Weigh-In … Hot 100 Update #9

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding
Today’s Weight: 183 . 0
Loss/Gain: + 2 . 5 lbs
I have only a few things I’ll say about this.
  1. Yes, I over ate at Thanksgiving, but I haven’t as much since I’ve been back.
  2. I seriously am not sure what’s going on with my body this week.
  3. I’m embarrassed and did not want to post the weight.
I could’ve understood a maintain better than what my scale has been doing this week. It’s weird. I could nit pick and think, “oh, it’s this or that”, but really it’s just weird. One of those weeks where I don’t understand what my body is doing.
I’ll admit it’s also moments like this that I wonder if I’ll ever reach my goal. However, the one thing that has kept me going on this journey is that I refuse to give up this time. I’m determined to make it…so I will keep going.
On a happy note…last night my husband and I shared these words:
Me: I love that you love me even though I’m still big.
Husband: Funny you should say that….because…did you used to be a lot bigger?? (and he always loved me the same back then too) *big hug and kiss*
LOVE DAT MAN!
Have a nice weekend, everyone!
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A Walk in the Country

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding
On Friday I posted about how I had a major holiday non-scale victory wherein I got up and went for a walk on Thanksgiving morning. Here’s a little more on that story….
I was spurred on to consider walking while on vacation when I read a few weeks ago about a virtual 5 K Turkey Trot going on that day. People were going to commit to running (or walking) 5K/3.1 mi. Thanksgiving morning. I knew I was going to be visiting my grandmother and not going to be responsible for the entire Thanksgiving meal, so as I read that post I wondered why I didn’t try to commit to walking the Turkey day 5K myself.
I knew why…
Because I knew me and me doesn’t get up and walk while on vacation. Me likes to indulge on vacation in every sense of the word – eating treats, lazing about, etc. etc.
Well, apparently that is the old me, because the new me committed to walking on vacation by telling my friend Stephanie I would do it, packing walking clothes and my Garmin and then setting the alarm to get up to walk every morning.
And the new me did it.
It was kind of cold, but I was out for a walk by 7:15 am every day and enjoying the long quiet country roads that make up my grandparents “neighborhood”.
Saturday, the 3rd morning, I didn’t really want to get up, but I made myself. There was too much bothering me. Like I still needed a photo of the road and my son had told me the night before he’d get up and walk with me in the morning. 🙂 Plus there was the fact that I knew I’d feel better after my morning walk. So, I got up and my son joined me – all bundled and full of chit chat.
While my eating wasn’t all that great on our vacation the fact that I made good on my commitment to exercise was HUGE. It was a reminder that change IS possible. It may take a while and we may have so many failures along the way that we think the only option is to quit, but it’s not.
It’s often said, “baby steps” and it’s so true, because eventually those baby steps add up and you find yourself doing things you never thought you could or would – like going for cold morning walks while on vacation. 🙂
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Change in Progress

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding
Update: I think I’ve got it. 🙂 Now to folding and getting my walk done while the rain has subsided.

I’m in the middle of “decorating” my blog while getting laundry done today, so please bear with me. Hopefully I’ll get it together before the day is through…or at least by December 1st.

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Vacation is Good

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding
I don’t normally post on Sundays because it’s my day of rest and I’m enjoying being home between church services and relaxing. However, I’ve done lots of relaxing the past four days and I had to pop on here to say that I took a walk this afternoon and I’m feeling very renewed and refreshed and ready to keep working on my weight loss – EVEN IF IT IS THE HOLIDAYS. 🙂
I’ll write more tomorrow, but just had to share a bit today. 🙂
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Thankful Friday & NSV

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding

I’ve got a few minutes to be online and decided to check in and finish up my week of thankfulness by say how grateful I am for friends who have been such a great support and encouragement in my weight loss journey.

My journey to become healthier has turned into something much more than I ever expected. Through the wisdom of friends in blog land and the regular phone calls and texts of a close personal friend I’ve been able to continue on this journey and not give up on myself.
It’s that kind of support that lead me to another step towards my healthier new self….
…I got up and went for a walk Thanksgiving morning. I also went again this morning before we went on an outing with the family.
That’s my non-scale victory, because I never thought I’d see the day I’d go for a walk on a holiday. 🙂
God is good and so are the friends he’s blessed my life with.
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Weigh-In … Hot 100 Update #8

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding
Today’s Weight: 180 . 5
Loss/Gain: – 1 .5
I’m doing my Hot 100 update early as I will be basically unplugging for the rest of this Thanksgiving week/holiday weekend.
Today I’m thankful for my health and for not giving up on my health. I’m thankful that somewhere deep inside of me is a spark that makes me continue fighting to win this weight battle, even if it takes a lifetime.

5 . 5 down
14 . 5 to go

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!!
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Thankful Tuesday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding

Today as I was praying I really thought about my family and how blessed I am by all the familial links in my life. So, in no particular order, I’m thankful for:

  • My husband for his faithfulness to me in marriage, to provide for our family and for being a part of our children’s lives. Even when his job or college left him with little extra time he has always made time to play with the kids or listen to me talk.
  • My children who each are turning into their own people. There’s my kind-hearted artist girl, my crafty helper-leader girl and a boy with a great imagination. While each day has it’s ups and downs there are plenty of good times where these kids bring us great joy.
  • My parents and brother (my only sibling) who are still in touch with each other though we are in three different states. It’s a blessing to be a part of a family that loves each other and has not let differences break us apart. To God be the glory!
  • My sister-in-law, who opened her heart to us from the day she got serious with my brother, and who has been quite the trooper and stood by him through a bout with cancer last year. She’s one tough cookie and I know God brought her into our lives for a reason.
  • My in-laws on my husband’s side. I don’t think a blonde, blue-eyed girl was who they imagined their Mexican son/brother marrying some day, but I never would’ve known it by how they acted. From day one they were polite and caring and have loved me for who I am over these 16 years of marriage. My mother-in-law has also been very willing to teach me to make mexican food and share her tips, instead of harboring them as her own special treats to make when she’s visiting.
And last, but most certainly not least…
  • I’m so thankful for my salvation. The fact that Jesus would give his life for me, a sinner who is so full of mistakes, amazes me. That He would go even further to bless my life with the above is an added bonus. I don’t regret one moment I have lived as a Christian, and will never tire of thanking Him for not giving up on me.
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Thankful Monday

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding

I woke up today feeling much better than I did a week ago. So, as I was setting out for my walk (and so very grateful to be walking again) I decided I would do a week of posts of things I’m thankful for.

Yes, I know, it’s not an uncommon theme with this week being the week of our Thanksgiving Day holiday, but I also know that it’s common to sit and feel sorry for ourselves when we really have so much to be thankful for. Case in point, I told my pastor about a positive development in my life last night and his reply was, “Oh good! It’s good to hear the positive stuff going on too!”
Yep, it’s definitely easier to let out the negative stuff and not remember to come back and share the good going on. So, here’s some good things I’m grateful for today:
  • My cold is going away and I am not having coughing fits any more.
  • PMS is over and for another month the hormonal roller coaster has settled back into normalcy. 🙂
  • No one in my family caught my cold.
  • My children get up and get ready for school without complaining.
  • My husband was willing to sit and talk with me alone for two hours Friday night about life; where we’ve been, where we’re going and he was patient with me when I shared some struggles and thoughts.
I’ll stop at that for today. What are you thankful for? I’d love to hear!
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Weigh-In … Hot 100 Update #7

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding

Today’s Weight: 182 . 0

Loss/Gain: +1 . 0
It figures. I’ve been sick this week and then TOM arrived two days ago. So, only one light walk has happened while both the sicky and munchy monsters have been visiting my house/life.
I’m feeling better in my head and now just praying for the coughing to stop. My hope is next week will be so much better than this.
It’s weeks like this that make me realize how much I have to be grateful for. I only get sick like this about once or twice a year, same for my family, but I know there are people dealing with sickness year round.
So, while I’m vexed that this less hectic week turned into a sicky, snacky week I am also grateful for general good health. My cold will pass, so will my monthly, and I will be back to normal soon enough. It’s a lifelong journey and I can’t think this one week will ruin everything.
For the record…
4 down
16 to go
Have a good weekend everyone!
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A Little Fuzzy

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Leah@MyNewEnding
First off, thank you for the well wishes!

I’m still feeling a little fuzzy in the head, but better than the last two days. Since I felt a little better I went for a walk this morning. I kept it slow and short.

I’m keeping hydrated and drugged to help clear congestion and break up mucous. I hate coughing and am doing my best to keep this cold from getting any worse. So, no big plans…just trying to get better. 🙂
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