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Same here, but I'm gonna go ahead and do it. I excel at making an ass of myself, so why should I deprive the fine folks at the gym of a good laugh? LOL I need to pick up a schedule to see when registration is.

Found another good protein bar at Smoothie King! Lean Body Gold is the name. I bought Almond Fudge and Caramel Peanut. Haven't tried the Caramel Peanut yet, but the Almond Fudge is great! It has 3 more net carbs and 5 more sugars, but the numbers are still fantastic. And the texture is even better. Still 30 grams of protein. (OMG...looking for a pic I found other flavors on Amazon! Texas Pecan Praline?!?!? That has GOT to be good! There is Caramel Cookie Twist and Caramel Almond, too.)

MM - I was thinking the exact same thing as you said! Although I was laughing at the same time because I could hear my husband saying the same about me! These guys are proud of us, though, you know!

My dog, that's amazing WHO'S! 80 pounds in four months is phenomenal! You are my Ferris Bueller..."Ferris Bueller, you're my hero!" TONS of shopping and running around today...Christmas, you know. But I am proud to say that I am FINSISHED SHOPPING FOR EVERYONE! Now I can look forward to wrapping next Saturday and knocking all that out at once. With all the running, I didn't work out, but I did do six sets of concentration curls at home. (Whup-dee-doo) My biceps really need to catch up with my triceps. My arms are backwards...tight in the back and not so tight in the front. What the heck? Gotta get balanced. Hey, if you don't know, y'all gotta see if you have smoothie King in your area. I went there for the first time today, and it will definitely be replacing Starbucks for me! They have a high Protein smoothie that is to die for! High Protein Almond Mocha...46.5 grams of protein in a medium! Very yummy and great as a Meal Replacement if you are on the run.

Me, too! Thanx, ZZ!

The 17th is what I thought. Is that right?

Okay, I was confused! And of course I wondered, but didn't ask, why "the boys" were so adverse to the regular seat! It's always fun looking for new pics, though! I didn't know if I would find anything for that.

J - OMG That sounds like what I need to tell my mother!

Wow, B! I didn't know y'all were expecting! Congratulations!

I get the same crap...mostly from men, which completely confounds me. I want to lose another 40+ pounds and they freak out on me. I thought men liked women who look like sticks?!?!? Which I don't want, by the way...I believe women should have curves. The hardest thing for me is that hubby is really concerned that I am losing too much weight, but I'M NOT. I have seen this problem on many threads, but I have yet to see any solutions. Has anyone had success in stopping these comments?

SNOW?!?!?!? What the heck?!?!? It's supposed to be 80 today and I have my air conditioner on! It was supposed to snow next week?!?!? I'm glad I missed it and it's called off. I know everyone says this all the time, but Texas weather truly is NUTS! Have fun at the LBS getting your new bike today! Very dangerous having to cross that threshold again and not buy more toys, you're right! You will be strong! Hey, who's your LBS, anyhow? I really like the Bicycles Inc. in Bedford, but you just can't beat the prices at Performance in Ft. Worth. Just wondering if you had any local treasure spots to share.

You're so silly! But seriously, I need to keep up my distance if I'm going to make that 150 mile ride in May. It's not my legs I worry about, but how long I can stay in the saddle. Yeah, you need to get your behind back to spin class, missy! I need to sign up for one of those to see what that's all about. I hear so many people on this site talk about it, but I've never seen one. You're doing good with your trainer, though! I have a couple of questions. How do you like working out with a trainer? What all do they do for/with you? Is this a long-term thing for you, or are you getting an education on what to do then going on your own? From what I understand, a lot of people always use a trainer, but I'm just foreign to it, I guess. I signed up with one then cancelled when I hooked up with my workout partner. He's even more addicted than I am, knows tons and pushes me to do more and makes sure I do the moves right. If I couldn't work out with him, I'd consider getting a trainer for sure, depending on what you think. (You're the only person I know of with one.)

J - You will LOVE the Speedplays! It WAS frustrating getting used to them, though. (I am SO hard on myself...I get furious when I can't do something perfect the first time. Ridiculous, but been that way all my life.) Now I can't imagine going without them. Have a great Friday to all!

Me too! I am so effective at being an idiot sometimes! LOL I was wondering where you were, JM! Thanks for the compliment, WHOS...much appreciated! I'm not afraid I'll get big and muscle-bound...I know it's not physically possible for women unless steroids are involved like you said. I do want some serious "girl muscle", though! But I am proud to say that my arms are getting really lean and the biceps and triceps are starting to get some real definition! It's paying off! Now if my thighs would just respond the same...many womens' nemesis. Did an hour and a half at the gym today on biceps/triceps after 120 crunches. 52 miles on the bike....legs are SO SORE from the gym Tuesday, or I would have gone further.

HOLY CATS! You're RIGHT! Too funny!

Oh! And BigBaby...I'm rooting for you to hit One-derland! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Okay...I'm done hogging the board now! G'nite, John-boy!)

Congrats, Karla! That's AWESOME! Okay, everyone! What do I always say? "It's Time To Do The Happy Dance!"

Sing it, Julie! :eek:

WHOS - So sorry you are a sick puppy like I was! I hope your day didn't go as badly as you had anticipated today. Push through, git 'er dun, and get home to take your own advice of blankies and soup! Hour and a half at the gym working chest today. Soreness setting in from the leg workout yesterday. I'm a sleepy girl...good night to all!

SUZZZIE - Yes, I can eat salads, but I only have lettuce if I eat out...as in a house salad. I do have to chew just like anything else. Mostly, I have spinach salad. LOVE SPINACH SALAD! You may do better with that? What is one more "stuck" to see if it works, eh? LOL Thank goodness I can still eat it...more and more I am finding that is what I would rather have than most anything. Ever been to Ruby Tuesdays salad bar? Absolutely the best quality, freshest, widest variety salad bar I've ever seen. I think I am turning into a rabbit! Hey, yes! With your chocolate addiction, you have GOT to try that Protein bar! DEE-LISH! Their site says it is sold at 7-11...I'm assuming those are everywhere? I'm checking my local 7-11 tomorrow.

B - That rocks with you getting a new bike! Give wifey extra kisses for the support! Absolutely...you are on starting in January! And I agree with J on the pedals...do it all at once. I love my Speedplays, but they absolutely took some getting used to. Oh, and rationalization never comes into play when it comes to "TOOLS". It's all "TOOLS" to aid you to better health, right? <wink> (I don't rationalize, either. And you sound as spoiled as me!) I hope all turned out well over your way...watching the news now. J - WOO-HOO on two more pounds gone, girlie! LOVE IT! Thanx for the kudos on my quitting smoking! It DOES feel good to not smoke anymore. (And thanks for the comment about the clips I put in....I think they are fun and I'm glad folks like them.) D - As the song goes, "Don't drink, don't smoke...what do ya do?" I'm in the same boat with ya, girl! Happier for it, too! Thanx for the congrats! BG - 13 minute mile! WOW! You rock, mama! I hope to be able to do that someday!

Y'ALL are the ones that are funny! "Master with words"? LOL...let's be frank...I'm a sarcastic smart-ass! Thank dog there's only one of me, huh? Sorry, folks...just signing back on. The bar is called Supreme Protein and the flavor I bought is Quadruple Layer Caramel Nut chocolate. It has a whole lot of stuff listed on the front..."Zero Trans Fat"..."Carb Conscious" (Net carbs are only 6G)..."Only 4G of Sugar"..."30G Protein". I got it at Max Muscle (Max Muscle Sports & Fitness) but I looked it up online and they are available at so many stores, I couldn't possibly list them all here...but I will tell you I was shocked to learn that 7-11 is one of them! Here's a link to the site and the second one is the page that lists where they are sold. (Apparently this is the only flavor.) Supreme Protein® Carb Conscious Bars, Energy Bars or Snack Size Bars Supreme Protein Retail Outlets ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hey O2B...how you feeling this evening?

Hey! Did I tell y'all?!?!? You didn't know that I smoked, but I did for 25 years. (Started at 15 because I just looked so "cool". GAG) Tomorrow will be four weeks QUIT! GO ME! LOL I can't believe it! What made me think about it is y'alls running...maybe I can run now without my lungs feeling like they are being impaled? I keep threatening to do it, but never do. We'll see...