ALORAN's SparkPeople Blog

March 2009

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:59:19 EST

Back on track...been doing WW for a few months with a friend of mine and have lost 10 pounds...going to start watching calories and change it up a bit and see if I can lose a few more.

Getting ready for tri season! Can't wait! I currently have 2 in April, 1 in June, July, and August and am hoping to complete my first half ironman in September.

Irongirl 2007

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:22:58 EST

YEA! I completed another sprint triathlon yesterday, making #5 since June of 2006 (my first one ever). I am pretty pumped, however, I didn't reach my goal time of 1:30 - I made it in 1:37...the run was killer with lots of hills and that is what did me in. My swim, bike, and both transitions rocked...but the run is what got me. I am going to have to work on that and get my pace down.

Woo Hoo Time for Celebration

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:21:56 EST

One pound gone! Celebrate the little things, right?

Sunday is my next triathlon, so I am super pumped...it will be the shortest one I have done, but I am doing it with a friend and I can't wait!

Good news

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 16:23:14 EST

Well good news I guess...I went to the personal trainer today and my BMI is in normal range, low normal...but he wants to me lose 7% more...He also said the reason I am stuck and not losing is because I need to increase my calorie and protein intake. Apparently I am burning too many calories for what I am taking in...I guess it could be worse. I go back in a month and he will redo all measurements...I am pumped! I am so glad I have decided to really do it right this time!

Another Good Day

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 21:29:53 EST

Well, I had a great day today. I didn't get to exercise since it was my day off according to my training plan. It feels a little weird, but I kept my calories low, so I am feeling good...
I just wish the rain would stop!
Well, off to watch Shaq's Big Challenge...should be interesting!

There is always a first time for everything!

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:18:00 EST

Well, I went to dinner and a movie with my girlfriends last night and I didn't get any popcorn! I was pretty proud of myslef. I ALWAYS get movie popcorn, no butter, but still gotta have the popcorn. I didn't get it last night...and even better, I didn't miss it! So now I know I don't have to have it like I thought I did...We did have dinner beforehand, but I tried to be good with vegetable fajitas and tea...could have done a lot worse, but the chips are always my downfall...
Oh well,...

Woo Hoo!!!

Sun, 1 Jul 2007 21:29:10 EST

I am so excited to already be loving this program. This is so easy and I can eat what I want! I feel really good today because it is day 3 for me, and I don't feel defeated or overwhelmed. I am very anxious to go and talk to the trainer at 24 next week. He is going to do my measurements and BMI and all and help me figure out what amount of calories I need to be eating...I am just curious if it is going to change at all...

June 30, 2007

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:10:56 EST

Wow, I did much better today as far as staying in my calorie range and everything else. And, it wasn't even hard...I have done what I have always heard...eat small meals several times a day, and I haven't been hungry all day...I love it!

June 29, 2007

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:07:33 EST

Wow, I have never been so aware of what I was eating as I have been today. I have down WW for years and lost weight, but I never learned so much about nutrition as I have in this one day of seeing where all my calories come from. It is very interesting.
It wasn't exactly a good day to start, as we went to the movies, and of course I had to have popcorn, no butter though...but becoming aware of everything is very exciting!
I just registered for my Olympic triathlon for Sept so th...