2012 in Retrospect

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Windy_
Windy_ Posts: 1,012 Member
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Someone asked me about my New Year's Resolutions this morning, they always seem to focus on the negative in my life or things I need to improve upon. I decided to instead tell her what I had accomplished this year and focus on how far I've come.

So let's hear what goals you've achieved, what mountains you've climbed (literally and figuratively), what items you've crossed off your bucket list....anything that you've accomplished this year.
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  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    I just finished my bachelor's degree.... and I am no longer clinically obese! :happy:
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
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    Achievement Unlocked:


    Lost 90lbs in 340 days
    Climbed Grouse Mountain
    Biked down Whistler
    Hiked the grand canyon
    Swam under a waterfall in glacier water
    Swam in the Ocean
    Ate a 300$ Steak
    saw Sublime with Rome

    2013:
    10km race
    Spartan Trifecta
    Europe!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
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    Dropped:
    Alcohol
    Tabs
    Heroin
    Weed
    Cocaine
    LSD
    Shrooms
    Eating bad
    Overspending
    Being Unemployed
    Back down to a good weight!
    Got my car stolen
    All negative friends in my life

    Gained:
    A beautiful daughter
    Fell In love
    Moved back with my family
    Xbox
    Ps3
    Strength
    Inner strength
    Will power
    Job
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    I moved. I think that's all I've got.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Achievement Unlocked:


    Lost 90lbs in 340 days
    Climbed Grouse Mountain
    Biked down Whistler
    Hiked the grand canyon
    Swam under a waterfall in glacier water
    Swam in the Ocean
    Ate a 300$ Steak
    saw Sublime with Rome

    2013:
    10km race
    Spartan Trifecta
    Europe!

    Let's talk about that steak..... *drools*
  • _Wits_
    _Wits_ Posts: 1,286 Member
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    Rediscovered love and passion in my marriage
    Signed up for Warrior Dash and actually showed up
    Got a new car :bigsmile:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    I moved. I think that's all I've got.

    *****, you got fabulous! What are you talking about?
  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
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    Let's talk about that steak..... *drools*

    It was good!!!!!! Can't wait to have it again lol
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
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    I just finished my bachelor's degree.

    Me too.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
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    I'm proud of what I've accomplished with my body and my mind this year.

    I took back control of my life.
    I'm (getting) back to being the person I was 10 years ago.
    I've lost 37 pounds and gone down 4 sizes.
    I can look at my body in the mirror now and not walk away shaking my head.
    I've added some AMAZING people to my life.


    Most importantly . . . I'm truly happy for the first time in years.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    I just finished my bachelor's degree.

    Me too.

    Way to go, bro! Internet ^5!
  • toomuchbootyindapants
    toomuchbootyindapants Posts: 811 Member
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    --Grew some balls - big brass ones - and finally spoke up for what I've been missing all these years.
    --Starting weight lifting and within six months was able to squat more than my bodyweight and deadlift almost 1.5x it.
    --Bought and wore a dress AND a swimsuit...for the first time since I was 18 years old.
    --Probably had more sex this year than I have had in the last 12 years combined.
    --Bought jeans in a size 6 - haven't done that since .... uhm, middle school? LOL
    --Cut out the drama causing friends in my life
    --Started to work on having a relationship with my alcoholic mother (something I haven't had since I was ohhh 8 years old)
    --Faced a lot of demons and am working hard to loosen their grip in my life
    --2012 was overall a *kitten* year - but I've become a LOT stronger physically, emotionally, and mentally because of it. Bring on 2013 and watch me kick its *kitten*.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
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    i lost over 50 lbs, and while i want to lose more and i hate this plateau, i haven't gained it back either, which is a first for me.
    i finished Warrior Dash, bleeding and mud-caked, i got across that finish line.
    i surrvived zombies, again, bleeding and mud-caked, but ALIVE.
    i have met some of the most amazing ppl here, and doing the two of the above.
    i do not start every day with aleve. yeah, i have to take it still when i lift hard, but i don't have to take it to live my life.
    i'm looking forward to getting into 2013 going ROAR rather than whimper.

    oh! and i went to ren faire and my old bustier top is now a VEST!! ha!
  • Lauren8239
    Lauren8239 Posts: 1,039 Member
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    Dropped:
    Alcohol
    Tabs
    Heroin
    Weed
    Cocaine
    LSD
    Shrooms
    Eating bad
    Overspending
    Being Unemployed
    Back down to a good weight!
    Got my car stolen
    All negative friends in my life

    Gained:
    A beautiful daughter
    Fell In love
    Moved back with my family
    Xbox
    Ps3
    Strength
    Inner strength
    Will power
    Job


    Wow! You win! You are amazing
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
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    Went from a size 18 to a 6
    Feeling stronger than I've ever felt in my life
    Left an unhappy marriage
    Feel truly happy for the first time in years
  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
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    2012 Quests Completed:

    Went to my very first live concert - Bruce Springsteen
    Went to Thailand - Drove an elephant, and gave a 200lb tiger a belly rub
    Left a very toxic and abusive relationship
    Did my very first man-style pushup (and haven't stopped since)
    Bought my very own house
    Bought a motorcycle
    Signed up for Mud On The Mountain and NY Spartan Sprint for 2013
    Became a boxer
    Held my nephew for the very first time
    Turned 30
    Discovered what my passion is! (*nods* moreorless)
    Met some of the most amazing, and inspiring people on this very web site!

    Started loving myself

    2013 is going to be the start of an amazing year!
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
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    2012
    Lost 50+lbs
    More sex
    More self-love
    More love in general
    More laughing, being silly
    More spontaneous dancing

    2013
    Moving to another country!
    Keeping up healthy habits during a stressful, life changing time in my life
    Re-enrolling in university
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
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    Rekindled friendship I thought had slip
    Got engaged
    Kids are good
    Fiance is finally moving here tomorrow after three years

    Other than those fourt things 2012 has really been one crapfest of a year.


    After thousands of dollars spent on various doctors my only goal for 2013 is not to step foot in a doctors office. Anything else is gravy.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    Oh... I forgot! I also bought my first house this year! :happy:

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