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Welcome to the monthly challenge. September is here and Summer slowly moving on out. 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 September 1st then come back every Sunday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Monday September 30th 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 September 30th~

Weight on September 1st~

Age~

City/State~

Dietary goal for September~

Exercise goal for September~

Personal goal for September~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

Favorite Fall Activity~

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Name, real or screen~ Lisa Holland

Goal weight for September 30th~ 186

Weight on September 1st~ 191

Age~ 39

City/State~ Romeoville, IL

Dietary goal for September~ More Fiber!

Exercise goal for September~ Continue 5Ks

Personal goal for September~ Find patience in myself and others.

Date banded~ 4/17/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 45

Favorite Fall Activity~ Watching leaves turn and looking forward to chili :)

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Name, real or screen~ Shazam

Goal weight for September 30th~ 234

Weight on September 1st~ 238

Age~ 49

City/State~ Hogwarts

Dietary goal for September~ more fish and chicken

Exercise goal for September~ workout everyday

Personal goal for September~ less tv

Date banded~ nov 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 52

Favorite Fall Activity~ crafting

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Name, real or screen~ Summer

Goal weight for September 30th~ this is my first week being banded. what is a good goal? 15 lb weight loss? more?

Weight on September 1st~ 265.5 Age~ 27 City/State~ Columbus, OH

Dietary goal for September~ to cut curbs (pretty easy with puréed diet)

Exercise goal for September~ I can't work out until the end! We are going to Disney and Destin though for vacation - so walking around the park and we are going parasailing, etc on vacation.

Personal goal for September~ to lose one size - almost there!

Date banded~ 8/26/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 11.9 lbs

Favorite Fall Activity~ going to the pumpkin patch/corn field and maze with my daughter! They have an amazing hay barn and face painting, maple donuts, apple cider and a tractor ride to get our pumpkins.

Any input on what I can expect to lose is helpful!

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Name, real or screen~ Summer

Goal weight for September 30th~ this is my first week being banded. what is a good goal? 15 lb weight loss? more?

Weight on September 1st~ 265.5 Age~ 27 City/State~ Columbus, OH

Dietary goal for September~ to cut curbs (pretty easy with puréed diet)

Exercise goal for September~ I can't work out until the end! We are going to Disney and Destin though for vacation - so walking around the park and we are going parasailing, etc on vacation.

Personal goal for September~ to lose one size - almost there!

Date banded~ 8/26/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 11.9 lbs

Favorite Fall Activity~ going to the pumpkin patch/corn field and maze with my daughter! They have an amazing hay barn and face painting, maple donuts, apple cider and a tractor ride to get our pumpkins.

Any input on what I can expect to lose is helpful!

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Name, real or screen~ Hazelsbliss

Goal weight for September 30th~ 149

Weight on September 1st~ (it's early, but let's say 144.5)

Age~ 35

City/State~ Calgary, Canada currently, but US Citizen

Dietary goal for September~ Eliminate drinks during meals

Exercise goal for September~ Treadmill at least 3x week

Personal goal for September~ Get mentally prepared for Cosmetic Surgery in October

Date banded~ 11-3-09

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 100 lb

Favorite Fall Activity~ Halloween of course :) But also, country rides when the trees turn colors

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Name, real or screen~ Kerry

Goal weight for September 30th~ 105 kilo's

Weight on September 1st~ 110 kilo's

Age~ 36

City/State~ London U.K

Dietary goal for September~ to start mushy food and learning what food I can tolerate.

Exercise goal for September~ after full healing to start 'bum's and tum's.

Personal goal for September~ to get even with the person at work who has decided to pass my work off as there own whilst I have been off ? (Sorry should I put that on here lol)

Date banded~ 21-08-13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~19 kilo's

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Name: Theia

Age: 39

City/State: Somerset, KY

September 30th goal: 204

Sept 1 weight (a little early): 211

Dietary Goal: eliminate snacking

Exercise goal: jog 10 minutes on treadmill non-stop

Personal Goal: read the Bible daily

Amount lost since pre-op (liquid diet): 59 lbs

Date banded: March 9, 2013

Favorite Fall Activity: college football!!! I love the Auburn Tigers!

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Name, real or screen~ PJkitty

Goal weight for September 30th~ 240

Weight on September 1st~ 247

Age~33

City/State~ Las Vegas, NV

Dietary goal for September~ not b so afraid to eat

Exercise goal for September~exercise at least 5 days a week

Personal goal for September~ stop doubting myself

Date banded~ 8/19/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 10lbs

Favorite Fall Activity~being outside in the cooler weather

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Name, real or screen~ Maria

Goal weight for September 30th~ 174

Weight on September 1st~ 180 (August 30)

Age~ 42

City/State~ Miami, Florida

Dietary goal for September~ Cut down on carbs, especially bread!

Exercise goal for September~ Go to the gym at least 3 times a week

Personal goal for September~ Try to relax more in order to deal with the pressure from work

Date banded~ June 28th

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

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Name, real or screen~ healthyby40

Goal weight for September 30th~ 152

Weight on September 1st~ 164 (August 30)

Age~ 41

City/State~ LA, CA

Dietary goal for September~ Vitamins, Water intake to 10 cups a day!!! Cut crap food, sm. Portions.

Exercise goal for September~ Go to the gym at least 3 times a week

Personal goal for September~ Try to relax, not to stress, complete diary on myfitness

Date banded~ May 31, 2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 50 pounds

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Name, real or screen~ kah1213

Goal weight for September 30th~ 140

Weight on September 1st~ 143.5

City/State~ NYC, NY

Dietary goal for September~ more Protein

Exercise goal for September~ half marathon

Personal goal for September~ donate old clothes

Date banded~ 5/29/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 81.5

Favorite Fall Activity~ football!

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Name, real or screen~ DeterminedTD

Goal weight for September 30th~ 15 pounds off

Weight on September 1st~

Age~ 35

City/State~ Illinois

Dietary goal for September~ stick to eating Protein n veggies

Exercise goal for September~ cardio 5 days a week

Personal goal for September~ no junk food

Date banded~ 7/15

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 22 pounds

Favorite Fall Activity~walking

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Name' date=' real or screen~ Maria

Goal weight for September 30th~ 174

Weight on September 1st~ 180 (August 30)

Age~ 42

City/State~ Miami, Florida

Dietary goal for September~ Cut down on carbs, especially bread!

Exercise goal for September~ Go to the gym at least 3 times a week

Personal goal for September~ Try to relax more in order to deal with the pressure from work

Date banded~ June 28th

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 26 pounds[/quote']

Correction: weighing in this morning at 179.4!

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Name, real or screen~ Colorado_chick

Goal weight for September 30th~ 190

Weight on September 1st~ 196

Age~ 34

City/State~ Denver, Colorado

Dietary goal for September~ stay within my calories

Exercise goal for September~ gym 2x week, and add a walk 1x week

Personal goal for September~ not sure.

Date banded~ July 8th, 2013

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

Favorite Fall Activity~ Getting my fantasy football teams organized

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