New Years Resolutions?

iona_ellen

Hi,
2015 is coming to an end and it's only a few days till a New Year. I thought it would be great to hear ....
Your top 5 (or however many you want) things thats happened over the year (whether weight loss or anything else) and...
Your top 5 (or more or less) resolutions/goals for 2016?
Heres mine -
Top 5 2015 memories -
1. lost an overall 8lbs
2. Got back into dog walking
3. Found exercise that suit my life without triggering seizures (mainly yoga)
4. My diet is only just (apart from christmas) starting to be healthier
5. I discovered I really enjoy cooking and baking (however I need to learn on how to control eating everything I bake, I'm a cake lover

iona_ellen

Top 5 resolutions/goals -
1. Lose 2 stone
2. Do 10,000 daily steps
3. Slimming World diet but also calories (maybe 1350cals)
4. Be more organised of weekly shopping lists.
5. Learn how to say no to snacks and sweet foods

SimonCypher

Hey,

Great memories from 2015 and also a great list of 2016 goals! You can do it,

Here's mine,

2015 Memories;
1) Take up running (really enjoy it and wish I'd started sooner)
2) Take part in my first official race (Great North 10k)
3) Signed up and took part in my first ever Half Marathon (Great North Run)
4) Lose 2st
5) Start eating a healthier / more balanced diet

2016 Resolution / Goals;
1) Take part in 12 'Great Run' races (travelling the length of the UK for some of my races)
2) Beat my Half Marathon time from last year (definitely believe this is achievable)
3) Continue working on my diet / lifestyle changes
4) Spend more time with friends / family than I did in 2015.
5) Stay focused on training plans which I start and maintain my weight.

I'm sure the above will be achievable, I just need to make sure I plan as that's when I work best. If I fail to plan, I'll plan to fail!

Really looking forward to my races, although definitely need to work hard as I've got 3 Half Marathons within a 4 week period! Eek.

misskarne

I like this!

2015 memories
1) I lost 10kg! (21lbs I believe that converts to). And that despite not being 100% focused and starting in March.
2) Competed at an Adult IJS level in figure skating
3) Planned and booked my first overseas solo trip
4) sounds silly but the first time I completed the Jillian Michaels Beginner Shred I was chuffed! (And yes, that's how unfit I was...I couldn't even finish it the first time!)
5) I ACCEPTED NO (well, fewer) EXCUSES (ok ok, so I still made some. But less than usual.)

2016 Goals
1) Since I lost 10kg this year, I think I will try for maybe 15kg next year. I don't want to get too crazy ambitious, so I figure if I shoot conservative, anything above is a bonus.
2) Have a mega great time on my solo trip (USA...food portion sizes...oh boy)
3) Get stronger and more flexible
4) Complete at least one orienteering course jogging all the way (!)
5) Qualify for the Adult National Championships (and look bloody good in my dress when I do!)

Oh and 6) ACCEPT NO (or even fewer) EXCUSES

MelaniaTrump

Eat more good chocolate.

zombiebrandy0112

Top 5 from 2015:
1. Lost 35 lbs
2. Started running regularly
3. Ran my 1st 1/2 Marathon
4. Got into my smallest size
5. Feel comfortable in a bikini

3 Resolutions for 2016
1. Run at least 4 1/2 marathons
2. Maintain weight (so far so good since July!!)
3. Take better care of my skin

Dreysander

My resolution from 2015 was to lose "the weight". I lost 100 pounds and am now in the healthy weight range so I did it

For 2016 my resolution is to maintain. I also want to become stronger and increase my flexibility.

I've also resolved to stop letting my kids watch garbage on television. We just cancelled DirecTV so well on our way toward that.

kisamekick

1. Start going on the treadmill
2. Hit 130 pounds
3. Spend more time on my piano
4. Try and cook everything in my vegan cookbook
5. Stop eating pombears, god damnit

wallingf

2015
1 - finally started walking 10000 steps a day consistently
2 - lost my remaining 20 pounds and hit my WW goal weight (92 pounds total)
3 - became a grandmother for the first time :-)

2016
1 - accurately measure and log EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth for at least a few months to try and get a better reading on what my real TDEE is. I'm hypothyroid and have always believed I needed fewer calories than others to lose weight. Now I think it's possible I don't....that it's just as possible I've been eating those calories and ignoring them, as "it's only 15 calories". Multiply that by 5x a day....it kinda adds up :-P
2 - lose another 5 pounds...hopefully

cwolfman13

2015
- got more serious about cycling
- bought a true road bike for racing
- started working with a coach to become a better cyclist

2016 goals (I don't really do resolutions)
- drop about 10-15 Lbs or so to get to a more competitive riding weight
- compete in at least 5 cat V USAC sanctioned events
- finish top 10 in at least one of those

nordlead2005

2015
- lost 44lb
- Can bench 5x180lb, squat 5x245lb, and DL 5x280lb at 176lb, which means I hit my 1x bench goal, probably hit my 1.5x squat goal, and have a little ways to go for my 2x DL goal
- Did 5 pull ups in a single set (20 in the session)
- Ran 5k non-stop even if it was at my snails pace

2016 goals
- 20 pull ups in a single set (continued from 2015)
- bench 1.5x, squat 2x, DL 2.5x
- Be able to consistently run a 5k
- snap a photo with 6-pack abs, purely vain and don't even care if it is super brief.

We'll see if I come up with more goals for 2016 as the year goes on. I haven't even decided yet if I want to gain weight or just recomp at my current weight for a while first.

dbienz

This is great!

Great moments of 2015
- I ran my first half marathon!
- Then I ran another!
- I lost over 30 pounds.
- Drink at least 6 cups of water a day but usually more (around 10-12 cups).
- I'm back in school, hoping to apply for a PhD program soon.

Goals for 2016
- Lose a total of 50 pounds.
- Ran a full marathon (maybe... might stick to halfs for a little while haha)
- Pay off all my debt except my car.
- Do 10 consecutive pull ups!

callsitlikeiseeit

i dont make resolutions. ever. if i want to change something in my life, no matter the date, i make proactive steps in that direction.

i wanted to quit smoking. 2 years ago i did.

i wanted to lose weight. lost 70 some odd pounds over the course of this year.

i want to incorporate more strength training in my exercise regime. I've begun doing resistance training before my cardio every day (and have the sore muscles to prove it LOL).

i want to increase my (already okay) credit score. I've done a lot of research on how best to do that, and am incorporating that knowledge into my overall finances.


as far as highlights from this year go...

1- losing 70 odd pounds
2- 4 were all components or results of LOSING that weight lol (exercise, mindful eating, buying smaller clothes, etc)
5 - would be finding the best boyfriend ever

kbmnurse

Nope, never keep them why bother?

Forest91

Top 5 2015 memories
1)Losing an overall of 17.5lbs
2)Started going swimming again
3)Taking part in my first official race(Race for life 5K)
4)joined a leisure centre and enjoyed it
5)Drinking more water
Top 5 2016 resolutions
1)Lose 6 stone
2)Cut down on sugar
3)Carry on going to my local leisure at least 4 times a week
4)Start making my diet healthier
5)Start to believe that I can lose weight

Ralphone

i have a bad Memory . So I hope its ok to due just resolutions. 1) 1)lose 30 lbs to get to 180 my dream weight 2) 2)lean to spell better 3)finish reading 1984 4) 4 4)drink less coffee 5) 5)try to get 8hs sleep each day

davert123

Great memories from 2015 - My kids Christmas Show and Christmas with the family, Finishing my first ever Triathlon - and then a second. Apart from that the best bit was honestly 12 midnight when it turned 2016.
Resolutions - to plan stuff AND actually do what I plan. Have a great year and keep the faith in yourselves :-)

davert123

PS Iona_ellen - I love your dog :-)

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Psychgrrl

A couple of years ago, a friend introduced me to the "One Word" idea. Instead of a list of resolutions, you pick one word that should shape your life in the coming year. This year's word for me is "brave." I bought a little silver bracelet from Etsy to help remind me.

CooCooPuff

2015:
-I recovered from a car accident and was able to run again. I'm up to 3.5 miles at the moment.
-Maintained pretty well
-I've read 15 books this year. It's not much, but it's significantly higher than the 0 books in the previous years.
-Been pretty consistent with my Spanish lessons.
-Aside from my first day hospitalized, where the doctors didn't allow me to eat more than some gelatin cups, I've spent the year eating enough calories for my age and activity levels.
-I'm more confident in myself.

2016:
-I really want to do a pull up.
-I want to run 10k and improve my speed
-I want to read at least articles in Spanish, maybe even a low level book.

jemhh

My NY resolution is to refuse attempts to get me to engage in conversations through the bathroom door unless the speaker is bleeding or on fire. (Many parents will understand this goal.) Even then I might just say "stop bothering me and go call 911."

Last year I made the same resolution and broke it by noon.

L_Master

The goals for 2016 are:

Weight Loss
61kg by Apr 1, probably 59-60kg by May 31st

Nutrition
Average less than 1 soda per week for 2016
Less than 5% calories from junk food for 2016
Up protein intake slightly to ensure 1.5 g/kg of body weight/day


I think those two goals about take care of it for me. If I eat clean, my diet is good. I get lots of fruits/vegatables, and if I am to succeed in that 5% calories goal I can't afford to do any binge or mindless eating.

Performance Goals
1' Power - 600w, 10 w/kg
5' Power - 410w, 6.8 w/kg
20' Power - 340w, 5.7w/kg
60' Power - 315w, 5.25 w/kg

Top 3 on this segment: strava.com/segments/3573422 and strong race results (podiums or better on the HCs and hillier RRs)

Nery_Tay

Top 5 2015 memories -
1. Finish my First Marathon
2. Finish my first Half marathon
3. Was able to lost 4lbs
4.Reduce my amount of sugary beverages
2016:
-Eat cleaner
-lose at least 10lbs
=Finish my second Marathon

ARC1603

Really interesting to see every one's different memories and goals.

2015 was a huge year for me and in all honesty I'm hoping 2016 is a bit more relaxed. My memories from this year are
1)Having my second baby boy Thomas in May
2)The recovery from a horrible pregnancy with Thomas (including facial paralysis, a csection and losing 20 odd pounds)
3)Being the stay at home (kind of) mum I always wanted to be (due to 4)
4) Being told me job no longer exists when I'm 28 weeks pregnant and then being redeployed
5) Facing up to my messed up attitude towards food, dieting and binge eating. Finally taking the steps I need to deal with this.

In 2016 I want to continue to work on the progress I've already made with my binge eating.
1) Log my calories every day with out judgement
2) Eat c2000 calories a day and once I'm comfortable with this work down to c1800
3) Walk an average 10k steps a day
4) Accept wherever 2 and 3 bring me at the end of the year
5) Slow down with everything in general, just enjoy life for what it is day to day instead of rushing around like an idiot all the time

KareninLux

Great idea for a thread!
Good luck everyone!

My best of 2015:

1. Watching my kids mature into wonderful young adults
2. Finding MFP! ... and feeling that it will actually help me achieve my goals!
3. Continuing to explore Europe with my husband.

My Resolutions for 2016.

1. Log into MFP everyday and achieve my GW before I turn 50!
2. Start yoga.
3. Drink champagne.

tomatoey

Psychgrrl wrote: »

A couple of years ago, a friend introduced me to the "One Word" idea. Instead of a list of resolutions, you pick one word that should shape your life in the coming year. This year's word for me is "brave." I bought a little silver bracelet from Etsy to help remind me.

I like this a lot It'd be the same word for me, this year, too 2015 was about acceptance.

This year, in terms of MFP type concerns, I'll focus on nailing doing things the slow and gentle way - long, easy walking, without giving myself an overuse injury if poss, and greater precision with diet. Finding ways to make walking more interesting that don't rely on Spotify, like checking out more of the city. Might try to do some tai chi. Freeing myself from my last bad habits.

happygalah

2015
Lost and kept off 30lbs despite severe depression and my husband leaving me.

2016
Reach 125lbs by May 1st.
Get rid of my flag wavers
Facelift and new boobs

hls1nger91

Top memories:
- Meeting my baby niece born in March
- Starting to put on muscle after losing about 30lbs of fat
- Getting a new job that utilizes my university degree

Goals/resolutions:
- Keep building up my strength and mobility/flexibility
- Practice more self care activities (aka taking more time for myself to do things I like, not feeling obligated to always say 'Yes' to other people)
- Read at least 2 books a month...I keep buying books but never making the time to read them (only read 4 books last year)
- Make more of an effort to meal plan/meal prep
- Stick to my gym split

oceancruizer

Top Memories:
-Lost about 10 pounds
-ran two 5ks
-joined a gym
-got a doggie
-did some fun family activities

Top goals for 2016:
-Lose 40 pounds
-Use my new FitBit to walk 10,000 steps a day (5/7 days weekly)
-Get off the computer/internet (i.e. stop wasting time online)
-Follow WW plan and track eating
-Be more positive in my relationships

cessi0909

2015 memories:
1. Starting back into riding horses regularly. And am loving it.
2. Completed MuckFest when it was only 40 degrees out and overcast.
3. Started couch25k with my husband, quit though and don't want to do that again.
4. We had a great family year -- starting playing a lot more board games with the kids, did a lot as a family, took some amazing vacations.
5. Went to Vegas to see my brother get married. It was my first time in Vegas.

2016 goals:

1. Cut back on time spent on social media. Put the phone away for evenings at home.
2. Read more books.
3. Move more! Each day at least 30 minutes!
4. Get to size 6.
5. Hike 14er.
6. Cultivate common interests with with my husband
7. Focus on the positive
8. Focus on God. Go to church, become active in the church, pray daily