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...

Oh, that was my before and after picture....why doesn't everyone do that here...show your before and nows

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What fantastic pictures!!! You look MARV-A-LICIOUS!

BG got the only other t-shirt. The rest got ruined!

BG,

I knew the food pic was for me. Very funny. I laughed out loud, indeed. I could probably eat that whole plate of food today. And yes, I'm scheduled for a fill on Monday.

I'm loving all the pictures gals. Keep them coming!

I hate pannus!!!! Why did we have to be born so good looking instead of skinny??? That is what I want to know?? SOrryy guys, I am really bored right now..

J, give us some before and nows!!!! You look so good....its amazing how we have all changed so much over the last year....

Wow, marv a licious....I never have thought of myself that way...thanks J.....your such a sweetie pie...

My house is a mess.

That would be kid art hung behind me and nearly under my feet. What does one do with all the art, all the time? I feel bad, but I throw a lot of it away.

Yeah I throw it out too.

And for the record I am about to go for a run. I don't want to at all. Not even a little bit. But only because at least one of us has to be ready for the running part of the Muddy Buddy..... And since you have decided to not run... lol jk. We are going to kick some Richard Simmons ass.

OMG!!!! You all look so good, makes me want to go jump on my bike right now, unfortunately we are smoked in from all the frickin' wildfires, so wont be able to ride till about Monday. You all keep up the good work, you truly inspire!

Tracy

sacramento spinnerchick:lol:

OMG,

I started running again this past week, (okay, one day) because you shamed me. And really it has to happen. Yeah the Simmonses need to have a royal ass whippin'.

I know we'll get all caught up this week, but quickly, here, are we still shooting for CP on Saturday?

Yes. Dan is none too thrilled but I told him oh well I already made plans and I am going.

Oh and I am attempting my first century on July 12th.

Coconut toasted marshmallows on chocolate graham crackers is an awesome snack. Almost better than a real smore.

And good job on the running. I did a mile and walked a mile. I hate running.

Oh and you look fucking hot