2012 - what a year it was!

As I sit here winding down the last couple of days of 2012, I am frustrated with my (lack of) progress in December on the scale.  But as I look at my December numbers, I am reminded that there is more to progress than just the scale.  It was still a good a good month.

• I gained 0.2 for the month - womp, womp.  I was REALLY hoping for an awesome month.  And I even stayed on track almost the entire month.  Booo!
• I logged 88.81 miles on the treadmill this month
• I lost 4.75 inches this month
• I worked out 26 out of 31 days this month - only 5 rest days (goal was 4 though - womp, womp again)
• I have beaten my 5k personal record time multiple times this month.  

I have been slacking again on logging my food and lack of variety in my food and workouts.  Starting tomorrow I plan to be back to My Fitness Pal and planning for more variety in my food and workouts so stay tuned for updates on that!

And as I reflect on the month of December, I am reminded that 2012 really was an amazing year for me overall!  I need to celebrate my successes even if they were short of my ultimate goals/wishes.  I have come so far and have much to be thankful for and proud of.  It was certainly quite a different year than I am used to!

A look back at my 2012 - 

• I started actively logging my weight and food
• I came out of the "diet closet" and am openly sharing my story and progress with others
• I lost 49.2 pounds this year
• I have now lost 25% of my highest body weight
• I now weigh less than my driver's license says I do
• I have lost 46.25" since I started taking measurements in July
• I started regularly exercising
• I logged 402.3 miles on my treadmill just since I started logging in May
• I participated in four official 5k races
• I started running (or slogging as I call it)
• I finished c25k training program
• I have started being able to buy some size Large clothes
• My birthday and Christmas wish lists consisted of many fitness-related items
• I am more confident and happy

I wonder what 2013 has in store for me??  I struggle with goal setting anyway.  I tend to wing it and be a "fly by the seat of my pants" kinda girl - whatever happens, happens.  It is hard to set goals for an entire year.  I think partly because of all I have accomplished on this journey so far - I never dreamed I would be where I am today, let alone be even further!!  I struggle to wrap my brain around what the possibilities are.  It is hard to imagine where I might be next month, let alone in a year.  But I do better when I am working toward a goal (don't we all??).  So I am challenging myself to come up with a few new things to do or try.  Here are a few of my goals (so far!):

• Get to Onderland and STAY there!
• Run an entire 5k (no walking)
• Finish a 5k in 30 min or less (I am at 40 min now)
• Do more outdoor running
• Fit into my "when I was 18" jeans (size 12 Rockies)
• Wear size 10 or less pants
• Wear size M tops 
• Hit 100 pound total weight loss (at 70 now)
• Consistently log food in MFP and wear BM armband
• Continue taking measurements monthly
• Complete Jillian's 30 Day Shred workout (with before and after photos/measurements)
• Do more strength training
• Add more variety to my workouts and diet
• Take a group fitness class at the gym
• Minimum weekly blog posts
• Post daily on Losing It facebook page

What are your resolutions/goals for the upcoming year?

I want to cheer you on too!

May 2013 be an amazing year for all of you.  

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