Things You Didn't Know Last Year

I came across this item on the internet a few days ago: 100 Things We Didn't Know This Time Last Year

I got to thinking -- what do I know about myself, my life and my healthy journey that I didn't know last year?

That I would love reading the Harry Potter books aloud with DS

That I could run a 5K in the snow

That the funny little twinge in my leg would get worse and turn out to be sciatica

That DH's business would do as well as it has

That I could go without food between breakfast and dinner and not go crazy


How about you? What do you know now that you didn't in March of 2007?

What I didn't know last year:

I can eat a small portion of food and be content with that amount

That I could run any distance, let alone the 5 miles I ran yesterday (and that I can run in snow or nice weather)

That I would finally find a way that I love brussel sprouts & cauliflower--roasted

That I can finally fit into athletic clothing that I can buy off the rack without having to special order a larger size

That I don't miss fried chicken, cheesecake, or any of the last remaining comfort foods that I never thought I'd give up

I can finally stop stress eating once and for all.

I can maintain comfortably and easily without it being a struggle just by really being in tune with my body cues.

I can maintain through an injury/surgery (which really means that I can maintain without having to work out for hours at a time).

I can find peace and balance in my life in a more meaningful way than ever before.

I can have relationships with my family where *I* don't allow my buttons to be pushed and it can be joyful.

It's been a really good year for me and I could go on and on but I'll stop here as those are the biggies ; )

PS Great HW Susan!

That I would ever really be strong enough to square dance again.

That is the only good one I can think of right now.

I can be strong and fit.
I can push for what I deserve at work.
I could be truly happy for a friend who tells me she's expecting.
A guy friend's fiance (now wife) would turn out to be a really great friend (who's now expecting!).
I can lose 32 pounds and have it feel almost "easy."
I could maintain that weight loss through the holidays and some tough months at work...and not beat myself up for not losing instead.