11 Things I am Proud of from 2011

Idea stolen from Ben Does Life

1. Completed my first half marathon (and ran about 75-80% of it)

2. Decreased the amount of processed food I eat

3. Regularly exercised

4. Started a blog

5. Strengthened my relationship with my husband

6. Didn't sweat the small things (as much)

7. Lost 35 pounds (and got to my smallest adult size at the age of 27)

8. Made it over the wall at the Warrior Dash

9. Started eating fruit (I rarely did this before)

10. Grew more comfortable in my management position

11. Made a true lifestyle change

Accomplishments of 2011

I wanted to focus on some Non Scale Victories for the past year.

1.) I can bench press 20lbs more than in March

2.) I increased my sit and reach by 1.5 inches and I HATE stretching

3.) I lost 7 inches from my waist

4.) I lost 3 inches from my hips

5.) I lost 5% body fat

6.) I am no longer obese or overweight

7.) My heart rate after a 3 minute step test is 60 beats per minute less than in March

8.) I can do 7 men's style push ups which I haven't been able to do since elementary school, I couldn't do any in March

9.) I feel MUCH more confident!

10.) I enjoy shopping for clothes and can buy clothes in any store (ok I still have to search for talls)


11.) I look forward to trying new things with much less anxiety

12.) I have much less back, leg, and foot pain

13.) I have tried lots of new healthy food items (there will be a post on this soon)


14.) I have tried to be a positive role model for those close to me, hopefully I have or will inspire someone to better their life

15.) My relationship with others, especially my husband has improved with my increased confidence and more positive outlook on life


16.) I feel more rested (most of the time, I do work night shift and keep crazy hours and still crash on the porch sometimes)


17.) Oh, and did I mention that I am wearing the smallest size I have ever worn since being an adult. What? Yes you heard me right!