What have YOU accomplished in 2012?
TinGirl314
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So I like the posts on this board that let everyone else chime in too. 
Let's say your top 10 accomplishments. They can be anything related...new clothes sizes, blood work, lifestyle changes.
I'm hoping that we get a large response and people can use the New Year to get going again after the holidays.
1. Dropped 62 pounds
2. Went from a size 26 to a 16.
3. Blood pressure went from 157/130 to 100/70.
4. Since August I have walked 62 miles (Compared to the 2 of last year LOL.)
5. I have been going to the gym for four months and it's actually showing.
6. I grew biceps and shoulder muscles.
7. A1C went from 10.8 to 7.0.
8. I stopped going out to eat one to two times a day, instead I go one to two times a week.
9. I bought my first mini skirt!
10. Eliminated high calorie coffee drinks from my diet. (1,200 calories for ONE of my Starbucks coffee. Ugh!)
I'm hoping that everyone can focus on their achievements, rather than how hard it is this year.
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Let's say your top 10 accomplishments. They can be anything related...new clothes sizes, blood work, lifestyle changes.
I'm hoping that we get a large response and people can use the New Year to get going again after the holidays.
1. Dropped 62 pounds
2. Went from a size 26 to a 16.
3. Blood pressure went from 157/130 to 100/70.
4. Since August I have walked 62 miles (Compared to the 2 of last year LOL.)
5. I have been going to the gym for four months and it's actually showing.
6. I grew biceps and shoulder muscles.
7. A1C went from 10.8 to 7.0.
8. I stopped going out to eat one to two times a day, instead I go one to two times a week.
9. I bought my first mini skirt!
10. Eliminated high calorie coffee drinks from my diet. (1,200 calories for ONE of my Starbucks coffee. Ugh!)
I'm hoping that everyone can focus on their achievements, rather than how hard it is this year.
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Great accomplishments.
Excuse me a second, I need to get through boggling over a 1200 calorie coffee! That's all my calories for the day in one cup!
Okay, I'm over it. Here's mine:
1. Counting from November of last year I lost 82 pounds.
2. I went from not being able to work out for 10 minutes without puking to doing hour long plus workouts.
3. I went from not being able to run for 20 seconds to being able to run for 2 minutes to being able to run for 5 minutes, then 10 minutes, then 25, and now over 40 minutes without stopping.
4. I went from a 3X elastic waistband skirt to size 10s and 12s jeans and from 3x shirts to size Large shirts.
5. I'm learning to eat right and to eat in a way that works for me (this is still a work in progress, though).
6. I ran my first race. An 8k. Okay, to be honest, I walked most of it. The next one I do will be a 5k and I don't plan on walking any of it.
7. My back and knee bother me a lot less than they did. I have to watch my posture, though, since I've lost so much weight I now have the flexibility and room to slouch in very unergonomic ways!0 -
Awesome accomplishments both of you!
Let's see...
1. I decided to finally get off my butt and do something about losing weight, which is what led me to MFP. (Possibly the best decision I've ever made).
2. I've lost 15 pounds in the past 2 months since joining the site.
3. I can jog for over an hour straight, where as 2-3 months ago I could maybe make it 15 - 20 minutes max.
4. I started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD. I just started level 3 of it today, but I can already see noticeable progress in how I look and feel.
5. I've gotten several compliments over the holidays from family and friends from back home about the weight I've lost or how good I look, which is a great feeling. Especially when they have no idea that I've been trying to lose weight.
6. I've completely changed how I grocery shop. I'm buying fresh fruits and vegetables! I'm also buying more things that I can cook as opposed to microwave pizzas and hot pockets or just mac & cheese. (This has made me feel healthier which I really like).
7. While I haven't completely cut out soda or alcohol from my diet, and don't think that I ever will, I have cut back a lot, which I'm very proud of.
8. I hardly eat out at fast food restaurants anymore, and if I do I usually go to subway. It used to be very common for me to stop and grab food on my way home, but now I am way more likely to cook something. (This not only makes me eat healthier, but my bank account is very happy about it).
Lastly, 9. I have a newfound confidence in myself. I have never really had low self-esteem exactly, but this makes me feel like I finally have control over my weight and am making a positive change in my life. It's a really great feeling!
Thanks for posting this topic. I think it's important to focus on what we have accomplished this year as opposed to always focusing on what still needs to happen. We should celebrate how far we've come! 0 -
Made fitness a habit instead of an attempt. 17 additional pounds gone, 3 more inches off the waist, and about 5% less body fat.
Improved my race times at all distances.
Got happier. 0 -
Ran my first half marathon (at 60!!)0
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Ran my first half marathon (at 60!!)
WHAT? I think you mis-typed your age.....way to go on the half marathon, that's terrific!0 -
1) Completed 5 endurnace mountain bike events (80-100 Miles)
2) gained 7lbs of muscle
3) lost 2 inchs on waist.
4) Best of all... gained a fiancé
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1. Joining bootcamp to kickstart a healthy lifestyle.
2. Reduce my bodyfat to 27% from 33%
3. Reduce 3 kgs (not much.. I know..)
4. Can run 30 mins nonstop on a treadmill.
5. Reduce 1 inch.
I hope to have more in 2013. Happy New Year Everyone! 0 -
Great thread.
1. Lost 1/3 of my body weight
2. Ran a 10k race without walking
3. Dropped 5 dress sizes
4. Squatted 75% of my body weight
5. Bought clothes in normal shops and not even in the biggest size they had
6 Took control of my life and stopped waking up miserable every morning about my weight
7. Was described as 'inspirational' countless times
8. Finally weigh less than my husband
9. Cycled 50 miles in one day
10. Improved every single aspect of my life.
And in 2013 I'm going to:
1. Run my first half marathon (March 2013)
2. Compete in my first triathlon (March 2013)
3. Reach my goal weight
4. Climb Ben Nevis
5. Maintain my weight loss
6. Wear amazing clothes
7. Maintain my goal weight
8. Try and inspire people.0 -
My top ten accomplishments for 2012:
1. I lost approximately 30 lbs. I am actually only down 20 lbs from January 1st, but I RE-lost the 10 lbs I gained back in my 5-6 months absence from MFP during the year.
2. I now exercise nearly every day for at least an hour.
3. I bought my own home gym system (just a couple of days ago) to add to what I used to refer to as my “cardio cave”.
4. With my healthier lifestyle, my depression is gone (knock on wood).
5. I no longer drink alcohol during the week (normally).
6. I can now wear a size 8 jeans!
7. I bought my first little black dress in years!
8. I am much less self-conscious about my appearance.
9. I learned that exercising, eating healthier, losing weight and getting healthier in general makes me a much happier person.
10. I had to give up my favorite food completely: Breakstone’s lightly salted whipped butter! I found I can’t buy a tub of it and have it last more than 2-3 days in my house, so it’s gone. I switched from full fat cheese, sour cream, milk, half & half, etc. to reduced or fat free items and enjoy them just as much as their predecessors!
My hopes for 2013
1. To incorporate weight training in my routine at least 3 times a week.
2. To allow myself one day off from exercise through the week once I hit goal - or before.
3. To buy a tub of Breakstone’s lightly salted whipped butter and have it last as long as my Land O' Lakes light butter! :bigsmile:
4. To hit goal and a size 6 and maintain.
5. To GET A JOB!!
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year and continued success with whatever journey you are on!0 -
I lost 20 more pounds and became certified in personal training and fitness nutrition through ISSA. Big study year for me.0
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I was just going to bump to read them all later, but decided to submit my accomplishments.
1. Lost 52 lbs, 47 on MFP.
2. Went from a size 22W jeans to 18W jeans.
3. Tried on a misses size jeans and almost passed out because I could fit them.
4. Able to get through a full 30 minute kickboxing session without feeling like I am going to die.
5. Looking forward to exercise instead of dragging myself to do it.
6. Lost 7 inches on my waist.
7. Purchased a 1X sweater during the Thanksgiving holidays.
8. Only going out to eat once every 2 weeks.
9. Able to see collarbones
10. Sleeping better.0 -
1. Ran my first half marathon (1:49:10)
2. Got a 5K PR (21:45) coming in 27/944, 5th woman, 1st in my age group
3. Lost 10 lbs
4. Got a six-pack
5. Found a food plan and macro ratio that works for me
6. Dropped two clothing sizes (4 to 0)
7. Eliminated coffee (and all the sugar I put in it) from my diet
8. Cut down on eating out (to 1-2x/week)
9. Feel confident about the way I look
10. Completed two mud runs0 -
1. I'm taking my health more seriously.
2. I quit drinking unless it's a social event and sometimes not even then.
3. I have learned to say no and not please everyone else.0 -
1. Lost 46lbs - started in December 2011, but that's only 2 weeks over, so I figure I'm good
2. Ran 162 miles (after 0 miles in 2011)
3. Ran my first 5K
4. Ran my first mud race
5. Dropped 4 pants sizes and 3 shirt sizes
6. Celebrated 7 years of marriage!
7. Gave up soda
8. Started shopping in "normal" stores - that was an awesome feeling!!
9. Started strength training, which has made a HUGE difference in how I look
10. Stopped hiding from the camera (this was a big one for me!)0 -
1) I have been able to maintain my weight at between 175-180 lbs.
2) My love for cardio dance such as Zumba and hip-hop fitness has allowed my heart's ejection fraction to improve from only 27% to 45%.
3) I had been able to complete a creative writing class.
4) I have been able to stay away from red meat, fried foods, fast foods, and sweets for more than nine months.
5) I have improved on following the medical advise of my doctors... I still need to do more work on this issue.
6) My last implantable cardioverter defibrillator checkout indicated no heart rhythm anomalies due to the fact that I regularly go to cardio dance classes...
7) I have improved flexibility because of taking yoga.
8) I have been able to maintain as positive of an outlook on life as possible.
9) I have try to be more emotionally open... I still need to work on this.
10) I can now fit into size 32" jeans... 17 months ago, I had to wear size 58" jeans...0 -
Lost 89lbs and decorated the bedroom.. YAY ME :laugh:
ETA: My 10th wedding anniversary was in there somewhere too :bigsmile:0 -
If you are basing it simply on external accomplishments...then far more than you....OK..ran/walked my first 5k in 11 years of rehab...far better than that..love my wife of 33+ years more and more.0
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Love reading these accomplishments!! Very motivating, for sure. Here are my accomplishments for 2012:
1. Lost 67 pounds
2. Ran my first 5K - then ran my 2nd and 3rd ones :-)
3. Said goodbye to the plus size department forever
4. 6 months ago, I could only walk for 20 minutes, and now I can run for 45. Holy wow!
5. Gained a TON of confidence in myself
For 2013:
1. Lose another 40 pounds or so (we'll see when I get there)
2. Run at least 4 more 5K races and a mud run/obstacle run
3. Starting lifting0 -
1. Since march I've lost 72 pounds
2. I got over being self conscious and attended a Zumba class!
3. I made it to Senior year!
4. I finished the first semester with all A's
5. I patched things up with some of my friends
6. I continue to strive for this healthy lifestyle (:
7. I have many plans for 2013!0 -
After losing 80 total pounds over 2 years, I maintained....all through 2012.
And it was HARD!
Only 10% of us do that.
My body screams to be fat, and on several occasions, I'd put on a few pounds but then work hard to shed them.
At year's end, my weight had been maintained, and I actually lost 2 inches from my belly.
In 2013 I am seeking a 15 pound drop with additional inches which lifts the program to a greater level of fitness.
I want to go from 17% to 12% body fat.
The reward is both the journey and the goal at the end.
It's been fun...All Is Possible!0 -
1. I lost 45 lbs since May
2. I started running
3. I completed 3 road races (2 5ks and a 5 mile)
4. I went from a size 20 to a 14
5. I stopped taking meds for depression / anxiety
6. I joined a running club and registered for the half marathon in 2013
7. I no longer stress about clothing
8. I became a happier person
9. I increased my awareness of food cues / advertisements and how they affect me
10. I increased my self-efficacy / esteem
Goals for 2013
1. Complete half marathon
2. Train for and complete Ruckus run
3. Work on eating mindfully
4. Reach goal weight0 -
My Accomplishments in 2012:
1. Lost. 29lbs
2 Exercise consistently 6x/week
3. More energy
4. Got my Sexy back
5. Gave up my daily 2 bottles of 20oz Pepsi addiction
6. Learned a great deal of actual portion control & serving sizes
7. Eating more healthier options
8. A much more happier version of me
9. Dropped 2 dress sizes from 14 to 10.
Looking forward to 2013 !0 -
Im gonna keep mine all weight loss related... so here goes...............
1. Started this weightloss/ healthier lifstyle on September 10, 2012
2. Lost 21.4 LBS since then
3. Kept 16lbs off
4. STILL on this JOURNEY, usually I would have given up by now
5. Stopped drinking juice, sodas etc. ONLY drink water
6. Increased my water intake DRASTICALLY....before I started I wld go days without water
7. I exercise regularly,
8. Fit into a jeans I cld not get into
9. Joined MFP and have been pretty committed to it
10. I eat more fruits and less junk food....0 -
1. Lost 20 pounds.
2. Healed from a 20 year eating disorder! This accomplishment makes me the happiest!
3. Lost 10 pounds between thanksgiving and new year's instead of gaining 10 like I normally do.
4. Actually crave exercise now!
5. Gained serious muscle mass in the 2 months I've been heavy lifting.
6. Gone down 2 pant sizes.
7. Gave up drinking completely and lost all craving for it. This is huge since beer used to be my life.
8. Gave up all gluten and dairy and refined sugar and healed from psoriasis! I truly love my clean eating diet!
9. Inspired my kids to eat clean and enjoy family exercise activities.
10. Went cross country skiing this month and found out just how much life I've been missing by making excuses for so long. Now I have a bucket list of adventures!0 -
1) lost 39kg (87lb)
2) joined a gym, going there at least twice a week
3) resting heart beat from 75 to 51
4) blood tests showing no liver damage for the first time in a decade
5) bmi from 44 to 28
6) bought new clothes twice
7) proved to myself that I can achieve something that I thought was impossible
8 months well spent0 -
1. Become an expecting dad
2. Started P90X decided to change my life
3. Lost 35lbs
4. Was able to buy a brand new truck
5. Started Strength Training
6. Got a 285lb bench press
7. Got a 400lb Dead lift
8. Went from an 3XL shirt to an XL
9. Went from a 42 pants down to a 36
10. Work Out even when my lifting partners don't.0 -
1 Quit smoking on 01-06-12. Haven't had one since. :smokin:
2. Quit drinking Diet Pepsi (a 2 liter a day habit) on March 1, 2012 :drinker:
3. Found and joined MFP in April 2012. Lost 57 pounds from April to 10-17-12.
4. Began exercising 04-01-12. Cardio every day. :noway:
5. Quit eating fast food in May 2012.
6. Found In Place of a Roadmap in July 2012. Focused on measurements, eating more & fat loss. :happy:
7. Began strength training in August 2012. Started to feel strong. :flowerforyou:
8. Began lifting heavy on 10-17-12 and all I can say is
Haven't weighed since - but lost another jean size since Oct.
9. Made it through the holidays of 2012 with NO BINGES & continuing to work out!!! :blushing:
10. Really love my life again. Don't need New Year's Resolutions about my health this year - they are now habits!!! :laugh:0 -
Great post!
1) lost 100+ lbs
2) lost 7" off my bust, 15" off my waist, 12" off my hips and 8.5" off each thigh
3) went from a size 22 to a size 10
It was a pretty good year!0 -
Great idea for this post! Here are some of my accomplishments (in no particular order, I'm equally proud of all of them)
1. Found MFP and decided to change my life on 1/24/12
2. Lost 16.4 lbs!
3. Changed my eating habits...big time!
4. Exercise more frequently (and actually enjoy it)
5. Went from a size 12 to a size 8
6. Encouraged 3 of my friends, my mom and my boyfriend to join MFP (they all have made AMAZING progress)
7. Ran my first 5K (something I never thought I'd do)
8. Started training for a half marathon!
Can't wait to add to this list for 2013!!0 -
1. lost 54.7 lbs (since August 14th)
2. lost 9.5 " off of my waist, 6.5" off of my hips and 6" off of my chest
3. Gone from a women's size 18 pants (tight) to a size 12 pants (soooo close to a 10), and a 2x top to a large!
4. Completed the C25K program, cut 12:32 min of my very first race time.
5. workout at least 5 days a week for 40 min.
6. started strength training (which I fought for a while)
7. lowered my blood pressure some, not all yet.
8. have started making much healthier food choices
9. made myself proud for the first time in a long time!!
For 2013:
1. Hit my goal (30.3 lbs away!)
2. Enjoy strength training
3. get the blood pressure completely under control (even if I do require meds)
4. clean up the diet even more0
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