tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9818686206525650882024-03-13T06:21:33.358-07:00Kaitlyn's Crazy LifeKaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-10878835061534161202013-12-26T16:38:00.001-08:002013-12-26T17:16:24.044-08:00So Long 2013....<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>So long 2013... There's a lot of words to describe you. It was full of accomplishments and failures. It was full of happiness and let downs. It was full of new friends and old friends leaving. <div><br></div><div><br></div><div>In Feburary 2013 my amazing man spoiled me on Valentine's Day! </div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_j75UHzEjqU/UrzLnio_X5I/AAAAAAAAAvk/G5iKXSNda5I/s640/blogger-image--607407212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_j75UHzEjqU/UrzLnio_X5I/AAAAAAAAAvk/G5iKXSNda5I/s640/blogger-image--607407212.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div>In March I went to my first blate with alabama girls. :). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h5n-gGPwP1w/UrzLlKzf4II/AAAAAAAAAvc/spyTeLb7rgI/s640/blogger-image-1666536305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-h5n-gGPwP1w/UrzLlKzf4II/AAAAAAAAAvc/spyTeLb7rgI/s640/blogger-image-1666536305.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FNSDzsau7mE/UrzLiDxs9qI/AAAAAAAAAvU/voY6Piqn4-w/s640/blogger-image--1807304025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-FNSDzsau7mE/UrzLiDxs9qI/AAAAAAAAAvU/voY6Piqn4-w/s640/blogger-image--1807304025.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Me and JBK went on a vacation(s) with my family this year. :). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AuoFiRUNFSQ/UrzQ8my2GII/AAAAAAAAAv0/0iv2a-A5tWs/s640/blogger-image--1578526121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AuoFiRUNFSQ/UrzQ8my2GII/AAAAAAAAAv0/0iv2a-A5tWs/s640/blogger-image--1578526121.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I went to my first formal for Delta Chi. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l6BBJMrjQnk/UrzRBeNFJpI/AAAAAAAAAwE/fXf8h9STwXI/s640/blogger-image--99479384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l6BBJMrjQnk/UrzRBeNFJpI/AAAAAAAAAwE/fXf8h9STwXI/s640/blogger-image--99479384.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Me and JBK both graduated </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gEVBdcZiCNc/UrzRJE7VaVI/AAAAAAAAAwc/RNxxnsLpjYg/s640/blogger-image--1029042343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gEVBdcZiCNc/UrzRJE7VaVI/AAAAAAAAAwc/RNxxnsLpjYg/s640/blogger-image--1029042343.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>My freshman roommate got married to her high school sweetheart </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ik9DR9nMhQA/UrzRGpcl--I/AAAAAAAAAwU/G0kmTA8h5eM/s640/blogger-image-649824094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ik9DR9nMhQA/UrzRGpcl--I/AAAAAAAAAwU/G0kmTA8h5eM/s640/blogger-image-649824094.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I got to nanny 2 sweet kids over the summer and now the cutest kid now. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Po3AFtBX-Uk/UrzQ_RQ2KxI/AAAAAAAAAv8/M1jdwOIwKeQ/s640/blogger-image--626614840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Po3AFtBX-Uk/UrzQ_RQ2KxI/AAAAAAAAAv8/M1jdwOIwKeQ/s640/blogger-image--626614840.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>Anna Joy ( my cousin) and Lucy ( girl I nanny) </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mEm9noyi8gc/UrzREJsX0QI/AAAAAAAAAwM/eIDnXUAauww/s640/blogger-image--611878333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-mEm9noyi8gc/UrzREJsX0QI/AAAAAAAAAwM/eIDnXUAauww/s640/blogger-image--611878333.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Sam ( cousin) and D ( boy I nannyed) </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EumEqHf9pVI/UrzRLmHeegI/AAAAAAAAAwk/fO54s74GsRk/s640/blogger-image--995301673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EumEqHf9pVI/UrzRLmHeegI/AAAAAAAAAwk/fO54s74GsRk/s640/blogger-image--995301673.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Claire the little girl I nanny now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also started workout/ get healthy. One of the best things I have ever done. I don't think I could have survived my vacation to Orlando if I hadn't. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And now a few pics from Orlando. :) :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NeGGTMsdQKE/UrzS9TpBwuI/AAAAAAAAAw4/haoXgCSBlro/s640/blogger-image--741641852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NeGGTMsdQKE/UrzS9TpBwuI/AAAAAAAAAw4/haoXgCSBlro/s640/blogger-image--741641852.jpg"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NeGGTMsdQKE/UrzS9TpBwuI/AAAAAAAAAw4/haoXgCSBlro/s640/blogger-image--741641852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Y4D7b4Hi_Q/UrzTSoRghRI/AAAAAAAAAxA/V2LifdZJPVM/s640/blogger-image-1932501199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Y4D7b4Hi_Q/UrzTSoRghRI/AAAAAAAAAxA/V2LifdZJPVM/s640/blogger-image-1932501199.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iirN_7qA_yM/UrzS6dCRGVI/AAAAAAAAAww/-Qgi9E0AXkY/s640/blogger-image-1194534082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iirN_7qA_yM/UrzS6dCRGVI/AAAAAAAAAww/-Qgi9E0AXkY/s640/blogger-image-1194534082.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Overall we did great on steps/ miles done. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am so ready for 2014 to start. My word for 2014 is change. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Remember the new blog launched 1/1/2014!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's the link if you want to start to look at it!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">WWW.fat2fabkaitlyn.blogspot.com</div></div></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-4929092634822289212013-12-18T11:26:00.001-08:002013-12-18T12:48:53.334-08:002 Posts In One Day..So I saw this on Heather's blog so I decided to do it. :). <div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I can't wait for 2014 to start. I really feel like this next year is one for the books.</div><div><br></div><div>I still haven't packed for Orlando and we leave tomorrow for a week.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm so ready to go to Disney because I haven't been since I was 16.</div><div><br></div><div>I've went through a lot in 2013. I graduated from college. My boyfriend graduated from his Masters. I moved home in Aug. My boyfriend got his first teaching job. We went through/going our first real hard separation. I got a nanny job and started to workout. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I'm starting a new blog/address on Jan, 1. I can't wait for y'all to see it! </div><div><br></div><div>Music is my outlet. I love dancing/worshiping in my room. </div><div><br></div><div>I love the show Best Ink. It makes me want a tattoo. Just a small one. :) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I can't wait for the trip for next Christmas. Hawaii!!! :) :) :) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I want to go back Washington D.C. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I will probably read 3 or 4 books on this Orlando trip. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I am watching Buffy right now. Old school 90s. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I really miss playing softball. I just really miss going to the cages to hit. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I've become more girly in my 20s. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I love the color of finger and toenail color right now. :) </div><div>It is silver sparkly color. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I also love hummus. Espically this kind called Wild Garden. It is so good.</div><div><br></div><div>I also love Go Picnic meals. :). </div><div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-34008258666375191312013-12-18T06:48:00.001-08:002013-12-18T08:45:49.980-08:00My Motivation/Inspiration<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I've been asked lately what is my motivation!? Why did it take this long to get it. </span><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why now when I was 23 almost 24!? Why now when I was at my heaviest I ever been!? </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why not when I was first started gaining weight at 11/12!? </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why not when I was freshman in high school!? </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why not when I was in the 100s my freshman year in college!? </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why not when I was poinsetta debutante!? 3 years ago. </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why now you ask!? </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why the heck not!??? </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Sure when I started I was the heaviest I ever been!</div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">My motivation this time is for me. Only me. It is not for my mom, dad, sisters, JBK. </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I want to show myself that I CAN do this. That I CAN make myself change. That I have strength to do it. </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I workout at least 3x a week plus Sat if I can. I hate when I miss. I love when I'm sore because it shows me I had a great workout. Plus I'm about to start doing 5Ks and P90x3. </div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></div><div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Yes I'm crazy. </div><div><br></div><div>I am ready to finally commit full throttle. </div><div><br></div><div>I think why I'm finally getting this because I'm putting my own money into it. Besides the 2 months my parents paid for my birthday present and 1 month for Christmas. </div><div><br></div><div>But I'm so ready to do this for me!! And I can't wait to see the results and what I will look like a year from now!! </div><div><br></div><div>2014 The Year of Health and Getting Fit!! :). </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you so so much for the constant support and constantencouragement!! :). </div><div><br></div><div>I love y'all more then you know!! :). </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2vfnlIIsY0Q/UrHRO3byrgI/AAAAAAAAAvE/mGGCuKbdvew/s640/blogger-image--2056554024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2vfnlIIsY0Q/UrHRO3byrgI/AAAAAAAAAvE/mGGCuKbdvew/s640/blogger-image--2056554024.jpg"></a></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-58084189596030837792013-12-10T12:20:00.001-08:002013-12-10T12:20:26.513-08:00New Blog/Reasons<div>Only few people know this. I have been struggling with writing my blog lately. Hence the long absences. I know I want to keep blogging. </div><div><br></div><div>There's a lot of reasons why I want to do this. </div><div><br></div><div>1. I started the blog as a way to get over my ex. And I have. I have deleted everything but I still tied to him some how. I still have posts about him on this blog.</div><div><br></div><div>2. I still have nightmares with him in it and I feel like if I give up this blog it will go away. So bad juju. Yes I said juju. </div><div><br></div><div>3. My life is changing right now. I'm on a fitness/healthy living journey. I'm on a long distance journey with JBK. I'm on a spiritual journey. And so much more. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>So with a lot of prayer and a lot of getting advice I'm going to start a whole new blog in general. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I'm getting Hubby Jack to do my design I'm so excited about it!! :) </div><div><br></div><div>So it's coming in Jan. 1, 2014. </div><div><br></div><div>I will be giving y'all the URL soon so you can follow it. </div><div><br></div><div>I can't wait to show y'all everything I have in store!! </div><div><br></div><div>Love Y'all, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NKCA8cBZ1m8/Uqd3h7yF34I/AAAAAAAAAu0/FENzDGrwjOg/s640/blogger-image--1074560246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-NKCA8cBZ1m8/Uqd3h7yF34I/AAAAAAAAAu0/FENzDGrwjOg/s640/blogger-image--1074560246.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-19249068288063473212013-12-04T11:33:00.001-08:002013-12-04T11:42:41.190-08:005K and Weight Update<div><br></div>So most of y'all know I been on this heathy train for almost a year now. <div><br></div><div>However I really started in August when I got home. I was the heaviest I had ever been. I was 249. I promised myself I would never allow get that big. But I did. So I started to eat clean and eventually working out. </div><div><br></div><div>I now have been eating good for 4 months. And working out for 3 months.</div><div><br></div><div>I have done a mud run with obstacles. </div><div><br></div><div>I weighed in for the month for Nov. And I lost 6 lbs!! :). </div><div><br></div><div>I don't know about my inches yet. </div><div><br></div><div>So now I have lost 21 lbs!! I'm so close to 10% of my body weight!! </div><div><br></div><div>I went from a 22-24 to 18-20. I can also fit in XL Tshirts.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I am also doing this for me too. I feel amazing. I have so much energy. </div><div><br></div><div>If you would have told me if I would feel this good I would not believe you. </div><div><br></div><div>And now next week I'm starting to train for my first 5K. </div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WUk0xqolu5c/Up-DkGa3nkI/AAAAAAAAAuY/3idF2A9-hyU/s640/blogger-image-2028954155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WUk0xqolu5c/Up-DkGa3nkI/AAAAAAAAAuY/3idF2A9-hyU/s640/blogger-image-2028954155.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I maybe even do this half in 2015. Eeek. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am going to Disney/Universial later in the month. So yeah for walking!! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store!!!! I hope to have lost another 29 before my birthday ( Oct. 6) I know I can do it!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks again for supporting me!! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S2PjWaLn2Qw/Up-E75GlscI/AAAAAAAAAuk/wwevXWyo614/s640/blogger-image-2018522832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S2PjWaLn2Qw/Up-E75GlscI/AAAAAAAAAuk/wwevXWyo614/s640/blogger-image-2018522832.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-74789426733476627962013-11-22T08:11:00.001-08:002013-11-22T08:11:22.966-08:00Thankful Thursday I mean Friday<div><br></div>Wow I haven't blogged since last Friday. This week has just been crazy busy with Claire. <div><br></div><div>I'm so thankful for... </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>My parents. I know I don't talk about them often on here. My parents will be married for 29 years tomorrow. :). They are also leaving us 3 girls tomorrow for the beach and we will join them Tuesday thru Friday!! :) </div><div><br></div><div>This is an old picture but I love them so much. They have given me an my sisters the best life possible. They do so much for us. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E4rd25p5Khw/Uo-CKPviTlI/AAAAAAAAAuI/__sTIrVAHOQ/s640/blogger-image--1982661486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E4rd25p5Khw/Uo-CKPviTlI/AAAAAAAAAuI/__sTIrVAHOQ/s640/blogger-image--1982661486.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm thankful for my sweet JBK. We had an amazing talk last night about a few bumps and he listened. :). And I also got an unexpected text this morning. So ready to see him next weekend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sweet Erin. Today is her birthday! She is one of my inspirations! :). I hope to visit her in California one day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies need I say more!?? :). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kaitlyn </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-25819049037260161602013-11-15T11:29:00.001-08:002013-11-15T11:31:58.248-08:00My Break ThroughSo y'all know I had a horrible month last month. It was full of excuses. I just wasn't do I what I should be doing. I was cheating a lot and just not really caring. <div><br></div><div>I was making a routine of everything. I was stuck in a rut. Even though I was working out 3x to 4x a week. </div><div><br></div><div>I was going through the motions in my whole life. I was doing it in my relationship with JBK, my weight loss, my food, everything. </div><div><br></div><div>I had a HUGE break through last night and today during my workout. If you read my thankful Thursday you can read about the treadmill. Well Brad told everyone about it this morning and I had to do it again this morning. That's what I have to do that now at the end of each workout. </div><div><br></div><div>So now I'm starting a new with everything!! :). I can't wait for this new adventure!! :). </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-52443627048271779492013-11-14T18:02:00.001-08:002013-11-14T18:02:09.900-08:00Thankful Thursday Week 2This week has been full of blessings. :) <div><br></div><div>1. My lovely blog friends/followers. Y'all in the previous post were so supportive. It made my week so much. </div><div><br></div><div>2. Tonight I worked out with Brad. I haven't worked out with him awhile. He pushed me so much. At the end of the workout we did stations. I have a hate/love relationship with the treadmill. So I wanted to do it last. So you power the treadmill yourself so I pushed myself like I never have done before. So I got done with my first round which goes for 30 seconds and brad was so proud of me. So he made everyone look at me while I did my second/last round. He made me feel so good and made me realize a lot of things. That will be the post for tomorrow. </div><div><br></div><div>3. Unexpected phone call from JBK. :). </div><div><br></div><div>4. Lunch with two of my best friends. </div><div><br></div><div>5. My small group. Those girls are the best. I am being mentored instead of being the mentor. I love it. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-71964496033487856862013-11-11T17:45:00.001-08:002013-11-12T14:10:23.967-08:00Warrior Dash RecapFirst off I have on and off deleted this post since the Monday after Warrior Dash. <div><br></div><div>Words can't describe all I went through that. Pictures can't do it either. However I going to do my best. </div><div><br></div><div>When I woke up I was so nervous. I woke up early because I had to meet my team/ people I work out with at 7:30. Nobody in my house awake. </div><div><br></div><div>So I went to Starbucks to get protien. I had a spinach feta wrap with egg whites. And had to indulge with a nonfat gingerbread latte. Since I was still not awake. </div><div><br></div><div>I rode with a few people I workout with on Sat. They are close to my age. </div><div><br></div><div>Once I got there I was so nervous. JBK was supposed to meet me there, but he didn't arrive until I was about to start so I didn't see him until I got done. My stomach was in knots. </div><div><br></div><div>It was 3.2 miles and 13 obstacles. It was also hilly and in the woods in some areas. </div><div><br></div><div>At first our group was going to stay together but that went out the window. I was nervous that no one was going to stay with me. I am the most overweight at the bunch that went. </div><div><br></div><div>However my friend Matt stayed back with me. He was the most encouraging about it. He was like let's run to this. You can do it. </div><div><br></div><div>And man those obstacles were hardcore. I did some of them. Some of them I didn't because my heights fear and my shoes didn't have good traction. (downside to my cheap shoes). So I cheared on Matt a lot. </div><div><br></div><div>My goal is do more next year and to do do more 5ks. I think I'm going to start in January. Then eventually do a 10k first then eventually a half then maybe a full. Eeek. Never thought I would be saying that or writing. </div><div><br></div><div>Here's a few pics. :). </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S8gQFcjEY9k/UoKnTLyDsDI/AAAAAAAAAt4/195w4YJSux4/s640/blogger-image-1347315898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S8gQFcjEY9k/UoKnTLyDsDI/AAAAAAAAAt4/195w4YJSux4/s640/blogger-image-1347315898.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ankp7-B07fQ/UoKnPiSLRfI/AAAAAAAAAtw/Xw3s636vV84/s640/blogger-image-514924217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ankp7-B07fQ/UoKnPiSLRfI/AAAAAAAAAtw/Xw3s636vV84/s640/blogger-image-514924217.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Me and Matt</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>JBK has a few more on his phone so I should be uploading some more later. </div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-8917118486057812582013-11-07T15:05:00.001-08:002013-11-07T16:43:04.153-08:00Thankful Thursday..This year has been full of blessings and thankfulness. I don't know where to begin. <div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I'm thankful for my God. Without him this year would be not as great as it has been. </div><div><br></div><div>I am thankful for my health. I have not gotten sick a lot this year. Thank you Lord. </div><div><br></div><div>I am so thankful for this healthy journey I'm on. </div><div><br></div><div>I am thankful for my family. We are so much closer now then we were a year ago. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-84303427363584272512013-11-05T14:03:00.001-08:002013-11-05T14:03:48.474-08:00Long Distance/GoalsMe and JBK have been long distance for a year and 9 days. It has up moments and down moments. <div><br></div><div>I commend my friends that have long distance marriages, relationships. </div><div><br></div><div>I learn from them, but I still struggle. <br><div><br></div><div>I hate to say right now it is a down moment. </div><div>He's better at it then I am. </div><div><br></div><div>I like talking everyday if we can, I like hearing his voice to encourage me, I like laughing before bed, I love moments before bed hearing good night my princess I love you. It helps me sleep better. </div></div><div><br></div><div>Not hearing from him the past 3 nights and almost 4 days hurts. </div><div><br></div><div>I know it will makes us stronger, but it is so hard. </div><div><br></div><div>Dating a first year middle school teacher is hard because you have extra stuff after school, grading, etc. </div><div><br></div><div>So right now I'm making some goals to help ( hopefully). </div><div><br></div><div>1. Journal. I have missed writing out my thoughts where nobody can read. ( No offense to y'all) </div><div><br></div><div>2. Doing a devotional. I haven't been reading my bible like I should. I only have been picking it up on Tuesday at bible study. Which I shouldn't do. So starting tomorrow I'm getting up earlier to do it. Even though I started today. </div><div><br></div><div>3. Pray. I have been letting my bitterness and jealous behavior get the best out of me. My prayer life has not been as it should be. So I will be praying everyday and every hour I'm awake to let God get rid of this behavior and more. </div><div><br></div><div>4. Plan exciting dates when he comes to stay with me and my family. I have actually a good one for Friday or Saturday. But really we can do it anytime. I can't say on here because he reads this.. Haha. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>5. Anythingelse!? If anyone has any advice that would be great. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div><div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-64679243620831578862013-11-04T08:06:00.001-08:002013-11-04T08:06:37.214-08:00So My Oct. Goals.... Now for Nov. GoalsSo October ended 4 days ago. I can't believe it is over. However my October goals sucked. It has been an up and down month. A lot of birthdays, some cheating on my diet, some emotional eating, etc. <div><div><br></div><div>I didn't make it to the 220s.</div><div><br></div><div>I didn't drink just water. </div><div><br></div><div>I didn't track. </div><div><br></div><div>I did lose my 5% of my body weight. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I also been struggling with a few things in my personal life that took a toll on my eating. I know what I have to do. I am starting to change what I have to do it is going to be hard, but worth it. I really don't want to talk about it just yet. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>So now for November goals. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Get into those 220s. I would really love to be in 225. Which would be almost 10% of my body weight. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>One plate for Thanksgiving. No getting seconds. </div><div><br></div><div>Just water!! NO SOFT DRINKS!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Track everything!! </div><div><br></div><div>Keep to my diet. </div><div><br></div><div>I know I can do this! 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Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-20907491494625506022013-10-31T19:18:00.001-07:002013-10-31T19:18:59.972-07:00Hey Y'allHey Y'all. <div><br></div><div>It's been awhile I know. I needed a break to think about this space and where it is going. I want to be more intent in what I blog. I want to write more about my faith, my journey more in my weight loss, my struggles, my mountain peaks, and so much more. </div><div><br></div><div>So in November I am going to blog everyday. It maybe something short, something long, or somewhere in between. </div><div><br></div><div>If there's really anything you want to know or want me to blog about something I will. </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks again for all the support y'all have given me. It means so much to me. </div><div><br></div><div>Love y'all. </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div><div><br></div><div>Ps On Sunday me and JBK celebrated a year. Wow!! Time goes by so fast. </div><div>So here's a picture!! :) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YrYkB94ilHY/UnMPkJIp5lI/AAAAAAAAAsY/xEDMWh9noLI/s640/blogger-image--1297504304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YrYkB94ilHY/UnMPkJIp5lI/AAAAAAAAAsY/xEDMWh9noLI/s640/blogger-image--1297504304.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-34121473255829434202013-10-15T13:28:00.001-07:002013-10-16T07:29:21.674-07:00Literary Junkies<div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>I haven't linked up with these girls in quite sometime. I am actually doing Meg from Semi Charmed Life Autunum Book Challenge. I just finished 2 books actually.<div><br></div><div>Ps I'm on my phone so I will link up the button. :) <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><strong>This month's link-up questions:</strong><br><br>1) What are you currently reading? Tell us a bit about it! </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I just finished Go Ask Alice (again) and Letting Ana Go. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Both are "anonymous" diaries. Alice is about a young girl who gets addicted to drugs and Ana is about a girl who has an eating disorder. Both are told through journal entries. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) What are your five most recent book purchases?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">1. letting Ana go</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">2. Where the heart is </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">3 11/22/63 </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) Have you ever named/nicknamed anything (person, pet or thing) after a character? Who and why?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Well my car's name is Blanche. Haha. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">She doesn't act like the character from Streetcar Named Desire <br><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4) If you could live in one book, all of its characters and in the town, which would it be?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Probably in England durning Pride and Prejudice. I just love Mr. Darcy and I have been told I act like Elizabeth sometimes. I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>5) Can you think of a book you read that taught you something concrete that you've never forgotten? Tell us about it.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I can't really think of anything. I'm not a big self help book person. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">These are the books I'm also reading for the book challenge I stated earlier. You can reread 3 books. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div>5: Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. </div><div>Letting Ana Go</div><div>10: Read a book that has been featured in Oprah's Book Club. This list includes all the books up until 2010. (Submitted by SCSBC13 winner Erin. </div><div>Where The Heart Is </div><div>10: Read a book that takes place in the state where you currently live. If you do not live in the U.S., read a book that takes place in the country where you live. (Submitted by SCSBC13 winner Megan.)</div><div>The Wedding Dress </div><div>15: Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, diary entries or other documents. See this Goodreads list if you need an idea, but make sure it's actually an epistolary novel first! Goodreads lists aren't verified, so non-epistolary books could have snuck their way on there.</div><div>(Go Ask Alice) ( reread)</div><div>15: Read a book first published in 2013.</div><div>the moon and more </div><div>15: Read a book with something spooky in the title. (Submitted by SCSBC13 winner Bev.)</div><div>Dollhouse Murders </div><div>20: Read a book with "air," "water," "earth" or "fire" in the title. (Submitted by SCSBC13 winner Gypsi.)</div><div>The Earth, My Butt, And other big round things ( reread)</div><div>20: Read a book on which a television series has been based (e.g. Orange is the New Black, Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, Friday Night Lights, etc.).</div><div><br></div><div>Pretty Little Liars book 1 </div><div>25: Read a fiction book that has someone’s first and last name in the title (e.g. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Bridget Jones's Diary, etc.).</div><div><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica;">megan meade's guide to the mcgowan boys</p></div><div><br></div><div>30: Read two books by the same author. They can be in the same series, but do not have to be. Co-authors do not count (i.e. the author must be the sole author of each book). </div><div><br></div><div>Haven't picked out anything </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>35: Read a fiction and nonfiction book about the same topic. (Example: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and The Woman Who Wasn't There are both about 9/11. I'm planning on doing a whole post with a list of ideas soon, if you care to submit any!)</div><div><br></div><div>11/22/63 and haven't picked out </div><div><br></div><div>John F Kennedy's assassination </div></span></div></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-86851997846346997562013-10-10T09:29:00.001-07:002013-10-10T09:44:55.776-07:00Weigh In Wednesday I mean Thursdsy... HahaHey y'all. :). So last week I was crazy busy due to the birthday and nannying until 7. So I forgot to post how much I lost last week which was 1.2!!! Ahh so closs to 12 lbs. just 0.8 lbs. <div><br></div><div>So this week I was really nervous to get on the scale just because my birthday weekend I ate a lot. And really bad too. However I am drinking only water so maybe that will help. And I have drinking a lot of it. I also couldn't go to my usual weigh in hence I went today. So with out further or do... </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> I LOST 3 LBS!!!!!!!!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Ummm... What!? Excuse me you got to be kidding. Like really. So now I have lost 14.2 lbs altogether. And I almost out of the 230s. I almost cried. </div><div><br></div><div>I also held a plank for 20 seconds yesterday. Never thought I could do that. </div><div><br></div><div>I am so proud of myself and have y'all to thank too. If it wasn't for your support I don't think I could do it. :) </div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-5066676063222280432013-10-07T13:50:00.001-07:002013-10-07T15:13:45.930-07:0025 things before 25So I finished writing my list 25 things to do before I'm 25. I can't wait to get started on it. :) Some of them obviously are a working in progress. :). Thank you all for the birthday wishes. I will leave you pictures from my bday dinner with JBK we went to a fancy restaurant with my parents. It is where you can see all of downtown Birmingham. <div><br></div><div> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">1. Run/walk a mile under 15 min </span></div><div>2. Do a 5k </div><div>3. Lose 50 lbs or more </div><div>4. Blog everyday for a month (and really do if and not give up)</div><div>5. Visit someone on this list: Tamara, Katie, Kate, Tasha, Nicole Erin and anyonelse. </div><div>6. Visit Sandra and meet her sweet baby girl Ryleigh </div><div>7. Do Warrior Dash in Nov</div><div>8. Fly first class</div><div>9. Pay for plane ride by myself </div><div>10. Go to influence Confrence </div><div>11. Read 25 books </div><div>12. 25 acts of kindness </div><div>13. Take the MAT</div><div>14. Get info graduate school </div><div>15. Just trim my hair </div><div>16. Buy a bike </div><div>17. Buy a really nice dress</div><div>18. Buy a really nice pair of jeans</div><div>19. Learn how to make sushi </div><div>20. Make at least 4 healthy things on my healthy food pintrest board a month. :) one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner, and one dessert </div><div>21. Buy a two piece </div><div>22. Buy Michael Korrs bag</div><div>23. Go a month without fast food</div><div>24. Drink water only for a month </div><div>25. Plan an amazing date for me and JBK </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4aSPF2MyO0Y/UlMegQmkTRI/AAAAAAAAArw/73DHtk3-4tw/s640/blogger-image--1303523806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4aSPF2MyO0Y/UlMegQmkTRI/AAAAAAAAArw/73DHtk3-4tw/s640/blogger-image--1303523806.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7lY84Rk0wls/UlMeasLKe5I/AAAAAAAAArg/6iUL-K8471w/s640/blogger-image--1948755398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7lY84Rk0wls/UlMeasLKe5I/AAAAAAAAArg/6iUL-K8471w/s640/blogger-image--1948755398.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YO7-_ra2jl0/UlMejP3LvQI/AAAAAAAAAr4/4Xm_In8qN78/s640/blogger-image--716192640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YO7-_ra2jl0/UlMejP3LvQI/AAAAAAAAAr4/4Xm_In8qN78/s640/blogger-image--716192640.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cSFPSu3dCHs/UlMed0xuIMI/AAAAAAAAAro/eoRthJSiH4Y/s640/blogger-image--1398153870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cSFPSu3dCHs/UlMed0xuIMI/AAAAAAAAAro/eoRthJSiH4Y/s640/blogger-image--1398153870.jpg"></a></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-11270487401626451102013-10-06T20:07:00.001-07:002013-10-07T05:52:51.078-07:00I Don't Know About You I'm Not Feeling 24Today is my 24th birthday. do I feel like I'm 24!??<div><br></div><div>Ummm... No </div><div><br></div><div>Right now I'm in the process of writing 25 things to do before I'm 25 </div><div><br></div><div>1. Run/walk a mile under 15 min </div><div>2. Do a 5k </div><div>3. Lose 50 lbs or more </div><div>4. Blog everyday for a month (and really do if and not give up)</div><div>5. Visit Tamara, Katie, Kate, Tasha, Nicole Erin and anyonelse. </div><div>6. Visit Sandra and meet her sweet baby girl Ryleigh </div><div>7. Do Warrior Dash in Nov</div><div><br></div><div>Those are the only ones I have written down now. I will be adding more later because I am so tired. </div><div><br></div><div>This birthday weekend has been one for the books. :). </div><div><br></div><div>Come back tomorrow to find out what went on birthday weekend!! :) </div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div><div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-36327239848616705052013-10-01T16:01:00.001-07:002013-10-01T16:43:56.133-07:00October Goals<div><br></div>Hey Everyone!! Can y'all believe it is October 1!! What when did that happen!! <div>This week is also birthday week!!! My birthday is Sunday I will be 24! </div><div><br></div><div>So fitness goals this month. </div><div><br></div><div>I am on board with Jess from Operation Skinny Jeans and a bunch more ladies by only drinking water this month. </div><div><br></div><div>I also am joining Erin from Shesabigstar</div><div><br></div><div>I also want be in the 220s by the end of this month. I also want to have lost 5% of my body weight. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I also need to start to track what I eat. I have fallen off that wagon. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I also want to start walking or something on my days that I'm not working out. </div><div><br></div><div>I am so proud of this journey.</div><div><br></div><div> I started <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">WW August 6th so almost 2 months. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I also started my workout journey August 28!! :). </span></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-86266997633209735162013-10-01T10:14:00.001-07:002013-10-01T20:17:39.916-07:00Day 1<div><br></div><br><div style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EkKiq0cd-5s/UksYvz04DkI/AAAAAAAAArQ/fFOEAu6nY_c/s1600/YES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" height="175" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EkKiq0cd-5s/UksYvz04DkI/AAAAAAAAArQ/fFOEAu6nY_c/s200/YES.jpg" width="200"></font></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Day 1 </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I am going to start from the beginning of The Bible. </div><div><br></div><div>All women are descended from the first woman and she is the mother to us all. </div><div><br></div><div>Her name is Eve. Her name means life-giver. </div><div><br></div><div>Eve was born from Adam's rib as a companion for him. She lived in the garden of Eden. </div><div><br></div><div>One day she ate the fruit that she was forbidden to eat along with Adam as well. Thus now sin came in the picture. </div><div><br></div><div>They had no idea that sin would cause this much damage. Sin looks so appealing and appetizing however the final product will always be death. </div><div><br></div><div>No amount of blaming who made who eat that piece of forbidden fruit could change what would happen to them</div><div>or the generations after them. </div><div><br></div><div>They had to leave the beautiful garden of Eden where they have lived and known. </div><div>Eve and all women were also marked with childbirth pains. ( Thanks a lot Eve) haha. </div><div><br></div><div>What I have learned from Eve. I want to be a life-giver. 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Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-4205892541823434792013-09-25T11:04:00.001-07:002013-09-25T11:04:49.051-07:00Weigh In WedSo I'm back on the Weigh In Wed band wagon!! :). <div><br></div><div>So I'm going to reintroduce myself. </div><div><br></div><div>Hi I'm Kaitlyn. I'm 23 about 24 in 11 days. I have been overweight since I was 11 to 12. I have finally wanted to do this weight loss journey for me. I want to be healthy, hot smokin bod, etc. haha. </div><div><br></div><div>At the beigining of Aug. I went back to Weight Watchers. :). I started at 246 lbs which was the 2nd heaviest I have ever been. </div><div><br></div><div>I also started to see a trainer almost a month ago. It will be a month the 28th. I go 3 times a week sometimes 4 if I can. </div><div><br></div><div>I have now lost 10 lbs altogether!! :) I have 2 more lbs until 5%. </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks for reading!!</div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-76224653278148492112013-09-24T09:39:00.001-07:002013-09-24T10:57:43.960-07:00Sept Goals<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Hey Everyone!! :). I'm showing how my Sept goals came out. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">September Life Goals</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Lose at least 10 pounds</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I lost 10 lbs!!! :) I'm so happy!! :) I'm 2 lbs away from 5 %!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Drink 120 or more oz of water everyday </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I need to drink more water. I haven't been drinking as much as I should. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">10 burpees everyday minus Sunday. Send to Brad how long it took me. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I only missed this once. I'm getting better at those stinkin burpees. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Don't cheat on my 21 Day Diet</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I only cheated once. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Also write down everything I eat and give it to Brad </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I did. :). </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Workout 4x a week with Brad </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have not missed a workout. :) I also will be working for a month on the 28th. :) wow!! :) </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sign up for Warrior Dash in November. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Did it. I'm so so nervous about it. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">September Love Goals</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. Pray for JBK when I get up and pray for him over the phone at night. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have not been doing a lot of my love goals to be honest. Expect for number 4. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This month has been a hard one for us. We fought a few times. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We have only seen each two times. I am going to see him Sat and he's going to spend the night at my parent's house. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div>We finally talked about our conflicts so we know how to resolve it. So yeah!! </div><div><br></div><div>Also Kalyn's post last week about 5 tips of long distance relationship helped out a bunch! I so needed that post thank you Kalyn!! :) </div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. Ask JBK if he has any joys or concerns every night. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. Start Grace for The Good Girl. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I haven't started to read it yet. I'm reading somethingelse. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. Plan exciting anniversary stuff for JBK</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I can't wait to give my presents to him!! I can't tell y'all since he reads this blog!! Haha. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Can't wait to show y'all next months goals!! :). </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Love,</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Kaitlyn </span></div><div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-981868620652565088.post-44165078788813050742013-09-17T12:07:00.001-07:002013-09-17T12:07:27.857-07:00The StruggleSince I got home in beginning of August I hate to admit this but I have been struggling. <div><br></div><div>It is hard being back at home when I have been "away" for 5 years. A lot has changed since then. </div><div><br></div><div>I lost my home church to put it nicely an egocentric pastor. So now my family is going to a different church. There is not a young adult group there. So now I'm looking for a women's small group to keep me accountable. </div><div><br></div><div>I also have a few friends here too. I was never the girl with the tons of friends in school. I always had a few select friends. Most of them are younger then me so they are now at college. My few friends here either working or always busy.</div><div><br></div><div>I also have been struggling with long distance with JBK. It is so hard. It was so much easier when we were at school. Now with both of us having jobs it is hard. I have been very selfish lately. I just want him to all myself when I know I can't. It is also hard going a few days without talking to him. He has a lot on his plate right now. I just have to keep reminding myself that I will see him less then 2 weeks and my birthday is the week after that. Then our 1 year 3 weeks after that. </div><div><br></div><div>I also struggle because this is the first time I committed to workout out this long. It will be almost a month in 10 days. </div><div>I'm so glad I am keeping up with it though. :) Even when I cry and want to throw up and sometimes I do. I know I doing it for myself. I also can see my hard work paying off. I am so proud of myself as well. I also love y'all's continued support. </div><div><br></div><div>Love, </div><div><br></div><div>Kaitlyn </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Kaitlyn's Life and Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06248740965183205870noreply@blogger.com2