Welcome to the monthly challenge. February is here and I hope Love (and weight loss) are in the air. 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 February 1st then come back every Saturday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Friday Feb 28th 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 February 28th~
Weight on February 1st~
Age~
City/State~
Dietary goal for February~
Exercise goal for February~
Personal goal for February~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
Do anything special for Valentine's day?~

Happy Birthday!! Losing this weight is the best birthday gift any of us can give ourselves!! Enjoy!

Thank you so much Lisa ,when I did my surgery the only thing that was in my mind was I did not want to get to my 50 birthday with that weight and with my health problems!! So happy today with my results and for my band!!

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Name, real or screen~ Natasha

Goal weight for February 28th~ 299

Weight on February 1st~ 312

Age~29

City/State~Nancy ky

Dietary goal for February~ Drink more

Exercise goal for February~ Get a workout in at least 4-5 days a week.

Personal goal for February~ Lose 9 pounds in 2 weeks so I will be in the 2 hundreds, I haven't been in 9 yrs.

Date banded~ Nov 22nd

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 38 lbs

Do anything special for Valentine's day?~

Got a room at the Hyatt lexington ky, had romantic candle light dinner at Natasha's bistro, seen a stand up comedy act. Amazing night

I have lost a totally of 70 pounds, 32 I lost on my own 2 months before I knew when I was going to be able to have my surgery.

2/1: 167.4

2/8: 164.0

2/15: 163.8

Only .2 and I was so good. Maybe the steroids they put me on are playing a part. That's what I'll tell myself so I can stay motivated lol

No cheese February is really going great! Exercising six or more times per week and really trying to get in my 2000ml of Water per day. Clean eating is not as hard as it seems!

February 1: 325

February 9: 321

February 17: 318 (-7 pounds down)

February 28 goal: 315 (3pounds to go!)

Today was a real milestone for me because I have OFFICALLY LOST 50 POUNDS! WAHOOO!

Checking in at 179 (still ...)

Name, real or screen~Joanne M Holl

Goal weight for February 28th~

Weight on February 1st~262.4

Age~83

City/State~Grant Co MN

Dietary goal for February~

Exercise goal for February~

Personal goal for February~

Date banded~09/08/2006

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~32.1

Do anything special for Valentine's day?~No

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<p>No cheese February is really going great! Exercising six or more times per week and really trying to get in my 2000ml of water per day. Clean eating is not as hard as it seems!</p> <p> </p> <p>February 1: 325</p> <p>February 9: 321</p> <p>February 17: 318 (-7 pounds down)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>February 28 goal: 315 (3pounds to go!)</p> <p> </p> <p>Today was a real milestone for me because I have OFFICALLY LOST 50 POUNDS! WAHOOO!</p> <p> </p> <div>

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Congrats!! I'm so glad you're dedication is paying off!

Name, real or screen~ SillyAuntDi (Diane) Goal weight for February 28th~ 254 (this will be 100lbs gone) Weight on February 1st~ 262

February 19 253.6

Name, real or screen~ SillyAuntDi (Diane) Goal weight for February 28th~ 254 (this will be 100lbs gone) Weight on February 1st~ 262

February 19 253.6

Am I reading this right?!? Met your goal already?!? FABULOUS!!!!

Sillyauntdi - 100 pounds - AMAZING!!

Healthy - congrats on 100 pounds LOST !!!! That's amazing!