Where to Start...

Hi Everyone..I am still here...  I know you were thinking..where did she go...  I honestly don't know...  I can truthfully say...I was busy, in a slump, in all kinds of things.  I have started this post many times and just didn't know where to begin...so many things have happened since my last post..  I think I might do better with categories...so here we go...  I started this blog to not only share my journey with weight loss but also to include the ramblings of myself and to include some of my creative side (sometimes I wonder if I do have one..ha ha).  So if I stay close to that...I am on track...(I think I am anyway)..

Weight loss...this is the big one...  September 19 was my 6 month checkup...at that time time I had lost 68 lbs.  The Dr. was very happy with my progress...  I had wanted to lose more....but he stated I am right where I need to be.  I have lots more work to do and I can only take one day at a time.  Since school has started for Grady (and football)...my trips to the gym have become fewer.  My plan was to always be there at least 3 times a week...now I am doing good just to get one day in.  However..football is almost over..and I can't wait to get back to it.  I used to dread going...but for some reason now..I can't wait to get there and take "me" time.  The food is going OK too...  I still  need to be careful and think through what I am having and how much....and to listen to my body.  This will be a continuing battle..and I am up for the challenge.  My biggest fear...is not to keep going and giving up....but I know I make that decision..nobody else.  So I am keeping my head up and will continue on....but I have also realized I need help too...(thanks Dewayne/family/friends for always being there for me and continuing to encourage me....it means so much...and I hate to admit...I still  need to hear the words).

Family/Trip/Summer (pics below)....so much goes into this category...  We had a great summer and great start to fall...my sisters (both came into town)..which is always nice..I love being with them...  We also went on two trips...one was a 2day trip to Bryson City, NC for Railfest (we took a train ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad) with my in-laws and the second trip was for Grady's fall break... Disney World.  We had a wonderful time, but are also glad to be home.  We have a couple more weeks of Football and then the holidays will be here soon enough...and guess what....family time again...my favorite!

Add caption

Crafts...  I have made some crafts as well (pics below)...mostly gifts for mom, nieces, etc..but I still enjoy being in my craft room and learning new things.  I have so many things on my project board...wish I could stay in there for days...there is never enough time.  I have added my Flickr account/role...so you can see some of the items have made.  I will always update my items to the roll..so you can see all the goodies.  I have also completed my first swap...(do you know what that is)...I had to ask too..  The particular swap was for halloween/fall items..I joined a group and our names were drawn and paired with someone.  The idea is to make things and send them to your partner....and whoever got my name mailed some things to me.   I have posted below what I had made for mine and what I received...I love it....I think I am now addicted to them...thanks Yvette!  The first pic is the one I sent....I heard back from her...and she loved it...and the second pic is what I received..I loved it too...so much fun!

I know this was a long post...and I am truly sorry...  However...I am back on track and my posts will come more frequently.  I hope everyone has a great week and and great a start to Fall...I love this season...

Love to all,
Loralee

Things I Have Made...

These are some things I have made..  If you are interested in knowing more about them or if you would like to order some for gifts..just let me know.  You can also check my Flickr account below.

Talk soon,

lldbryant's photostream on Flickr.