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November Challenge- We have so much to be thankful for!



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Welcome to the monthly challenge. November is here and we have so much to be thankful for! This challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters.

Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on November 1st then come back every Friday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Saturday November 30th 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 challenge please leave a short introduction.

Name, real or screen~

Goal weight for November 30th~

Weight on November 1st~

Age~

City/State~

Dietary goal for November~

Exercise goal for November~

Personal goal for November~

Date banded~

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~

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Name, real or screen~ Lisa Holland

Goal weight for November 30th~ 182

Weight on November 1st~185.8

Age~ 39

City/State~Romeoville, IL

Dietary goal for November~Keep eating slow and chew!

Exercise goal for November~ Keep doing the Elliptical, treadmill and Stationary Bike

Personal goal for November~ Be thankful for what I do have and not worry as much on what I don't

Date banded~ 4/17/12

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~51

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Eating (less) turkey and everything that goes with it,and spending time with my family.

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Name, real or screen~ LISA CARON

Goal weight for November 30th~ 200

Weight on November 1st~ (FILL THIS ONE IN TOMORROW/)

Age~ 42

City/State~ SUFFOLK COUNTY/ NY

Dietary goal for November~ EAT 3 MEALS A DAY

Exercise goal for November~ WALK AT LEAST 3-4 DAYS A WEEK

Personal goal for November~ BEGIN STRENGTH BUILDING ROUTINE

Date banded~ 5/6/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~39 LBS

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ RELAXING WITH LOVED ONES

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Hi there! I've never done this before, so I'll introduce myself. I have been married for 31 years and have one son who is 26 years old, married, and gave me a beautiful grandson 6 months ago. I absolutely adore my grandson and LOVE being a grandma!!!! I am SOOOOO happy I had the surgery and have not regretted it for even one single moment since I had it. My only regret is that I didn't do it at least 10 years ago. My doctor here in Tulsa is great - Dr. Ladd Atkins. I love this forum and everyone on it. It has been a lifesaver during the time before and since my surgery! :)

Name, real or screen~ Cheryl (aka MammaJamma42)

Goal weight for November 30th~ 250

Weight on November 1st~ 258

Age~ 51

City/State~ Tulsa, Oklahoma

Dietary goal for November~ Be able to eat solid foods again - think I need a slight unfill to be able to do so.

Exercise goal for November~ Start doing some type of light exercise 3x/week for 15 minutes each time.

Personal goal for November~ Be thankful for all I have and show that appreciation to someone every day.

Date banded~ 7/18/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 50 lbs.

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Being with family - spending time together & good food!

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Name, real or screen~ Intelirish AKA nora

Goal weight for November 30th~ 250

Weight on November 1st~260

Age~ 38

City/State~ AZ

Dietary goal for November~ SLOW DOWN and EATLESS...

Exercise goal for November~ Repeat Oct - 4 to 5 days's min of 45 mins

Personal goal for November~ To be the better person when the MIL comes to vist

Date banded~ 9/16/13

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

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ not working...

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Hi there, I'm getting banded 11/5. Even though this will be a whacky month, I don't want another challenge to pass me by. So here I am!

Name, real or screen~ Bandista

Goal weight for November 30th~ 234

Weight on November 1st~ 238

Age~ 52

City/State~ New Hampshire

Dietary goal for November~ Transitioning through the stages of learning my band.

Exercise goal for November~ Lots of walking while waiting to be cleared for my regular workouts.

Personal goal for November~ Reconnection with my body. Listening.

Date banded~ November 5th, 2013.

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 10 pounds

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Putting up twinkly lights.

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Name, real or screen~ Yadira Ordonez

Goal weight for November 30th~ 245

Weight on November 1st~ 256

Age~ 49

City/State~brooklyn NY

Dietary goal for November~ follow the diet after surgery

Exercise goal for November~go to the gim after doctor recomended

Personal goal for November~ follow the lapband rules to succed on my journey

Date banded~ Will be banded November 6

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 10 Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~enjoy and make dinner for my family

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Name, real or screen- Mary Lou Sharp

Goal Weight for November 30th= 140

Weight on November 1st = 145

Age - 66

City/State- McAlpin, Fla

Dietary goal for November- eat more Protein, drink more water

Exercise Goal for November - more walking

Personal goal for November- Enjoy new body and ride my horse more

Date banded- January 15, 2013

Total Weight loss since banding/preop diet- 53.8

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity- having family for dinner, playing headbanz with the grandkids..enjoying our children and grandchildren...

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Name, real or screen~ terrydumont46

Goal weight for November 30th~ 238

Weight on November 1st~245

Age~ 56

City/State~camano island, wa

Dietary goal for November~ to measure accurately

Exercise goal for November~ continue with walking 30 min's daily

Personal goal for November~really take care of my skin

Date banded~ 5/29/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~40

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~

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Name, real or screen~ PuraVida37

Goal weight for November 30th~245

Weight on November 1st~253

Age~39

City/State~NY

Dietary goal for November~Drinking more/learning after first fill

Exercise goal for November~going to the gym in the morning at least 5x this month

Personal goal for November~finding some *me time*

Date banded~9/30/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~49 lbs

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~playing Hearts after our meal

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Name, real or screen~ Carrie

Goal weight for November 30th~239

Weight on November 1st~248

Age~27

City/State~Wyoming

Dietary goal for November ~ cut all processed carbs/ "fast"/processed foods

Exercise goal for November~ gym 4 times a week

Personal goal for November~Do my personal devotions everyday

Date banded~ 9/27/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~29lbs

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Cooking dinner

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Name, real or screen~ Jami

Goal weight for November 30th~ 210

Weight on November 1st~217

Age~ 45

City/State~Miami

Dietary goal for November~ watch carbs/more Protein

Exercise goal for November~ go to gym 3x week Personal goal for November~ More balanced life

Date banded~ 9/13/13

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 23

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Time off from work & extra time with family! & my mom's stuffing balls (the BEST & going to have just1)! ;)

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Name, real or screen~ Lindsay

Goal weight for November 30th~ 197

Weight on November 1st~ 203

Age~ 31

City/State~ dublin Ireland

Dietary goal for November~ count count count

Exercise goal for November~ do the 30 day shred

Personal goal for November~ get back into loss cycle after having travelled for a month and gained

Date banded~ 13 oct 2012

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 70 pounds

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Making pumpkin pie for my friends here in Ireland

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I'm going to start this month. I'm an old bandster- from '07, getting back on the wagon. Mom to 3 boys, 11 chickens, 1 Rooster and 2 goats in suburban NJ (small backyard farming at it's best). I'm having a back procedure next week- so I'm not envisioning a big loss this month.

Name, real or screen~ Leena

Goal weight for November 30th~ 210

Weight on November 1st~ 218

Age~ 36

City/State~ NJ

Dietary goal for November~ Get in my 60g of Protein a day

Exercise goal for November~ don't have one as I'm having a back procedure next week- so I'll be happy just being able to exercise

Personal goal for November~ Get all my holiday shopping done before thanksgiving

Date banded~ 9/10/07

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 132

Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~ Watching the parade with my kids

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Name, real or screen~reasysetgo611 Goal weight for November 30th~ 225 Weight on November 1st~234.8 Age~ 38 City/State~Brooklyn NY Dietary goal for November~ more fruits and veggies Exercise goal for November~ Training for warrior classes Personal goal for November~making a day a week of nothingness Date banded~7/1/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~60.2 Favorite Thanksgiving Activity~Spending holiday time with my family making memories :)

Down 1.2 as of 11/08/13 weighing in at 233.6 :) looking forwarded to the next group of10

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