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~

checking in at 186.8 ! -2.2

Checking in at 243 -- up a little (day 3 post-op)...not worried as it's got to be all those fluids. Walking lots!

Checking in at 190. Yes, I'm finally down a few pounds woo hoo!!!

November 1- 276lbs

November 8- 274.5lbs (-1.5lbs)

Name, real or screen~ David
Goal weight for November 30th~ 220
Weight on November 1st~ 229.4
Age~ 34
City/State~ Flemington, NJ
Dietary goal for November~ Need to reboot and get back on track
Exercise goal for November - Continue running when I get back into a schedule
Personal goal for November~ Bond with my boys (http://bit.ly/1almdKc)
Date banded~ 8/6/13
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 31 pre banding; 35 post banding,
Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ When everyone in my family goes shopping....and I stay home in a quiet house.

11/8 - Checking in at 225.8. Still not on a schedule, so running is out. Boys are doing great!

~David.

Down to 250.7. Doing great with portions. Need to keep working on the quality of food, as well as getting enough liquids.

Hi there! I've never done this before, so I'll introduce myself. I have been married for 31 years and have one son who is 26 years old, married, and gave me a beautiful grandson 6 months ago. I absolutely adore my grandson and LOVE being a grandma!!!! I am SOOOOO happy I had the surgery and have not regretted it for even one single moment since I had it. My only regret is that I didn't do it at least 10 years ago. My doctor here in Tulsa is great - Dr. Ladd Atkins. I love this forum and everyone on it. It has been a lifesaver during the time before and since my surgery! Name, real or screen~ Cheryl (aka MammaJamma42) Goal weight for November 30th~ 250 Weight on November 1st~ 258 Age~ 51 City/State~ Tulsa, Oklahoma Dietary goal for November~ Be able to eat solid foods again - think I need a slight unfill to be able to do so. Exercise goal for November~ Start doing some type of light exercise 3x/week for 15 minutes each time. Personal goal for November~ Be thankful for all I have and show that appreciation to someone every day. Date banded~ 7/18/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 50 lbs. Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Being with family - spending time together & good food!

Down to 255.6!! So excited I had such a good week! Eating solid food again too!

Still struggling between 169 and 170.

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We've lost 33lbs so far! Yahoo!

starting late again Lisa it has been a long time but I need some accountability please add me to the list

here is my information:

Name, real or screen~ DeAna N.
Goal weight for November 30th~ 184
Weight on November 8th~ 187
Age~ 43
City/State~ Oklahoma
Dietary goal for November~ getting back to basics
Exercise goal for November - walking at least 3 times a week
Personal goal for November~ spent time outside it the fresh air
Date banded~ 8/15/2012
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ total wieght loss 43
Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Shopping with my Sister

Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for November 30th~ 225

Weight on November 1st~234.8 Age~ 38

City/State~Brooklyn NY

Dietary goal for November~ more fruits and veggies

Exercise goal for November~ Training for warrior classes

Personal goal for November~making a day a week of nothingness

Date banded~7/1/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~60.2

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Spending holiday time with my family making memories

Nov 14 weigh in 229.0 -4 lbs since last week helloooo new group of 10!!!!

Finally, found the thread. 11/9/2013 did not loose anything. I stood the same. Is a good thing as long as it is not up.

Name, real or screen~ Jami

Goal weight for November 30th~ 210

Weight on November 1st~217

Weight before surgery- 242

Age~ 45

City/State~Miami, Florida

Dietary goal for November~ watch carbs/more Protein

Exercise goal for November~ go to gym 3x week Personal goal for November~ More balanced life Date banded~ 9/13/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 23 Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Time off from I don't want you to think that I don't care about you or love you because I do - very much.!!!! Time off from work & extra time with family! & my mom's stuffing balls (the BEST & going to have just1)!

Weighing in at: 212 pounds 5 pounds lost in November (total weight lost 30 pounds). 2 pounds to my goal! Meeting most of my other goals as well - still working on the balanced life!

11/15 Friday weigh-in: 231

Have a great weekend everyone!

183.2 new territory again!