{"id":10071,"date":"2010-01-01T14:17:57","date_gmt":"2010-01-01T18:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=10071"},"modified":"2010-01-01T14:17:57","modified_gmt":"2010-01-01T18:17:57","slug":"2009-at-ohc-a-look-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2010\/01\/2009-at-ohc-a-look-back\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 at OHC, A Look Back"},"content":{"rendered":"

I went back and forth wondering if I should do a post reviewing the past year because my inital thought was that not much happened around here.\u00a0 Once I started thinking more about the year I soon realized, “Holy shit, a ton of stuff happened!”<\/p>\n

2009 was a really big year for me in terms of health, running, and personal growth.\u00a0 I know a lot of folks have been talking about how 2009 was crappy and everyone is glad to see it go.\u00a0 Well my 2009 wasn’t crappy so this isn’t going to be a downer post at all.\u00a0 Let’s check out what all I did!<\/p>\n

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In January,\u00a0I ran my first race ever and it was horrible<\/a>. :p\u00a0 I realized that I love racing but will not be doing that particular race again.<\/p>\n

\"\"February was my man’s birthday and I became a sap and told the world why I loves him<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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ta-da<\/p><\/div>\n

In March, I reached my goal weight <\/a>that I set for myself when starting my weightloss journey back in July of 2008.\u00a0 It was a very nice birthday present to myself!\u00a0 And for the first time in a long time, I reached a point where I didn’t mind having my picture taken.<\/p>\n

April was spent training for an upcoming race and learning how to deal with injuries as a runner.<\/p>\n

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In May, I ran my first half marathon<\/a>.\u00a0 It was my second race ever and the longest I have ever run.\u00a0 I was nervous as hell but for no reason because the race was awesome.\u00a0 Unfortunately I strained my right hamstring during the race and was off running for about a month and a half.\u00a0 However, that time period taught me more about living healthy and maintaining a healthy balance.<\/p>\n

\"\"In June, Scott and I tested and passed our black belt test<\/a> in stick fighting.<\/p>\n

\"\"In July, Scott and I celebrated our anniversary by going back to the park where we got married<\/a>.\u00a0 We did a lot that week for our anniversary, like going to the zoo and going hiking.\u00a0 It was a really great week!<\/p>\n

\"\"In August, Scott and I got invited down to The Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls<\/a> in Hocking Hills to check it out and give it a review.<\/p>\n

In September and October, I started training for another half and my hamstring started acting up on me, so sadly I had to pull out of it.\u00a0 However, this made me realize that I have to increase mileage on my own schedule and that most training plans increase mileage too aggressively for me.\u00a0 I decided at that point, I would focus on the half coming up in May ’10 and increase my mileage on my own.<\/p>\n

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In November,\u00a0I took my first big girl trip and headed to San Fransisco for The Foodbuzz Festival<\/a>.\u00a0 I met many blog friends, made new connections, and realized that flying, while not the best thing ever, isn’t so bad.\u00a0 And that I can do it on my own as long as Scott is a phone call away. ;)<\/p>\n

December was just a fantastic month of catching up with friends, love, and happiness. \u00a0Throughout the year I also got more involved in my community and met many fantastic people who are now friends.\u00a0 Scott and I have been exploring restaurants more and seeing what Columbus has to offer.<\/p>\n

In terms of health and wellness, I have become more in-tune with my body and what it needs, wants, and requires to function properly.\u00a0 Scott and I have totally eliminated HFCS<\/abbr> from our diets, processed foods are down to a super low minimum (not totally nonexistent since crackers, soups, and things are technically processed items), and real whole food has increased a great deal.\u00a0 I discovered a love for vegan baking and our meat intake has been greatly reduced.\u00a0 I am learning more about a raw diet and what that involves since I love me some raw foods for lunch.<\/p>\n

Back in March when I reached my goal weight, I entered maintenance mode.\u00a0 My diet changed as I really started listening to my body more and become more aware of its needs.\u00a0 My eating became even more clean.\u00a0 Even though I thought I was at a happy weight, my body said, “Nope.” and I continued to lose weight at a slow and easy pace.<\/p>\n

\"\"I actually lost 20 more pounds bringing my weightloss total up to 60lbs lost.\u00a0 That’s right folks, I not only talk the talk, but I walk the walk! \u00a0 I have been this weight and in maintenance mode since June of this year.\u00a0 I lost the weight by exercising and clean eating.\u00a0 You, my pretty readers, have watched this journey because you’ve seen my exercise reports and you have seen what I’ve been eating.\u00a0 You’ve been there as my diet has transitioned into one that works for me and my body.\u00a0 You’ve seen me stuff my face with fabbo food, enjoy wine, and also enjoy chocolates without sacrificing anything. Eating and living healthy isn’t about giving up foods and having to endure tasteless meals in the name of being “healthy”.\u00a0 It’s about living life with a healthy balance.<\/p>\n

2009 was a really great year for me, so I have very high expectations for 2010.\u00a0 Let’s get moving 2010 and kick some booty this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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