Welcome to the monthly challenge. October is here and so is Fall. 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 October 1st then come back every Tuesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Thursday October 31st 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 October 31st~

Weight on October 1st~

Age~

City/State~

Dietary goal for October~

Exercise goal for October~

Personal goal for October~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ Favorite Halloween Activity~

Here I am checking in for the end of October. Was a very rough month. My goal was 215 and my ending weight was 220. Down 42 pounds since banding in March.