Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

Hi GR8!

Is that what you ride? How cool!

So how is everyone this lovely Thursday?

Three hours sleep. Ugh!

Insomnia again? My night wasn't much better. The vicodin I took gave me a whole night of dozing but very little real sleep. Plus a bajillion wierd ass dreams.

welcome Gina.....

How long have you been riding....??? My bike is in the shop this week...which is making me grouchy!

B....you are just such a nice guy.......always there lending advice and being so helpful and supportive of everyone.....You get my HIGH FIVE for the day!!!!

Jc....GOOOOOOOOD LUCK TODAY AT THE DOCTOR!!! ALL OF US WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU, AND WISHING THE BEST FOR YOU...

HELLO TO EVERYONE ELSE AS WELL...I AM BACK AT WORK TODAY...Dog is better, and I have no more excuses to stay at home.

I am in a pissssssyyyyyy mood....LOL

Aren't we a bunch of grouchy Guses?!

Yesterday was my day to be "Eh" about everything. Class was not compelling. My study-pal was sick and hacking and snorking for the 3 hours we sat there. Poor thing, but if I get sick I'm going to scream!

However, we do have a final-test study date planned.

Alison and I found a few days to meet in Toledo next weekend. I found a 23 mile ride too, map and all that we're going to do on Saturday as well. That alieveates a bunch of stress...we've not seen each other since vacation and I get a little pissy/whiney/aggravated when I go more than month with out seeing her. It will be 5 weeks, not 6 and that is infinately better. And as much as I'm looking forward to Septemeber 22 bike ride with yous guys, I'd much rather see her for a day or two alone, before, than with a group of people I've yet to meet, with my 6 year old in tow, and sleeping in a crowded tent.

I've discoverd I can eat toast in the morning. I don't think that's a good thing. Wheat with a little peanut butter....one piece. or is that okay? Any opinions?

Rambling-J

Better than white toast. I don't think one piece is bad as long as thats all you have you know? I feel like the point of the band is to help us eat like a normal person and normal people eat toast for breakfast sometimes.

And glad you guys are getting some alone time before the trip. I was in Toledo on Monday at the zoo. After being lost there for about 15 minutes I came to the conclusion that they have the largest speed bumps in the world there.

I dont think a piece of toast is bad, and BG is right, we need to modify what we eat and eat normal.

Of course that does not mean a chicken bucket (TRACI) No I didn't but I did have 2 pieces of bad chicken.....I am not loosing and it is my fault...not working out, not watching what i am eating, being stressed, and BLAH!!!!

HAVE TO STOP the self destruction, it is killing me...

J..so glad you are getting some alone time..wooohooo...

Now dont you be doing anything naughty!!!! :)")

If it makes you feel any better all this toast talk made me have a piece just now lol.

HP normal people eat chicken from the bucket too. But not every day and not the whole bucket. You are fine. Get back on the wagon and don't forget that not losing is far greater than gaining.

Thanks Bg!!!!

Good morning!!!

JC, good luck today. Let us know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE what is going on with you!!! We all are waiting in anticipation and to lend a shoulder/ear for you!! We are here for you. Wish we were there, but we are still here.

B, sorry about the candy corn. I love it too!!!! This is my way of having it and not having it....LOL. I was just thinking last night that this time last year, DH would go to the store almost every night and get a couple bags of Reeses mini peanut butter cups. I would eat a whole bag sitting watching tv. Hmmmm, guess thats why I weighed 300 pounds:guess

Oh, did everyone see FoodStampChamps TT and breast Aug. in the plastic surgery thread??? Oh my god, what I would give to have a flat stomach like that.

Yes and I was so jealous. I will be able to get the TT covered by my insurance (well skin removal but really it is the same thing) but that will not work on the boobies. Mine are so deflated it is not even funny. I don't think a mammogram would even hurt because they are that flat. But she does look amazing.