August Summer Challenge

[lisaholland73 197]

Just starting the thread--

[harmony11 37]

Bring it! I have no idea what this entails, but I am ready for it!

[Dacoop 84]

I am ready also!

[AlleyKat 26]

What's the challenge? i need a challenge

[sHeLLaBee 130]

Just starting the thread--

What's the challenge? Let's do this!

[stokesmommy 45]

Ok today its the first what's our challenge

[Kekeboo 47]

Okay, someone post a challenge.

How about:

Water intake 64 oz.

This seems to be difficult for a lot of people, me included.

Excercise 30 minutes of brisk walking EVERY day.

I know I have an excuse for why I can squeeze 30 minutes in, but I found walking in place is still excercise. Watch your favorite show and walk in place.

I am only on week 3 of my banding, so I am not released to do any other excercise. But, I have been following a lot Blogs and the forums and notice that even those who have been banded for a while have stopped excercising or eating right. I am struggling with the soft foods because it opened a door where I could be tempted to overindulge, so if I have someone or a group that can hold me accountable...I am in.

[sHeLLaBee 130]

Okay, someone post a challenge.

How about:

Water intake 64 oz.

This seems to be difficult for a lot of people, me included.

Excercise 30 minutes of brisk walking EVERY day.

I know I have an excuse for why I can squeeze 30 minutes in, but I found walking in place is still excercise. Watch your favorite show and walk in place.

I am only on week 3 of my banding, so I am not released to do any other excercise. But, I have been following a lot Blogs and the forums and notice that even those who have been banded for a while have stopped excercising or eating right. I am struggling with the soft foods because it opened a door where I could be tempted to overindulge, so if I have someone or a group that can hold me accountable...I am in.

I am down! I never drink enough Water, so I will def go for the 64oz a day.

[stokesmommy 45]

I'm in

[jen_1381 446]

Is this our regular monthly challenge? Maybe submit the format of questions so we can all fill in our answers. I forgot them all!!

[Kekeboo 47]

I have only been on here for a month, I don't know anyof the questions.

But I do have a few suggestions.

Goal: to drink a minimum of 8 cups / 64 oz of Water

(just water! tea, juices and other drinks do not count.)

Use a 1/2 gallon pitcher and fill it every morning, when the pitcher is empty you are done.

(refill and challenge yourself to drink more)

Post Daily:

Water intake

Energy level

Post Every Monday:

Weight

(don't weigh everyday, it will drive you crazy)

[lolitawantsaband 45]

I'm in! Starting weight 274

Goal Weight 264

Will walk on treadmill 30-45 min a day briskly

Drink 64 oz Water & try to get in 60 or more grams of Protein

[lisaholland73 197]

Welcome to the monthly challenge. August is here and time to start working end of summer activities. The Summer Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandster's.

Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Wednesday August 1st the come back every Wednesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 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 challenger please leave a short introduction.

Name, real or screen~

Goal weight for August 31st~

Weight on August 1st~

Age~

Dietary goal for August~

Exercise goal for August~

Personal goal for August~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

What is your favorite place to travel?~

[lisaholland73 197]

Welcome to the monthly challenge. August is here and time to start working end of summer activities. The Summer Challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandster's.

Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Wednesday August 1st the come back every Wednesday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 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 challenger please leave a short introduction.

Name, real or screen~LisaHolland73

Goal weight for August 31st~206

Weight on August 1st~211.4

Age~38

Dietary goal for August~Protein!

Exercise goal for August~Elliptical and Walking (Get cooler outside please!!!)

Personal goal for August~Take smaller steps in this weight loss journey and realize it's a marathon not a sprint!

Date banded~4/17/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~25-28 depending on the hour lol

What is your favorite place to travel?~Aruba

[lolitawantsaband 45]

Name, real or screen~ Lolitawantsaband

Goal weight for August 31st~264

Weight on August 1st~274

Age~38

Dietary goal for August~60 grams of Protein

Exercise goal for August~30-45 mins 4-5 days a week

Personal goal for August~ wake up at 7:00 am

Date banded~ 7-12-12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~18

What is your favorite place to travel?~ would love to go to Vegas