Trying for a Tri

Ellie, one of my favourite bloggers, passed on an award to me!!

Noblesse Oblige Award

The recipient of this award is recognized for the following:
• The Blogger manifests exemplary attitude, respecting the nuances that pervade amongst different cultures and beliefs
• Their Blog contents inspire; strives to encourage, and offers solutions
• There is a clear purpose at the Blog: one that fosters a better understanding on Social, Political, Economic, the Arts, Cultures, Sciences, and Beliefs
• The Blog is refreshing and creative; and The Blogger promotes friendship and positive thinking

The requirements of the person receiving the award are as follows:
• Create a post with a mention and link to the person who presented the Noblesse Oblige Award
• The Award Conditions must be displayed at the Post
• Write a short article about what the Blog has thus far achieved – preferably citing one or more older posts as support
• The Blogger must present the Noblesse Oblige Award in concurrence with the Award conditions- Blogger must display the Award at any location at their Blog

This award is so timely for me! I’ve just finished my triathlon, celebrated six months of blogging and have a new blog in the works. What a perfect time to reflect a little on what I’ve accomplished with this blog.

My first goal was just to chronicle my journey to my first triathlon. I saw myself as an “everyday person” attempting an extraordinary thing. I took inspiration from my favourite food bloggers, journaling the eats that fuelled my training along the way.

Of course, it wasn’t all training and eating!! I found my happy weight, that number on the tape measure where I get to eat what I love and enjoy life, while maintaining a body size I feel comfortable in.

I gave up calorie counting for good. It was an invaluable tool in my weight loss, but was not healthy to continue doing in the long term. Astonishingly, I lost weight after calorie counting, learned to love my body more than ever before, and have started indulging in foods again that I previously put “off-limits.”

It wasn’t all serious though. I stuck with my goals, and learned to love running outdoors after a getting off to a tough start.

I also learned that everyone needs to let loose once in a while to maintain their sanity!

But that’s enough about this old blog…

You’ve got to check out the new one!!

That’s right, the big move is today!!! Go check it out at http://thegreatbalancingact.com It’s where all the action is!!