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Year 26 Highlights + Year 27 Hopes

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Beth

I don’t normally do two posts in one day anymore, but it’s my birthday and I can do what I want. 😉

26 was quite the year for me! Some of the major highlights…

I ran not one, but TWO half marathons!

My first one ever in Philly…

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And then my second one and my personal record in my city – DC.

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I hit my goal weight

AND I made Lifetime status with Weight Watchers!

I also started working for Weight Watchers as a receptionist, which has been a big goal for me for some time.

I attended two healthy living conferences, first the Healthy Living Summit last August in Chicago… and then FitBloggin in Baltimore in May!

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I got featured as a Health Hero on the Washingtonian’s Wellbeing Blog.

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Beth’s Journey was also featured as one of the four inspirational weight loss blogs on a health.com article!

I traveled A LOT. I went to:

Also, I have my first speaking engagement coming up at the Healthy Living Summit in August – details just posted today!

I also took control of my finances, which is the biggest weight off my shoulders! Update on that front – I am down to around $4k of credit card debt (from $11k!) and have also paid off my car in full! I expect to be 100% debt free before 2012!

I’m sure I’m missing some, but those are the big ones sticking out in my mind!

Hopes for Year 27

  1. Run a FULL marathon – Scheduled for October 30, 2011!
  2. Select a triathlon for 2012
  3. Become a Leader for WW
  4. Maintain my weight (or lose a few lbs!) throughout my 27th year
  5. Get fully out of debt and have a hefty emergency fund of 6 months of living expenses saved before turning 28!
  6. Plan an international trip for 2012 – I haven’t been out of the country since I was a kid!
  7. Redesign Beth’s Journey and move to a self hosted domain – stay tuned!

Here’s to an amazing 27th year!!

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36 Responses

  1. Katie Photiadis, on July 6, 2011 at 12:59 pm said:

    Beth, you constantly amaze me! Look what you’ve managed to accomplish in just one year! You rock! And I have no doubt you’ll be able to accomplish your goals for the next year!

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Victoria (District Chocoholic), on July 6, 2011 at 1:03 pm said:

    Awesome (and totally doable) goals. Which tri distance are you looking at?

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  3. Michelle, on July 6, 2011 at 1:05 pm said:

    Happy Birthday Beth! YAY! You’ve had a wonderful year. Thanks for the recap. All of us readers look forward to hearing about your future adventures. Happy 27th! xoxo!

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  4. Holly @ The Runny Egg, on July 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm said:

    You had a wonderful year Beth — and you’ve got some great goals for this year. Congrats again on hitting goal, making Lifetime and paying off that stinking debt!!!

    Happy Birthday!

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  5. Carly D. @ CarlyBananas, on July 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm said:

    How could you disagree with my comment that you’re so put together! Take some credit for being awesome! I hope you have a wonderful 27 😀

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  6. Leah, on July 6, 2011 at 1:34 pm said:

    I love this post so much! How wonderful to have so many fantastic accomplishments to put down in one place, as a reminder of what you can do when you set your mind to it.

    Happy Birthday!! Make it a great one!

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  7. Lisa @ Lisa Letting Go, on July 6, 2011 at 1:37 pm said:

    Happy birthday to you!! Here’s to a great 27th year for you 🙂

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  8. Katie, on July 6, 2011 at 1:42 pm said:

    I hope you have an amazing birthday, and if year 27 turns out anything like year 26, you have some amazing things in store for you. You deserve them too!

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  9. Anna, on July 6, 2011 at 1:42 pm said:

    Wonderful accomplishments and great goals! Have a great celebration today for your birthday and enjoy the year and all the new adventures it brings 🙂

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  10. Heather @ Dietitian on the Run, on July 6, 2011 at 1:43 pm said:

    This has been such a milestone year for you!! This recap gave me goosebumps, look at you go 🙂 It only gets better from here – Happy Birthday!

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  11. Nina, on July 6, 2011 at 1:56 pm said:

    Happy birthday Beth!
    Enjoy, be happy and have lots of fun!

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  12. Gretchen @ Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen!, on July 6, 2011 at 2:00 pm said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You have had an INCREDIBLE year, but I don’t doubt that 27 will top it. You are seriously such an inspiration, and I’m so excited for you on your special day! Can’t wait to see how you celebrate. 🙂

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  13. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun, on July 6, 2011 at 2:14 pm said:

    Yay! Happy birthday! And such a great year you had. Wow! And I have no doubt even more great things to come. 🙂

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  14. Amy @ Second City Randomness, on July 6, 2011 at 2:31 pm said:

    Happy Birthday Beth! It has been a great year for you- and I hope the next one is just as great! 🙂

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  15. Amanda, on July 6, 2011 at 3:02 pm said:

    Happy Birthday Beth! You are an amazing person and I’m so happy you have reached your goal weight and that you are getting everything else in life you deserve. 🙂

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  16. sarahsscrumptioussamplings, on July 6, 2011 at 3:19 pm said:

    Happy Birthday! You’ve accomplished quite a lot this year!! Good luck and all the best over the next year. I have no doubt that you can do both a marathon and a triathalon!

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  17. linzlikewhoa, on July 6, 2011 at 3:42 pm said:

    What a great 26th year, here’s to an even more amazing 27th!

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  18. Heather @ Side of Sneakers, on July 6, 2011 at 3:57 pm said:

    Happy happy birthday!! Looks like you have a great list for a wonderful 27th year 🙂

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  19. thekitchenbitch, on July 6, 2011 at 4:19 pm said:

    Congrats Beth! I hope your 27th year is just as great as your 26th—mine was even better! Maybe you and I will finally meet sometime this year 😉

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  20. Evan Thomas, on July 6, 2011 at 4:24 pm said:

    Happy birthday! Sounds like 26 was a big year, hope 27 is even better.

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  21. Dani, on July 6, 2011 at 5:13 pm said:

    Great accomplishments!! Happy birthday 🙂

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  22. Roz@weightingfor50, on July 6, 2011 at 5:42 pm said:

    BIG BIG Happy Birthday Beth. Congratulations on all you achieved this year, and here’s to a wonderful next year. Have a great rest of your day!!!!

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  23. janetha @ meals & moves, on July 6, 2011 at 5:44 pm said:

    Happy birthday, Beth! I look forward to meeting you and speaking with you 🙂

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  24. Lisa, on July 6, 2011 at 6:50 pm said:

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! It’s been a good year for you!

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  25. Karen, on July 6, 2011 at 6:58 pm said:

    Happy Birthday to one of the best bloggers out there and to a truly inspirational woman. So glad I ran into you in line at the bathroom before the DC half marathon! Hope 27 is everything you hope it to be, and more:)

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  26. Liz @ Something To Chew On, on July 6, 2011 at 7:17 pm said:

    You’re amazing! You had a jam packed … and inspirational … year!

    Here’s to another great one! Happy Birthday Beth!

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  27. vanessarose10, on July 6, 2011 at 8:06 pm said:

    Happy birthday! You had apretty exciting year.. hope 27 is just as fun!

    Ps you should always post more than one time a day 😉

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  28. Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean, on July 6, 2011 at 9:13 pm said:

    so jealous you were in Columbus before I knew about your blog!!! come back sometime soon so we can hang out!!! oh, and happy birthday 🙂

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  29. Hanna, on July 6, 2011 at 10:41 pm said:

    You make me plan just like you! go Beth!

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  30. Heather, on July 6, 2011 at 11:18 pm said:

    Happy Birthday! You’ve had an amazing year. I know this next one will be just as fantastic.

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  31. TracyP, on July 6, 2011 at 11:44 pm said:

    Happy birthday! You forgot to mention all the delicious meals you created. They always look so good.

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  32. Erin @ A Girl & Her Mutt, on July 7, 2011 at 12:13 am said:

    You keep getting better each year! Cheers to another great year!

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  33. Mary, on July 7, 2011 at 9:35 am said:

    Thank you for a wonderful blog – you are very inspirational and so encouraging!
    I also love your hair – if you don’t mind saying is it hard to maintain? I’m thinking about a new hairstyle and just wondered.

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  34. Jennifer, on July 7, 2011 at 10:34 am said:

    Happy Birthday, Beth!! You have had an amazing year. I have no doubt you will accomplish your goals (and likely some other awesome things) in the coming year! Cheers!!

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  35. Becca, on July 7, 2011 at 11:02 am said:

    Beth, the things you accomplished this past year look very similar to the goals I have for me for the next year. Hopefully at the end of the year I’ll be able to say I’ve accomplished them as well! 🙂 Also, I noticed your goal to become a WW leader. Will you let us know where if you do? I live in the DC area and love my leader, but she’s been gone for the past month and I’m not sure I can take the substitutes much longer…

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