The year 2013 has been crazy. I had some ups and some downs. When it's all said and done, even though the last few months have been horrendous, I managed to end the year with a loss. So in that way it was successful. So here is that year in review.....picture style!
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| I labelled all the snacks at work with the calorie count. Sometimes knowledge is all it takes to succeed. I was THAT determined to lose weight! |
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| Water Water Water |
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| I decided to become a runner. It was cold, but I was consistent! (notice the tear generated from the biting cold!) |
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| More winter running. |
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| No worries, I also ran in the terrible heat of summer too! |
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| I ran the Keller Williams 5k in March |
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| I ran and PR'd at the Paws on the Pavement 5k in May. |
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| I ran into celebrities! |
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| I ended up with a common runners injury. |
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| I certainly can't forget running the Donut Alley Rally in August! |
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| And I ran the local Turkey Trot in November |
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| On Christmas day I participated in a virtual 5k |
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| Step aerobics! I was doing anything to move! |
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| And of course I rode my bike! Here I am with my Trek! |
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| I splurged and purchased a road bike! It was my nemesis during the summer...but I rode! |
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| Todd and I took some walks |
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| And of course I continued with zumba a few times a week! |
However, my whole world was not exercising and watching what I ate!
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| I enjoyed time with my niece and nephews! |
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| And my parents |
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| Family really is so important! |
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| Todd and I enjoyed some fun events including this Chicago Concert! |
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| We built a patio |
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| And added a hot tub. This is going to feel SO good after a hard workout! |
What is not shown in these pictures is the fact that in July my world was shaken to it's core. I allowed that personal strife to derail me from my weight loss efforts. I slowly regained some of the weight that I lost during the first half of the year. Thankfully, I'm still in the loss column for the year.
I read somewhere online that the end of the year is the perfect time to start the shredder and shred the bad from the year in order to move on. I like the visual reminder that the past is just that...the past. Shred it and start anew. So that's what I'm doing. I'm shredding the bad from last year and I'm ready to rock 2014
You accomplished a LOT this year! Nicely done! And that hot tub looks fabulous! I'm with you though, time for 2014!
ReplyDeleteI liked your picture recap but was saddened by the sentence about July. I hope 2014 brings you happiness and confidence to live the life you want.
ReplyDeleteYou had a LOT of successes in 2013, Mary Fran! It might not have been as much as you wanted, but all you can do is learn from areas you want to improve upon, and you will! 2014 is a brand new slate for you to start fresh on! Rock it! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the picture recap and you have accomplished so much:) so glad to get know you! Thanks for all your encouragement and support!
ReplyDeleteYou've done a lot in 2013! It may not be everything you hoped to! But it's accomplishment in itself! Plus, you ended the year with a loss! Which means you're starting 2014 with a loss! =)
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
Despite the injury you had a great year (except for July that is) if I look at everything you done.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a great and fantastic 2014 for you!
Happy New Year.