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Looking Back on 2015 Resolutions & New Goals

2015 was a great running year for me. I ran the Glass Slipper Challenge, traveled to the Castaway Cay with Run Disney for my first international race and I ran over 200 race miles all together. But there was one thing missing the entire year for me: A PR.

Sigh...only a few of these goals were completed. But I can't beat myself up.

Sigh…only a few of these goals were completed. Lose 10lbs? Try gaining…

 

As much fun as I had this past year running races with friends and traveling on racecations, I’m a little bummed that I never PR’d. I’m in a stagnant point right now in my running “career”, but I’m still running! In 2014 I ran almost a half marathon each month. After completing the Glass Slipper Challenge I cut myself some slack and didn’t race as much. Which wasn’t too bad, but… I felt invincible to losing my fitness.

2014 Half PR was 2:12 and I was much much lighter.

2014 Half PR was 2:12 and I was much much lighter.

 

Without even thinking about it, I also started to slack off on my diet. I started to eat some more junk, thinking that it wasn’t going to catch up with me (I have a huge sweet tooth). But it certainly did.

Exactly 1 year ago. I'm so sad that I let this hard work go. But I did and I'm determined to get it back.

Exactly 1 year ago. I’m so sad that I let this hard work go. But I did and I’m determined to get it back.

 

Even though I was keeping up my mileage and started my WDW Marathon training, my eating habits were spiraling out of control. I thought nobody would notice the few pounds I gained, then the 10 pounds, etc…etc…oh gosh…etc.  I felt invincible since nobody knew that my clothing size was increasing but me.

I WAS SO WRONG.

So how did that translate into my running? I ended up with no PR and almost 1 minute was added to my half marathon finish time for each pound I gained. Not kidding!

JG 13.1 this December: 33 lbs pounds heavier and 33 minutes slower.

JG 13.1 this December: 33 lbs pounds heavier and 33 minutes slower.

 

So I meant a lot of my 2015 goals, but I feel pretty out of shape for running my first marathon in a few weeks. I know I’ll still rock it since I’ve done all the training, but I don’t feel like I’m the best version of me that I can be. Originally my plan and huge 2016 goal was to get pregnant immediately following the marathon, but now I’m thinking that I need to spend some time focusing on my health. I need to be the best version of me that I can be before adding the stress of a 2nd baby. Hopefully by the end of 2016, I can be in a position that I feel comfortable getting pregnant and happy with myself. Even my loving husband agrees that it’s time to put me first!

So here are my new 2016 (attainable) goals:

  1. Add 2x/week of speed training to my running plan.
  2. Run a race each month, no matter the distance.
  3. Keep a food journal with My Fitness Pal and track my activity daily.
  4. Learn how to handle stress when I’m alone to avoid binge eating. I’ll use social media, friends and family to keep myself accountable.
  5. Don’t let more than 2 days past without a workout.
  6. Goal Weight: 145-150lbs (Weight Today: 184lbs)

 

Hopefully 2016 with start out as a selfish year for me so I can get back on track for my dream having a second baby. I will learn to take care of myself again and handle the stress with family love and exercise instead of food. And who knows…maybe that PR will come around again!

 

 


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Comments

  1. Congrats on your highlights of the year, especially running internationally! I feel the same way about weight. I gained some when I started graduate school, and instead of losing weight I kept on gaining as my eating habits got out of control (plus a few too many stress drinks added in there). Good luck with your marathon and goals for 2016!

  2. Oh girl, I feel you! I have a sweet tooth too and while I think I'm enjoying an occasional treat, somehow I wind up "treating" myself more and more until it's no longer an occasional thing but a daily thing. Your goals for 2016 are definitely attainable and achievable and I hope that you accomplish them!

  3. I am in the same boat. I ran a marathon in Chicago and since then have gained about 10 lbs. but also gained weight before the race. I'm the heaviest I have ever been and also due to sweet treats and binging on them...it's like I can't stop once I Start!! I really need to lose weight but almost feel like it's impossible. Tweet me if you ever need support and I'll tweet you when I really want to eat a ton of cookies :) I need to be MUCH better in 2016!

  4. Gosh, it is so easy to slip back into old habits. That one piece of something sweet, into two then before you know it, you have to have it daily. So hard to break that, but it is so do-able and I think you have set yourself up for a great start by writing it down and going public! This community is so supportive, we have all been there! I wish you great success in 2016! :)

  5. It is easy to fall back on the bad habits, and get down on ourselves. I think it is important to acknowledge what you did accomplish and feel proud of that. It will help keep you track for 2016.

  6. Wow! A marathon? Im impressed. I did my first trail race in December and Im hooked .. it was amazing! My goal for this year is to do a trifecta!

  8. Good for you to showing the world your goals to keep you accountable! You have set the bar high, you'll do great things! Good Luck! P.S. I HEART DISNEY! :)

  10. Awesome job! I need to get back in shape. I have gotten down to my pre-baby #'s 2 and 3 weight, but I am striving to get to the pre-baby #1 weight...but, it is baby steps, and I am at least moving in the right direction!

  11. Props to you for everything you've done + are on track to accomplish! I would love to get into running and look up to people who do - those who take their health and goals so seriously are so inspiring to me! Thanks for sharing, Kimberly.

  12. These are all great goals! I would love to run a race a month too, it would be a good thing to keep you motivated!

  14. This is my current struggle. Logging in MyFitnessPal helps me stay accountable and realize what I'm putting in my body. It's hard to remember sometimes, but great to see the progress.

  15. Check you out! I was able to cut out soda completely! These are some great and attainable goals. Keep up the hard work, it's paying off!

  16. I like your 2016 goals. I still think you look great and I'm sure, with your determination, you can go back again to that size. Good luck.

  17. Great goals!! MyFitnessPal is a big help even when I'm not trying to lose weight. It's good to keep track of what I'm eating, otherwise I don't pay attention to how much bad stuff I'm putting in my body!

  19. It's so disappointing when we loose weight and then let ourselves go. Sigh, I regret my junk eating so bad now. I need to get back to it as soon aspossible.