A Year of Weight Loss - 2012 Recap

I have been completely slacking! December is such a rough month, and while I applaud those of you able to keep weight under control, and am in utter shock of those that lose weight during this month, I was not in either of those situations...But, before the slacking was a great 2012 for weight loss and that is what I want to shine light on in this post!

December 26, 2012, I decided that I wanted to lose weight. My weight from 2011-2012 had skyrocketed really and I felt miserable. Just entirely bloaty, and ugly in all my clothes. And I'm a hot girl! I mean, let's not be cocky, but c'mon. I was on a slippery slope (and a couple batches of cookie dough) away from plumeting into the 300s. What was happening?!

I started WeightWatchers and did that for about 3-4 months to readjust my portions and food choices. I then started counting calories, which for me is the way to go. I set the goal for 1600 calories and for most of the year I kept with it! Some slips here and there, but it was a limit. I had no limits before and you could tell. I also started exercising. Throughout the year I did a lot of different exercises, including C25K and elliptical (my faves). I ran 2 5ks, I dropped a jean size, I can run 3 miles without stopping, I like healthier food, and I feel great.

 

All of that to say, that in 2012, I lost 30 pounds!!!

So, of course you want some before and afters! ;) I'm not one to disappoint.

 

30 pounds lost!! Before and During ;)
 

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

 

 

 

As well as some fun time Christmas pictures and my loot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

P.S. -More before and "during" pictures soon! Some straightforward ones ;) It's impressive and completely encouraging to keep up with your progress.  Keep up the HARD work everyone!!!