OH Juli

Just ran. Sprinted the last 3 minutes. OMFG. I'm sweaty! Going to pick up the kid, going to Whole Foods for dinner party food and dinner. Kiddo loves to eat there...who'd a thunk. Kisses all.

We do take pot shots at you dude. You just make yourself such an easy target. I'll be more kind in the future. XO J

Can't add to that..........

I don't know that there's a new favorite thread. We are just not as easily seen as we used to be, like all the other special interest groups. I'm well. Just had my year anniversary. Posted before and after pics on that forum. Hope everyone is well!

ZZ, There are many adjustments to the gears the LBS can do for you too. If I may suggest, borrow a bike for mountain biking to see if you dig it or not. It bumps you around a lot. I'm prissy and don't care for mud and ticks or the jostling you get. But it might be the perfect fit for you. However, like other sports the cost of gear can add up quickly. So see if you like it first... I'm really impressed with you btw, for putting yourself out there. You're amazing!

ZZ, 1.5 miles is fantastic! It truly is, I'm not just making that up. When I went for my first ride last year that was about the same that I did. The next time I went out I did about 2 miles, then 3, then 5 and slowly more and more. I was just talking with Alison yesterday about how we nearly died on our first 14 mile ride last summer! What's cool about cycling is that you can improve quickly!!!!! Don't give up! You'll be surprised at how well you do!

Awesome BG! You are a freaking trooper!

My5, you look fantastic! Thanks for posting and saying all those nice things. We really do support each other, don't we?

Simming is the best cross training activity because it helps you regulate your breathing for the other areas. Cool huh. I'm no triathlete...but I'm in awe of anyone who is!

Mary, By my calculations 51 pounds in a year is darn near to a pound a week. That's very typical. And we bandsters take up to three years to get to goal, so that nurse stinks. You are only 19.5 pounds away from your goal which is amazing. And EVERYONE, EVERYONE has a hard time losing weight in the winter. Normal people gain 10-15 pounds in the winter. I'm indignant for you.:tongue:

there are 15 dozen fresh baked chocolate chip cookies outside my office door. working in a kitchen is really hard sometimes!

If there isn't ice, I'll be riding. Even if I only get in 5 miles. Actually there's a 10 mile loop we like. It's on the road, nice and flat. I'm packing my cold weather gear...

Hi Central Ohio LBTers. I'm sticking a note on here so I get subscribed...I should be there on the 12th. A LBT friend from MI is coming down that weekend for a big bike ride, so she'll be joining us! Babygrl1234 was banded in February 07 and works at a bariatric center so she is full of great information and is really inspiring! See you then!

My stats live in my ticker, but I didn't make it onto the original list. My date was 3-8-07. Highest Known 338 January 07, met nutritionist 313 March 07, surgery 290 March 08, anniversary 201 Projected Goal Attaining: October 1st 2008!

Oh, and BTW, Yesterday I had a killer workout. I ran for the first time since the 5K, which is a solid 3 weeks. I sprinted even for the last two minutes. My calves were on fire when I got off the treadmill, but all I could think is that I'm going to kick some hills this season on my bike! I kept on and did my serious cross fit strength training for the day too. All of it with added decline bench abs! Did I tell you I jump rope? I do that between sets to keep my heart rate up. I jump around 300 times! I want to get that up to a solid 10 minutes. Okay, seems like the exercise blues and winter blahs are lifting!!!! And this is from a girl with a owey butt! Woo hoo, come on SPRING!

I'm going to be in MI on Friday too, thanks for the weather update. That means I get to ride... I'm singing that like RI-eyed. I get to RI-eyed! My new sunglasses came yesterday, with two jerseys....I heart Women's Sunglasses (Bargain Barn) at Sierra Trading Post - Save 35-70% on Famous Name Brands very much. Now if my ass would stop hurting! I pulled something when shoveling snow on Saturday. It was getting better but then this morning when I got out of the car I had shooting pain again! Ouch mother effer!

I think someone is pouting! I take it back!

Does whiney cheese ooze like ripe Brie when it's cut?

Recumbant is I believe the first bike you described. The seats have backs on them and your legs on the pedals go forward, not down. Hope that helps. Howdy, BTW.

Oh, hell he's dropping his H's. BTW, Thanks for calling me drool worthy.

Hippie chick! YeeHaw! You are banded and on the mend! It's fantastic to see you up and about. Thanks for checking in!

Too bad the weather is stinky I'd say bring your bike, but I expect you are flying...and the point is moot. Licking County gets many jokes tossed its way....

Gwen, You look great! And Green is very much your color! Great pics! Mrs H. Post your pictures, girl! Come on!

OH, it was W, not B...the message is the same. Snow = Cool....sorry

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD I'm so happy to see you peek in your head! Miss you! TX, I getcha, courage is hard to mustard (is that right or is it mustar) when you are big. I want to applaud that woman too. Rock on chicas! B, The snow was amazing and cool, really. Yesterday we got out and today wasn't bad getting to work. If it's going to drop 20inches, Saturday's the best day of the week for it! A co-worker built an igloo. Of course he's the masonry teacher! How cool is that?! XO