Lori & Kerin - Dance enthusiasts maintaining their fitness with Jazzercise at The Studio

Lori’s Goals:
Weight goals: lose about 20 pounds of “winter weight”
Nutrition goals: continue to prepare food and meals in advance so she doesn’t have to eat bad foods in a hurry
Other goals: continue to go to The Studio at least 3x/wk

November Check-In:
1) Stats: Weight: As far as my weight goes, I am maintaining & not gaining. I think I will forever want to be at a lower weight. I have to remember that I’m not 20 or 30 something anymore.
Average number of workouts/week: Last month I only averaged a couple of classes per week.

2) November goals:
Workouts: For November I want to bump it up back to three times per week, if my schedule allows it.
Nutrition: I have been taking more time to prepare  dinners instead of fixing quick stuff.

3) Do you have a health/nutrition plan for the upcoming holidays and festivities? The holidays are always a challenge. My plan is to eat in moderation and continue exercising.

Kerin’s Goals:
Weight goals: Get to and remain at ideal weight of 125-130
Nutrition goals: Eat better, with a focus on consuming fewer refined carbs
Other goals: Fit into the pants that she has now,
Remain fit and active to reduce back pain from scoliosis as much as possible
Maintain core strength to counter issues associated with her V-back labor & delivery in 2012

November Check-in:
1) Stats:
Weight:  134.  I DO fit into all my pants.
Average number of workouts/week:  3.  Core strength has been good.  Lately getting in 4 workouts has been tough!!  Last week I only went once due to a cold and kid plans.

2) November goals:
Workouts: 4 per week
Nutrition:  Fast 16 hours 5 days per week.  I have been doing this with a friend and it has been not as hard as I think.  There are heath benefits to intermittent fasting and it helps maintain weight.

3) Do you have a health/nutrition plan for the upcoming holidays and festivities?
Not really.  Continue to fast 16 hours most days and not eat TOO much pie!

Lori & Kerin - Dance enthusiasts maintaining their fitness with Jazzercise at The Studio

Lori’s Goals:
Weight goals: lose about 20 pounds of “winter weight”
Nutrition goals: continue to prepare food and meals in advance so she doesn’t have to eat bad foods in a hurry
Other goals: continue to go to The Studio at least 3x/wk

Summer Check-In:
1) Current stats (answer any or all):
Weight: Reports a weight gain due to traveling to Oregon to tend to her parent's health needs.
Average workouts/week: Has tried to maintain 3 a week, but has had some 2 workout weeks. There were a few weeks she was out of town and getting to The Studio was impossible.
Average caloric intake a day: Has not been tracking calories
Average ounces of water you drink a day: Has not been tracking intake
Last time you went a day without alcohol: Only has a glass of wine a few times a month, the last was two weekends ago.

2) What was your biggest fitness & nutritional accomplishment over the summer?
Nothing significant to note, most of her time was spent taking care of family.

3) What are your goals for September (use any or all, or make up your own):
Weight: Lose the travel & stress eating weight
Average workouts/week: 3
Nutritional goals: To get back on track and pay attention to nutrition and making better choices.

Kerin’s Goals:
Weight goals: Get to and remain at ideal weight of 125-130
Nutrition goals: Eat better, with a focus on consuming fewer refined carbs
Other goals: Fit into the pants that she has now,
Remain fit and active to reduce back pain from scoliosis as much as possible
Maintain core strength to counter issues associated with her V-back labor & delivery in 2012
1) Current stats (answer any or all):
Weight:  135  (up a bit after all those summer celebrations!)
Average workouts/week: 3-4
Any lifting/climbing/running records you're tracking:  no
Average ounces of water you drink a day: 64
Last time you went a day without alcohol:  I have had no drinks this entire week since last Saturday evening.

2) What was your biggest fitness accomplishment over the summer?  
Moving up in weights at Jazzercise to 9 pounds!

3) What are your goals for September (use any or all, or make up your own):
Weight:  lose 2-3 pounds
Average workouts/week:  3-4

Lori & Kerin - Dance enthusiasts maintaining their fitness with Jazzercise at The Studio
Kerin’s Goals:
Weight goals: Get to and remain at ideal weight of 125-130
Nutrition goals: Eat better, with a focus on consuming fewer refined carbs
Other goals: Fit into the pants that she has now,
Remain fit and active to reduce back pain from scoliosis as much as possible
Maintain core strength to counter issues associated with her V-back labor & delivery in 2012

May Check-In:
1) Stats:
Weight: 133
Any other stats you want to share:

2) Did you meet your May goals:
Weight:  lose 3 pounds:
I lost 3 pounds!

Exercise:  go to gym 3-4 times per week, also start my training to become a Jazzercise instructor (especially interested to see if you started!!):
I have been going to the gym 3-4 times per week and I have started my path to becoming a Jazzercise instructor!  My "movement screening" video was accepted and now I have to learn 7 routines.  I work with a trainer who I send videos to and Skype with every week.  Then I have to audition in person July 21 in Seattle.  They will chose 2 routines randomly for me to audition with.  I also have to take an anatomy and physiology test at some point...  

Nutrition:  Keep reducing carbs:
I have kept reducing carbs.

3)  June goals --
Weight: lose 3 more pounds by July 7.  I signed an agreement with my husband that I will have to donate $200 to the Republican National Party if I don't get down to 130 by July 7!!!!!  

Exercise goal is to continue 3-4 times per week with Jazzercise class and to practice most days for my audition coming up in July.  

Nutrition: remains the same, reduce carbs.

4) What is the most challenging thing your trainer has told you:
The most challenging thing my trainer has told me is to increase my intensity.  I already feel like I am being as intense as I can!!!  So, I guess I have to keep at it.

Lori’s Goals:
Weight goals: lose about 20 pounds of “winter weight”
Nutrition goals: continue to prepare food and meals in advance so she doesn’t have to eat bad foods in a hurry
Other goals: continue to go to The Studio at least 3x/wk

May Check-In:
1) Stats: I lost 5 lbs in May.

2) Did you meet your May goals?
I went to Jazzercise and walked on the loop, however did not make any bike rides.

3) What are your June goals:
I would like to lose another 5 pounds or at least maintain my current weight.

4)What is the most challenging thing your trainer has told you?
Trainer...that would be awesome to have one! Lol

Lori & Kerin - Dance enthusiasts maintaining their fitness with Jazzercise at The Studio

Lori’s Goals:
Weight goals: lose about 20 pounds of “winter weight”
Nutrition goals: continue to prepare food and meals in advance so she doesn’t have to eat bad foods in a hurry
Other goals: continue to go to The Studio at least 3x/wk

April Check-in:
1) Stats:
Weight: I’ve lost over 10 pounds and my knee doesn’t hurt as bad and I’m feeling much better about myself.

2) Did you meet your April goals?
Weight: To lose 5+ pounds - Yes!

Exercise: Continue going to class two times a week, if my knee is feeling good, and walking the loop trail in our beautiful valley. Yes! I went to class 2 to 3 times a week and did low impact.

Nutrition: To continue with food prep
This is been a good month. I really focused on watching what I ate. The food prep on Sundays has helped. 

3) What are your May goals?
Weight: I would like to lose another 5 to 10 pounds
Exercise: Continue with my Jazzercise classes and hopefully get in some biking on the loop.

4) What outdoor sport/activity do you look forward to most this season?
The activity I look forward to the most this season is just being able to be outdoors enjoying the sunshine. I like to go camping with my family and I enjoy photography and working in the yard.

Kerin’s Goals:
Weight goals: Get to and remain at ideal weight of 125-130
Nutrition goals: Eat better, with a focus on consuming fewer refined carbs
Other goals: Fit into the pants that she has now,
Remain fit and active to reduce back pain from scoliosis as much as possible
Maintain core strength to counter issues associated with her V-back labor & delivery in 2012

April Check-In:
1)  Weight:  134!!

2) Did you make your April goals?
Weight:  lose 3-4 pounds.  
I lost 3-4 pounds (maybe more -- hard to tell with fluctuations and hormones!)

Exercise:  Go to gym 4 times per week.  
I have been to the gym 3 times per week.  Still trying for 4.

Nutrition: Continue to reduce carbs by: making sure everything I eat either needs to be low calorie (200 or less) or no carbs (except veggies!).  So when faced with a decision, it has to be low calorie or no carbs.
I reduced carbs. 

3)  May goals: 
Weight:  lose 3 pounds 
Exercise:  go to gym 3-4 times per week, also start my training to become a Jazzercise instructor!
Nutrition:  Keep reducing carbs. 

4)  I don't do outdoor sports, but I love outdoor recreation:  swimming in lakes and rivers, camping

Lori & Kerin - Dance enthusiasts maintaining their fitness with Jazzercise at The Studio

Lori’s Goals:
Weight goals: lose about 20 pounds of “winter weight”
Nutrition goals: continue to prepare food and meals in advance so she doesn’t have to eat bad foods in a hurry
Other goals: continue to go to The Studio at least 3x/wk

March check-in:
1) Stats:
I maintained my weight in March, maybe lost a couple of pounds.

2) Did you meet your March goals?
March goals:
Weight: to lose 5 pounds
I maybe lost a couple of pounds

Exercise: To add some outdoor activities to my routine. 
I continued to go to Jazzercise as much as my knee would allow. I finally went to the orthopedic doctor and was told that IF I go to Jazzercise, I should only do low impact. So, I am totally bummed that my knee is not allowing me to do what I normally do without pain. I have made some adjustments and go to class two times a week and go on more walks than I did before. 

Nutrition: To make better choices and watch my portions.
I am doing my food prep for the week on Sundays and watching my calories, which seems to help with the choices that I am making. 
 
3) My goals for April
Weight: To lose 5+ pounds

Exercise: Continue going to class two times a week, if my knee is feeling good, and walking the loop trail in our beautiful valley. 

Nutrition: To continue with food prep

4) Who is your favorite instructor and why? I can’t really single out one instructor, because they’re all awesome!!! I primarily attend with Amy and Christine, they are the 5:25 PM class instructors and that is the only time of day during the week that I can go.

Kerin’s Goals:
Weight goals: Get to and remain at ideal weight of 125-130
Nutrition goals: Eat better, with a focus on consuming fewer refined carbs
Other goals: Fit into the pants that she has now,
Remain fit and active to reduce back pain from scoliosis as much as possible
Maintain core strength to counter issues associated with her V-back labor & delivery in 2012

March Check-In:
1) Stats:  8 lb hand weights  Weight:  141 lbs.
March was much better.  I am feeling a lot less tired and have not been sick again.  I am taking some medication that my doctor prescribed for the Fibromyalgia, and it is definitely helping with sleep, and some with pain. I plan to see my doc next month and explore the role hormones may play in all this....)

2) Did you meet your March goals:
Exercise:  to increase hand weights by a pound.
Yes, I increased my hand weights by a pound!!!  I did not attend class 4 times per week (that was a goal)  but I did go at least 3 times each week!  

Nutrition:To reduce carbs, I have decided that everything I eat either needs to be low calorie (200 or less) or no carbs (except veggies!).  So when faced with a decision, it has to be low calorie or no carbs.

3)  April Goals:  
Weight:  lose 3-4 pounds.  
Exercise:  Go to gym 4 times per week.  
Nutrition:  Follow my rule set above.

4)  Who is your favorite instructor and why?
One of my favorite instructors is Christine.  She pushes me very hard giving me tips on how to increase my intensity and form.