You are so welcome for the sticker and when I saw it I knew I needed three! This thread is much smaller than LAWL Losers & Friends, I could never buy stickers for everyone there.....lol

Rebel - My heart goes out to you and your grandma. Here's hoping is it something they can find and take care of. I know you are probably a nervous wreck.

About your goal, you know when I was 216 I didn't say I want to be 150. I just wanted to lose weight and get under 200. Then I was happy for along time at 181, then I decided it was time to lose alittle more. Some of the chicks on the other thread set goals of 10 pounds. It seems to make it more doable that way. You'll get there, just keep doing what your doing; trying to eat right and exercising Oh but most importantly DON'T forget to have lots of fun along the way

I have to go to the dentist this afternoon, cleaning. I suppose with braces that will take alot longer than normal Plus somehow I broke a bottom wire.

We are gonna turn the old house key into the new owners tomorrow (no more rent there).

Nice weather here again today and no bike

Good morning!

My grandma is doing better. They put a stint (?) in her artery so that should really help her out. She does have congestive heart failure and mitral valve leak, but they say that they are hoping to remedy those with medication for the time being. I am so glad that they didn't seem to think she needs open heart at this this. We've been through that before with my grandpa...it was so rough on him.

I did badly yesterday. I didnt exercise...PLUS we went out to eat and I ordered a huge burger and fries. Then later that evening ate ice cream. UGHH. Oh well, back on track today! So far so good.

Hope that everything is going well with you today. It looks like another beautiful day!

Hi Rebel -
I'm so glad your grandma is doing better! I have an uncle with congestive heart failure too and with them you just never know.
You were stressed yesterday - today is another day.....like I say "Falling down is not failure, staying down is'
it's cloudy here today.
later

Hey Trina-- I agree with your "Falling down is not failure, staying down is" statement, I really like that.

I did go for a walk for 20 mins on my lunch break. I have to go to Wichita AGAIN today (3rd day in a row) b/c Hubby's bike is being serviced at HD and he needs a ride. After that, hopefully, I am going to the gym. So far today I have done really good. We'll see, though. He has a favorite restaurant that he loves going to and he may want to eat there. I better behave!!

Hello biking chicks!

Andrea, I'm so sorry about your grandma. I hope things turn out OK. When my grandma was told she could/should have bypass surgery at age 86, she chose NOT to...I was angry at the time, thinking that she should do what she can to prolong her life?? but I was being selfish. She made the best choice for herself...again, I hope things work out well. <hugs> grandmas are so special!!

I had a great day Wednesday, it was almost 62 with strong sun, so I leather up and rode for almost 90 miles!! I also wanted my half-helmet, but in the past I was always chilly with it, and it seemed to blow around on my noggin...so I tried tying a bandana over my head, and that helped to keep the head warmer, and no blowing around. I guess the bandana gives the helmet's lining something to "hold" onto.

I'm gonna be lazy and cut and paste something here that I just posted on my "other " thread - hope you don't mind it's all stuff that I'd want to tell you here, but am trying to save time

did I tell you all that I'm "off" south Beach now, just going back to my regular way of "doin' it". My husband is still doing a modified SB, but I don't know if he's losing any more. He still doesn't exercise at all, always has an excuse, it would help him SO much, just to feel a little better! I know he always is a little more energetic once it's spring/summer, especially with all the cycle riding...maybe that's what he needs.

Oh! this will be fun (I hope). Our foodservice wholesaler is having a food show next Tuesday at a local hotel's conference center, and the night before is a "casino night" (play money) with games, raffles, prizes, a dinner. As a client, I was offered a free room at the hotel for Monday night! Yay!! I LOVE staying in hotels, as I never get to So I'll drive there from work on Monday early evening (it's about 50 miles from here), change and attend the Casino night; spend the night, then attend the Food Show that's from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. My husband can attend the Casino night and spend the night with me, but then has to go to work the next morning.

This is the ONLY benefit I've received from my grueling winter as Assistant Manager, and I'm gonna take full advantage of it!!! There is a heated indoor pool, and an Exercise room....double YAY!!

What am I wearing, I hear you ask? Well, I have a couple of choices. I can now fit into a pair of black Limited size 8 slacks, I don't' know what style they're called, alot of young girls wear them..they are low (below my belly button), no real waistband (no loops) and zip up the side. They are nicely snug, have some lycra or spandex to make them snug, and a slightly flared leg. (NOTE - oops, I already told you girls about these pants LOL)

I have a pale violet silk shell, with a snug little light cardigan sweater (the sweater is a kinda shortie one) that look good with the slacks.

OR I have three dresses to chose from...I have two that are "pellini" brand, they're casual prints, short-sleeved, long in length (mid-to-bottom calf), pretty cute, would look good with some black sandals I have..OR a dressier number I got yesterday for $6.00 - it's black, rayon, short sleeved, slight shoulder pads, v-neck, an open back with a tie back there, and longish length also. And for another $4.00, I got a pair of HIGH heels (3 1/2 inch heels) ankle straps, the very pointed toe that is squared off? does this description make any sense

I'm still very self-conscious about my upper arms, they're proportionately bigger than the rest of me, but maybe with some tanning/bronzing lotion, I won't be as self-conscious.

I am pleased about fitting INTO the dresses - one pellini is marked S, the other 9/10; and the black dress is a 6! But remember I have jeans marked 8 that are snug

I have off today (not by choice, just my hours cut) so I am soon to exercise, haircut at 11:00, laundry, picking-up, then maybe a ride this afternoon, if the sun comes out!

-and-

I received this insert in my motorcycle insurance bill...from the Sentry Insurance co., some facts about motorcycles that car/truck riders should know...hope you don't mind if I post it here

TEN THINGS ALL DRIVERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOTORCYCLES

1. There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road, and some drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle - they ignore it - usually unintentionally.

Look for motorcycles, especially when checking traffic at intersections.

2. A motorcycle may look farther away than it is. It may also be difficult to judge a motorcycle's speed.

When checking traffic to turn at an intersection or into or out of a driveway, realize that a motorcycle is closer than it looks.

3. A motorcycle can easily be hidden in a car's blind spots or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car such as bushes, fences and bridges.

Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic, whether you're changing lanes or turning at intersections.

4. A motorycle may seem to be moving faster than it really is.

Don't assume all motorcyclists are speed demons.

5. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light.

Allow more following distance. At intersections, expect that a motorcyclist may slow down without visible warning.

6. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders - especially beginners - sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change.

Watch for other signs that a motorcyclist is making a turn.

7. Motorcyclists often adjust posiiton within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles, and wind.

Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to allow you to share the lane with them or to be reckless or show off.

8. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics, especially at slower speeds and with good road conditions.

But, don't expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way.

9. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes stopping quickly difficult.

Allow more following distance behind a motorcycle because it can't always stop "on a dime."

10. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to injury in traffic collisions than other roadway users since they don't have the advantage of being surrounded by 3,000 pounds of steel.

When a motorcycle is in motion, think of it as a person.

*************** now a word from Holly, BikerChick

We motorcyclists KNOW that we are smaller, and harder to see. We KNOW that car/truck operators do not want to cut us off, or cause any collisions. We do all we can to make ourselves visible to you, as to keep accidents from occuring. We want to enjoy the road as you do. We don't want you to think we're nutty rebels well, some are, but not all. We obey traffic laws as you do, smile and wave at little kids, raise money for good causes, just like everyone else. We're just doing it on two wheels, and it's alot of fun.
Thank you for listening

Holly, member AMA (American Motorcyclist Association)
member UMV (United Motorcyclists of Vermont)

*********

How's that for shameless self-promoting

Have a great day!!!

Good morning lovely biker babes!

I love that Holly... thank you so much for the list of safety issues. I also love the self-promoting! The food show sounds like so much fun! Especially the hotel part and indoor pool. Ya got the bikini out yet?!?! I love staying in hotels, too. That will be a nice little alone time for you and your husband. Your clothes sound so cute! I bet you look great in everything, too! What an accomplishment!! You and Trina are inspirations to me. I can't wait to be as smokin' as you girls! Dh and I are doing SB this week. I am just not seeing a loss at all. I am noticing more of a difference from working out, feeling more toned. Then again, this is TOM week.

Trina- When is your vacation? I can't remember what you said. Is dh going with you or is it girls-only? Sounds like fun!

Grandma is doing much better. In fact they moved here out of the CCU...that has to be a good sign. Thank you so much for your well wishes. Having your friendship support really brightens my day!! Forgive me for being...well...emotional!

I am really proud of myself. This week I have been doing 15 mins on the bike, 15 min. on the elliptical, and 30 min at the stations...plus doing about 20 mins of walking during lunch. Yesterday evening I worked out on my balance ball while watching tv. I'm not sore today, so I must not have done a good job? Foodwise was much better, too. I had a hardboiled egg for breakfast and string cheese, forgot lunch (walked), 15 pistachios for a snack, and turkey sausage with steamed veggies and a salad for dinner. I got in plentyl of water. I think that my dinner serving was too large.

Oh, something that you all probably know already, but I just read...its a women bikers safety tip. Don't wear underwire bras while on a bike. If you crash, the wire could come out of the material and stab the lung area. I'm not sure how true that is...just wanted to pass it along.

Have a great day girls!!

Hi Biker Babes.....
The underwire tip is probably really bad for chicks with implants too.......

Glad grandma is doing better...and don't worry about being emotional - thats what us chicks do (and we're darn good at it too). Isn't it great to have a place like this where we can come and just vent about whatever we want? I just love it.

Rebel - sounds like you are kicking it up a notch with working out. That is grea becuz it will make you feel so much better, plus toning you up at the same time. Exercise is all good!

Speaking of exercise I haven't done much at the gym since last Friday. With this move things have gotten alittle out of sorts...lol I'm going back to the gym Monday and with any luck I plan checking out that fitness trail accross the street from our new apartments. I feel really bad not working out everyday, it's just not right for me.

Holly - your clothes all sound really cute, I guess wear whatever you feel like that day. Isn't it nice to have that choice instead of whatever fits? You go Cupcake!!

The vacation is next Thrusday for a week, it will be in Palm Desert CA. Six of my high school girlfriends meet once a year for our annual 'girlfriends reunion.' It is usually only a weekend but this year since we are going to CA I'm taking a week. It is always here in MI becuz that's where we grew up. But Thank God one of the girls has a condo in CA (she lives in OH now) and so we can go for the sunshine!!!!!! No men allowed. However DH and I have an open invitation to use the condo whenever we want. So maybe next year we can do that. He has never been to CA and would love to go. this year there are only gonna be three of us girls and luckily it's the three who are the best friends and the most fun......woo-hoo!!!
Hey Chicks - I gotta run and do some work....check in later.

Star- Sounds like your vacation will be so much fun! That's good that your husband is very good about not throwing a fit about you having the "girl time". My husband would be ok with it, but he would sit home and pout! LOL.

I am trying to decide if I need to mow after work today. Our grass is kinda long and the temp has been in the upper 60's -70's this week. Its sorta hazzy out. I haven't listened to the weather reports, so I don't know we have storms brewing or what. Gotta love Kansas and tornado season. Well, have a good rest of the day and weekend if I don't post anymore today!

Hey Biker Babes-
Posted on another thread, so decided to copy and paste...hope you don't mind....
On a biker note, wish I had our bikes here, the weather was awesome this weekend. On a positive note, I got alot of 'moving' stuff done and if the bikes were here, that might not of happened.....lol
Some of the following post wasWent to the gym from my new place for the first time today. The drive isn't bad, I can make it in 20-25minutes. My gym is right down the street from my job, so it's not out of the way. Saw afew friends at the gym and we had to catch up on what's been going on (we haven't seen each other in about 6 months. Thank gosh those treadmills are side by side and you can work out and talk at the same time

Had a great weekend - got some more boxes unpacked. The place is starting to feel more like we really live there. Once that wall art gets hung, I will feel more like I'm 'home'....

About EFA's and other LA supplements. I think the fish oil is important becuz when you a restricted eating plan sometimes you don't get enuf oil/fat in your diet (or calicum). This can cause all kinds of bad side effects; gumbone loss, weak nails, bad skin, hair loss for afew. Who cares how skinny you are if you don't have any teeth or hair I take a vitamin off QVC called 'Hair/Skin&Nails' to cover some of that. LA's prices are just too high.
Trying to figure out if I'm gonna buy anymore Lites when I reactivate my plan at LA, not quite sure yet. I'll think about that while relaxing by the pool, drinking that cocktail next week in CA!!!

Okay Chicks, I have big news! I had to get all my summer clothes out of storage, try-on and washed for my trip. Secretly I have been sweating the trying on thing for awhile BUT - everything fit, not only fit, it looked good, better than last year Matter of fact, I think I packed too much cuz it all looked good....So I was thinking, I know it's the exercise (Julie, this is yet another non-scale victory)
In the past few weeks I had actually bought some new carpis in fear my last year's ones would not fit ( ) Not until I had already overpacked I remembered the three new pairs of capris, decided to take them back - didn't need em I posted this here and not in the "Exercise Yard" just so any of you chicks on the border about working out can read this. I am so happy I have worked so hard to try and get in shape this past year, it paid off yesterday TAlk about a slap of motivation, as soon as I get back from CA I headed straight for "center of Doom" I'm thinking I can still make scale progress by my trip to Park City, UT for July 4th (or what use to be my birthday).

Okay this has gotten too long.......Thanks for listening...........Thanks for being here and HUGS chicks........

Good morning!

Congratulations on the clothes Star. How exciting! I'm glad that you got things unpacked, its such a nice feeling when you're done with something.

This weekend was ok. My friend from Missouri came and stayed with us and we had a good time, went for a drive around the lake and a little walk, and then out to dinner. I did fairly ok with my diet over the weekend. Not great, but I did better than most the time. Its sad, but I don't have much to say... LOL. Sorry for being so boring this morning. Maybe I'm not quite awake yet?! Post more later when my brain starts working again!

Andrea - You are excused, come back when your brain wakes up......lol
It's always nice when friends come........
About CA - I'm getting so geeked. These friends I have know since 8th grade - that's the best kind!
later chicks.

Good morning lovelies!

Star- So, are you down to 1 more work day before the big trip? Are you all packed, tanned, and ready to go?!?!

I really need to start getting myself up earlier in the morning. I want to exercise before work. Plus during the summers I have a different job (same employer) but I have to be there 2 hours earlier than normal. Uggghh! I gotta get myself in training for that.

I did my 60 of cardio last night, went grocery shopping, and visited grandma last night. The evening went so fast. I have been trying to count carbs over the past week. I can't decide what kind of diet to be on! My pants fit a lot looser and I feel better, so maybe its working. Anyhow, I hope your day is going good!

Oh, about supplements...I am taking prenatal vitamins for hair growth...I wonder how healthy that is. I only have 2 more left then I'll buy some women's vitamins, a hair/skin/nails vitamin...and anything else you suggest? Maybe flaxseed oil?

Andrea - I'm tanned, packed and way ready for Thrusday morning. The only thing is that I think I may have packed too many clothes. Here's what I packed, tell me if you think it's too much for a week: 4 carpis/tops, 3 shourts/tops, 1 sundress, 2 yoga pants/tops, jogging suit (for plane ride there and back), bathing suit and coverup and way too many shoes......????
Andrea is your clothes are fitting better you are doing something right - keep up the good work. Finding the best plan is always a puzzle, I'm still working on that, but LAWL seems to work (if you work it).....lol

Honestly...I don't think that you overpacked. In fact, do you have any "goin' out" outfits, like skirts or anything? LOL. Don't listen to me. I am an awful packer. I used to have a bf a few years ago that lived only 1 1/2 hours away and when I went up there to see him for the weekend he would give me a hard time b/c I would have 4 different pairs of shoes, a dress, seperate makeup and hair gear bags, capris, shorts, plus several tops. I just hate being in the situation where you need to wear something different (be it more casual or dressy) and not being prepared. I think that I can tend to be somewhat of a princess when I feel good about myself... To be honest...I really kinda like being that way...I miss it! I should clarify...I like taking pride in myself and being pickier about clothes, jewelry, etc. Instead of being happy that something fits!

I bet your friends are going to be so thrilled for you with your weight loss. Are you going to continue to workout there? Oh, don't forget a light jacket...it may get windy, chilly, or rainy there, especially in the evenings. I have never been, so not sure of the weather .

Andrea - My friend, Pam that has the condo there said dressy black capris will do the clubs just fine. Her X hubby has a club there called "Gerronamos" (sp?) he is a entertainer and we will be going there one night.....
I'm very fussy about how I look and what I wear too. My favorite tv show is "What Not To Wear" and at my heaviest I always made sure my hair, makeup and clothes were nice. I hear Palm Desert is very casual dressy......Pam is such a fasion plate that if I didn't look right - she would tell me....lol I'm getting worse with age, I just told DH I've become very high maintenance.....lol
I think I will take a jacket (didn't pack one yet) and a pair of jeans. But you know what? We are going shopping, so maybe I shouldn't pack everything........?