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Last year for New Year’s, I posted a comparison of what I could do when I started at my local gym and where I was currently. (View Here)<\/a> Two months later I left said gym and started focused boxing training and running. \u00a0So…….I obviously won’t be posting the same comparison because I do so many different things now. \u00a0Instead, this year I complied a list of what were my best memories and accomplishments this year:<\/p>\n

***Click the links to see the original posts about these events and photos from each.***<\/p>\n

Personal\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A New Car – While this one isn’t directly weight loss related, I sort of feel like it is a little bit. \u00a0Without the change in my self confidence in the last two years, I wouldn’t have gone after the job I currently have. \u00a0I might not have been able to physically keep up with my current position. \u00a0However, because of the weight loss and transversely a better job, I could get a new car!<\/p>\n

Tenure – I received tenure in my current school district this past spring. \u00a0Again, related to the above, without my new confidence and self investments I might not have received such a status.<\/p>\n

A Trip to New York<\/a> – Without my weight loss, I would have never taken this trip. \u00a0My friend might not have even invited me, knowing I couldn’t keep up. But while we were there and seeing EVERYTHING, we walked\/ran over 100 miles. \u00a0I made memories I’ll have forever.<\/p>\n

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Fitness Events<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My first Half Marathon <\/a>– I ran the Colfax Half Marathon in May after training by myself with inspiration from my friend Thomas. \u00a0This was a goal I never thought I’d even have and then surpassed. \u00a0This race meant the world to me and marked when I think I officially became an athlete and a runner. \u00a0I’ll never forget this day!<\/p>\n

300+ miles run<\/a> – Through my training and completion of now two half marathons, I logged 250 miles on my Nike running app as well as completed many many more at the gym. \u00a0I can’t believe in one year how many times I ran when I didn’t want to, finished when I didn’t think I could and surprised myself along the way. \u00a0Running is awesome and the best promise you can keep to yourself.<\/p>\n

Other Races – I also completed The Graffiti Run<\/a>\u00a0(5K), The Runnin’ of the Green<\/a> (7K) and the Rock and Roll Half Marathon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tough Mudder<\/a> – When I signed up for this race\/obstacle course, I didn’t even know what I was getting myself into. \u00a0Only shortly before the race did I find out it was 12 miles and 20+ obstacles. \u00a0This race was so fun and something I couldn’t have done a year ago. \u00a0I can’t wait to do it again next year! \u00a0I’m already putting my team together!<\/p>\n

Ninja Training\/OCR<\/a> – I went out on a total limb this year and took a few Ninja Warrior Training Classes and Obstacle Course Training Classes. \u00a0They were so fun. \u00a0It’s something I’d love to do regularly but I tend to hurt myself a lot so I can only do it during certain times of the year. \u00a0I can’t wait to get back to it!<\/p>\n

Mount Bierstadt<\/a> – Dan, some friends and I hiked Mount Bierstadt this year which goes up above 14,000 feet. I feel so thankful to even live in a place where you can hike that high. \u00a0The view from that high is incredible and like nothing I’ve ever seen before. \u00a0I wish I had more time to hike and I’m looking forward to the temperatures coming back up so we can.<\/p>\n

Rock Climbing<\/a> – In the winter last year, I went insane. \u00a0So this winter I wanted to make sure we had something we could do active indoors. \u00a0 Rock climbing is a great sport\/exercise for so many things and it’s very popular in Colorado. \u00a0I’ve been interested in learning for about a year and this year we did. \u00a0We now go a couple times a month and I wish I could go more often, yet again.<\/p>\n

A Boxer<\/a> – One of the most important things to me this last year has been my boxing training. \u00a0I box 4-6 times a week and I can never get enough. \u00a0This December, I registered with USA boxing to compete at the amateur level in 2016. \u00a0I have so much more to say on this in future posts but this one is already carrying on long enough. I can’t wait to show off my skills in the ring this year!<\/p>\n

Milestones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I hit two major milestones in my life and weight loss journey this year. \u00a0I never set these goals but because of my love of health and fitness, they just happened.<\/p>\n

Half My Size – Sometime over this summer, I hit half of my original weight of 290 pounds. \u00a0My original goal weight was 165 and then I just kept losing very slowly. \u00a0Later I discussed competition fighting with my trainer and he set my fight weight at 141. \u00a0Since then, this is where I try to stay.<\/p>\n

My First Size 0 – While this should have been a post all in itself perhaps, I tried on my first size 0 and it actually fit. \u00a0I was at Express and wanted to try on a dress I had seen the previous weekend. \u00a0Of course it was gone in my expected size of 4 or 6. \u00a0There was only a 0. \u00a0I was trying on other items so I grabbed it just in case. \u00a0It kind of looked big enough. \u00a0When I tried it on, it zipped with ease. \u00a0I couldn’t believe it. \u00a0I didn’t purchase the dress because I didn’t like it better than one I already had but I still wanted to just because it was a 0.<\/p>\n

Here’s what I think it probably the best photo of my from 2015. \u00a0My hubby took it at dinner on no particular night and there’s no particular reason I love this photo. \u00a0I didn’t even do my hair or put on hardly any makeup. This dress is a size 8 and not a 0. It doesn’t show my new slammin body. \u00a0I’m not standing with a popped hip and perfect angle. \u00a0No duck lips or ‘smizing’. It’s just me. \u00a0And this is the very first year that I feel like I’m finally that, just me.<\/p>\n

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Man. \u00a02015 was freaking awesome. \u00a0I’m so excited for 2016! Happy New Year Everyone!<\/p>\n

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Last year for New Year’s, I posted a comparison of what I could do when I started at my local gym and where I was currently. (View Here) Two months later I left said gym and started focused boxing training and running. \u00a0So…….I obviously won’t be posting the same comparison because I do so many … <\/p>\n

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