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About Leah@MyNewEnding

I'm a 44-year-old wife and mother who begins her day with God and coffee. When my youngest of 3 kids started college I went from a SAHM to a full-time job. I love being an attendance secretary. A lot has gone on since I started this blog in 2009, but one thing remains the same: I will not give up on my health. Join me as I share what that means for the season of life I'm in.

Why Is This Time Different?

I was attempting to explain to a friend of mine yesterday why I feel so different about this attempt at losing weight. I was telling her that my mindset has changed and I can’t really explain it. Finally I could … Continue reading

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Run, Run, Run

I read this today on a digital scrapbooking newsletter I receive and thought it definitely worth sharing with everyone who is working on losing weight, maintaining weight or attempting any area of change in their life. It encouraged me and … Continue reading

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Dove Promises

I had one of these yesterday after dinner for dessert and was amazed at how the little “promise” fit so perfectly with my weight loss journey. So, I had to share! 🙂

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Short Little Quiz

I get this daily email from SparkPeople.com and there was a fun little quiz to do and see if you are on the right track to reaching your goals. You can see it here. I was happy to see that … Continue reading

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Enjoying the "Ups"

One more thing…(boy when I came online earlier I couldn’t think of anything to write about, now look at me..LOL) Yesterday I was feeling like I could conquer the world. I was thinking that I sure am enjoying these “up” … Continue reading

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Breaking My Weekend Mentality

For years the words “weekend” and “diet” have never been used at the same time in my vocabulary. I may have been losing weight, but the weekends were always “free time” to eat as I pleased. Not lately. I think … Continue reading

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Lifted Spirits

Yesterday I wore a brand new outfit to church. It was made up of a skirt I received for my birthday that was too snug and the white, button-up, petite blouse I mentioned in a post last week. I was … Continue reading

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Weigh-In … Slowly, but surely.

Today’s Weight: 214.5 Loss/Gain: -2.0 lbs Total Loss So Far: -16.5 lbs Yes, I was thrilled with today’s loss. I knew of some things I think I should’ve done a little differently this week, so I wasn’t sure what to … Continue reading

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Another New Feeling

As I was trying on my smaller-sized capris yesterday I experienced another new feeling. I put them on, realized they fit, was ecstatic and then was already thinking how wonderful it will be when these get baggy and I’m trying … Continue reading

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A Size Smaller?

Since a few tops that I haven’t worn in “forever” are fitting me again I decided to try on some new capris that were too tight when I received them for my birthday in July. They are a size 18w … Continue reading

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