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...

That is just ghetto fabulous.

I'll tell ya what I think is "ghetto fabulous" I just deposited my TT money in the bank!!!!!!!

Now all I have to do is find the right plastic surgeon.

And I have fought my way back down to being within 4 pounds of my ticker.

OMG!!!!!!! I am so happy for you.

Jealous but happy.

Kickin Chicken!

did someone say CHICKEN????

OOOOOOO My favorite...

has everyone got there forms in for next week>>

Wow, cute pink bike! a

I'm looking to get Zoe a new bike this week for her b-day. She wants purple though.

Frank, Good looking bike!

D, you rock! Kill those hills!

BG- You and me babe, over planners to the end! I'm looking forward to the 25th of September because that's the end of busy bits for me. I've got so much to do between here and there though! OI!

I've found that if I take my time I can eat a full burger patty. I'm living on freaking ground beef! I hate that it has so many calories, but chicken and turkey just don't go down well, and pork has been an issue even before the fill! It's the amount of sauces I'm eating too! And so few veggies because of the restriction...so my weight is at a stand still...I say that but still I'm down 10#s from last month...but it's been 2 weeks since I've dropped any. I'm back home and ready to start losing again.

So what are we doing for t-shirts anyway? You know, I have ink-jet iron on transfers....if you send me your address, I can send you an iron on to put on your own white T? Could be cheaper and less running around.

I'll design something send it for approval...

Just an idea. Or we can go with plan A.

HP and JC and BG

I can't wait to meet you all! We are going to have so much FUN!

When are we getting on line? Saturday night?

I found the "banded bike babe" reply.

That took some digging....you know we write a lot on this thread!

hey J...glad you are back home. I will be leaving in 2 weeks for my trip to Florida....I need to go and get me some decent clothes that fit for the trip. My jeans I wore prior to surgrey fit, but they are real baggy....Like in the crotch and butt...sooo yea...

Well

glad you are back

I hear you. I have one pair of jeans. I did get some dress pants for the conference, but I need more jeans. I wear them to work...one pair isn't enough.

I'm going to be paying for the ride the day of, btw. I just figure, if Alison can't make it, or whatever, it's better to pay the three dollars extra than to be out a full 15.

How are you feeling today? Was it yesterday that you took off work?

ya...I did...I am on an antibiotic now, and fell some better. head is still full, and I feel like I just exercised a whole bunch...

I have to get better though I have a ride to do next week

You think Allyson may not get to come?? that would totally stink for you....

You are still taken your daughter? One of my girls is still going, if not both...

Yes, my daughter is coming with me. Not taking her isn't an option. It's my weekend.

Alison will probably make it, but maybe not. Really the weekend is about meeting you all...

:car:

good....I am excited.

My daughters will be fine, either one of them

Do you have everything for the camping? Air bed??

Yeah I have the equipment I need not including a stove etc. But we will rely on the kindness of others for things like hot water for oatmeal and tea. I don't see us eating at the campsite much. Saturday night I thought we were going to a restaurant. Friday we'll be getting there too late to eat...other than smores, etc. Saturday's lunch is provided. The girls will eat PB&Js...

Sunday I'll be getting on the road early to get to my dad's b-day.

This is really going to happen!

I feel like I know everyone already, but it's going to be really fantastic to connect.

J

Well, eating out will be fine for saturday, and the kids will like it to.

I am excited too...I just hope I can get the 40 mile ride done..LOL

With me being sick this week, I have not been riding since this weekend.

Plus all of you are so much more fit already than me....Oh well..I am going for a good time, no matter what...