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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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