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~

Name, real or screen~ Sandie

Goal weight for September 30th~ 182.6

Weight on September 1st~ 190.6

Age~ 37

City/State~ Litchfield Park

Dietary goal for September~ protein first

Exercise goal for September~ regular exercise and trying new things in that area

Personal goal for September~ declutter... with house, pantry, and fridge

Date banded~7/18/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~29.6

Favorite Fall Activity- decorating... I LOVE fall decorating

Sorry I'm slow (Budgeting season)

But we've already lost over 31lbs

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Name, real or screen~ olliensys

Goal weight for September 30th~ 245

Weight on September 1st~ 258 (Sept. 3rd)

Age~ 39

City/State~ CA

Dietary goal for September~ Find creative ways to puree food

Exercise goal for September~ Walk at least 15 mins a day

Personal goal for September~ Plan Hubby's B-day party

Date banded~ 9/3/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 18 lbs

Favorite Fall Activity~ Decorating my house with fall decorations

Name, real or screen~Sallie

Goal weight for September 30th~215

Weight on September 1st~225

Age~54

City/State~Troutdale,OR

Dietary goal for September~Get all H2O in daily Exercise goal for September~get back to a routine w/toning exerice

Personal goal for September~keep all goals

Date banded~March 13, 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~37# Favorite Fall Activity~long walks in the woods with the dogs. How the colors are so wonderful.

Nitecap0046

Goal weight for September 30th~ 157

Weight on September 1st~ 164.6

Weight on September 8th~ 164.4

Age~ 46

City/State~ Lacey, NJ

Date banded~ 8/2/2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 91.2

Had some issues with night coughs, and reflux. Unfortunately the smidgen they put in on August 7th was taken out. Feeling so much better.

These last 10 pounds are the toughest I am working towards.

Name, real or screen~ skinnyhereicome

Goal weight for September 30th~ 178

Weight on September 1st~ 183

Age~ 31

City/State~ Denver, co

Dietary goal for September~ PORTIONS CONTROL!

Exercise goal for September~ 5 day a week workouts.

Personal goal for September~ find willpower.

Date banded~ 01-21,13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 45

Favorite Fall Activity~ Watching leaves change colors.

Down .5 to 196! With over 1.25ml out of my band until next week I'm pretty happy with that!

Name, real or screen~ Hazelsbliss

Goal weight for September 30th~ 149s

Weight on September 1st~ (it's early, but let's say 155.4)

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

Checking in 151

(*I made the corrections to my original post in my quote) Thanks

Checking in at 241! Getting in my 60 grams of protein per day. I'm in Colorado and the weird weather has messed up my daily walking schedule but I plan to start that up again today.

Name: Kristen

Goal weight for September 30th: 169

Weight on September 1st: 178

Age: 27

City/State: Houston' date=' Texas

Dietary goal for September: Less snacking (due to head hunger)

Exercise goal for September: Keep up with 5 times a week!

Personal goal for September: Hit the 160s

Date banded: April 29, 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet: Including pre-op, 64 lbs

Favorite Fall Activity: Decorating, family gatherings, etc[/quote']

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Checking in at 229.

193.0

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Checking in at 194.

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