It's a Rainy and Stormy Veteran's Day

Did you survive Halloween?

Well, Halloween has come and gone for another year.  It is one of my favorite hoidays...I love all of the pumpkins, scarecrows and friendly faces when kids (and adults too) dress up.  I am not into a lot of the scary parts of Halloween but if it is done in fun ~ then I am game.  Here is a picture of my little cowboy ~ his outfit was complete with sherriff's badge and protection.  He said "stick 'em up" all night.  It was a lot of fun. 

Fall is Definitely in the Air!

Fall is definitely in the air here in South East Texas ~ YEA.  I looooove this weather.  I love the pumpkins, scarecrows and carts full of fall flowers. It makes me all happy inside.  Our downtown is decorated with haybales and scarecrows.  Local schools and individuals enter a "scarecrow" into the Downtown Associatations contest ~ once the winner is chosen they are displayed around the streets, next to business doors, on corners, etc. for the town folk to enjoy.  Again, I love it.  They can make the scarecrow look anyway they'd like - and it amazes me the creativity of some people. 

I know I haven't been posting much these days but I really don't have  alot to post about.  EP is always on my mind but if I am not doing well on an eating plan or following one I don't feel right about posting my downfalls.  I so appreciate my friends support here; you are all terrific.  I am so proud of each and every one of you for your successes. 

Today is going to be a fun day in our household - well, first we have the usual Saturday cleaning routine but then this afternoon we are heading over to the in-laws for a hayride and to celebrate Halloween.  She used to invite us over on Halloween night but the kids had to cut their trick-or-treating short so MIL plans it before the actual day.  The kids love it and it give us adults a way to sit, visit and have fun without being so rushed from the trick-or-treating night.  It's all good.  Fall is my absolute favorite season and I loooooooove hayrides.  It's about 15 of us (including the kids) so we will have a great time playing the "tell your neighbor" game.  Well, I don't know if that is what it is officially called but it's the game where you tell the person next to you a sentence and then they tell the next person and so on.  The last person says what they heard and it's funny to see how it got twisted or mixed up.  It's fun!

Wishing you a terrific day everyone......

Do you use the Food Log here at EP?

Does anyone use the Food journal here at EP?  If so, I'd love to hear your comments and feedback on how its working for you as well as any tips you may have. 

A little note to let you know that I am still here....reading your blogs and cheering you on.  I am not doing so well at the moment (seems to be the story of my life) ~ I just like to eat snacks too much.  Today I am going to try and cut out the "snacking" but it's so hard.  Well, not hard just not an easy thing to do.  The weather is absolutely gorgeous here in the south east Texas and putting a walk on the agenda too.  With this cooler weather means a "stuffy head" for me.  My allergies are driving me crazy. 

Have a terrific Friday everyone.....

Hugs,

Tracy

Sunday Night

As I sit here thinking that I really need to post and that I really need to get serious about weight loss and that I need to be more consistent I begin thinking about all of the negative things that allow me to stop dead in my tracks.  I really can't explain to the point of a few short sentences but basically I enjoy weight watchers meetings, I enjoy the program, but the leader in my area does nothing for me but get me irritated.  So sad, right?  BUT if the WW leader doesn't inspire me am I going to be successful?  Am I making excuses?  Maybe!  When I officially cancelled my Monthy Pass membership to WW I consider myself a WW drop out again.  How many times does this make? Hmmm....countless.  I've considered trying WW online but am very undecided if that is what I want either.  I enjoy going to the meetings, but don't like the leader.  There are meetings in nearby towns but I have lots of family stuff to consider not just the added gas costs of making an out of town trip each week.  I know that I am worth it but that may not be an option for me at this time.  I say that "I will do it on my own, I have all of the books, material and know the talk to walk the walk" but here I sit having gained back 10 lbs. of the 25 lbs. I lost as a WW member. 

Thanks for listening and I guess I really just needed to type down my feelings.  Am I alone?  I read all of your blogs, look at your weight loss stats and this inspires me for a split second.  I know that I must do this for me and I am the only one who can inspire me to the point of success.  Again, thanks for listening.....

Hugs,

Tracy

Survived Hurricane Ike

Hi ya doing?  Doin' okay here ~ we survived Hurricane Ike.  Even though winds got up to about 51 mph - my town did not get the brunt of the storm.  He was a big one and just down the road from here is devestation.  I only live about 70 miles from Houston and Galveston Island is on the other side of that....so I consider myself very lucky and very blessed.  In the towns east and north of us just regained power this week so I can't even imagine going weeks without power.  Goes to show us to not take the little things (like the flick of a switch) for granted. 

As far as me and weight ~ I had gained a little but am trying to get back on track.  My doctor recommended that I take a daily Fish Oil pill as these have been proven to reduce triglicerydes.  I continue to watch what I eat right in my mouth!  HA!  I know I will do it one day and coming here to EP helps.   

Have a great day everyone! 

~Tracy

:~)

I wish I could make a clown face because that is about how I feel right now.  Ü  I am down a few lbs. and very happy that I am.  I had a follow up doctor's appt. concerning my blood work and when he found out that I had the blood work done at 3:45 in the afternoon without fasting first he told me that he was not concerned at all with my 291 trycliceride count.  To make a long story short I had to see his physician's asst.because he was booked, I thought I had a UTI, she ordered a blood work-up to "check things out" and of course my tryglicerides are going to be sky high at 3:45 in the afternoon....so yes, I've am slipping back into my old ways of eating sweets, please someone tell me to stop!  Ü

Anyhoos, I am down about 3 lbs. and tomorrow, Labor Day is a new beginning for me.  I am going to try to begin again.

Keep the Gulf Coast in your thoughts and prayers ~ I don't think Hurricane Gustav will come this far BUT he will do some damage somewhere and hopefully no one will lose their lives.  God Bless my fellow Texas and other southern states. 

I've Moved to a New Blog...Out with the Old

I am back with a new blog and a new display name. (formally TracysWWJourney)

I'm Tracy and this is my new beginning.  I used to be a very active member here at EP but life gets in the way and I fell off.  It was taking me forever to delete all of the olds posts to begin anew so I decided to just get a whole new blog with a whole new name.    Thanks for checking on me. 

This journey begins with me at 248 lbs. and a triglyceride count of 291.  My doctor has given me 4 months to get it down to normal or he will be talking to me about some sort of medication.  This scares me to death and I am determined to do something about it.  So far I've cleaned out the house of all of the sweets and stocked my fridge and pantry full of healthy fruits, veggies and whole grains.  I have to do this for me and my health.  This time it's for real.  My plan?  Not sure yet except a no sweets plan at the moment.  I just am going to try to eat healthy foods, cut out soda, sweets, snacks and yes, basically all of the good yummy stuff.  Ü

Cheers to the rest of 2008 as we get healthier, happier and find that self-esteem deep down inside.

~ Tracy