I love the word "conquer". It just feels so powerful to me. We all have at least a few things to conquer and I'd love to hear what yours are.

For me:

My surgery was feb 25/ 2011, and I will conquer long distance running. It's been a goal of mine since grade school. I'm registered for the Disney princess half marathon next month. So excited!!!!!

My surgery was December 20, 2011 and I will conquer my fear of meeting new people, for fear of being judged for being fat. Or for thinking my husband's career will be limited by my appearance.

_{My surgery is scheduled for March 15, 2012. I am getting very excited but also aprehensive...}

_{Like Amanda, I will conquer my fear of meeting new people and my fear of no man ever finding me attractive again. Oh and that my weight is impeding my ability to get ahead at work.}

My surgery was on August 23, 2011 & I am conquering my hesittation to be more active/participate in sports because of my weight & limitations that came with it.

My surgery is March 1st 2012 and I will conquer extreme mountain biking!!!

My surgery was on January 27, 2012 and I will conquer running Bloomsday in Spokane in 2013.

Love this thread!

My surgery was January 20, 2012 and I will conquer 5miles by 5AM. I've always wanted to be one of those crazy people you see running before the sun comes up!

My surgery was on 12/26/2011 and I will conquer a single digit size clothing! I want to be able to shop WHERE EVER I want to (not in the big girl everything with flowers and ugly patterns section)

oh...and I will conquer my double chin too

My surgery was on 12/26/2011 and I will conquer a single digit size clothing! I want to be able to shop WHERE EVER I want to (not in the big girl everything with flowers and ugly patterns section)

Ok I am glad I am not the only one who thinks we are discriminated against with the big ugly flowers and gross patterns. Its like...we are fat, it's not that we have no taste in clothing! Ugh I HATE THAT!

Oh and I hate my double chin too.

Ok I am glad I am not the only one who thinks we are discriminated against with the big ugly flowers and gross patterns. Its like...we are fat, it's not that we have no taste in clothing! Ugh I HATE THAT!

EXACTLY!!!!!

My surgery was 12/19/11, and I will conquer hypertension, and being afraid to try new things because of my size. Next summer I am gonna run wild at the amusment park!

My surgery was December 8th but this happened three weeks ago.

I conquered my fear of restaurant booths. I sat in one with friends the other day and FIT. I tried to get a chair to pull up at the end but couldn't and ended up just sliding in. Much to my surprise, I fit with a little extra room between my stomach and the table.

Next up, I will conquer my hatred of exercise.

oh...and I will conquer my double chin too

Haha!! Love this!! I was sooooo happy when I conquered that!!!!

What awsome replies!!!!

I feel I need to add that I'm in the process of conquering my fear of "being out there" and excelling in the workplace. I have a meeting this week with the vice president of the bakery I help manage, to talk about my advancement in the company and my eventual buying of my store!!!!

I'm nervous!!!!!!

I have no idea when my surgery will be. I will conquer a half marathon (I can run 10k) and I will conquer success in my field of work.