2014

gitnfit2
gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
As we get closer to the end of 2013 I smile and look back on how I did this year. I am 15 or so pounds lighter and completed my first half marathon. I am also starting to look to the new year and the challenges I have already set for myself. I plan to complete my first full marathon in November of 2014 and 2 half marathons in 2014. I have also set forth the challenge to eat better this year reducing the processed foods I take in and just trying to eat cleaner. I am excited for what the changes shall bring and hope that everyone here is excited to what the new year will bring and are proud of their accomplishments of 2013. May we all have a safe and happy new years. What challenges have you set for yourself?

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  • Guinivere
    Guinivere Posts: 357 Member
    I'm getting married in August so I need to drop to a UK 10/12 to get into my wedding dress.
    But will happy to maintain 12/14 after that.
    So I need to drop 4 inches off my waist in the next 7 months.
    I've bought some heavy-ish dumb bells 15kg x 2 for my 41st birthday so I can really top up my daily efforts.
    I'm also hoping to do Focus T25 in March. When I have saved the money.
    I've already started 30 day shred.

    I'm enjoying having my body back after losing 3stone in 6 months, will be even better with two stone less fat on it, and loads more muscle!
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    12 pull ups
    18% body fat
    Run a 10k
    Stick to low carb eating for more than 2 meals in a row. :laugh:
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    Congrats on the up coming wedding Guinivere!! I struggle with the low carb for more than 2 meals...Love my breads and pasta...
  • annfoster06
    annfoster06 Posts: 18 Member
    Struggling between a 10k and a half marathon...worried about overstretching although I have already done a 10k last year!...Maybe I've just answered my own query!

    2014 here I come!
  • My goals for this year are to:
    Finally hit goal of 125.
    Be able to do as many push ups as my 9 year old can do, and have some definition in my arms.
    Ride my bike every Sunday morning.
    Maybe do some kind of fun 5K, like the Color Run? I don't know, I don't run at all, so that will be a stretch. But they look like so much fun. :)
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    Just thought of this one so had to add it to my challenge list for 2014, DRINK MORE WATER...
  • My goals are the following:

    1. Stick with MFP
    2. Reach my initial goal of 200lbs
    3. Restart participation in 5k runs
    4. Avoid crash/fad diets and not give up what makes me happy (just enjoy in moderation)
  • buckeyefan0426
    buckeyefan0426 Posts: 1 Member
    nice set of goals
  • Solar07
    Solar07 Posts: 83 Member
    Goals to complete before end of year:
    1. Lose 20lbs.
    2. Drink 64 oz. water daily.
    3. Walk 30 minutes/day, 6 days a week.
    4. Increase my protein intake and eat less carbs.
    5. Finish my wedding album (we'll be married 7 years in April).
  • Solar07
    Solar07 Posts: 83 Member
    I'm with you about the water. Really need to increase my fluid intake, but mostly need just plain water. Good luck with it!!:drinker:
  • Solar07
    Solar07 Posts: 83 Member
    Just thought of this one so had to add it to my challenge list for 2014, DRINK MORE WATER...


    I'm with you about the water. Really need to increase my fluid intake, but mostly need just plain water. Good luck with it!!drinker
  • willsmart70
    willsmart70 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi everyone... New year Goal

    Say goodbye to processed foods

    Run 1st Half Marathon

    Keep on smiling... 40's are amazing...
  • orangequilt
    orangequilt Posts: 4,760 Member
    I'd like to lose 5kg (about 10lb), worry less,and use my time more productively! Drinking more water would be good too!!
  • lisaanne1369
    lisaanne1369 Posts: 377 Member
    I want to keep running and try a 10-k in May.
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    I want to keep running and try a 10-k in May.

    You can do it. put your mind to it and train for it and you can crush the 10k
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    Hi everyone... New year Goal

    Say goodbye to processed foods

    Run 1st Half Marathon

    Keep on smiling... 40's are amazing...

    I am fighting with the processed foods as well and it is a tough battle...
  • riasntx
    riasntx Posts: 25 Member
    Processed Foods...that's a good one! I've done very well with counting calories and portion control. Now I need to focus on eating cleaner.
  • Spambo16
    Spambo16 Posts: 223 Member
    I've got two: one is to get to goal weight. Second is to dig my bike out of the back of the garage and start riding again.
  • Link2Life
    Link2Life Posts: 102 Member
    My goals:

    Lose 10% by July 4th (or I will lose $$$ in my DietBet competition)
    Finish the Couch to 5K training plan.
    Participate in my 1st 5K by July and a 10k by October
    Ride my horse in 4 25-50 mile endurance ride (depending on his fitness)
    Strengthen my core (not sure how to measure this!)

    Oh...and every day...
    Log
    Be active doing something for minimum of 30 minutes
    Eat within calorie range
  • Dr0p15
    Dr0p15 Posts: 4
    My 2014 goals are to:
    -eat fewer sweets
    -increase water intake (and less 'adult' drinks)
    -keep up with MFP- the food journaling is really helping me see where my calories go.
    -compete in 2 sprint Triathalons
    -remember I'm in my 40s and so is my metabolism. Long gone are the days where I could eat anything and not gain a pound.

    For those of you looking for a great cardio regimen...training for a tri is great! It sounds hard, but doing all 3 sports instead of just running is incredible. I used to be a runner, but have found how much I love to ride and swim.
  • zornig
    zornig Posts: 336 Member
    Hi everybody,

    My MFP-related resolutions/goals are:

    1)Run the Gasparilla 15K
    2)Do my first triathlon sprint
    3)Get to my weightloss goal (14 pounds to go) and then reassess.
    4)Lose another 3 inches from my waist.

    I should probably try to cut back on candy or something, but it's just not going to happen!
  • countrcowgirl
    countrcowgirl Posts: 249 Member
    Hi everyone my goals for 2014

    1) lose 70lbs
    2) walk 100km per month - despite all the snow :sad:
    3) no pop!!!
    4) do a 15K hike in Jasper (Canadian Rockies) in the summer
  • MsDillieBar
    MsDillieBar Posts: 414 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    My 2014 goals:
    1. I did the first one already, which was to sit down and actually write out my goals and be very specific!
    2. TRACK! TRACK! TRACK! (I've been very bad at this in the past!)
    3. Drink at least 48 oz of water daily. I know the magic number is 64oz, but I am not a water drinker so I'm starting smaller.
    4. Lose 50 lbs, which equals about a pound a week starting this week.
    5. Get to know more people on mfp. I tend to be one of those "hover" people who join groups but don't join in the group, so I'm changing that this year. (hence the post) :)
  • gitnfit2
    gitnfit2 Posts: 203 Member
    Allot of amazing goals on here for this year, but no doubt we can reach them and beyond. 2014 is going to be an amazing year!!!
  • MindMelter
    MindMelter Posts: 18 Member
    I rarely make goals but I'm going to this year!

    1. Take off the weight and KEEP IT OFF!
    2. Learn how to eat at maintenance (see #1)
    3. Run my first Epic Relay Race (a totaly of 16-ish miles)
    4. Run my first 15K in the Shamrock Run
    5. Drink in moderation--I don't have an alcohol problem, but I just cannot drink as often as I have been, even with exercise. No more booze gut!
    6. I think that is enough for now!
  • balance_happy_mum
    balance_happy_mum Posts: 25 Member
    Hi I'm back after an absence :)

    My goals are to run 10km in under 1 hour. I made my last years goal of 5km in under 30 mins,

    Find time to run more for pleasure.
    Need to commit to running the Mothers Day Classic this year and also do a military style cross country course, like the tough mudder :)

    Get my head back in the game and start tracking again.

    I also want to add more strength training to my exercise, actually add more exercise would be good. I want to walk more, add Pilates or Yoga for stretching and flexibility. Add finish setting up our home gym :)

    I currently do body step 1x a week, body pump 2x week and i try to run a couple times a week anywhere from 5km to around 10km depending, as well as using my Fitbit to get to my 10,000 steps per day.