I was ready to do a post about what a failure this year has been for me - I mean, 29.5 pounds lost in one whole year? That's it? Total fail! Or is it? After thinking a bit more about it - no, it's not a fail, not at all. I lost weight this year, and that's an accomplishment - something I hadn't been able to accomplish in the previous thirteen years. I, also, started exercising this year, and since the beginning of the year there has, rarely, been a week go by that I haven't done some kind of exercise. I, also, participated in five 5k races since July. My eating is better than it has been YEARS, and I, completely, gave up pop, which I can say I will never return to again.
Could I, or should I, have lost more weight this year? Of course! Unfortunately, I struggled alot over the last six months, but I didn't throw in the towel and give up, which I would have done in the past. In the past, I would have given up, gained back any weight I had lost and then some, but things are different now - now, when I struggle - I keep going. I know I'll continue to have challenges in the coming year, but I have no doubt that I will continue to make progress. I'm looking forward to 2012 - it's going to be good.
Shannon.. I think you've done awesome this year. You have improved in so many ways.. it's not all about weight loss...you've done so many other things that have improved your health. You are going to rock 2012!
ReplyDeleteFailure?!??! I think NOT!!! Its only a failure if you quit, give up, and dont keep going! Look at all youve learned!!! 29.5 lbs. be proud! Own it!! Push forward girl!! You can do this!
ReplyDeleteIt's 30 pounds more than nothing!! You didn't gain all the weight in one year, so it'll take you more than a year to get it off. The important thing is that you are still truckin' along and not giving up! And you have some awesome NSV that you achieved. You should be proud of yourself!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jacqui, Debby, and Tori!! Your support this past year means alot to me!
ReplyDeleteI think the 3 comments above mine have said it all really.
ReplyDeleteYou've done great this year and you should be so proud of all your achievements!
Good luck in 2012!
This post makes me happy. You've done so amazing this year. Look at all you accomplished! I'm so proud and I know your family and friends are inspired and motivated by your progress. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tim and Shannon!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you did awesome for 2011! Really, you have accomplished so much and you have only set your self up to have an even better year in 2012. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Yolanda!!
ReplyDeleteYou are not a failure. You stuck to it, you were honest with yourself and here all the way through. You didn't give up - that's half the battle. 2012 belongs to you, now rock it out!
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