I cant find the "Halloween Challenge" thread, so I thought I'ld start a new challenge to help us through the holiday season! I'm on stage 2, so I have no idea what I could lose so I'm guesstimating (hoping and praying, too!):

DOS 10/11/12 - 255.5

Today10/2/12 - 242.5

Goal 1/1/13 - 220.0. (22.5 lb. loss)

Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet)

Contest start: 11/01 216.4

Week 1: 11/9/12. 212.2

Week 2: 11/17/12 208.4

New Year's goal: 192

First consultation 254lb

Surgery date 9/26/12 weight 244lb

ATM 11/17/12 222lb

Shooting for onederland 199!!!!!!

This will be my first challenge ever! And one of the few times posting on the site... I've always been a lurker, just getting encouragement and ideas, never joining in... But, I had surgery 12/26/11, and although I've gotten so far, I'm just not satisfied. I've been holding the same weight for nearly 3 months now, and I'm happy with my size, except yesterday I weighed in and gained 3LBS!!!

Pre DOS Weight: 211,

Holding weight: 146-147

CW: 150

I went from a size tight 14, loose 16 to now wearing a 4/6... I am happy with my clothing size (although I still have a hard time realizing what I really am). But 3 lbs really terrified me. I know that I've fallen off the bandwagon with soo many things, and some bad habits are totally creeping back in. So, this challenge has perfect timing and is great for me to gain some accountability, and in addition to the weight, I plan to give my self a non-scale goal each week. First, getting in my water like I am supposed to.

I don't want to get sickly skinny looking, but I would like to lose enough to have a cushion and not risk freaking out like I did yesterday when I saw the scale. I haven't even been reading the site like I used to, so hopefully this keeps me in tune

NY Goal: 135.

Great idea...

HW : 11/01/12. 300 lbs

DOS : 11/14/12. 297 lbs

12/01/12. 284 lbs

New years...250#

I am new and shy to this site..but I have to say anyone who goes through with this surgery is a winner. Don't get discouraged, from what I have read everyone is on the right track...don't beat yourself up over things..remember we did this to live longer and enjoy life....so remember to smile at yourself and keep chugging...

I am in as well. I already set my goal before hand

Right now 190lbs

New Years 180lbs "which is my personal goal weight"

Only 10lbs but things are moving real slow here recently lol

I like this...I'm in!

HW - 323#

DOS (10/11/12) - 308#

Today - 298#

Christmas - 280#

New Years - 275#

Good Morning VST Peeps! Hope everyone is doing well!

SW 260.0

Surgery 6/18/12

Challenge Starting Weight 188.7

Current Weight 179.0

Goal Weight 175.0

I think I'm going to change my goal weight to 165.0! I need to keep myself on my toes during the upcoming holiday temptations! I still think it is doable. I'm on vacation all week really looking forward to getting in some nice walk/jogs outside in the beautiful fall Texas weather! I'm also trying out a crossfit class both Monday and Wednesday. Wish me luck! Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

I am game for this challenge:)

Highest weight:234

Day of Surgery 11/07/12 weight: 218

Today's Weight: 210

Goal for New Year's Day : 190 Onederland!!!

Woohoo I'm in!

Highest weight 278

Date of Surg 11/7 271

15 days later 11/22. 244

Goal for New Years. 210!

Gonna work my booty off as soon as I have the ok to work out yay! Good luck fellow sleeves!

New Years Day Challenge (I only weigh in on Thursday's so final WI would Actually be 1/3 but close enough!) I am hoping to loose 15lbs from today's weight of 253.6 (11/15/12). This goal would put me at 238.6, a weight loss total of 64.4

11/22 251.4 - Down 2.2 This week 12.8 to goal

Heaviest: 249.5

Surgery: 8/21 weight around 226

Today's weight: 202.8

Goal by NY EVE: 195

Can I please join you even though I am on a strict pre op diet?

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Of course!!! Anyone with a goal can join and we will welcome with open arms. (Add your sleeve date so we can cheer you on!!)

I want to sign up too.

10/4/12 214

11/23/12 190

1/1/13 175 or 180 I hope and pray

My stats...

Heaviest weight (Oct 2012): 288

Surgery Date October 16' date=' 2012

Weight on day of surgery: 283

Current weight: 273.2

Halloween goal: 268

Thanksgiving goal: 250

New Years goal: 235[/quote']

I didn't meet my Thanksgiving goal I am in a stall!

259 today and loving my sleeve!!!!

I like it - I'm in!

May 3' date=' 2012 - 255

Day of surgery, May 10 - 245

CW 169.9 height 5'6"

New Year's goal : 152

Let's do it![/quote']

SW 169.9

CW 157

I didn't realize when I set this goal that my Thanksgiving goal was 157. It is Thanksgiving and I came in at exactly 157! Given my weight today I think my New Year's goal isn't ambitious enough.

Initial goal - 152

Revised goal - 148.

Who knows, but I can try!!