The Holiday Challenge

[cpagan 2]

Name, real or screen~ Cyndy

Age~ 50

Weight on December 1st~ 200

Goal weight for December 29th~ 190

Dietary goal for December~ Eat more Protein

Exercise goal for December~ To start exercising

Personal goal for December~ To learn to embroider

Date banded~ 10/12/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 28 Lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Less aches and pains

[Jennifer S 0]

I am really excited to do this again. It really helped to see how the scale moved each week instead of checking every day!

Name, real or screen~ Jenn S

Age~37

Weight on December 1st~224

Goal weight for December 29th~216

Dietary goal for December~stop snacking on my son's crackers

Exercise goal for December~1100 minutes

Personal goal for December~Keep Christmas on budget

Date banded~10/27/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~30 lb

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ more energy!

[kristallynn13 18]

Name, real or screen~ Julie (real)

Age~42

Weight on December 1st~225

Goal weight for December 29th~215

Dietary goal for December~Take my Calcium and Multivitamins everyday, drink at least 64 ounces of Water everyday

Exercise goal for December~ Join the gym close to my job, work out 5 times a week

Personal goal for December~ Stop being such an emotional basket case

Date banded~ 9/27/2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~56

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ No more aches and pains, dont have to take Ibuprofen everyday of my life

[larrypdot 20]

Name, real or screen~ Larry

Age~ 59

Weight on December 1st~ 243

Goal weight for December 29th~ 235

Dietary goal for December~ Less Carbs

Exercise goal for December~ To go to the Gym more

Personal goal for December~ It's December, just make it through the month

Date banded~ 1/20/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 147

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Just one???? Went from a blood sugar level averaging 160 - 180 while taking two types of diabetes medication to a blood sugar level of 98 with no medication. No longer taking cholesterol medication. Able to drive the car without my belly rubbing on the steering wheel.

[MelissaNY 16]

Name, real or screen~ MelissaNY

Age~36

Weight on December 1st~ 200.5

Goal weight for December 29th~190

Dietary goal for December~ LESS CARBS , No snacking NOT EATAING EVERYTHING ON MY PLATE !!! PORTOINS

Exercise goal for December~ 3 times a week GYM

Personal goal for December~ listen more, think of others feelings, take every customer seriously

Date banded~ 3/23/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~67.5

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ BMI down ! MORE ENERGY !!!

[amyloveslou 11]

Name:Amy

Age:39

weight 215

goal weight:200

diet: get it under control !!

exercise:3 times a week !!

personal goal: enjoy the family time less food time

date banded: 12-13-2010

total loss including pre op diet:71

one thing that has improved: my out look on life and my bp.. no more rx's !!!

[kkf1979 10]

Name, real or screen~ KKF1979

Age~ 32

Weight on December 1st~ 245

Goal weight for December 29th~ 237

Dietary goal for December~ Lots of Water and eating healthy

Exercise goal for December~ Stick to my current Gym routine even during the holidays

Date banded~ April 7th 2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 65lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ I am more active

[ms.lady 3]

Name, real or screen~ ms.lady

Age~ 32

Weight on December 1st~ 245.6

Goal weight for December 29th~ 234

Dietary goal for December~ More Protein, healthier choices

Exercise goal for December~ 4 - 6 days per week

Personal goal for December~ Let go and let God!

Date banded~ 8/11/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 47

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Have not noticed a difference yet.

[Pooh plus size 6]

Name, real or screen~Lavanda

Age~31

Weight on December 1st~235

Goal weight for December 29th~225

Dietary goal for December~eat more Protein and drink more Water

Exercise goal for December~keep doing the biggest loser 3x a week and gym 2 times a week

Personal goal for December~stay focused stress free and committed to my goals

Date banded~10/7/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~20 lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~

[carymom 4]

Name, real or screen~ Edie

Age~ 62

Weight on December 1st~ 148

Goal weight for December 29th~ <140

Dietary goal for December~ Fewer carbs, minimum holiday sweets or munchies

Exercise goal for December~4 -5 x weekly - Zumba, Rep-Rebok, Body Shaping, etc. Some Water exercises.

Personal goal for December~ keep personal stress down, give lots of hugs, help people feel good about themselves

Date banded~ June 4, 2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 38 lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Stamina

[Crystalapril11 36]

Name, real or screen~Crystal

Age~34

Weight on December 1st~238.5

Goal weight for December 29th~230

Dietary goal for December~More protein

Exercise goal for December~2xs a week

Personal goal for December~Weight Loss

Date banded~5/10/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~51lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Healthy Living, smaller portions, self conf

[amiller1010 2]

Name, real or screen~ Ashlee

Age~ 23

Weight on December 1st~ i normally weigh in on tuesdays so i will use tuesdays weight 262.6

Goal weight for December 29th~ 252

Dietary goal for December~ make it through the holidays

Exercise goal for December~ walk more

Personal goal for December~ make it through the holidays lol

Date banded~ 6/20/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 83 lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ i generally feel better.

[gigi2134 0]

Name, real or screen~ gigi2134

Age~ 31

Weight on December 1st~ 252

Goal weight for December 29th~ 245

Dietary goal for December~ eat more Protein

Exercise goal for December~ excerise 4 times a week

Personal goal for December~ spend time with family

Date banded~ 11/16/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 26

One thing that has improved with your health since banding-- nothing yet

[LB4Me 35]

Name, real or screen~ Joyce

Age~ 52

Weight on December 1st~ 296

Goal weight for December 29th~ 284 (it will be hard, but I promised myself i would lose 40 lbs before the New year and my vacation)

Dietary goal for December~ Watch portion sizes

Exercise goal for December~ Just do it!

Personal goal for December~ Pamper myself. It's been awhile.

Date banded~ 10/20/11

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 28 lbs

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Less pain, better attitude

[MissMay 1]

I am ready for The Holiday Challenge. This has been tough during the holidays. I have been busy with work but I am going to log in more and visit with the best support system I have...YOU!

Name, real or screen~ Merry Christmas May

Age~ 41

Weight on December 1st~ 162.8

Goal weight for December 29th~ 155

Dietary goal for December~ More Protein. Less Snacking.

Exercise goal for December~ More Exercise!!!

Personal goal for December~ Relax. Enjoy the Season.

Date banded~ July 22, 2011

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 37 lbs.

One thing that has improved with your health since banding~Breathing.