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I am in, although I don't get banded until Oct. 7th.

I am at 256 now <thanks to my stupid scale!>

My goal in 10 weeks is to lose 26 lbs. Putting me at 230, a nice kickstart into Bandlandia!

I am on the right.

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Just banded close to 3 weeks ago so this will be my first challenge!!! Let's go with 25 pounds in the next 10 weeks.....

Starting weight: 317

Ending weight: 292....oh, would that be sweet!!!

I am off and running......

Good luck to all....

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What the heck, I'm in for 20lbs.

Was 94kgs/207lbs (STILL!!!) this morning, so that would put me at 85kgs/187lbs in 10 weeks.

Here's a pic I took yesterday (ignore the squinting of the eyes lol) :-

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Okay I am in. I hate taking pictures because of my birth defect but what the hay..lol

I will post a pic on Thursday. I currently weigh 319. I want to lose 30 lbs in this challenge! Whoo Hoo!

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I'm in! I was just banded less than a week ago, so the first few weeks for me are healing time. Nonetheless, I do hope to lose some weight. smile.gif

  • I would like to drop 20 lbs
  • This morning, on my home scale I weighed 262
  • Pic attached of me taken right now by my DH. Although I don't think I'll look any different once I lose 20 lbs. I've already dropped 26 lbs and nobody can tell. smile.gif

Adding an "after" pic of me at 244 at the end of the challenge (-18 lbs)

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for a real kicker..

why dont we try this challange with the same before/during/after clothes? many of you know I have taken my pic in the same outfit i wore 60 lbs earlier and I'll tell ya what.. i didnt notice it much until i saw the two outfits side by side.. someoen mentioned i looked deflated boy that was an understatement!!

My suggestion: pick out an outfit that is form fitting, or somewhat tight even works... then take a piece of tape and put it on the floor of where you will take your picture every week.. (so that your picture is taken from same perspective) and once a week take the picture wearing the same outfit in the same spot, with the same amount of room between you and the picture taker.

This is actually something fun to watch.. and see. You'll be amazed at what happens but it only works if you wear form fitting or tighter clothes otherwise you wont tell much!

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ok! I'm in too! I have no restriction as I am only 5 weeks post-op and can not have a fill until November... so I think I will aim for a tame 11 pounds which is 5kgs.

Today : 259lbs/118kgs

10 Weeks Goal : 248lbs/113kgs

Sorry I dont have a current pic, it will have to wait for DH to get home from his business trip this weekend. I will post it when I get one. You prob'ly wont notice 5kgs but I am hoping it might show in my face a little...

And yes, I have put back on 3 of the 11 pounds I lost during the liquid phase :) but I refuse to adjust ticker upwards :cross-eye ;):D

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I am in too, have started the gym today to kickstart the weight loss.

I will post a pic in an hour or so.

Weight this morning - 99.8kg/220lbs

10 week challenge - 10 kgs/22lbs

Would like to be in the 80kgs or under the 200lbs

Good Luck everyone, we can do this.

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Although I don't think I'll look any different once I lose 20 lbs. I've already dropped 26 lbs and nobody can tell. smile.gif

Well going by your avitar picture and the one you just posted.... HECK YES !!! you can definitly tell you've lost. Your doing great Molly, you really are.

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I am in....this morning started at 271....(oops gained a little from vacation.) I want to aim for 15 pounds in 10 weeks. I need this to stay on track!!!!!

I will post a picture tonight after hubby gets home. The idea of taking it in the same outfit is good I will see what I can find.

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Count me in. I want to lose 15 pounds. On the summer challange I put down 10 and I lost 10. So I up it by 5 lbs. I will do it. Thanks for doing this. Good luck to everyone...

My start weight is 242.

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I just have to tell you all how absolutely excited and inspired I am right now by all of your responses to join in this challenge. It never ceases to amaze me what impact support has on our successes in life (weight loss and non weight loss goals). Thanks again to all of you who are joining in this challenge. Here's to 10 weeks of weight loss and life successes!

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I am on the right.

Okay, which right? In the NY shirt or with the glasses on the head? Neither of you look 256, just want to have a good mind pic of you. But you come out looking good no matter which one your are. The ballgame looks fun! What a beautiful day!!

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Weighed in at 209. Mark me down for 19 pounds.......... That will put me into

the 190 pound class.......................................................................

I may just go farther to 185 my Idea goal weight!!! My Own personal goal weight.

I hope you all reach your goal weight! Most of all God bless.

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Well, I was starting to feel pretty good until I had my son take these pics this morning.

Sheesh-- until I lose another 30 I am NEVER letting anyone walk behind me again!

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