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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.

Weigh-In … Accountability & Blooms

Today’s Weight: 184.5 Loss/Gain: – 0.5 lb Total Loss So Far: -46.5 lbs This loss pretty much reflects my week. I’ve had some higher calorie days and less exercise than the week before. That combination doesn’t make for a high … Continue reading

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Running NSV

I had a major running non-scale victory today. I jogged at 5.0 mph (a 12:00 min mile) for 25 minutes straight through. My new personal best for two miles is 24:00 minutes. Woo Hoo!!! Somehow I got it in my … Continue reading

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Working and Working Out

Short Story: I learned the best time for me to exercise on the days I work (I’m a part-time substitute teacher) is in the early mornings. It won’t be an intense hour at the gym, but it will be better … Continue reading

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Weigh-In … Doing Something Right

Today’s Weight: 185.0 Loss/Gain: -1.0 lb Total Loss So Far: -46.0 lbs After a week of PMS chocolate eating and TOM arriving yesterday I’m very pleased with a one-pound loss. I can’t remember the last time I had a lost … Continue reading

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Full-time Days

It’s Wednesday and I’ve been working every day this week so far. When working my days are full and then my evenings are full of taking care of household chores and relaxing for a few minutes with the family. Blogging … Continue reading

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Weigh-In … Chocolate & A New Love

Today’s Weight: 186.0 Loss/Gain: -1.0 lb Total Loss So Far: -45 lbs What a good, busy week I’ve had. I’m glad to be down after a week of chocolate indulgences. I have journaled every one, but there were more than … Continue reading

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Doing Well

Just thought I’d pop in to say that it’s been a busy week, but I’m doing well. I hope you are all having a nice week. Talk to you tomorrow for weekly weigh-in. :o)

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My Valentines

Heart healthy things I’ve done in the last 48-72 hours. Ran a 5K on Friday. Got a babysitter and went out of town Friday with my Luv for an overnight trip. Ate chocolate covered strawberries. Finished 24-hour getaway with a … Continue reading

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My Healthy Heart Weekend Run

This morning I did my 5K for the Healthy Heart Weekend sponsored by Lori over at Finding Radiance. My husband went to the gym with me, but refused to take pictures. So… I did it myself. LOL I felt silly, … Continue reading

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Weigh-In … Wise Words

Today’s Weight: 187.0 Loss/Gain: +2.5 lbs Total Loss So Far: -44 lbs. With all the love and compassion she has, a wise woman told me last night something like this, “Your problem is that you like to cook and you … Continue reading

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