Welcome to the monthly challenge. April is here, maybe some showers for the flowers next month 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 April 1st then come back every Tuesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Wednesday April 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 April 30th~
Weight on April 1st~
Age~
City/State~
Dietary goal for April~
Exercise goal for April~
Personal goal for April~
Date banded~
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~
What do you like about Springtime?

April 1: 188

April 8: 186.4

April 15: 186.0

April 21: 183.6

Got my Bike! Walked a 5k route. Now to get running!

Name, real or screen~lapper

Goal weight for April 30th~170

Weight on April 1st~184

Age~40

City/State~

Dietary goal for April~more protein and exercise

Exercise goal for April~adding strength training

Personal goal for April~

Date banded~3/13/2014

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~19

What do you like about Springtime?being able sit outside and enjoy weather

1st fill. Only got 1cc. Disappointed but not going to let that discourage me. 183 at Dr.office but 181.4 at home in bday suit

4/16/2014: 353.6

4/22: 353.2

Edited April 22, 201412 yr by fatty2hottie

Hello everyone:

Just joined this website so I'm new but I want to start a challenge even thoug we are half way through April.

Name, real or screen~Guardia
Goal weight for April 30th~260
Weight on April 1st~264
Age~54
City/State~Toronto, ON
Dietary goal for April~Trying not to eat at night and staying away from candy. So far I failed.
Exercise goal for April~ Go back to Zumba classes - starting tonight!!!
Personal goal for April~ 258
Date banded~June/2007
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 76lbs (I haven't lost very quickly, but I haven't gained any weight back. I really need to work on my eating habits)

What do you like about Springtime? The sense of renewal it give you!

Edited April 28, 201412 yr by guardia

181.0

Goal weight for April 30th~ 229

Weight on April 1st~ 237

Weight on April 9 - 234

Weight on April16 - 232

Weight on April 23 - 231

Goal Weight for April 30th: 300

Weight on April 1st: 310

April 8: 306

April 23: 304 (-6 pounds total, 4 to go!)

I bought a fitbit flex bracelet at target last week and it has really helped me stay on track with eating and exercising. It challenges me everyday and keeps me motivated! I highly recommend buying one to anyone who wants to be healthy and stay motivated!

Goal April 30 199.9 April 1 207 April 7 204.8 April 15 203.8 So close yet feels so far away ....

To much Easter fun up 2lbs April 21 206.8 . More Water and exercise this week so close to onederland I can feel it

LOL!! I hear you. The thing is once you start eating the chocolates and all the Easter goodies, you can't stop. I have a weakness for sweets (who doesn't?) and you have to pry me away from anything chocolate. If I have a cookie, it has to be two - one for each hip.

Goal April 30 199.9 April 1 207 April 7 204.8 April 15 203.8 So close yet feels so far away ....

To much Easter fun up 2lbs April 21 206.8 . More Water and exercise this week so close to onederland I can feel it

Edited April 24, 201412 yr by guardia

Nearly 30 pounds gone

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Name, real or screen~Guardia
Goal weight for April 30th~260
Weight on April 1st~264
Age~54
City/State~Toronto, ON
Dietary goal for April~Trying not to eat at night and staying away from candy. So far I failed.
Exercise goal for April~ Go back to Zumba classes - starting tonight!!!
Personal goal for April~ 258
Date banded~June/2007
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 76lbs (I haven't lost very quickly, but I haven't gained any weight back. I really need to work on my eating habits) sleep.png" />

What do you like about Springtime? The sense of renewal it give you!

Hello to all:

Posting my weight status for April 28 - 260 lbs. I lost 4 pounds. Yeah!!!

Question everyone? I'm trying to plan my may weight loss goal. I've had one fill and not due for another until june. What is a reasonable amount of weight to lose in a month. I don't want to set myself up for failure.

I almost forgot. I was 177.0 this morning. Bday suit. . Lol

4/16/2014: 353.6

350.2