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...

BTW, the GF has me convinced that my newly vein popping hands are happening due to my old age, not my weight loss.

How not very nice is that?!

Ummm well seeing as I am 40 years younger than you and my veins are popping out she needs to try a new approach. I am so not old.

And I am getting ready for aqua jog as we speak. lol

keep the girls under control

Ohio? Michigan?? Please!! WISCONSIN!!! You can take the girl out of Wisconsin but can't take the Badgers or the Packers out of her heart! Besides Colorado isn't real good right now. LOL

Ohio? Michigan?? Please!! WISCONSIN!!! You can take the girl out of Wisconsin but can't take the Badgers or the Packers out of her heart! Besides Colorado isn't real good right now. LOL

Oh no you didn't.

Packers are going down this year.

oh no!!! Another war under way here for the sports addicts!!!!

What????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????What, I said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two pieces of garlic bread?????????? As in the loaf kind of bread? I would not dare!

I am in Green Bay but BG thinks that instantly makes me a Packers Fan by association.

Two pieces of garlic bread?????????? As in the loaf kind of bread? I would not dare!

As in some sourdough I made, sliced and baked with buttery garlic stuff on it.

It was my only no-no yesterday, which is saying something. I probably was under 1200 with the bread.

The swimsuit trial gave me and epiphany about this body stuff. I know that it’s not going to be perfect, not even with plastic surgery, so I’ve been strutting around thinking I’m looking good. Well as good as it's going to get...but that's a lie.

And it's given me the go ahead not to finish this game. I’ve been functioning like here is good. But here isn’t good enough. The game isn’t won. I’m not finished. It helped me get my head back into yesterday.

Today I’m going to be back on track again. I figure if I take it one day at a time, one meal at a time, one decision at a time and remember I’m shooting for the big pay off…

It’s like I lost sight of my goal because I’ve gotten closer than I ever thought I would. It would be like quitting school right now since my I’ll be getting my BS in a few weeks. I’ve been working on my MBA, and I know I’m smart enough for grad school so I should stop. Where’s the goal attainment in that? Just do it, to quote Nike.

I know I can lose weight; I just need to do it. I want to see 150 by January.

What DO you do with the pannus as you run? That part always bugged me when running, knowing that thing was flappin' away. I bought some sort of garment that I wore, but man after awhile, it gave a stomach ache.

Yes, we need to keep moving on and attain the original goal... Sometimes I can't believe I don't lose weight faster with all the biking, but then I look at what I eat, and it would be a sad day if I quit doing all the biking. Something has got to change.

On the other hand...............last night we went and met friends from out of town..............when I got out of the car........they came unglued!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They were all over me wanting to know how I became so skinny!! Those were the words used too!!! Now, it took quite a while to get my head back to the right size, but I told them and they were awesome about it. They didn't try to pooh-pooh it away as the easy way out!!! It was really really an awesome feeling. I hadn't seen them since last July, and I don't think they ever saw me at my biggest weight before that. Anyways, nothing like making someone feel really really good!!! I think most people who see you everyday don't even realize when you have dropped another 20 or so pounds. They are so used to seeing you this way now.

I truly honestly have not had a piece of bread for 15 months. I am actually extremely scared to even try. I have done rice, pasta, thin pizza crust, crackers, but not bread.

I am in Green Bay but BG thinks that instantly makes me a Packers Fan by association.

You mean you might not be a Packer fan? It's gonna be a tough year to remain loyal with all the Brett stuff going on.

My husband and I have a fierce Bronco/Packer rivalry. all I care is that the Packers end the season with a better record than the Broncos. LOL

I do not like football. Just sayin'

I've taken to wearing lined shorts ontop of my panties. They help some. Really it's just annoying to have the Pannus in the way, but it's there and I can't change it...

The friends' well wishes are nice. Awesome...it's a great attitude boost.

I just make fun of the slapping sound it makes on my legs.

Brett is an old has been whiney baby who should just give it up. He has had his day, so now he sholud put on his big boy pants and enjoy retirement.

Why anyone whould want to be a cheese head is beyond me.