Hi all, this challenge will be for 12 weeks, starting the week of January 1st.

This challenge is to help those of us who have stalled out to get restarted, or for regainers to start their loss cycle again. Anybody else who wants to join is welcome too!

Weigh in once a week, Sunday or Monday and post your stats on this thread. You may include any measurements etc. THIS thread will be our posting/meeting spot. You are all welcome to 'meet' here and cheer each other on. We can all certainly use it!

Please also include your meal plan/shake brand/meal ideas, etc. The idea behind the challenge is to offer new insight and ideas to those of us who need a boost in getting going again. For me personally, the reason I offered the idea of this challenge is because I've had some regain and I really need some accountability, but in addition I need some new, fresh ideas.

THIS challenge is simply a way for us to start keeping accountability. This challenge is not one of the typical ones that you see that have statistical data, etc. It's really just a way to have a planned, accountable online weekly support process.

IF THERE IS ANYBODY doing the challenge who wants to run an actual spreadsheet, please respond and let us all know. I had not planned on doing a spreadsheet simply because this is about ACCOUNTABILITY, not about the numbers.

Those of us who have been post surgery for 18 months or more generally lose a lot of the initial drive that we had when we were first post-op, and the pounds can creep back.

So as of Sunday, Jan 1st, please do your initial posting including your 'starting' weight, current BMI, plan for the week, meal ideas, plans for getting yourself on track, etc.

(Like I said, not a traditional challenge, but a NECESSARY one).

GOOD LUCK and most of all, have fun getting back on track!

I'm down 83 lbs since last year I can't believe it

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oh my, everybody is doing SO well!

Sorry I have been MIA for a bit, my work schedule is QUITE variable and I have been putting in a lot of hours, plus finishing up grad school!!!

I'm doing ok. i have yet to step on a scale this week, i'll probably wait until later in the week. I'm struggling STILL, but fighting hard to stay off pop. Also trying to start back on shakes every morning- a necessary evil for me.

Lastly, i've started trying to move more. I think i've been very lazy the last few months, so getting back into the groove.

Everybody have a great week, and keep up your excellent work!

I forgot to post my weight on Sunday but I was 219 last week and this week I am 217.4. it is getting there

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Now 145 from 148 in January

143.5

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2/6/17- 138

141

188.4 on Sunday New Year's Challenge Spreadsheet

Ready to get back on track. Lap band 11-13. Highest wt 285, 5'4" tall. Lost 70, gained 20. CW about 225, will weigh tomorrow then get on regular schedule and weigh on Mondays. Plan to go back to basics, water, low carb, high protein, no sugar. Make appt with surgeon, way overdue. Move my body more. Looking forward to being here. Thanks.

Down to 205. I got married Saturday and the week before was trying to just maintain so my dress would fit right. Can't believe I'm 5lbs to onederland

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I saw my endocrinologist today. A1c down from 7.5 to 6.7. LDL cholesterol down from 133 to 89. Triglycerides down from 133 to 114. Weight down 3 pounds. He was very happy, I was thrilled. 3 month checkup. See Dr again in 4 months. Weight today 225,7. Eating protein, low carb. Doing a happy dance.

On 2017-02-16 at 0:24 PM, MindyMe said:

Down to 205. I got married Saturday and the week before was trying to just maintain so my dress would fit right. Can't believe I'm 5lbs to onederland

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Congrats on your wedding! Post pics!!!

Congrats on your wedding! Post pics!!!

Aww thanks I'd post a pic but it's not working for some reason

Down to 184.4, which was a big drop this week. I feel a gain/stall coming on.New Years Challenge

139.5. Less than 10 pounds from goal!!!!