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...

J, I am a dork! Congrats on the weight loss!!!!

If you all want a good laugh pop over to" a thread for single bandsters" Chrispy asked for a recent pic and the one I sent was the size of a freaking billboard!!! God, I am such a dork!

JC

Ok, 11:45 pm to 2:15 am I believe my old buddy insomnia has returned!

JC

JC Especially now that it is 4 am yeah I would say so!

I'm a mess. I did get couple more hours sleep. :-)

JC you poor guy I feel so bad for you. If it is any consolation I have had some mild anxiety attacks already this morning. At least you are not suffering alone.

Are you OK????

I have got to get this figured out. I have cut the caffiene. I think it may be hunger. I am still trying to eat the way I did with restriction. I am pretty dang strong I just wonder how long I can hold out like this. :-)

JC

I am okay. This happens every once in awhile when I get really stressed out about things. At least they haven't been that bad. But I still think I think I am going to see if I can leave work a little bit early today.

Oh and have you tried some chamomille tea. Supposed to be relaxing. You are doing a good job though. I know if I had no restriction I would be wolfing down a pizza or something.

Chamomille tea? Do you smoke it? j/k

I will try anything, is it available at grocery or do you find it in a health food/vitamin type shop?

JC

JC - Thanks for the advice on the pedialyte; I'll have the wife pick some up when she goes out this morning. I did go get a liter of fluid last night at the doc-in-a-box, and I feel much better. If I can get enough water in today, it should be all good. I also feel your pain on the insomnia - for years I've considered it a major accomplishment to sleep more than 4 hours a night. When I was younger and recovered better, it was very helpful to have that extra 4 hours a day. Now that I'm an old fart, I would give just about anything to sleep longer. Last night I got 6 hours, but that was with the help of 3 teaspoons of loritab... If you figure out a solution, let me know.

J - You go, girl, on the big sparkly ring. The first words out of my wife's mouth when I put the ring on her finger and proposed to her were "Oooo Sparkly"! Cool stuff on the combined degrees. I'm starting on my Masters in September. Our finals aren't 'til after Christmas, but if it works out, we might try to make the Vegas trip.

BG - Great pics! Sorry to hear about the anxiety attacks. I've only had one or two, and they were no fun. My wife has them fairly often.

B

You should be able to get it at the grocery store by the rest of the tea. You might be able to smoke it but you are supposed to drink it =). It is supposed to have a calming effect. Also lavender (the plant, don't smoke it) is supposed to help aid in sleep too. You can get lavender oil and rub it on your temples, or lotion if you are feeling a little girly(you know on on of your fart lighting panty nights) or even candles.

I have a big sparkly ring myself. Almost 3 carats. Of course it is almost 3 carats of simulated diamond lol. My real diamond fell out of my other ring so I wanted to go for the bling without paying the bucks. I get a lot of compliments on it though and most people think it is real.

I have a big sparkly car does that count?

Absolutly. I think I would rather have a big sparkly car...especially if it was a Turbo 911

Have expensive tastes do we?

B, I will let you know if I find some way to sleep. I can't believe I was just talking about my old boy Buddy the other day and my son calls to tell me Buddy is sick. I am meeting him at the vet this morning.

JC