OH Juli

I'm started to recruit volunteers to organize this event. Send me an email at juligirl01@sbcglobal.net Mark your calendars for February 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. If you have a favorite place to stay in Vegas and want to suggest it, please tell us on this thread. If there is a "MUST DO" activity you think would fit the group, add that as well. Thanks everyone!

Hey Queer People Looks like LBT is going to Vegas in Feburary. I'm helping coordinate the effort. I'd love to meet some of yous guys in the flesh. Months ago Alexandra started a "where would you want to meet" thread. Vegas was the most popular destination. So come one join the fun.

I really want to get this going. Come on LBTers...let's do vegas.

I'd be down for the three day ride. I don't want to spend an entire vactaion riding in a state I visit often... Hey Deanna, Hoosier, JC and Banannie....what do you think? Michigan is beautiful this time of year. I could get the GF to play hostess too, though she's in the SW part of the state... It's a ways away, 13 months, but might as well start talking about it now... Also, I'm part of a group organizing LBTers in Vegas in February next year. I don't think we'll be biking there, but it would be great to meet some of yous guys.

Deanna- I bet if you do the math you'll see that you'll have 1000 miles on your bike by the time you put it up for the winter. You're doing about 100+ a week, 10 weeks, bada bing bada boom, you've done 1000 miles in a season. Thanks all for the kind words about Zoe. She's really pathetic and MILKING it. Of course, I bend easily...She really was very sad last night. "I'm sorry...I'm sorry..." like if she apologized about bad behavior earlier in the night it would make it stop. If only I could. She's going to the EX this afternoon. I'm trying to get homework done now so I can ride with the group this evening. I really like the group rides, but they add an extra hour to the time because of traveling to and from. My ass is going to be on the bike 2 hours, if I have 3 hours to spare I'll go, otherwise I'll be on the bike path near my house. Yeah, this is a study break. At least I don't have work people bothering me today.

Congrats Stevee. Start saving your pennies! It's amazing how they nickle and dime us to death, even with insurance. Woo Hoo.

"Interested in a gathering" established that Vegas is the destination of choice for LBT to meet. So it's going to happen in Feb next year. I'm thinking the first weekend of the month. Chimboree are you still on board for helping coordinate this? Lori Ann? Others? We can work as a group to set the details and get this ball ROLLING!

Hi Lori Ann I was waiting for one more person to offer to help coordinate this. Chimboree and I were both on board to make it happen. I'm going to start a new thread Vegas or Bust FEB 08. We'll see what shakes out of that!

Mary- You have got to be so frustrated! Don't worry about time and money and don't be ashamed. The investment into your future health is worth every penny, every minute. Like a stock investment, you might be on a downturn, but stick it out and it will go up again and you'll see results. I've seen before where you say snacking is what gets you. I'm a huge snacker too. What I did to try to curb it was plan my day on a piece of paper. Like breakfast at 8, snack at 10, lunch at 11:30, snack at 2, dinner at 5:30, snack at 7. I don't write down what I am going to eat, but at 9 when I want to snack it helps me to think I just ate an hour ago and I only need to hold out for another hour. I does cause me to go, I shouldn't be hungry. I'm not hungry. Drink some tea or water. HTH- and go to that Doctor and share your struggles with him, don't be embarassed. He is there to help you, not judge.

JC You're on fire! hahaha....but your loss is fantastic! Deanna Thanks for the offer of your duaghter the 1000 miles between us however would make it a bit rough for a quick drop off. I had a rough night with my DD. She caught some bug and spent midnight to 4 am throwing up.....we're home today...poor baby, I know. And she's not feeling great either.

BG If they could do an ass transplant I'd sign up in a minute! Good to know there was a positive outcome at work...or at least not a sucky day. Now it looks like my big ride for tomorrow might be impacted too. Even if I can't go with the group I can hit the trail near my house. I just wanted to get out with people...Herumph.

Okay I'm quoting myself! That's a first. I wanted to clarify about my size...those are 24 twill shorts/jean etc. and I'm not a bubble butt. Poor me. But if you're around that size 2x will fit..they are snug and there is NO mystery but I don't care. The squishy butt thing is fantastic! I joke that when I lose all this weight not only will I have plastic surgery to remove the pannis, and lift the boobs, I'm also going to get ass implants! I joke but I just might........

There are some sassy asses on this board. From Deanna giving me a hard time to JC's burning down the house... As for the heat it is better to ride in the early evening, there is less wind too. Just get a flashing light for your back end...you can wear it on your shorts or clip it to your bike. You never know when you might get too far from home and need to ride in the dusk of the evening. I'm a size 24 right now and they are getting a bit loose. I wear 2X shorts. I think these are them Performance Women’s Elite Short @ Performance Bicycle I just wear a t-shirt on top, I want to buy a jersey or two, but don't want to spend money on them just yet. JC-I think it's cool you are encouraging you buddy to develop a line for banded folks, but many docs are VERY anti drinking protein. I know mine is. And I love a good protein drink. Okay, is anyone available to baby sit on Saturday morning? My regular girl can't so I might not be able to ride. Looks like I'm going to call the Ex MIL to see if she is free. My family lives too far away. ARGH!

WELCOME! So what are you studying? I'm the returning to school late kind of student. I work f/t and do school f/t...business management. ZZZZZZZZZZ I know for many but I dig it. Glad to have you join our little queer family.

Kathy Congratulations! Lucy, I know you've been wanting to get in the pool! Woo Hoo!

Mary Sounds like you've got a great market in your neighborhood! We have one on Saturday mornings but I never seem to make it up there. Denise Sorry chica that you are under the weather. I've had some funky head cold think going on too. I know a few people fighting it! Summer colds are the pits. At least in winter you expect to get sick! Hope you feel better soon. Mom and jmc Thanks for the support! I appreciate everyone on here. We each have so much to contribute. Peace out- I've got too much homework to do to get on here for the next few days...okay, I'll probably check things out for a study break, but school is kicking my behind!

JC- Ditto what Deanna said.

hi been busy.... I'm doing great with the weight loss right now. Been riding the bike and just saw the surgeon. Still no fill. He's asked me to speak at their cattle call orientation about having the band because I've been so successful! That's pretty cool, made me proud. School is kicking my ass, the GF and I are doing great, my little girl is amazing..... All in all I'm happy.

Thanks for being encouraging. Funny about ponys and cows. You couldn't give me $100 to get within 15 feet of one. I cringe when my duaghter pets the goats and sheep at the zoo! I'm a city girl through and through! I mean they are cute and all, but far too unpredictable for me! Maybe you could exercises in the house like walk up and down the stairs? Or is there a mall you could drive to and walk inside? There are walking videos out there that people really like. You'll find what works for you...you will. And as for being comfortable in front of a group, yeah if I'm prepared, and trust me I will be, I find it fun. I was actually thinking about joining Toast Masters when I have some free time to really hone the public speaking skill.

Hey Marchies. I'm feeling a piece of the disconnect too. It's on the extreme other side of the equation, but it's real none the less. I know I get on here and talk about my biking long distances and losing with out a fill. I'm not on here bragging, but sharing my experiences going through this journey that we all started around the same time. But to be frank, I don't report all of the NSVs and all the good stuff that's happening because I don't want to seem as if I am gloating. I recognize that many of you are not seeing the same results that I am. I want to say "hang tough" and "keep to the plan" and support and encourage and I do that to a certain extent, but apparently not enough. And yeah to make my point, yesterday my surgeon asked me to speak at his next group orientation of 100 people because in his words I'm "the perfect banded patient." I didn't feel like I could share that here, because it would be recieved as Juli bragging. But I was flattered and proud and feel like for once in my life I'm in control of food instead of food being in control of me.

Mom, What a blessed day tomorrow will be for you and your family! How wonderful. Your daughter will be in my thoughts. I hope she has a good delivery.

BG What a mess to deal with. I'm in school for business management and it's a perfect case study of how not to work effectively. Bitch ass bitches. So are you going to look for a new position? Will the shift move get you far enough away from them? Hoosier You're going to rock that bike!!!! Awesome. Deanna- Google bicycle tours and your state. They will tell if it's flat or hilly if the offer 20, 30, 50, 100 mile rides. It's worth a shot. You never know what's out there unless you look. Regardless goal setting is a good idea. JC Dude, where are you?

Hey sorry you're feeling left out and unresponded to. I personally don't try to leave people unanswered. There are just times I don't know how to answer...so I leave it for someone who is more capable. You'll be missed if you leave...

Hoosier 20 miles six weeks from now should be doable. Setting goals like that is a fantastic way to grow yourself. DO IT! Deanna- Don't apologize, there's no need! I don't know what the people were thinking...somehow I don't think it's look at that hot chick...but I don't put much into what strangers think about me. Let's talk about goals...The GF, who's named Alison, BTW and I set some goals this weekend for our riding. We are going to shoot for: 40 miles July 21 50 miles Aug 11 62 miles Sept 30 I think it's a bit much but she's all about stretching and improving and I can't really find a good argument, other than I don't wanna...so I do it. Hence shooting for a consistent 30 miles this week. I'll keep you posted.

Dude, DO IT! You won't be wasting your time or looking a fool. You'll be getting super fit and that's reason enough! Please let us know what you decide!