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...

I guess that I am the only one left who started with a BMI over 40 that has not lost 100 pounds yet. Damn I am too lazy.

Way To Go Zz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS ZZ!!!!!! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!! GREAT JOB!:thumbup:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULI!!!:thumbup:

Good morning everyone!

JC-Good to hear from you. I'm glad you're doing better. Keep taking it easy. You'll be back on your bike in no time!

BG-Awesome on the $$$$$ Good for you! They have several jerseys that are racerback too. They give a nicer tan than the typical ones. If you're looking for bicycle access. only, here is my list:

pump (floor and one for your bike-little tiny handheld you put in your seatpack)

all in one tool

cycle monitor with cadence/heart rate-helps you really keep track of your workout!

cute jerseys, cute biking shorts/skorts

I dunno, does that help? :thumbup:

Thanks everyone. I'm now offically 40.

ZZ, Congratulations!!!! Woo mother effin' HOO!

JC, Duuuuuuuuuuuuuddddddddddddeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I've missed you. I particularly heart your sign offs. JthesweetestdudeeverC

TX, Falling stinks. Getting up and riding with out crying stinks even worse.

C, I see you made it through another day and haven't eaten the key board. It's hard to make it mushy. Your hell days will be over soon.

BG, I'd say gloves. Well since I have one of yours, you're going to need them sooner than anything else. Warm clothing, a case of Cock Blocks (Cliff Blocks), the pump, a cute fanny pack, warm gear, an ass flasher, shoe coverers, one or two jerseys. I'll take 'em next year when they are too big. Sporty sunglasses, a wind breaker, warm clothing, bike lock, bones bike carrier, camping gear for your summer trip, lip gloss, that cute black top at Macy's you really loved....

Oh, BTW, we shopped at Macy's , I'll say it twice, we shopped at Macy's! We were dorks in the fitting room, probably making other shoppers think we were on crack, but as you all well know, department stores are not freindly to plus size people.

B, my main man, if I had your phone number I'd call. I miss you.

D, you too. XO Chica.

Aw shit. Are you serious? Damn!!!!! I obviously have not touched big sexy since Sunday because I did not even notice. I was too excited about my Ohio loves me shirt. Poop. I guess gloves are top priority. And the case of cock blocks are a must. Those things were sooooo yummy.

I so forgot about the black Macy's top.

Way To Go Zz!!!!! Now What Are We Going To Do To Get To Our Next Goal?>

I Will Check In Later All

These are awesome...no laying Big Sexy on the ground for you!

Click-Stand The Only Portable Folding Bicycle Kickstand!

Specialized Uracco Adaptalite Sunglasses: "Specialized's Uracco glasses sport a larger lens with an excellent field of vision for road riding. Plus, they feature Specialized's Adaptalite lenses, which automatically adapt to the conditions, getting darker as it's brighter and vice versa. They provide 100% UVA and UVB protection no matter what light you're in. And, the lenses are light, ultra strong and virtually unbreakable."

I bought these last Fall when I got my bike. This year they were rated #1 in Bicycle Magazine. They are fantastic, and I find myself wearing them all the time!

Edited April 16, 200818 yr by TexasFire67

Well i got new gloves, a floor pump, some cock blocks from the bike store. Then Dan pissed me off so I bought some sunglasses, two jerseys, some shorts, capris and a road id band online.

I feel slightly better now.

Okay...I was waiting for someone else to ask, but it didn't happen.

What are cock blocks? :confused2:

Hehe TX. They are the Clif blocks electrolite things. J started calling them cock blocks and now I can't help myself.

Clif Bar & Company | Food | Products Shot Bloks | Margarita

I like to think of them a delicious nuggets of caffiene.

Uber delicious.

The black cherry ones are delightful.

orange rocked my world.

The black cherry is even better and has twice the caffiene.

I am a huge brat.

So yesterday I get this check from the US dept of Treasury. Now I remember filing some extra paperwork for 2006 last Nov because they had sent me something in the mail saying I had missed something. So I am expecting some like $50 check or something. I open it up, $703!!!!!! I almost pooped myself. So Stacy will be getting a bit of new biking gear today.

BG this came to mind when I read about your windfall...

A little spending money.

Money to burn.

Money that you did not necessarily earn.

Rainy days seem to wind up sunny,

Long as you got a little spending money.

-Jimmy Buffett

Great recap of one riders Houston MS150

Masiguy

My home town of Hammond will be hosting a MS150 in October. I plan on making the ride. Stef how was your ride? Are you ready to do it again?