2009 was a year of highs and lows — all documented on the blog! It’s so much fun to look back at what I did, especially because from a fitness perspective, this was one of the most successful years of my life.
Overall, I’m very proud to have continued to succeed at a job I love, moved my blog to its own domain, marked three years of marriage with my lovey, helped him launch a blog, visited friends and family, traveled and continued my healthy lifestyle.
Indulge me, would you, in a look back? I’m highlighting the fitness achievements in red. Because they make me especially proud and happy.
January:
- Found a frog in my toilet AND discovered the mung bean
- Watched a friend run the Disney half marathon and (GULP!) signed up for the 2010 event!
- Made pink chicken and visited a now-favorite Vietnamese grocery
- Supported Lucas on his quest to begin homebrewing
- Completed my first 90-minute run
- Defended Brussels sprouts (they truly are one of my favorite foods)
February:
- Announced my would-be beauty pageant platform
- Wished for a Snuggie (keep reading!) and had fun with Google Images
- Ran 10 miles for the first time EVER!
- Got a sweet Valentine’s Day present from the dogs
- Revealed my “before” weight-loss picture and chopped my hair
March:
- Reviewed Making the Cut and shared my love of all things Jillian Michaels
- Completed my second sprint triathlon (this time, not getting lost) and gave up caffeine
- Had a very happy 29th birthday (posted a few days late!)
- Went on a beautiful date and proved that cleaning burns calories
- Watched an amazing movie about ethical eating
April:
- Had a life-changing trip to Chicago
May-July
- Took a break from blogging…Flickr reveals that I:
- chopped my hair and did a triathlon at Walt Disney World, organized my pantry, hosted a visit from Mom, celebrated a friend’s birthday, took an amazing ride
August:
- Returned to blogging (in a big way — I posted almost every day that month!)
- Saw “Julie and Julia“
- Had a His ‘n’ Hers dream date and found a new candy treasure
- Learned that when you ralk, you’ve wun
- Shared my take on counting calories
- Attended the Healthy Living Summit in Boston with posts here here here and here.
- Reviewed P90X
- Shared my technique for making perfect tofu
- Survived a flat tire and showed off my tips for getting enough water
- Cried and shared an emotional post on why I love triathlon
- Made homemade bread for the first time
- Learned about sustainable food
- Had an AMAZING swim/run brick
- Ate around the nation in high heels with Caitlin and her adorable husband
September:
- Celebrated the season with my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of ’09!
- Found that grocery stores are like New Kids on the Block
- Vowed to never order takeout pizza again
- Failed at running 10 miles but succeeded at fun with friends
- Attended a very sweet Twitter event
- Finished my first 5K with lots of great bloggers
- Marked my 100-post anniversary
- Got my trampoline on
- Did my first double-digit run in six months
- Went indoor rock climbing
- Remember what it’s like to run in the Northeast and went to a “gorge”ous wedding
October:
- Traveled to Maine to spend time with family and posted here and here
- Fell in love…with chocolate tofu
- Shared my technique for cooking delicious yuca
- Found another frog and discovered the way NOT to diaper a toddler
- Got in a fight with my blender
- Ran with the blogging posse and showered at Starbucks
- Found out first-hand what dragon boat racing is all about
- Started feeling pain in my, um, area — a problem that would plague me for months
- Looked back at the wedding dress of my dreams
- Completed my first Olympic distance triathlon
- Volunteered at a beer festival
- Announced plans for a No Nonsense November
November:
- Posted my recipe for Pumpkin Bulgur Beer Bread (now known as Vulgar Bread)
- Tried kombucha for the first time
- Wrote an emotional love note to running, in light of my injury
- Announced Vegan Week, a partnership with the lovely Eating Journey
- Went on a hike with the husband and got ready for Vegan Week
- Sat back and watched as Vegan Week became an Internet sensation (click the link for ALL posts)
December:
- Got Stella, my Garmin Forerunner 305
- Made lemonade from lemons as I prepared for my first half marathon
- Completed my first half marathon!
- Found the best BBQ joint in Central Florida
- Shared my tips for meal planning
- Had a phenomenal day with the husband, all planned by him in secret
- Celebrated the holidays with some blogging buddies
- Changed up the blog look and fell into a cookie coma
- Cursed technology but celebrated an outstanding Christmas
- Exposed myself in a movement that’s sweeping the globe
I really enjoyed reading back through the last 12 months — it made me look forward to 2010 even more!
What are the highlights of 2009 in your own life?
You accomplished so many amazing fitness goals this year! Congratulations and happy 2010!
What a great year you've had! I'm glad you did this so I could see what else you've done, having just discovered your blog!
Happy New Year's!
I LOVED reading through your year in this post! You had quite an exciting year!
I have had such a fun time tracking, following and getting to know you. Can't wait to read about 2010 for you.
I love this post!! The frog in your toilet is hilarious and a little scary at the same time!