Kaitlyn and Lara's Biggest Loser: Health and wellness

This week

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:22:12 GMT

Wow, I am really exhausted this week, but I have been pushing myself really hard. I have been trying to do a morning and an evening workout when there is time and I have been pushing to do some sprints during my runs. Eating has been going really well, and after last week losing 2 more lbs, I hope to lose another 1-2 lbs by the end of this week. I have been trying to trim down the carbs like bread and pasta, etc because that is my weakness. I love them and so I make sure I am not overloading on the bread, and if I do have bread, I try to make sure it is wheat. I'm thinking since it is a halfway point, I might need to take some pictures and post them on here, so we can see if there is much change. I see it in the mirror and I feel it. I am by far much more toned and if I jump around my body does not jiggle quite as much as it used to, haha. I think that I can get down to my goal weight by the end of spring break, which is March 30, if I can lose 2 pounds a week. The emailing thing is helping Lara and it is helping me too because we are definitely more accountable. Now if we could just match our schedules so we could maybe do a fun workout together every once in awhile, too. Life is good and I love that spring is coming! Warm weather makes working out outside so much more enjoyable!

sick

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:38:49 GMT

Being sick really throws you off your schedule. I hate it. I'm trying to rest my body so I get better, but I also am thinking about all the high intensity workouts I am missing. Hopefully I will start to feel better tomorrow. blaaaaaaaaaaaaah
-Kaitlyn

I gotta say...

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:41:19 GMT

I think Lara and I have a lot to be proud of. We have stuck with this for nearly a month and we are starting to see a lot of good things coming from it! I think getting past the first two weeks was tough, and I'm sure there will still be tough days and weeks, but it's reassuring to know that it can be done. We both are doing the Jillian videos now, and they are excellent. I notice my body getting very toned even if the numbers on the scale aren't dropping as much. But we are getting stronger and in shape and healthier and that is the most important thing!
Yay for us!!!!!!!!!!!

Jump Rope for Heart baby

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:55:41 GMT

Jump roping is so great! I did it today in the garage for awhile, and it really got my heartrate up there, plus it reminded me of the good ol' days in elementary school when I would do Jump Rope for Heart or double dutch with my friends (although now I am not quite as coordinated). ... I am liking the variety of workouts because I'm not getting bored and I actually feel weird if I don't exercise. My main obstacle is food- it's a mental thing like Lara was saying with working out. Sometimes I want to eat something that is not so healthy, but then I tell myself that it will just go to my butt or negate the hard workout I just did. I am not depriving myself of food I like, but I am definitely controlling it by eating either smaller portions or only letting myself have it about once a week. So we'll see how that goes. I'm starting to see some results in my fitness, so hopefully that will keep me motivated- although I always lose the inches in places I don't want to like my chest, and my butt is the last thing to see much results and that's where I want to lose the most. haha. I guess that's how it goes.

motivation

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:41:14 GMT

Things so far for me are encouraging. I had two people tell me today that I look like I've lost weight. What a motivation to keep up the good work! I have been very aware of the types of food I've been eating, as well as attempting to maintain a 1500 calorie a day diet. So far so good. Now I want to make sure that I incorporate more rigorous work outs into my days. Kaitlyn and I are going to be doing work out dvd's, and I have been taking my dog on power walks for about 45 minutes a day. I am wanting to get a gym membership here soon if finances will allow it. I even went so far as to apply for a weekend job at one so maybe I can work out for free! HAHA!

Lara

So far

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:12:43 GMT

So far things have been going well for me. I have exercised each day since New Years, alternating workouts. One day I ran outside for a few miles and the other days I went to the gym and did the elliptical and weights. The hardest thing is not having soda. I have been drinking tons of water and it's great, but I have kind of been craving the soda, but I know that will pass after a few more days without it.
Last night Lara and I ate dinner together at a restaurant and we both got salads with chicken.

Kaitlyn