Have you accomplished your 2013 goal(s)?

Heis4u2004, thanks for starting this topic. I can't wait to read everyone's success.

I decided one day in late July that I needed to change. I set a goal to walk more. That turned into me wanting to change my eating. Then that lead me to making a goal of losing 30lbs by the end of the year. I figured it was ok if I didn't reach the goal, but if I didn't have a goal or a timeline then I could talk myself out of making an effort. I reached my end of the year goal in November. I've actually lost 41lbs. I changed my goal to 45lbs by the New Year. I doubt I will make it. I'm not discouraged. I like having goals. My ultimate goal is to lose another 40lbs by next year end.

I started my journey in March. I started at 217 and I'm at 176. I have bad days I'm human! You just have to pick it up again and move on. Do not give up slow and steady wins the race! And exactly eat your calories don't drink them! Even if you ate enough for 3 people log it!! Be aware of your intake!

Nope.
I started wanting to reach my previous low weight (150lb), but at 155lb I realised that the last 5lb weren't worth the hassle and the eating disorder I was walking into. So I moved into maintenance mode and was doing great until life threw a curve ball, and I've been overeating for the past 3 months.
Don't know what I weigh now, but my goals for 2014, independent of my weight are to beat this emotional eating into the ground, and to get a good night's sleep most nights.

Yes! And more so! My original expectation was to get to 130 - 135lbs.
I am now sitting at almost 110.

By Dec 31, 2013, I will have achieved my 2013 goal. I have now lost 29.5 pounds on MFP with daily logging, moving my booty, and eating what I want within reason. I started this journey at 184 pounds (obese range with a BMI of 30.2), started MFP one week later on July 23 at 182 pounds (overweight range with a BMI of 29.8) and now, as of today, I am at 152.5 (slight overweight range of BMI 25). When I lose my next half of a pound (which will definitely happen with 10 days left of 2013), I will officially be in a healthy range for my weight and height. I know BMI is not the best nor most accurate barometer for measuring success, but is one of many I use to check my progress.

I would say mostly. I am in menopause so my goal is continuing maintenance. I've done that. I also wanted to run 40-50 Miles a month and I wanted to improve core strength and improve posture. I did the running and have done six months of Pilates which is good for both posture and core. My next goal is finding the proper nutrient balance to support me through menopause. I know it's going to be based even more on a whole foods plant based diet and I'm reading up on that now.

Those were my fitness goals. I had two major work goals and I accomplished both.

All in all I'm pleased. Hope others are happy as well! Happy holidays!

Yes I have and more than I believed I could achieve! I am proud of myself.

I started MFP on Sept 30th and I have been tracking my food and activity every single day. Not a day missed. I completed Insanity's 60 program. That was a big milestone for me because I've never completed any DVD program. Though I didn't shed a lot of pounds, I toned up considerably and lost inches. That is gold to me! I have now moved on to the 30 Day Shred. (Today will be day 10) I have no desire to slow down, I want to keep pushing myself. The sky is the limit!

My energy is through the roof, skin is more radiant, I feel stronger, I sleep better, I am now creating more healthier alternatives to some of my favorite recipes.

I have quite a ways to go before I can post my "success story", but for me each day I get to wake up and complete my daily goals then it's already a success.

If I could offer some advice:

Drink water
Exercise daily
You can eat the things you enjoy simply by watching your portions. No hurry to eat it all in one sitting, it will be there tomorrow.
Keep like minded individuals in your circle.
Don't beat yourself up. "To err is human" Learn from your mistakes and allow them to shape a stronger you.
Be committed 100% if you want to feel and see change.

Thanks for sharing your tips. I follow #2 as well, but #1 I think really depends on your personality type. I'd never be super open about my goals, it's a private thing to me and I share it with only a select few as it's really only my business. I do understand that for some people it's an extra source of motivation and accountability but for me that would be a bad idea (I think).

As for me...yes, I've definitely met my goal thus far. I joined on March 25th 2013 at 262 lb (down 45 lb from my HW of 307). I thought, "wouldn't it be cool if I could get down to 220 lb" because my previous adult low weight was 227. I have gone from size 22 to 16.

I am now at 204 lb. I could probably get to 199 by Jan 1 but I plan to indulge at the holidays (not gaining but probably not losing until Jan)

I'm aiming to be under 200 by my one year anniversary on MFP and then on to 180 as the next goal weight :-)

ETA: my best tip is to set yourself up for success, especially during busy times, by having "go to" meals that you can default to when you are very busy or hurried. For example I always have stuff on hand to make a breakfast taco in under 5 min so I don't grab fast food breakfast EVER. I don't consider Morningstar Farms burgers to be the healthiest food (sodium etc) but I've always got 'em in the fridge for an "emergency" meal if I am in a major hurry. This has helped me a lot during chaotic weeks.

Nope... lost 86 lbs in 2011, gained 13 lbs in 2012, maintained that in 2013.

2014... lose 13 lbs, maintain THAT, lift heavy stuff and put it back down consistently, get rid of skinny-fatness.

Yes, I hit goal, lost another 20ish pounds after that, called second goal and have been maintaining now for a few months. I also did my first 5k, which was a lofty goal for me since I wasn't a runner at the time

My advice-focus on maintenance, even while losing weight still. That's the part you'll be doing long term and it's never to early to start coming up with a game plan.

I joined MFP in Feb 2013 at 160 lbs. I started trying to lose weight Jan 30 2013. I originally set out to lose 45-50 lbs by no later than Feb 2014. My best friend is getting married in March 2014 and I am her MOH. I am almost there

I decided to stop at the top of my goal range (115 lbs) until after the wedding. I have lost 38 lbs to date and I have about 6-7 lbs left to get to goal. I have to have my dress altered no later than the end of next month so I have until then to get as much weight as I can off. If I don't make my goal.. it's ok, Ive come from wearing a size 12/14 to a now size 6!

YES, I was 265 lbs LAST DECEMBER!! and my goal was AT LEAST back to 200 by my birthday, July...well in July I was 190.Im now 180.....and seem to be maintaining...thats my resolution for 2014, is NEVER be that big again...Ive been a skinny 170 my entire life(I know, I know, my mother had a terrible time delivering me....:laugh: )
BUT Im not a 265 lber type...I was at the mall with my son and they just got an amusement ride put in....we were boarding, dude said, sir we have a weight limit, I said HA Ill bet you do, kept walking, he said, SIR, I dont think you can get on this ride...I was FLABBERGASTED..NEVER had anyone tell me that before, talking about a wake up...my son was embarrassed....:sad: check out my pics under my profile if you want, i mixed in a before/after pic with the others


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My resolution for 2013 was to eat more cupcakes. No lie. I even bought a cupcake calendar and hung it in my kitchen..

I failed. Epicly. I haven't baked a single cupcake this year. I've eaten exactly ZERO cupcakes.