OH Juli

How old is the child? Old enough to be girlfriending? Is it hard to play offended old lady when deep down inside you're flattered to your painted red toe-nails??? That's pretty darn cute. And the clueless part is precious. Girl, I've nearly been fired a few times for my sarcasm. But it's toned down in my dotage. Yes I've been misunderstood. I think the humor is 75% of the kindred spirit with BG. The othe 25% is just being plain crazy, like running at 200+ pounds and bellying through a giant puddle of mud and thinking it's going to be fun!

Yeah, that was the joke. A little mean, well ironic because you are so much more than just a hottie...but being a hottie is pretty damn spectacular too. Like here we are aspiring to hottiedom which is kind of dumb. On that note, can we do something with "MILF" for the muddybuddy? FFILF? Former Fattie?

I started exercising a few months before surgery to lose some weight and be more cardiovascularly fit when I had surgery. Also, the only excuse I had not to get started was I waiting for surgery. That wasn't a valid excuse. But to answer you, after my surgery I was only permitted to walk or use the elliptical for 6 weeks. No strength training until then. After that point I started strenght training 3 times a week. I've since got into long distance road cycling and running. I'm running my first 5K on Sunday. Which is amazing, if I do say so myself. Not that you asked for advice about exercising per se, but I'll give it anyway: What is most important is to have a goal that stretches you. Look for something that you can accomplish in 3 to 4 months. Start thinking of your next goal before you reach your first one. If it's climbing one more set of stairs every week or staying on the treadmill for an additional 5 minutes...set goals and see that you do meet them. good luck

Holy cow! How did you blow your tri? I want to make some lewd comment about doing dips...hehehe That has got to hurt when you least expect it to. Like when you brush your hair and stuff. Thanks for the compliment on the humor. You know now that I'm getting slim I'm scared people will just see me as a vacuous hottie. BG struggles with that.

I see D is here. Speak up chica! We miss you!

Some how TX, I have no sympathy for you. I'm jealous as hell! I did run outside today. A real 5K around the bulidings at work. :smile:

Very brackish. Hey kids, you know the 5K is looming on Sunday. It supposed to be about 30 degrees but I've not been able to get outside but once in the last 2 weeks. I'm going to see how icky-icy it is later today. The local schools are closed, but I might be able to get outside. Hope everyone is staying toasty whatever it is you do in TX in February. :smile:

That's cool! My mood is less than stellar. did you get my email yesterday afternoon?

Hey BG You're in a good mood! I've got a paper to write and stuff to do, otherwise it's just dandy. B Hope the interveiw is yours and it's everything you want. How often do you change jobs? What exactly do you do?

Did you write this just for me??? I realized last week that I needed a fill because I was waking up hungry and could eat an actual whole sandwich. I called and have an appointment for Friday morning. Between the call and this moment, it's like I'm putting good eating behavior on hold and eating crap just because I can. It's not going to get me to my goals any quicker and I've got to stop. Thanks for starting this dialogue. I love this site for this very reason. You can always find something that speaks to you regardless of where you are in the process.

It was my insurance who said I needed 6 months of dr. supervised dieting.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f56/central-ohio-get-together-march-8-2008-a-51861/#post718020 You'll find many of us Cental Ohioans here. I had my surgery at OSU in March 07. I live in Columbus. Chat me up if you want.

Niki, Don't forget Women's & Men's Clothes: Plus Size, Maternity, Baby & Kid's Clothing | Old Navy for cheap t-shirts and shorts. They go upto 26, and 3XL. $5 shipping is great too. And cheap kiddie clothing too.

Yeah, I was happy to be able to pass some clothing on to Niki. Thanks Christine for sending me things! I really look forward to getting them!!! I hope to be there next month!

BG No on the email. I think the filter is at your work, because I sent myself the curse laden email from my work to my gmail and it went through yesterday.

It's Tuesday AM, Should we be sending you some JUJU? Please let us know! It would be so cool to have you close!

On the internet where all your soft core porn pictures can be found.

Thoughts??

Shake shake baby

Maybe you can train between here and Sept for drinking and riding the next day so it won't be such an issue. And PALM!!! I'm so excited for you. That's fantastic! WTG. You are amazing. How inspiring! I'm so happy you are doing that, I know you were on the fence. I love how cycling is such a priority in your life. W00T, W00T. I'll stop now.

Nobody minds. Butt in all you want.

BG, I just assumed you'd be there...didn't you point me to this ride last season???

bc2 - Cereal City Century An ABSOLUTE gonna have to do the 9-14 is the CCC...Cereal City Century in Battle Creek. C, you're gonna have to do the 3 hour drive to join us. HP, how far are your from Battle Creek? B, if you are in Chi-Town it's 2.5 hour drive. TX, put the bike on a plane and ride with us! Come on.

I have Zoe that weekend...I might be able to swing one day or the other, depending on the Ex's schedule. Sunday is more likely than Saturday, Findlay is closer than Michigan... Is that Labor day weekend? Or is Labor Day the 9-1-08?

Not standard...there are many styles of shoe pedal systems.