Best things you did in 2012 for your health?
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1. Got 3/4 of my liver removed along with a liver tumor.. Liver had started to fail.
2. Stopped taking contraceptives... That had caused the tumors. No more hormones for me.
3. Got a fitbit as a gift... Got me exercising after surgery. Helped me in so many ways.
4. Learnt HIIT was a great way to exercise. More bang for your buck!
5. Moved on to a BMF... Realised I was burning more than I though as my activity just kept increasing. Realised I needed to eat a little more and started feeling better for it.
6. Committed myself to being here no matter what every single day for over 500 days now. My friends got my through surgery. Still. Recovering but they support me in getting active again... And days where I'm frustrated because I cannot do what I want to do.
7. I reversed type 2 diabetes (yes its possible!) got my high heart rate perfect and my high blood pressure perfect.
8. Finally started strength training.
9. Exercising has just changed my mind set totally much more positive... Happier... More emotionally balanced.
10. Worked out macros that work for me... Realised for me it's not just calories in vs calories out. My macros leave me feeling full and not feeling deprived... Making this a lifestyle not a diet!
Lots of progress this year... But lots more to do next year! Can't wait to see where I am a year from now!
Most of all I met my best friend in the whole world on here. A lot, of the above points are down to her, she teaches me so much, is an amazing person to have in my life and next year I'll be meeting her in person! So excited! X0 -
Making an account on this website
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1. stopped all caffeine
2. stopped all carbonation
3. lost 84 pounds
4. moving more
5. enjoying breathing easier and less pain with my RA0 -
Quit smoking cigarettes (last cig was 109 days ago
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Finally came to the realization that for me, it's all about the FOOD (all thanks to MFP!!!). I used to believe that 5 days/week in the gym was to be "rewarded" with pizza or Chinese take out. Beginning to understand the HUGE role nutrition plays in weight loss, and just started eating paleo. It's tough, but I have got to stop letting food rule my life.0 -
1. Bottomed out about my weight.
2. Started a program at Walter Reed Hospital called Ship Shape.
3. Started weighing and tracking my food.
4. Learned that if I control breakfast, the rest of the day is easy.
5. Started a walking plan.
6. Started doing weights again.
7. Became part of a weight loss/exercise/nutritional study.
Decided that I did not need to control sugar, wheat, fat, white foods, etc., in order to lose weight. All I had to do was to eat in a manner that did not starve my husband, and that could work in any environment. It is not about control, it is about accepting a new, healthy lifestyle.
I will keep doing what I'm doing so that I can keep getting what I'm getting. So far, 32 pounds down.0 -
1. I got up off my *kitten* and started walking/jogging/running/biking and lost 40lbs, and bought a Polar Ft4 HRM.
2. Elimated toxic family members from my life and became 100% happier!
3. Started eating less processed food and more fresh veggies/fruits/whole grains.
4. Became a runner! Something I NEVER thought I could be.
5. Learned to involve family in physical activity at family functions. For example, we have our big, family potluck dinners at parks/campgrounds now and we play like crazy with all of the kids. It's a lot more fun too!0 -
You sound like my twin! Congratulations!Stopped letting certain people keep me down, started running and lifting weights again after 14 years. lost nearly 40lbs and stopped walking down the middle aisles in the grocery store looking for artificial comfort! 0 -
First half of the year was bad. My heaviest was 232 lbs at end of May.
in 2012:
1. Lost 30 lbs (weighed myself today - I'm 202!)
2. Joined MFP in December (hey, better late than never!)
3. Started seeing a personal trainer (well, I've only had a consultation. My first actual session is tomorrow!)
4. HOT YOGA CHANGED MY LIFE
. I started going to hot yoga on Nov. 2nd, 2012 and have never looked back!!! I go ~ 4days/week.
5. I started running in June. I signed up for a 5k race (that's on Jan. 20th!)0 -
Had sex at least once a month.:laugh:
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition0 -
I started Actually caring about my health just some 20 days ago...
Anyway...the only things I did in 2012 for my health are: (very few though)
1. Decided to lose fat
2. Joined MFP
3. Started exercising
4. Realize I actually enjoy exercising! :-)0 -
Started MFP and stopped eating too much.0
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1. Started to jog (doing walking/jogging intervals)--never thought I could jog, and now I know I can! Doing first 5K on February 9th!
2. Tracked my calories -- I fight this some times --but when I wrote it down--I made progress and I felt in control!
3. Tried to be a positive "friend" on MFP -- I have found that being active commenting on MFP is a huge motivator! Keeps me accountable -- which I really need!0 -
What you all have done for yourselves is great and very inspiring!
In 2012, I:
-Finally ended my 31 year addiction to cigarettes! January 1 will be 9 months and I don't miss it one bit. I am happy to be able to breath again!
-Decided I needed to get in shape and lose these unwanted pounds and feeling of heaviness and bloat all the time
-Started exercising regularly (but it wasn't enough)
-Joined MFP (after seeing it mentioned in a magazine). Never thought I could be successful counting calories, but it's so much easier than I thought! And I find myself very dedicated to it, to the point I think I drive my friends and family crazy!
-Asked for a Fitbit for Christmas. Love it! It helps keep me aware of my movement.
-Signed up for a 5K in April with a friend who is an avid runner. I am a little nervous (I have never been able to run) but I have much more stamina and energy now and have started training for it with an app I found for my phone!
I am beyond excited for 2013!! 0 -
WOW, that's awesome!!!0
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cut refined carbohydrate rich/processed meals. Ate more whole foods. Stopped eating out and cooking at home with my scale.0
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Being a bit disabled but...
1. Radical and positive change in diet.
2. Being consistent in my rehab/PT/workout routine.
3. Buying a nice recumbent bike.
4. Laughing more.
5. Dancing with my wife for the first time in 11 years on a regular basis and yes she is a fine babe...33+ years together and this is the best thing of all for 2012!0 -
1. Started my diet in June and lost over 55 lbs by the new year.
2. Lost over 50 cumulative inches all over my body & 3 clothing sizes.
3. Started exercising. Realized just what I'm capable of. (Found out I luv yoga, R.I.P.P.E.D, and Crossfit) :happy:
4. Took up jogging, ran my 1st 5k in Dec 2012.
5. Started strength training. Best thing I ever did! Between my strength tests on 7/30/12 & 12/12/12 this is how much I improved:
Chest +160%
Arms +116.7%
Legs +198%
Shoulders +136.4%
Back +71.6% (lower due to previous injury)
Core +500%0 -
2012 started off great.
Lost 49 pounds
Joined a gym and started to exercise regularly
Learned a lot about food and nutrition and started to eat more healthy.
Then. . . . . .
Had a pacemaker put in in late August. Wasn't able to go to gym, put on 16 pounds but the positives are that I ended 2012 33 pounds lighter and I'm now back at they gym so here we go!!!0 -
I lost 89 pounds though better eating and exercise
I took up running
If I'm not running on a given day, I try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise.
I'm not just thin, I actually enjoy being in shape and doing active things. That more than anything else has been the it factor for me. I like being able to run, climb stairs or whatever else. Being too winded to climb stair is not fun.0 -
I quit smoking after 33 years (January 16th will be my anniversary) and got back into martial arts.0
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1) got a desk to go over my treadmill and started work-walking
2) found MFP
3) got a Fitbit and bodymedia fit to track TDEE
4) eat more sensibly through tracking (even though I still eat more than allotted)0 -
I really only started in the last few months, but in that short time I lost 12kg, started eating healthier and increased my fitness levels. I feel amazing. I can't even imagine what will happen in 2013!0
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Congrats! Great accomplishment - we know how hard you must have worked!0
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Best things I did for my health in 2012:
-Began walking four days a week
-Started working out more
-eliminated soda from my diet0 -
Quit smoking after 46 years.
Joined MFP
Lost 22 pounds
Joined Fitness Connection0 -
- Started my weight loss journey.
- Did 30 Day Shred.
- Cut back on sugar.0 -
Quit drinking
Lost ~30 lbs
Started lifting weights
Cleaned up my diet0 -
- Paring back my alcohol consumption
- (as cheesy as it sounds) start liking myself
- listening to my fiance and stop thinking I am hideous, disgusting troll
- stop trying to change things that I can't.
- Cleaner diet0 -
1) started exercising more
2) ate healthier
3) cut alcohol consumption back
4) lost 5kg
5) logged food and exercise intake on MFP0 -
1. Started counting my calories
2. Started working out
3. Started running (goal of a 5k)
4. Lost 45 pounds in the process0
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