[Kitcherella]

Happy anniversary to me! I started trying to lose weight exactly a year ago. Many ups and downs and I learned a lot along the way.
Do not despair if you do not lose for example.
Do not let a bad day become a bad week or escalate to a bad month. If you need a break, try to maintain. (I did these last two months and I survived the holidays without gaining)
Eat differently. Eat better.
Exercise. Move more in general.
Plan. I find that if I plan what I eat (and stick to it), I have the best results. Record things, what you eat, goals, recipes, ideas, affirmations and read them in times of weakness.
Do new things to excite you!

Things that happened in 2012
I lost 44 pounds.
I graduated C25K
I became wiser
I found 3FC an immense help
I quit smoking for about 5 months (started again)
I stopped feeling as tired as I did when I was heavier, out of shape
I cooked some amazing new things
I got rid of 'fat' clothes

Things that will happen in 2013
I will lose as much as I can - preferably reach goal
I will run 2 5Ks - Who knows maybe I will train for bigger distances
I will quit smoking again
I will feel even better
I will eat healthy, nutritious and tasty food
I will save more money
I will buy new fabulous clothes


Thanks to all the people here for the inspiration!
Success is dependent on effort. - Sophocles

[Pink Hurricane]

That is wonderful, congratulations on all of the goals you achieved last year! As far as smoking goes, I have been there when I quit for a while and ended up picking it back up for a while. But you can quit for good and never look back. It's hard, but that will contribute to your overall health and feeling better about yourself and everything! I love your goals for 2013, I am wanting to run a 5K and a 10K this year!

[Beverlyjoy]

AWESOME

I am doing a happy dance in honor of your many accompliments and your attitude. It's wonderful. Yes, shout it from the rooftops.

You said many important things... most of all is don't give up.

[lhanna200]

well done! your 'I will' attitude is v, inspiring so thanks for sharing

[avi0903]

Wow! Very inspiring, thank you. I love your messages. Especially not to let a bad day become a bad week. For me, that's a challenge. Hearing the message helps me. Thank you!!!!!

[Slashnl]

Nicely done! Congrats on a great 2012!

[Angihas2]

Fantastic!! I love your attitude. Smoking is my downfall as well, one minute at a time, I try to do a 3 minute booty/hip/get up and move dance when I'm seriously craving a smoke, so it's a two-fer effect. I don't smoke and I cop an extra 3-5 minutes of movement.

[sassyangies]

Congrats to you.. This is so awesome and I hope to be there with you next year celebrating. You have done so many great things and your attitude is wonderful.. Thanks for sharing. It definetely helps me and makes me want to stay OP too!!

[Mozzy]

Congratulations!!!!

[Kitcherella]

Thank you all for your kind words

Pink Hurricane - We can do it!
Beverlyjoy - your posts are always inspirational - perseverance is a virtue!
lhanna200 - I will! or rather I am going to...
avi0903 - We have a saying in my country - Tell it to the bride so the mother-in-law can hear - We all need extra motivation!
bg124 - just like you say - progress not perfection!
Slashnl - and here's to a great 2013 for all of us!
Angihas2 - great idea! Kill two birds with one stone!
sassyangies - next year it is!
Mozzy - bring on the sexy!

[BethC]

Great job!! I hope to be there too a year from now!

[April Snow]

Congrats Kitchenella!! Sticking with it is definitely the most important victory of all, and everything else will happen as a result. And congrats on C25k too! That and all of the rest of your list - so many things to be very, very proud of!

[Kitcherella]

BethC - I love that slow down to go fast!
April Snow - Thanks! You are so close to your mini goal!