What have YOU accomplished in 2012?

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  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    In the past year I have:
    Lost 30 pounds
    Began buiying all fresh foods, and no longer cook anything processed
    I have become more interested in exercise, enough to consider becoming a trainer
    Gotten family interested in being healthy as well

    In the new year I plan to:

    Run 1, 5k
    Complete 2 jillian michaels cd's
    Lose 15 more pounds and keep it off.
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    1. Had a baby!

    2. Lost all the baby weight....

    3. ...Plus another 20lbs

    4. met my ultimate goal weight

    5. got back into school

    6. fixed things with my SIL, now we're good friends

    7. STARTED to fix things with the in-laws, and am starting to hate them just a little less

    8. cleaned out and updated my wardrobe

    9. got a part-time job that I can take my kid to

    10. cut our total family debt in HALF

    Amazing!
  • laurie62ann
    laurie62ann Posts: 433 Member
    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.

    Best of luck to you on your 2013 Goals!!! You can do it!!!
  • _Thanatos_
    _Thanatos_ Posts: 166
    I maintained my weight and finished P90X a few times.
  • Feisty_Red
    Feisty_Red Posts: 982 Member
    1. Lost 69 pounds
    2. from size 20 to 12/14 (bra band was crazy 44 to 36!)
    3. completed 4- 5K runs(I would have laughed at you if you said I would do this last year) with a triathlon planned in July(me? the chubby-funny girl doing triathlons? wait...nahhh)
    4. I am officially addicted to exercise and it is part of me as much as just brushing my teeth (this is the best accomplishment ever because this is a lifestyle change for good)
    5. I am a semi heavy lifter now..well..at least for what I started out doing..


    :heart: :heart: :heart:

    and I met SupahStar71 :love: :love: :love: :love:
  • supahstar71
    supahstar71 Posts: 926 Member
    1. Lost 69 pounds
    2. from size 20 to 12/14 (bra band was crazy 44 to 36!)
    3. completed 4- 5K runs(I would have laughed at you if you said I would do this last year) with a triathlon planned in July(me? the chubby-funny girl doing triathlons? wait...nahhh)
    4. I am officially addicted to exercise and it is part of me as much as just brushing my teeth (this is the best accomplishment ever because this is a lifestyle change for good)
    5. I am a semi heavy lifter now..well..at least for what I started out doing..


    :heart: :heart: :heart:

    and I met SupahStar71 :love: :love: :love: :love:



    :smooched:
  • SavageRabidBeast
    SavageRabidBeast Posts: 481 Member
    1. lost 34 pounds
    2. lost my belly I had at the beginning of the year
    3. noticed a change in body definition
    4. stretching made it possible for me to touch my toes again
    5. muscles have gotten stronger and bigger
    6. my attitude has changed cuz I now KNOW I can do this
    7. started cutting out foods with a lot of added sugars
    8. dropped jean size from 34 to 32
    9. made it to a healthy bmi range
    10. last but not least important, met a lot of amazing peeps here that have helped make all of this possible :)
  • TiffanyDeaneeM89
    TiffanyDeaneeM89 Posts: 10 Member
    Nothing.
  • caslyn3
    caslyn3 Posts: 70 Member
    Great Job everyone!

    Here are my few accomplishments for 2012

    1. I have lost 51 lbs from June 5th until now.
    2. I have went from not being about to walk a mile, to walking 5+ miles
    3. I have participated in 5, 5k's. Walk and run, My time started out at 52 minutes, my last race was 45 minutes.
    4. I have gone from a size 20 jeans, to a size 14.
    5. I can actually see my toes now.
    6. I feel sexy even though I am still heavy. I have motivation and will power now.
    7. ( for us ladies, sorry fellas ) I have ovulated consistently for the last 6 months. ( menstruated )
    8. I actually inspire people.
  • Chrisswa
    Chrisswa Posts: 71
    Found MFP in July 2012
    Lost 8 kilos since learning how to use it (not alot but slow and steady wins the race ;) )
    Have had many celebrations holidays etc through the year and still have lost 8 kilos
    Became addicted to Group Fitness ... Thanks Lou !
    Looking forward to another good 15 ~ 20 kilos gone in 2013
    Bring it on !
  • jerknoir
    jerknoir Posts: 96 Member
    > started running in September
    > gained 5lb of muscle
    > grew a butt
    > stopped smoking
    > gained a frickton of confidence
    > 9months free of self injury
    > 1month without purging
    > oh and i punched a scene kid
  • sarahslim100
    sarahslim100 Posts: 485 Member
    Wow this post is inspiring
    1) i lost 11 kg, 24 pounds. From overweight to normal
    2) i fit in australian size 8 jeans. American size 4.
    3) i eat more fish and calcium
    4) i have more self control with junk food
    5) i go to the gym 3x a week

    2013
    1) help out with the homeless
    2) read my bible every day
    3) go to gym 3x per week
  • cm1458
    cm1458 Posts: 742 Member
    1. Got rid of one bad boyfriend, who made me feel terrible and treated me badly... and got a new one that treats me like he should<3
    2. Lost 60lbs, gained 20 back, then lost 9 of that 20... lol I'm still working on that
    3. Went from a size XL to S-M
    4. Straight As
    5. Went from a size 12 jean to size 8
    6. Beat two eating disorders
    7. 73 hours of volunteer work with toys for tots and the kids and less fortunate of my community
  • McAlyna
    McAlyna Posts: 123 Member
    Great job everyone!

    Here's mine. Not much but something to be proud of myself.

    1. Changed my way of thinking from diet to lose weight to burn fat and drop inches.
    2. Eat to fuel and not being scare to eat any more.
    3. Have been going to the gym 3-5 times, mostly 3, a week since August.
    4. I don't get afraid to go into the weigh room anymore :)
    5. Started heavy lifting 3 times a week since November 11. Feeling great about it!
    6. Stopped thinking that I would get bulky from heavy lifts.
  • Fred4point0
    Fred4point0 Posts: 160 Member
    In 2012 I accomplished the following:

    1. Lost 32 lbs
    2. Ran first mud run
    3. I ran my first marathon in Lake Tahoe
    4. Liked marathons so much I ran a second one on Dec 2.
    5. Ran a 5k in 20:32
    6. Ran a 10k a few days before Christmas at 49:03
    7. Completed Body 4 Life, Spartan Circuit, 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, Shed & Shred, Kettleworx
    8. Joined a marathon running club
    9. Finally at age 46 got washboard abs for the first time in my life.
    10. Started cooking and eating healthy meals on a regular basis.
  • Healthydiner65
    Healthydiner65 Posts: 1,552 Member
    Quit smoking Jan 26,2012
    Lost 21 pounds after I quit smoking
    Can now walk 40 minutes without stopping
    Can ride stationary bike 20 minutes
    Turned 60 this year
  • liltrubl
    liltrubl Posts: 42 Member
    1. Lost 116 lbs

    2. Went from a size 28 - 13

    3. Blood pressure now normal

    4. Bought clothes from a regular store (no more plus sized stores for me)

    5. Can do full burpees

    6. No longer hyperventilate after climbing a single set of stairs

    7. On week 5 of a12 week learning to run 5km program

    For 2013......

    8. Hit my goal weight of 125lbs

    9. Do a Tough Murder challenge in June

    10. Complete the Sun Run, a 10 run in my home town
  • NatashaShen
    NatashaShen Posts: 295 Member
    Nothing.

    You found MFP, thats something!
  • NatashaShen
    NatashaShen Posts: 295 Member
    Lost 20 lbs

    Started my own business
  • kooltray87
    kooltray87 Posts: 501 Member
    My pic shows my 2012 accomplishments!

    15 lbs down (140lb smallest size I've ever been!) and the best shape I've EVER been in! :-)
  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
    I got myself back into the shape I wanted.

    1. Dropped from 291 to 170
    2. Dropped from 44 relaxed jeans to 33 slim jeans and pants
    3. Went from an XXL shirt size to a Medium
    4. Went from a lazy slob to lifting 4x a week
    5. Stopped being embarrassed to take off my shirt
    6. Got off high blood pressure medication and evened it out
    7. Not embarrassed to have my picture taken anymore
    8. I feel better than I have in 20 years


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