After reading everyone's post from the Jan-June challenge, I decide to start a new thread. This challenge is from today, June 2 to Labor Day, Sept 1 2008.

Name.............Current Weight......Goal.........To Go

liz_hager.........172...........150........22

Set a more realistic goal for this last month of the challenge.

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................205............189...........16

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................249............240........... 9

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............150...........15

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

Im down 2 more after 2 weeks of nothing

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................203............189...........14

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................249............240........... 9

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............150...........15

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

Grats, Bunkeye!

As of Friday, I was down 3lbs since I last posted.

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................203............189...........14

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................246............240........... 6

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............150...........15

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

Hey! Another Monday...Last week more of same, no change...so I think I'm going adjust my goal from 150 to 160. I was really hoping for 150 but as the challenge date gets closer and closer, I beginning to lose hope of making it to 150. But everyday I have to keep telling myself, this whole lapband experience is a process and I just have to keep going. Have a good week everyone!!!

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................203............189...........14

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................246............240........... 6

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............160...........5

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

You've been doing a great job, Liz! I have faith in you.

There are quite a few people who haven't checked in. If you are reading this thread and and your stats haven't updated on the list, please let us know how you're doing! You can do it!

I haven't checked in. My scale has moved, down, then up, then down, the same 2-3 pounds each time. Think i need a fill, but they are so full don't think i'll get in until towards the end of August.

Also am going to be hitting the gym every morning after i drop off my daughter at school beginning next week. (there it is, in writing, now i can't back out of it) (if anyone knows a great hair style for med/long naturally curly hair that is easy to fix after a shower, let me know. that's one concern for after i finish at the gym, i have to go to work.)

Glad to see the success everyone else is having. Keep up the great work!

New update

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................200............189...........11

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................246............240........... 6

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............160...........5

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

Sorry i havent checked in in a while..:drool:

I just had surgery last week to remove my gallbladder and well my surgeon unfilled my band:scared2::cry_smile:.. so i absolutely refuse to step on the scale in fear of being majorly disappointed..

I see him in 5days for my post-op and fill, ill be weighed then but im expecting that i gained somewhat:unsure:...Hopefully not to much...

But ill jump back in the challange as soon as i get that fill:thumbup:

Jeni, take care of yourself. Health and healing > weight loss right now. We all understand and wish you all the best!

I had to update again.... down 2 since Friday! Had to post! Only 4 more to go... I wonder if I can take it to a full 50 lbs for the challenge?!

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................200............189...........11

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................244............240........... 4

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............160...........5

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

NEW UPDATE. 199 this AM. WOW! I havent been on the other side for a LOONNNGGG time! Plus its my TOM so I thought Id be bloated. I think this fill gave me a jumpstart of 2 weeks of nothing. Its weird. Ill have about 2-3 weeks of nothing then bam its 2-3 pounds 1 day then 2 more days 2 more. Then nothing for a while. ILL take it as it comes! I did start excersising in my pool and since my fill to 2.8 in my 4cc band last Friday I havent wanted to snack at night.

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................199............189...........10

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................244............240........... 4

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............160...........5

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............271.5..........245...........26.5

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

I finally lost a few more pounds! Currently as of this AM I was 256. My stats have not been updated on the list and I don't know how to do this. I still can't believe I was 271 in June. I don't think I will make it to 245 by Labor Day but I hope to get close! Keep up the good work everyone!!!

Updating for Thininside...

FYI - Those in red need updates!

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................199............189...........10

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................244............240........... 4

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................165............160...........5

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............256.............245...........11

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

Felicia - You are doing so great, keep up the good work!!! Got any tips for the rest of us?

Bunkey - Its so great that your under 200lbs. I remember getting there, I felt so happy.

I decided to have another fill on Tuesday, and I'm so glad I did because I'm down another 2 pounds! So now I feel hopeful that I might make my original goal of 150, so I changing it back.

Name.............StartingWeight....Current......Goal.........To Go

Bunkey1965........220.................199............189...........10

CQQlgirl..............200.................198............190...........8

Cadets71............239.................226.5..........219...........7.5

Dreamsize8.........216.................216............190...........26

FeliciaLevy75......286.................244............240........... 4

Gayle21..............190.......... ......190............175...........15

Jeni 85................189.................183............169...........14

Laura bough........215.................205............190...........15

Liz_hager............172.................163............150...........13

MMarg.................220.................214............199...........21

Newhope4me......163.6...............163.6..........150..........13.6

NukeChik.............227.................227............197...........30

Scrappy_friend....222.................222.............200..........22

TexGirl................202.................198............180...........18

Thininside28........271.5..............256.............245...........11

Wannabthin.........199................199.............179...........20

All I can say is that my life depends on it, so I focus on it. It is a lifestyle to which I am quickly becoming accustomed.

-- I watch not only how much I eat, but what I eat. Calories in has to be lower than calories out or you won't lose weight. Regardless of foods in your diet, this is key.

-- I move, every day, even if it's just time on the balance ball or floor exercises.

-- I don't eat Pasta, bread (occasional bite, or wrap, no more), sugary foods, Desserts, etc. I make replacements so I am not without something or denied something.

-- I cycle my calories and carbs. I go up a few days a week to jump start my body. It feels like a treat but also tells my body to burn a little more for now... and then go back to my normal levels.

I use the band to support my lifestyle, not the other way around. My new habits are good ones, and most likely would have helped without the band. Since I couldn't do it on my own, I was banded. Restriction helps, yes, but it's more than that. The band reinforces what I need to be doing overall to be successful. That is not just eating less, but creating a healthier me.

Maybe that's more than you were looking for... I could go on, but it might get long. :tt2:

Thanks for your kind words felicia!!! I needed that... And i get my fill on monday..:thumbup:.

I'll let you know how the weight has changes wether good or bad...:thumbup: