~1/23/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~27

What is your good luck charm? God

Name, real or screen~ shook

Goal weight for March 31st~ 142

Weight on March 1st~ 146

Age~ 28

Dietary goal for March~ increase water!

Exercise goal for March~ sign up for a spring run!

Personal goal for March~ decrease stress from school

Date banded~ 7/11/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 68lbs

Name, real or screen: Suzie

Goal weight: 227

Weight as of March 1st: 230.5

Dietary goal: increase Water and Protein

Exercise goal: 5 days with atleast 30 mins

Date Banded: 2/15/12

Total weight loss since banding: 33lbs

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Name, real or screen~ kazjim98

Goal weight for March 31st~ 228

Weight on March 1st~ 241

Age~ 44

Dietary goal for March~ increase calories

Exercise goal for March~ keep doing what I'm doing

Personal goal for March~ be less demanding of myself

Date banded~ 12/17/2012

Total weight loss since banding~ 48 lbs

What is your good luck charm?~ my husband!