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...

You are such a Buffet fan!

You are such a Buffet fan!

Hence the name… BuffettPhan:thumbup:

BP, hey! I've done two rides the last two weeks...Tour Dallas and The Lancaster Country Ride. All I can say is that I loved them both and I will be doing both again next year! Especially since Lancaster and all the hills kicked my ass. That will NOT happen again. (I know, I'm repeating myself...but I'm still pissed about it!)

I can't wait for the MS150! It is in less than three weeks! WOO-HOO! I'm going to my LBS today to pick up my Bicycles Inc. Team jersey...can't wait to see what they look like.

I'm trying to find another ride to do between now and then...maybe two. There are so many to choose from! I'm hooked.

P.S. What a great blog on the Austin MS150...now I REALLY can't wait!

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BG and J - Cock Blocks really DO taste good? What all flavors have you tried and are there any to stay away from? As I said, I'm going to my LBS today and I think I will pick some up and try them during training to see if they will be good for the HHH. Us bandsters need COMPACT endurance nutrition. Fueling is a real pain in the ass for me on endurance rides.

Edited April 16, 200818 yr by TexasFire67

They are very yummy. I have tried the orange, strawberry, and black cherry. All of them were very yummy. I also like regular Clif bars too. A little harder to eat but delicious all the same.

orange is my fav. I've had punch too, not so good.

Work is driving me insane!

Okay, so you two concur on the orange, strawberry and black cherry. Cherry is my favorite flavor, so I will get more of that. Thanks, chicas! (I gave y'all "reputation" for this info! I still can't believe I'm a TWO! LOL) I've never tried the bars, either...so maybe I'll pick up a couple to try if the labels check out.

I'm outta here...I can't spend all day on the comp with so much to do today! Love y'all!

JC, my man! Thanks for the comments earlier about my profile! I'm becoming such a photo whore...it's shameful! LOL

Edited April 16, 200818 yr by TexasFire67

MAke that 3.

Or not. I tried to add to your rep lol

I've just helped make 100 fortune cookies. Hand made fortune cookies are a pain in the ass. Of course we had to make a few naughty ones too.

heee heee

J: LOL I'll bet you did! I'm feeling better as of yesterday. I amped up my meals a little, and was given permission to have "pudding" consistancy instead of "applesauce". It helped, so I spared my keyboard, the wallpaper, my shoes...

There's a ride tonight. I can't go and it's beautiful out. Guess I'll go walking.

Sooooooooooo tired.

I can sleep when I am dead, right?

Hi, I was banded 4-14-08, new bandster, but as soon as I heal up I will be hitting the spinning/cycling classes at my gym. I lost about 20lbs before surgery from the class alone. I cannot wait to see how much I lose with my new tool. I can't wait to hit the cycling class and then buy me a bike this summer. Thanks, I like this thread.

Hi Trell,

Welcome. Don't let the insanity scare you off, we really are a nice bunch of people. We REALLY like cycling.

Some of the humor gets naughty or gross at times, but please hang out and jump in.

Where I work out doesn't have spinning. I know next fall when the biking season ends in Ohio I'll join a gym that does have spinning. Everyone says it can really transform your body.

Congrats on the band. Turler, also known as C, is on here and was just banded on the 10th.

Welcome!

TRELL, Welcome!

Yes, OH Juli is right (she is called J, and I am TX) about the craziness in here! It gets off topic regularly and is very chatty. It is nuts and everyone here is GENUINELY good people...that's hard to find. We'd love to have you stick around, contribute, and let us give back to you, as well.

Congrats on your new friend, the band! Treat it well and it will do the same for you!