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've updated the slide show pictures if you want to check them out again. It's linked in my signature.

BG and J- WAY TO GO!!!!! I love the pictures! You can really see on your faces just how much fun you were having! Maybe next year I'll be in the game!

I'm going to school too! I start on the 26th. I am finishing my bachelor's in nursing. I am ready for a career change (still within nursing) and I figure this may open a few doors in my field. I am really excited. It's great that so many of us are going to school!

I'm having seat troubles too.

~Carol

Well, heres the update with the seat. I tilted it forward a little and it was great last night. I went 33 miles and it didn't hurt. Tonight is the test. If I can do it two nights in a row, that it is the real test.

HP, I SEE YOUR NAME SIGNED ON HERE, BUT YOU ARE NOT TALKING....WHAT IS GOING ON???????????????????????????

C, that is great that you are going back to school too. WOW, there will be a lot of busy people around here!!! I am graduating in December with an Associates and will take my national exam in January to be a Certified Medical Assistant. I am soooooo excited and really can't wait!!!

BG, thats pretty cold with no blanket.....you might want to make a list next time...hahahahaha...put blanket first.....

I looked at the slide show again and I showed my hubby. He thinks it looks like a blast too!!!!! The one in Boulder, CO is on the 16th of August I think. Man do I want to go. If I had only known sooner, I could have planned it!!!!! I did contact them and asked if they were planning on have one closer to Idaho, like maybe Salt Lake City, but they said not in the immediate future...sooooooooooooooooo, that sucks.....

I went over my season goal last night......I was super pumped and we high-fived at the exact time of hitting it!!!! Now I am over my goal, I guess I will quit riding.......

JUST KIDDING!!!!!!

Yeah, I get my BS on the 17th of August, which is super soon. I'll be getting my MBA on Mother's Day next May.

I'm one happy woman.

I wonder what kind of connection there is to weight loss and returning to school...there has to be one. Like a new attitude that anything is possible?

at work D!!! Sorry

WAY TO GO ON HITTING YOUR GOAL..AND YES, PLEASE QUIT RIDING SO I CAN CATCH UP

DID Not ride last nite we had a heat advisory and it was real bad and nasty

today at this time it is storming

do have 2 rides planned for wed and thursday...so crossing my fingers that we can not have rain

my husband seems to think we have to have the seat tillted backwards more.....i said well we have completly different body parts..LOL

Well...better get going

D,

You just need to plan a week in Chicago for your family vacation next August.

Or maybe just a weekend by yourself, to hang with the LBT girls. We'd have a great time.

Did you like the updated slide show? I still want to get more pics of Stacy in there....it's pretty fun indeed.

Yes, the updated one was really good. I just love that slide show thing!!!

I know, he said last night we were going to have to get me together with my friends!!!

HP, sorry you couldnt ride....that sucks especially when you really want too!!!!!

BG, are you still riding to work everyday???? If so, how is that going????

Well, for the connection thing about weight loss and returning to school, I was already in school when I decided to lose weight. I was having one heck of a time hauling around books from class to class. I got one of those wheelie back packs. Well, that was nice, if you didn't have stairs you had to lug it up. I got a briefcase type bag, that didn't work either. It is soooo much easier to just lose weight then to try to find the right bag!!!!!!! I did get a messenger bag yesterday for this semester. THe guy at the LBS, whom I have gotten to know really really well, told me to get some studded tires for when it snows and ride then too. I don't see that happening, but then again, I never seen what my life is like now either.

J, are you planning on any riding soon?????? I know you just couldn't get enough of it a year ago. I know you are super super busy too. Telleth me what happeneth with your biketh???? Is it super sad that it doesn't get to see your butt much anymore????

My biketh and I just don't have time for each other. Grad school eats more of my time than you'd imagine. If I could fart around while at work and cycle then I'd be able to fit it in like I do hanging out on LBT, but I can't.

Last year while I was doing the undergrad work it was easier and less time consuming, it just was. I seriously don't watch TV and play only one night a week. I sometimes ride, but normally I catch up with friends. Going to the gym takes less time.

I do plan on hitting the bike next season again like I did last year. Also, getting on my mountain bike has me wanting to explore that too. So I shall do it again.

Thine interest in my cycling is endearing.

I looked at the slide show again and I showed my hubby. He thinks it looks like a blast too!!!!! The one in Boulder, CO is on the 16th of August I think. Man do I want to go. If I had only known sooner, I could have planned it!!!!! I did contact them and asked if they were planning on have one closer to Idaho, like maybe Salt Lake City, but they said not in the immediate future...sooooooooooooooooo, that sucks.....

I went over my season goal last night......I was super pumped and we high-fived at the exact time of hitting it!!!! Now I am over my goal, I guess I will quit riding.......

JUST KIDDING!!!!!!

Boulder? That's not far from me. Don't think a week after gall bladder surgery I'd be ready though by the 16th!! :thumbup: I'd say I'd come cheer you on but can't say that either being only one week post op at the time.

Long, I would, of course, drag you in with me!!!! HAHAHA...yeah, gall bladder surgery and muddybuddy would not be a good mix....maybe next year, huh????

J, you have a mountain bike????????????????????????????? When did this happen????????????

I was told my the exercise physiologist that road biking is the aerobic and mountain biking is like lifting weights....anaerobic....I think it is true. It is such a different workout going up dirt and rock trails, than sailing down the open road...

This is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. Of course adjust the cheese to your fat content that you want....I had it last night and it is to die for...tastes like Applebees Smothered Chicken....

Smothered chicken

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Serves: 4

Carbohydrates Per Serving: minimal

Preparation Time: 30 min.

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Ingredients:4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 5 cloves of garlic (or to taste),3 tbs of olive oil 2 green bell peppers, 2 sweet onions, two cups of cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to tasteCooking Instructions:cut up the peppers and onions and cook them until soft, set aside. Brown the chicken in the olive oil and garlic.Transfer to 350 degree oven and cook until done. Add the peppers and onions on top of the chicken and top with cheese. Place it back in the oven until the cheese is melted. Additional Comments:Hint:Get your chicken browning first since it has to go in the oven to bake too!

D I will be back on the bike to work tomorrow. I needed some recovery time after the MB. Tha would be sweet if you came out next year. DH and I are planning a weekend in Chicago for it next year.

hey good job on the Muddy. I am plannig to be there next year.

Funny that i was in Chicago all week last week but had to come home on Friday.

Whosya that would be sweet to have you there. It really was an awesome time.