It was one year ago today THE PHOTO (above) was taken. This was the photo that kind of pushed me over the edge. I posted about it when I started my blog and you can read about those feelings by clicking here.
One year later I am so grateful that I am no longer the woman in that picture – happy with everything in life except her weight and health. Then I was at a loss as to where to begin to take care of my health, because I knew I had failed at diets so many times in the past and I refused to start a diet again.
Today that has changed and I’m so very grateful for this. I may not be near my weight loss goal yet, but I am more active, I have more energy to get through busy days than I ever remember having before and I have hope.
Hope that I can change.
Hope that I am capable of things I didn’t think I was.
Hope that I will continue to reach my goals.
And hope in knowing I will never give up.
Are you frustrated with where you’re at, or are you in need of encouragement? Take a minute to think about where you were a year ago. What has changed for the better? What can you learn from as you move forward?
I hope this spring offers you some nice days to ponder and be thankful for the newness of life you are experiencing in your weight loss journey just like I did today.
My New Ending 
you have so much to be proud of Leah, you have accomplished so much, keep fighting!
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Wow…thanks for sharing!
Time to ponder I will take.
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You are doing great…congrats!
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Leah, this is another great reminder of how far you have come. I am really proud of you!
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I don't think I had seen that picture! You have done an amazing job and really changed your life and your appearance! Congratulations!
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Wonderful post, Leah. You've turned into a runner since then!
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You have come so far!!! What amazing progress 🙂 I hope you have a wonderful day!
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wow! You really have come a long way in a year 🙂
I remember when I was in the same boat you were, I never want to go back to that point in my life again. I love feeling more fit and being able to push myself and challenge myself like I have never been able to before.
Congratulations on finding that healthy person trapped inside of you! You are well on your way to all of your goals 🙂
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wow, leah! what a difference you've made in your life! congratulations… you're doing great. it was a photo that moved me to action, too. keep going… you should be so proud of yourself. (i cried just reading about your 5k. what a great day for you!)
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