Author Archives: Leah@MyNewEnding
Just Do What I Know
I was catching up on some blog reading the other day — this is always very motivating to me when I’m lagging in my good eating and/or exercise habits — and I noticed some people getting back on track with … Continue reading
Turkey Trot Results
It was a small gathering, but three people did join me in doing a virtual Turkey Trot during Thanksgiving weekend. Two of my friends sent me pictures, so they got an extra entry into my little drawing. 🙂 Thank you … Continue reading
November Weigh-In
November 30Today’s Weight: 166.5Loss/Gain: +5.5 lbs Goodness. The only good news about gaining over five pounds this month is that I put it on in the first half of the month and then stayed there. I weighed myself a week … Continue reading
My First Virtual 5K Turkey Trot
So…I’ve been perusing the internet for a bit looking for a virtual 5K to join up with on Thanksgiving Day. Last year I did one and it felt so good to get out there and run a bit and be … Continue reading
Lessons from Mom
Today is my mom’s birthday. My friend’s mother passed away this past Sunday and another friend’s father passed away this past Saturday. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and knowing we came close to losing her a few years … Continue reading
New Jacket and SPI belt
Our temperatures dropped back down into more autumnal degrees today, so I pulled out my new jacket I bought for running. I have to say I think wearing cute workout clothes makes everything better. 🙂 The little pink pouch hanging … Continue reading
A Party & Chocolate Gifts
What a nice weekend we had! Saturday we had a welcome home party for my husband with a bunch of friends coming over to enjoy some filipino food we had catered. My husband is in the Navy, but attached to … Continue reading
What A Run!
Lately I’ve been babysitting a toddler on Thursday and Fridays, as needed. When I first agreed to this temporary job I knew it would mean planning my exercise around the hours I would have this little one — 8:30am-3:30pm. So, … Continue reading
My 2013 Holiday Goals
I’ve already written two posts this morning, but I wanted to post one more thing before I get too busy with my day and weekend. We are two weeks away from Thanksgiving. And while I may think it’s still a … Continue reading
Scale is Up, But I’ll Be Fine
If today was a “weigh-in” day as it was until about a month ago I’d have to come on and tell you that I’ve gained a few pounds. I’d also have to admit what I could already tell physically; that … Continue reading