Welcome to the monthly challenge. November is here and we have so much to be thankful for! 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 November 1st then come back every Friday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Saturday November 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 November 30th~

Weight on November 1st~

Age~

City/State~

Dietary goal for November~

Exercise goal for November~

Personal goal for November~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~

Name, real or screen~ Andrea

Goal weight for November 30th~ 230

Weight on November 1st~241

Age~ 30

City/State~ Bloomington, IN

Dietary goal for November~ Eat more veggies

Exercise goal for November~ Continue 4-5x per week, increase strength

Personal goal for November~ have christmas shopping done by end of month!

Date banded~ 9/17/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 31lbs (no preop diet)

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Spending time with my family

Hi, this is my first monthly challenge. I hope to get lots accomplished this month. I'm about 2 1/2 weeks post op and get my first fill on the 13th. I'm learning a lot on this journey!

Name, real or screen~ Sue

Goal weight for November 30th~ 215

Weight on November 1st~ 220

Age~ 50

City/State~ Kansas City, MO

Dietary goal for November~ Start eating 'real' food again

Exercise goal for November~ Getting in 30 minutes of walking at least 4 times a week.

Personal goal for November~ Getting rid of the summer clothes that sure won't fit me next year!

Date banded~ 10/15/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 15 lbs

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ having the family together

Name, real or screen~ Dominique

Goal weight for November 30th~ 234

Weight on November 1st~244

Age~ 34

City/State~Gilroy/CA

Dietary goal for November~Eat smaller portions at dinner time

Exercise goal for November~train 2 days a week and cardio 2 days a week

Personal goal for November~Break plateau

Date banded~June 11,2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~-45lbs

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Being with family and pumpkin pie.

Welcome to the monthly challenge. November is here and we have so much to be thankful for! 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 November 1st then come back every Friday on the 8th' date=' 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Saturday November 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~ Julia

Goal weight for November 30th~ 347

Weight on November 1st~353

Age~ 24

City/State~ Georgia

Dietary goal for November~ eat less gluten

Exercise goal for November~

Personal goal for November~

Date banded~ April 12 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~40

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Use to be eating thanksgiving dinner BUT now it's hunting in this beautiful weather.

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Name, real or screen~ Colorado_chick

Goal weight for November 30th~ 189

Weight on November 1st~194

Age~ 34

City/State~ Denver, Co

Dietary goal for November~ Protein first

Exercise goal for November~ 5 x per week, no exceptions!

Personal goal for November~ go to a lab band support group

Date banded~ July 8th, 2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 20

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ A week off school!

Name~ Maria

Goal weight for November 30th~ 164

Weight on November 1st~ 170

Age~ 42

City/State~ Miami, Florida

Dietary goal for November~ Drink more water

Exercise goal for November~ 3 times a week

Personal goal for November~ Control my portion size

Date banded~ June 28

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 36 lbs.

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Going shopping on Black Friday

Name~ Nicole

Goal weight for November 30th~ 208

Weight on November 1st~ 218

Age~ 32

City/State~ Scotia, NY

Dietary goal~ Drink more water, eat more protein

Exercise goal~ workout 3 times a week, take measurements by end of the month

Personal goal~ Decrease stress levels

Date banded~ 5/21/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 50

Favorite Thanksgiving activity~ watching the Christmas parade (happens week before Thanksgiving) in our area and shopping on Black Friday!!!

Name, real or screen~ Aimee

Goal weight for November 30th~ 199

Weight on November 1st~ 205

Age~ 30

City/State~ Miami, FL

Dietary goal for November~ Eat 3 small meals and 2 snacks daily, low carb

Exercise goal for November~ At least 4x a week

Date banded~ 5/30/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 24

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ making pumpkin desserts

Name, real or screen~ Michelle Goal Weight for November~ 184. Weight November 1 ~189.2 Age~ 39 Dietary goal ~ MORE PROTEIN UGH! Exercise goal ~ more weights Date Banded ~ July 19 2013 Total weight loss , pre op/Banding ~45

Real name Amanda

Goal for Nov 30: 189

Wt on Nov 1: 208

Dietary goal: more fruits

Date banded: Nov 7, 2012

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Name, real or screen~ Jenna/ FaithfulOne

Goal weight for November 30th~ 189

Weight on November 1st~ 194

Age~ 25

City/State~ Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dietary goal for November~ Measuring mushy foods and transitioning slowly to solid food

Exercise goal for November~ Walking at least 4 x per week

Personal goal for November~ Keep up on laundry

Date banded~ 10/24/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 14lbs

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Spending time with family

Name, real or screen~ Bubie1916

Goal weight for November 30th~ 200

Weight on November 1st~ 205.06

Dietary goal for November~ more Protein and veggies

Exercise goal for November~ keep moving and going to gym

Personal goal for November~ 200

Name, real or screen~ Rose

Goal weight for November 30th~ 224

Weight on November 1st~232

Age~ 32

City/State~ Austin TX

Dietary goal for November~Keep eating slow and chew!

Exercise goal for November~ Zumba 2x/wk and 30 day shred 3x/wk

Personal goal for November~ Make health-based food decisions 90% of the time

Date banded~ 10/22/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~35lb

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ FOOTBALL!!

Name, real or screen~ Laurie

Goal weight for November 30th~ I would like to be 250

Weight on November 1st~ 262

Age~ 49

City/State~ Brackenridge PA

Dietary goal for November~ move thru stages as per doctors protocols

Exercise goal for November~ walk 30 minutes day 4-5 days per week

Personal goal for November~ to remain positive

Date banded~ 10/14/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~22

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Being with family and friends

Name, real or screen~ Anume 937
Goal weight for November 30th~ 265lbs
Weight on November 1st~ 276lbs
Age~ 30
City/State~ Dayton, Ohio
Dietary goal for November~ Eat more veggies
Exercise goal for November~ Sign up for a gym membership
Personal goal for November~ More me time
Date banded~ April 25, 2012
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 49lbs
Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Spending time with family