Welcome to the monthly challenge. September is here and Summer slowly moving on out. 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 September 1st then come back every Monday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Tuesday September 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 September 30th~

Weight on September 1st~

Age~

City/State~

Dietary goal for September~

Exercise goal for September~

Personal goal for September~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

Favorite Fall Activity~

Name, real or screen~ Anume937

Goal weight for September 30th~ 235lbs

Weight on September 1st~ 246lbs

Age~ 31

City/State~ Dayton/Ohio

Dietary goal for September~ Eat more vegetables

Exercise goal for September~ Workout 3-5 times a wk

Personal goal for September~ Avoid stress

Date banded~ April 25, 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 79lbs

Favorite Fall Activity~ Football

Name, real or screen~ JustWatchMe

Goal weight for September 30th~ 205

Weight on September 1st~ 213.6

Age~ 53

City/State~ Chicagoland

Dietary goal for September~ fewer carbs

Exercise goal for September~ bicycling and walking

Personal goal for September~ feeding my soul

Date banded~ March 13, 2014

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 88

Favorite Fall Activity~ shuffling through crunchy leaves

Name, real or screen~ Rebecca Brooks

Goal weight for September 30th~ 217.5

Weight on September 1st~ 228

Age~ 27

City/State~ North Jersey

Dietary goal for September~ Portion Control

Exercise goal for September~ 3 Hrs/ Wk Exercise

Personal goal for September~ Keep Busy!

Date banded~ 8/12/14

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

Favorite Fall Activity~ Pumpkin/Apple Picking

Name, real or screen~ Jami

Goal weight for September 30th~ 183 lbs

Weight on September 1st~ 185

Age~ 45

City/State~ Miami Florida

Dietary goal for September~ No junk food Exercise goal for September~ Walk more

Pers goal for September~ Get myself organized Date banded~ 9/13/13

Total weight loss-banding/pre op diet~65 pds

Favorite Fall Activity~ decorating for Fall

Hi All

I am new to the community, I am very excited to meet new bandsters. I am trying to bring up my fitness level and make lifestyle changes.

Here is where you can find me

https://www.facebook.com/moniquesjourney

https://www.fitbit.com/user/234446

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/moniquesjourney14

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBymkfjMbaMWQ2oVWmCjbhw

https://secure-nikeplus.nike.com/plus/running/home/MoniquesJourney

Name, real or screen~Monique aka MoniquesJourney
Goal weight for September 30th~ 157
Weight on September 1st~ 183.4
Age~ 44
City/State~ Mississauga, Ontario Canada
Dietary goal for September~ Log food in my fitness pall
Exercise goal for September~ Continue Couch 2 5 K
Personal goal for September~ Positive affirmation each morning
Date banded~ May 9, 2014
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 34.6
Favorite Fall Activity~ Walking in the dry leaves

Name, real or screen~ JuneBug36
Goal weight for September 30th~ 208
Weight on September 1st~214
Age~36
Dietary goal for September~ Keep protien at 50 grams and calories at 1000
Exercise goal for September~ Find a workout I enjoy and be consistent
Personal goal for September~ Learn to say no...free up more time for things that matter.
Date banded~ June 10 2014
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 31
Favorite Fall Activity~ Halloween!!!!

<p>Hi All</p> <p>I am new to the community, I am very excited to meet new bandsters. I am trying to bring up my fitness level and make lifestyle changes.</p> <p>Here is where you can find me</p> <p> <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.facebook.com/moniquesjourney'>https://www.facebook.com/moniquesjourney</a></p> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.fitbit.com/user/234446'>https://www.fitbit.com/user/234446</a></p> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.myfitnesspal.com/moniquesjourney14'>http://www.myfitnesspal.com/moniquesjourney14</a></p> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBymkfjMbaMWQ2oVWmCjbhw'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBymkfjMbaMWQ2oVWmCjbhw</a></p> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://secure-nikeplus.nike.com/plus/running/home/MoniquesJourney'>https://secure-nikeplus.nike.com/plus/running/home/MoniquesJourney</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Name, real or screen~Monique aka MoniquesJourney<br> Goal weight for September 30th~ 157<br> Weight on September 1st~ 183.4<br> Age~ 44<br> City/State~ Mississauga, Ontario Canada<br> Dietary goal for September~ Log food in my fitness pall<br> Exercise goal for September~ Continue Couch 2 5 K<br> Personal goal for September~ Positive affirmation each morning<br> Date banded~ May 9, 2014<br> Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 34.6<br> Favorite Fall Activity~ Walking in the dry leaves </p>

drat I meant goal weight for sept 30 175

Name, real or screen: Kristen

Goal Weight for Sept 30th: 200

Weight on Sept 1st: 209

Age: 39

City/State: MI

Dietary goal for Sept: 60g Protein intake, Vitamins

Exercise goal for Sept: Walk 4+ miles 4-5 days/week

Personal goal for Sept: Drop a pant size

Date banded: 06.12.2014

Total weight loss since pre-op diet/banding: 33 lbs

Favorite Fall Activity: Relaxing outdoors, smelling the fallen leaves, wearing a hoodie, sipping hot apple cider.

Edited September 2, 201412 yr by wonderpooh2u

Name, real or screen~ RedStorm

Goal weight for September 30th~ 198

Weight on September 1st~ 204

Age~ 39

City/State~ Arlington, TX

Dietary goal for September~ meet protein goals every day

Exercise goal for September~ Cardio and weights 4 to 5 times a week

Personal goal for September~ embrace turning 40!

Date banded~ 4/1/14

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 60 pounds

Favorite Fall Activity~ decorating for the fall holidays

@@RedStorm,

"Personal goal for September~ embrace turning 40!"

Happy birthday!

Name, real or screen~Christina
Goal weight for September 30th~190
Weight on September 1st~195
Age~33
City/State~Kingsville, TX
Dietary goal for September~Eat better
Exercise goal for September~6 days a week
Personal goal for September~Become happier
Date banded~03/4/2014
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~54
Favorite Fall Activity~Camping

Name, real or screen~ HealthyNewMe
Goal weight for September 30th~ 185
Weight on September 1st~188
Age~ 54
City/State~New Orleans, LA
Dietary goal for September~ Continue to monitor REFINED CARBS
Exercise goal for September~ Add resistance/weight training
Personal goal for September~ Clean out the last two closets in my "kid's bedrooms"
Date banded~ 8/22/13
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 139 pounds
Favorite Fall Activity~watching/attending FOOTBALL games, especially as a BAND MOM

Edited September 3, 201412 yr by HealthyNewMe

@@JustWatchMe thank you very much!

#1 Welcome to the monthly challenge. September is here and Summer slowly moving on out. This challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters.

Name, real or screen~ VitaminJ

Goal weight for September 30th~ 270

Weight on September 1st~ 287

Age~ 40

City/State~ Houston, TX

Dietary goal for September~ transition to solid foods. Meet my Protein goal

Exercise goal for September~ 30 min cardio daily. Love the rowing machine

Personal goal for September~ be less stressed

Date banded~ August 20

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 28

Favorite Fall Activity~ football

Name: New me1475

Goal weight for September : 210

Weight Sept 1st : 219

Age: 38

City/State: Brooklyn NY

Dietary goal for September: Stay away from chocolate

Exercise goal : Exercise 4 to 5x a week

Date banded : May 5th 2014

Total weight loss since banded/ pre-op diet : 24 lbs