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Great! Count me in I would like to lose 12lbs

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I am totally on board. For the last two weeks I haven't lost any weight, I haven't gone up, but not down either. I kinda got sidetracked on my diet. But now I am ready for a little challenge. i need it. I have a wedding to go to the end of May and I wanna be down to 250 by then, I don't know if I can do it now.. is there a chance I can be ready for another fill???

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Count me in too!!!!! I'd like to lose 35lbs by Cinco de mayo. I am so recently banded I'm losing pretty fast and I hope that continues. By that time I should have had my first fill and I will be able to restart my normal workouts. I am currently just walking on the treadmill for 45 min 3-4 times a week.

YAY I'm excited to have a smaller goal to look forward to!

Can I change mine to 15? I think I WAY overestimated. I haven't gotten a fill yet and I'm stuck on the scale. I don't want to make my goal to unattainable so is there any way i can change it? Thanks.

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I am brand new to these boards, so I am just jumping in feet first :thumbup:

I was just banded 3/19, I haven't hopped on the scale as of yet. When was weighed at surgery I was 282 so I would love to aim for -15 lbs bringing me down to 267 :thumbup:

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Please count me in. My goal is to loose 15lbs 5-5-09. I have already lost 20 just 12 days out from surgery but I expect that to slow once I can eat "real food". To be down 35lbs would be awesome!

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Anybody else wanna join? I'm also thinking of submitting our group into the "Biggest Loser-pound for pound challenge". For every pound you lose, they will donate 10cents to food bank centers of America (which equals 1lb of food). Anyone interested?

I think the Biggest Loser - Pound for Pound Challenge is a great idea! This "Shrinko de Mayo" challenge has helped me to refocus and I am so excited to report that I have lost nearly 7 lbs. since starting the challenge. This is the first time I have lost weight after a fill and I think it's because I am not trying to cheat my band! Also, I like being accountable to this group!

KUTGW everyone because we are so...worth it!

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I think the Biggest Loser - Pound for Pound Challenge is a great idea! This "Shrinko de Mayo" challenge has helped me to refocus and I am so excited to report that I have lost nearly 7 lbs. since starting the challenge. This is the first time I have lost weight after a fill and I think it's because I am not trying to cheat my band! Also, I like being accountable to this group!

KUTGW everyone because we are so...worth it!

WOW, EXCELLENT work!! 7lbs is AWESOME :)

Keep up the good work. Unfortunately, I had a procedure on my leg (Darn Doctor gave me 1.8lbs of fluids..lol) and my monthly bill came early :cursing: so I have vowed not to weigh myself until April 1st. I feel MUCH smaller than ever and I am hoping that by then I could be at 5lbs. Fingers crossed. I have added everyone to date below:

coloradobanding......13lbs -2lbs lost..yippee

debbie_7155............8lbs- 1lb lost..WAY TO GO

stephleon..............13lbs

fluffy jen...............13lbs

jaynell31...............15lbs

louandboosmom......15lbs

laurr925................13lbs

bek1986...............15lbs

cmanzley..............15lbs

1rockinmom...........15lbs

catho72................12lbs

delivered...............15lbs..already lost 7lbs-GREAT!

gus-gus..................8lbs

a buddy.................12lbs

ncsqueen...............15lbs

shellyphaunts..........15lbs

bamagal.................15lbs

kmbmom.................15lbs

crystal525..............15lbs

minxz.....................12lbs

catherine55.............10lbs

tklmeskinny.............10lbs

bklyn1984...............13lbs

gabi311b.................15lbs

iwannabeskinny........12bs

kra102....................15lbs

alleycia...................16lbs

pfrance...................12lbs

lyndi.......................13lbs

gabi........................15lbs

busybee424.............15lbs

dillon1205................15lbs

nfl1........................15lbs

I am posting losses here just because I work hard for each pound and would love to share my excitement! I see that many have added their own separate ticker for this challenge which I find very motivating. Whatever works for everyone to get us losing!

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I'd like to join...just had my 2nd fill today, so maybe I will start losing again! My goal is 15 pounds by Cinco de mayo.< /p>

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do we report our losses here? if so im 1 lb down, from 8lb to 7lb :lol:

OR

do we just say what we are at the end ?

I hant gone for a big loss cos im not had my first fill yet

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By Cinco De mayo I would like to loose 15 lbs.

Tif

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Updated list as of 3/29/09, keep losing my friends!!

coloradobanding......13lbs -2lbs lost..yippee

debbie_7155............8lbs- 2lb lost..WAY TO GO

stephleon..............13lbs

fluffy jen...............13lbs

jaynell31...............15lbs

louandboosmom......15lbs

laurr925................13lbs

bek1986...............15lbs

cmanzley..............15lbs

1rockinmom...........15lbs

catho72................12lbs

delivered...............15lbs..already lost 7lbs-GREAT!

gus-gus..................8lbs

a buddy.................12lbs

ncsqueen...............15lbs

shellyphaunts..........15lbs

bamagal.................15lbs

kmbmom.................15lbs

crystal525..............15lbs

minxz.....................12lbs

catherine55.............10lbs

tklmeskinny.............10lbs

bklyn1984...............13lbs

gabi311b.................15lbs-4lbs down-!!!

iwannabeskinny........12bs

kra102....................15lbs

alleycia...................16lbs

pfrance...................12lbs

lyndi.......................13lbs

gabi........................15lbs

busybee424.............15lbs

dillon1205................15lbs

nfl1........................15lbs

tlhamilton................15lbs

agentcmc13.............10lbs

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i would like to lose 10 lbs. by may 5th.

i am getting ready to go on a week long vacation with my mom and nephew to disney world so im sure we will be eating out a lot. this challenge will help me make the right choices at the resturaunt!!!!!!!! hope i succeed, and good luck to everyone!!

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