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OMG that is effing pee-your-pants hilarious! Where can I get a jet ski like that, but of the macho persuasion? LOL

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FairyFacade - PRICELESS! And so true! (EDIT: It was true for me, anyhow. Heck, what happens yesterday rolls off my back usually. Not always, but usually. Wheetsin is right, though...many people carry that stuff around like a big heavy bag of rocks. I've always wondered why they just don't put it down?) Nikkki - I know you are just venting here, and that's good. I must admit I have no clue what "Hey, blah, blah, blah" means either, though! LOL It's hard when you are so young, but you need to be strong and remember that this is for YOU and YOUR HEALTH. There are different schools of thought amongst bandsters regarding telling people about their surgery....some shout it from the mountain tops and tell complete strangers in the checkout line at WalMart, while others don't even tell their own mothers! Maybe, just maybe, it would be best not to discuss it with the masses when you are mostly dealing with folks your own age. They generally won't have the maturity to deal with it properly. I wouldn't hide it, either. If a question ever comes up, (such as weight loss questions after you are banded) answer it nonchalantly and move on as if its no big deal. Some people just refer to completely revamping their eating habits, which is accurate, even if it's not a complete explanation. I know you are being banded this summer. If it is early summer, you will have some time to get used to your new tool and have some weight loss behind you before school starts up again. I think as long as you don't lie or hide anything...the less information you give kids at school, the better.

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!

Carol! You kill me sometimes! :tongue: BTW...how R U feeling since surgery? (Sorry...I couldn't resist! I NEVER use "R U"! My kids do that and it is truly annoying.)

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

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! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

Okay...I was waiting for someone else to ask, but it didn't happen. What are cock blocks? :confused2:

These are awesome...no laying Big Sexy on the ground for you! Click-Stand The Only Portable Folding Bicycle Kickstand! Specialized Uracco Adaptalite Sunglasses: "Specialized's Uracco glasses sport a larger lens with an excellent field of vision for road riding. Plus, they feature Specialized's Adaptalite lenses, which automatically adapt to the conditions, getting darker as it's brighter and vice versa. They provide 100% UVA and UVB protection no matter what light you're in. And, the lenses are light, ultra strong and virtually unbreakable." I bought these last Fall when I got my bike. This year they were rated #1 in Bicycle Magazine. They are fantastic, and I find myself wearing them all the time!

You will have your share of challenges, so don't wish for them too soon! LOL I'm so glad to hear that you are adjusting well so far regarding your pre-op diet! Keep up the good work and do it for life! BTW...you are being banded on the absolute BEST day of the year! And in the BEST place there is! (I live in DFW, too...and my birthday is April 24th! :biggrin: LOL)

Okay...I heart cycling jerseys. I don't heart farmers tan, though! I got major farmers tan last Saturday. I need a pair of sugar shorts, I guess....and do they make spaghetti-strap cycling tanks with pockets on the back? LOL If not, they need to!

Man! That is a GREAT surprise, indeed! Whatcha got in mind for new gear?

Yikes, BG! I'm glad I'm not the only brat here! (Come to think of it, MOST of us are brats, huh? :huh2:) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy Birthday, J!

Thanx, J! You heart hills?!?!? I effing HATE hills! I should have known, though...that's the only ride that shows you a topographical map! It's okay...Lancaster is close enough to go train there a couple times a month. I will be ready next year like you said! I am happy to report that I have now had my first fall! After I sagged in, got back on my bike...I was about 50 yards from my truck when a car cut me off crossing a street. I slammed on my brakes hard, and couldn't unclip as fast as I braked, so over I went! I was already mad for having to sag in, then I fall...I was so pissed that I kicked my bike off of me and sent my beauty flying! TERRIBLE three-year-old temper tantrum! An old guy in his bike shorts and nothing else came running to my rescue, and after he knew I was okay said "you just took one look at handsome me and just fell over, didn't you?" We laughed, I thanked him for helping me off the ground, and I pedaled away with a few additional scrapes and bruises...but at least the bike gods were looking out for my bike while I was falling and kicking! Not a scratch on her! Oh yes, you will! You will be there THIS WEEK! (I've got my "swamie" turban on...making predictions now! LOL)

Hey, DADDY! Way to go on the run! Love the pic! You are rockin', as usual! You are my hero, Ferris Bueller! TEXGIRLY...I don't FEEL like a monster! I feel defeated! I DESPISE giving up! But thank you very much for the encouragement! And I started just like you, so keep at it! I remember just last summer that I was fighting my way through my first 7 mile ride. That's the great thing about cycling...improvement comes quickly. You're doing great! Everyone is doing so well this month! I love it! Keep it up, y'all! :huh2: Well I'm not going to try to catch up from before I lost power last week...suffice it to say that I'm keeping up my weekday workouts, one body part a day, hour and a half to two hours, went 35 miles on my bike damn near all uphill on Saturday, and went for a walk with my Lab on my regular biking trail for about 15 miles on Sunday. (My gym was at half power for days...that means half the lights worked, the rest flashed like in a disco (very annoying while working out), and NO AIR CONDITIONING! But at least I was able to get a hot shower at the gym...at home it was cold showers in the dark!) I promised my Pomeranian that he would get to go next time...I just can't handle a 65 pound mutt in one hand and a 5 pound mutt in the other all at once! LOL Since the Lancaster Country Ride kicked my ever-lovin' ass on Saturday, I decided to up the ante for my workouts in the gym. I'm back to pushing the heavy weight with the same reps and sets. Today we did legs for two hours and I darn near passed out during the kickbacks because it was so heavy. I also added two new exercises. No pain, no gain...right? I have GOT to get my legs in shape for hills on the bike. Lancaster is close enough for me to drive to a couple times a month to train on those same hills that beat me, too. That ride will not beat me again next year!

Finally got power, but don't care! 63 mile route Sagged in after 35 miles 2 hours, 17 minutes riding 1 hour, 2 minutes stopped Avg. speed this event 14.4 Usual avg. speed about 19 Reason avg. speed down this event? 85% of the route was UPHILL No lie G'nite...me sleepy Tons to report for this week, but will have to be tomorrow. I'M EXHAUSTED. Love & miss y'all! Will catch up on reading and post tomorrow after I recover.

Finally got power, but don't care! 63 mile route Sagged in after 35 miles 2 hours, 17 minutes riding 1 hour, 2 minutes stopped Avg. speed this event 14.4 Usual avg. speed about 19 Reason avg. speed down this event? 85% of the route was UPHILL No lie G'nite...me sleepy

I hear ya on the cold...since you do live where it is colder longer, I would definitely get a good pair of cycling tights with a good chamois. I wear them even here in Texas during winter. They really do a good job of keeping your warm and comfortable. And they are OH SO SEXY! (NOT) I would also recommend a pair of TOESTIES to keep your toes from freezing. Performance Bike - Home for all your cycling needs! always has good deals on these things and are likely on sale big-time now that it's getting warmer in most places. That's so great, Ceradad! You are really rockin' the band! I bet you are a real hottie yourself! And yes, I think the cops just loved seeing all us gals in our little lycra shorts! :frown: The Couch to 5K Program is a beginner running program that I have yet to see fail. It's really good. You can find it at MarathonGuide.com - Marathons, Running Directory and Community and if you haven't set up your free ITUNES account yet, do so and you can download the C25K Podcast to your IPOD for free! What is a Nike+ ? :confused2: I agree with your trainer and Ceradad. I eat a lot more than the typical bandster because I work hard at the gym and on my bike. In fact I've been studying eating/fueling for endurance events/training for some time now. What you are eating before you go is good, but you might try eating a small apple on your way to the gym. I do and it helps a lot. Frutose is a great boost for your workout. Of course, with my tight fill, I have to peel it first, but so be it. If you are working hard most days of the week, I would recommend upping your protein, too.