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I love it!!!! Congrats on the BLOG!!!! This is going to be awesome! I can’t wait to tune in and see my girls all the time! I miss my Olivia & Hannah!

So excited to see your blog! Can’t wait to read all the info you girls are going to pass along!

YEAAAA you’re blogging! I can’t wait to see what posts you gals have up your sleeve!

taste test protein bars!! i need some good ones before i go back to kenya next month!

Wahoo! I am soooo freaking excited for this blog. Thanks!

You should plan a road trip to Montana (it’s beautiful, come visit!) and blog about it.

Also, it’s seems it’s easier to eat healthy in the summer but I seriously am like a BEAR come fall and winter… any ideas on how to stay active (without a gym membership) in the Montana winters?

Love you both!
Jennifer

You two are so amazing! I am totally stoked to read your blog! I have been following you two and a handful of other BL11 people on twitter and I cannot even tell you how motivating it has been! In the last 3 weeks I have gone from literally not exercising at all to having done near daily work outs in the gym, walking 30 miles, and swimming 4 miles in two days. Reading about the success of you two and the other BL people has been such a motivator for me to get back into shape and lose weight! I have about 100 lbs to go, but I totally feel like it is doable for the first time in a LONG time! I’m really looking forward to reading your blog regularly!! Congrats on all your success and the launch of this new project!

Love it! Can’t wait to hear about your sports bra choices. I’m training for my first marathon and I’m still in search of the illusive perfect “training” bra!

Loved it! I actually have a question about PMS and cramps, how do you work out like that??? Yesterday I was feeling so terrible that I could not get to the gym, and today I am dreading it, my belly hearts so much. Should I relax and wait until I feel better? I’m still counting calories and making sure I do not get over my limit…

Love you guys!

Natalia, it’s really hard to get the motivation to workout when you’re having PMS and cramps, but actually working out helps a lot with easing the pain and making you feel BETTER! If you can set your mind to it, you will feel better after you’ve worked out. If you don’t make it, it’s not a big deal, a few days off won’t kill you and counting your calories while you’re not working out is of course very smart! 🙂

Really that it helps with the pain? That is great to know and will give me more motivation to get to the gym! Thank you so much for the info!

Yes, Ashley is correct. It does help. As someone who suffers from severe cramps/possible endometriosis and PMDD, exercise is the one thing in my life that brings relief.

Love you guys! You two are so relate-able…can’t wait to see what fun things you have for us on your blog.

I love you guys so much! I have been watching BL for years and you two were the first time where my favorite people by the end of the show were from the same team! Go purple 🙂 Can’t wait to read more.

NEWWWWWBIE!!!!!
I mean I was obsessed with a lot of people on BL11 (especially Court b/c we went to high school together, and OBVIOUSLY both of you) so I’ve kind of been following you, but this is more direct, which I LOVE!
I’m excited to find out what you do in your workout. I usually aim for 2.5 miles and some weights, but I haven’t been seeing results, so I’m looking forward to hearing how to GET results.

CONGRATS ON YOUR BLOG!

Love you girls and I’m just too excited about your blogging adventures. You are a constant source of inspiration for me and I welcome the opportunity to keep up with all of your progress and shenanigans.

Love your first video blog post! ( I’m calling this the “OH! Network” in my Google reader ; ) )
I’m seriously thrilled for the success you two are experiencing. Looking forward to future blog posts. Thanks for letting us share the fun and growth with you!

I LOVE IT GIRLS! It will give me my morning smiles! Yall should have a talk show on TV! Hilarious! I look forward to learning from you and I feel like I am spending time with my dear friends from college by watching you and reading your posts! I miss yall and look forward to more!!!!

THIS IS SOOOOOO EXCITING!!!!!! I have only one small request: Please Post. That is all. We all love you. You have inspired us all. I have lost my first 35lbs watching YOUR SEASON. I have 30 more to go, and pushing forward with a vengeance…and PCOS. People from the show are popular when their season is over for a bit, then they’re not. Don’t post once or twice, then stop. I can say that maybe we all would be disappointed (and sad)!!!!!! Will check back all the time! Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us all. God Bless.

Thanks again for taking the time for this. It means a lot to us and our journeys.

you ladies are straight up hilarious and awesome. excited about your blog! I was team purple all the way! hope you can talk more about calorie-counting and also how you motivate yourself when you just don’t feel like being healthy/active sometimes (or even sick!).

I love you ladies! I’m sure you get sick of hearing about what an inspiration you are and so on…but it’s true. I’ve lost and gained the same 40-50 pounds 3 times in my life…I’m working on losing once and for all. I really look forward to reading your blog! Thanks again for sharing your journey with us! Love you! J.

This is awesome! You two were my favorite contestants on BL ever. So much sass, so much wit, so much inspiration, so much awesome – so glad that you’re continuing your journey publicly, because I can’t get enough.

Keep it real, ladies!

You too are Awesome! I am so excited about reading your posts, videos and all the tips u will post! I am looking forward to watching and reading more 🙂

I LOVE that I can see you all more now that BL is over, I have been having bad withdrawals! 🙂
How do you subscribe to this blog so that you know when new content has been added???

You are both AWESOME!!!! I cannot wait to read and see /hear more!

Was wondering how you girls were going to do this living in separate cities…but then at the end you said Hannah’s looking for an apartment in NYC…and THAT blog would be full of LOLs! 🙂 You two are great! Good luck to you both on where your paths lead you from here on out!

Hi, Hannah and Olivia! You have no idea how much you have inspired me! After watching both of you on BL, I decided to (on a whim) sign up for a local boot camp class here in Miami. That has changed my life! Don’t get me wrong, the classes I go to are REALLY hard (and it is extremely hot out here). Every time my trainer tells me to run another lap, I feel quitting. I think of the 2 of you and of your perseverance. Anyhow, now I am a better wife, a better mom, and better teacher because I feel soooooo good about myself. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! 🙂

Okay… about those protein bars… my favorite is White Chocolate Macadamia Nut (Clif bar). I have that one for lunch from time to time. After about 3 hours, though, I need a light snack to keep me going until dinner.

Well ladies, congrats to you both for your grand success!

Woot! Congratulations on the new blog ladies! 🙂 I can’t wait to find out your fitness & nutrition “secrets”! You two were my favorites on BL11, along with Courtney & Marci. I love the ‘life’ all of you show. So much enthusiasm and courage. Truly inspiring! And yes, Hannah, you are super funny. I just love your sense of humor. Thank you so much for starting up a blog. I definitely look forward to reading/hearing your pearls of wisdom.
You go girls!

Hello Ladies – I am so very excited to find your blog – I cannot wait for the food and exercise tips! I miss seeing you on BL! I have gained and lost (mostly gained) my entire adult life – I now need to lose about 100 lbs but I keep wondering WHY will it work this time – and I am tired of feeling like a big fat failure!

I think I’m going to like it here. Can’t wait to come back when I have some time tonight and really check out the site.

Oh my goodness gracious, I am SO glad you two are doing this! I’ve been a blogger for years and I have been DYING to see some BL contestants start up their own blogs. And what better people than HANNAH AND OLIVIA!? I can’t wait to see how this site grows and develops.

FYI, you two are both a huge inspiration to me. I’ve recently decided to pursue a career in personal/group fitness training, which was spurred on by that episode when you all had to take a “final exam” and you taught Bob how to ride a spin bike. I thought, “Hey, I could do that, and it would be SO FUN!”

Anyway, woohoo! Feel free to check out my blog if you want. I weigh in (almost) every Wednesday, but the rest of my posts are just general life updates. 😛

Thank you for starting this blog!! Like others have already said, you both are such an inspiration and it means a lot that you share your tips, tricks, stories, and tidbits about your life with us! I have already bookmarked this page, and I will check it daily so that I can continue to be inspired by you and stay on track! So PLEASE keep posting, and we will keep reading.

hooray! two of my favorite things in one: blog stalking and BL purple team!! And I love the look and feel of your blog – it’s classy. my husband is a ux designer so we can be blog template snobs sometimes. good work. another huge success from the darling duo.

Yay! I’m so glad you girls are starting this blog! I loved watching you both on BL, and cannot wait to see what you have to share!

I’m officially following you guys in my goggle reader.

This is so exciting! I loved you girls on Biggest Loser! I just linked up with both of you on FB and found you have this blog! I am looking forward to a blog about what you eat!! I want to see it! I get in such a rut I need new fresh tasty (not gross) ideas!! HOORAY!!

Congrats on the new blog, ladies! You’re both looking fabulous and I’m really excited to see you doing something so fun and interactive like this after BL. I’m currently on the gaining side of a long-time gain/lose cycle that is kicking my butt so can’t wait to hear more from you guys to be fitspired 🙂

Hi Hannah and Olivia! I love the blog 🙂 I would be interested in knowing how you calculated your personal daily caloric intake. I do Weight Watchers, which doesn’t focus on calories, but sometimes I’m worried I’m not getting enough calories. Also, I’d love to know about your workouts and what motivates you to keep workin’ on your fitness! Much love!

I am SO excited for this blog! I too am a huge blog fan as well as a purple team fan! congrats to both you healthy lovely ladies!!

I would LOVE to see a post on some of the following
-Snacks
-Your tips to fighting temptation
-Before & After: how your day to day life has changed
-Your cheat/rest days
-Take a tour around NYC where y’all like to work out– have you seen Lululemon at Bryant Park?

Anyways you can tell I’m super excited! Best of luck to you both, I know it will be great!!!! Thanks for being so inspirational and humorous all at the same time!

Hey ladies! So excited that you started a website and blog….YAYYYYYY!!!! 😀

One question I didn’t have time to ask when I met you in Boston was:

How do you stay motivated, when weight loss is such a long-term journey?

You are so inspirational to me and so many others…really, you’re my heroes!

Thank you for everything and can’t wait to see and read more blogs.

I am so glad to have the chance to see you again 🙂

i watched every episode of the biggest loser and could not wait to see you and your success every week (and of course the great humor that you gave to the show :-))) )
i’m looking forward to get your ultimate tipps about food and sports. both of you are really role models for me, you look so awesome!

best wishes from your fan in germany!!

PS: sorry, my english is not so good :[

Glad to have a fun way to communicate besides twitter (stefloves2rock) and fb. You ladies are the cutest and I’m looking forward to hearing what you have to say!

As Hannah would say… OMG!!!! Nice to see you two with a website and blog… love it!! Looking forward to hearing your take on everything… you two are an amazing team. The bond you two have is clear… almost makes me wish I had a sister!!

Purple Power Rocks!

A big Canadian Hug to you girls! great blog… great start!

I love posting about my journey on my blog as well. ‘ WatchWendy” http://watchwendy.wordpress.com/about/

You girls have inspired me to take my own journey, especially since I too am a professional musician… I play French Horn. ( love the duet in Strauss’s Four Last songs, for Horn and soprano… )
Any way… see ya later Eh? … and keep them coming!
Wendy
Toronto Canada

Wow–Norah did a great job–this is a beautiful blog. And thanks Hannah & Olivia for continuing to inspire me! I quit eating protein bars when I started writing down my calories in my notebook. I haven’t found one that is worth what it costs in my calorie budget. I thought they were a healthy snack, but…. So I started in the last week to make protein smoothie things. My favorite is from a Rocco Despirito cookbook I got at the library. It’s frozen strawberries, ice cubes, vanilla protein powder, water, and crystal light. It’s a little more than 100 calories a serving. (His tip to blend it for a very long time really takes away the grittiness of the protein powder.) Also, someone up there brought up sports bras. After testing many, I really like the ones made by Moving Comfort. If you google the brand, you can surf around and see who has the cheapest price. They are a little pricey–but they do the job when I’m running. Let’s keep the dialogue going!

Hoover Dam, this is going to be awesome. You ladies were so informative and funny in Boston. You’ve really hit it.

The biggest question I have is about how in Hades Hannah recovered her back strength. What did you do? Or, what did they do to you 😉

Wishing you both happiness and joy as you continue your journeys.

Jen

YES!!!! I’ve been hoping and praying you two would do a blog. This makes my day-seriously! I’d love to anything and everything you guys want to talk about, review, etc. This is going to be fun!

I am SOOOO glad you started this blog. You 2 were my favorites! I am on my own weight loss journey, losing only 1 pound a week which is kind of discouraging. I try to get in my 3 mile walk daily, sometimes even twice. I look forward to your tips and ideas to see how I should change things up to see quicke results. I look forward to your future posts!

newbie here! although I am not here to get sports bra’s advice, I am here because you two ladies are super entertaining, and I was rooting for Hannah since episode 1 (she is such a sweetheart. single perhaps? lol) I am here to see what tips you will have. My biggest curiosity is how to curb my appetite without the usual drinking lots of water, chewing gum, chewing ice, etc. None seem to work and I want to eat all the time! grrrr lol Can’t wait to see more vlog’s. You two could have your own sitcom even!

BTW, I forgot to send HUGE props out to Ben… if Courtney and Arthur, who had lost significant weight even before coming to The BIggest Loser didn’t drive it home that you don’t need a TV show to do this, Ben should be your point man for inspiration!!! 113 pounds and not a single day on the ranch… did it all on his own… WOW!!! And what a great gift for you too Olivia… to not only have a whole new healthier you, but to come home to a seriously healthier hubbhy as well… what an amazing accomplishment… I tip my hat to you, Ben!!

I agree – please give us the “how did Ben do it” tips on your blog too. Also, please tell him I love his blog. It is very encouraging in the Lord.

YAY…congrats on the new blog!!!

One thing I’d like to see on here is maybe some of the best tips you learned from your time at the BL Ranch. And maybe some recipe makeovers. Can’t wait to read more!!!

oh yeah….just thought I’d share one of my favorite blogs with you since you like to read blogs…and no it’s not mine. It’s called Peas And Thank You…a stay at home mom of 2 blogs some of her vegan recipes along with some pretty funny stories. I think you two would like her humor. You can find her at http://peasandthankyou.com/

and if you want to check out my blog….it’s mostly just portraits that I do….
you can find me at urbanexpressionsphotography.com.

Hey Girls! So excited to see your blog! You were amazing this season! I, like others, want to know how you did such a great job on your make-up! But also, I have a question geared more towards Olivia. I’m studying Vocal Performance at NEC right now and I would love to hear how your weight loss has affected your technique? Has it at all? Do you feel more energized when you practice/rehearse now? I know this is super specific, but I’d love to hear what you have to say! Looking forward to reading the blog!!!!!

p.s. Great job on the site, Norah. You’re hot, too.
p.p.s. I’d say Ben’s hot, but that’d be kinda creepy and WHAT IF HIS MOM READS THIS?
(Hey, Dilly!)
xoxo

Yay! Yay! Yay!

I’m so excited for this! I second (or third? or fourth?) the makeup tutorial idea. I miss O’s makeup vids! Really, I’m up for anything.

Great job, Norah and Ben! I think they should be featured here sometimes. The Ward/Curlee fam is awesome! 😀

Mwah!

Thanks for doing this girls! There are lots of people in this world that need people like you to inspire them to get off their couches, take control of their lives, and make a change for the better.

In my own weight-loss journey, I’ve run through pit falls and developed a lot of questions that I’m sure a lot of people have that are in the same boat. I’d love for you guys to address such questions such as, how many calories should you eat a day, how much exercise should you do, are you dealing with saggy skin and if so what is the best way to deal with it, what to do when you plateau, etc, etc.

Again, thanks for taking time out of your lives to share your story with us. 🙂

yall are awesome! You were my favorites from the beginning! welcome to the blog world! I have a healthy living blog I have been writing in every day for about 1.5 years, and I love it. (www.runningwithsass.com) I think its a great outlet to share your story, share tips and be inspirational to others, it’s my passion!
Also, yall SO need to try runningskirts.com running skirts! I am a rep for them, they have the cutest purple skirts, tops, and compresison socks, and even more fun coming out in fall! Thanks for being a great inspiration! God bless!

You girls are too cute. Excited to hear more from you. Definitely put up Hannah’s apartment shopping. That should be a hoot! I know, I’m SO southern. 🙂

Is your whole “can’t spell” thing your way of saying you’re looking for an editor? I looooove editing.

I LOVE YOU GIRLS!!!! Just added your page to my bookmarks bar and am excited to see what you’ve got in store for us at home 😀

I’m so excited about your blog! You two were my favorite this past season. My only request/suggestion so far is to get a tripod for your camera for your video blogs. It was a little shaky. 🙂

LOVE the blog and LOVE O and H!! An idea I think would be fun would be to feature guest bloggers….fans who have ideas for inspiration or new recipes, other BL contestants, etc…

You’re such an inspiration. I am so happy your doing this blog so we can follow all your tips 🙂 I found you both on twitter and was super excited! Thanks for all your inspiration. Amazing!

I just wanted to say thank you to both of you for both being an inspiration and a reminder that healthy living is a total life change.

Whenever I need a bit of a morale boost at the gym, I wear the only purple tank top I have and I can totally feel the positive energy come right out.

I’m so happy that you’re doing this blog!! It’s in my bookmarks already 🙂 your tweets are so great, I can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!!

I LOVE this blog already! Norah, you did a wonderful job with the design. Olivia & Hannah, you are definitely Number One in Fitspiration. I’m also glad I’m not the only one who asks the sports bra question! LOL Love your determination, humor, and faith in God…xo Marie

Oh yeah…I’m a writer so if you need a “spellcheck” editor I’m available! :o)

Hi ladies! Love the design here…u sisters r so talented:) this blog/vlog is gonna be amazingggg! Im excited to see all the fun, fit, and fashionable things ull be sharing with everyone! Thank u for doing this and putting yourselves out there. You bring hope, joy and inspiration to people like me who struggle with this thing called life. Olivia can u do a segment on how to be the awesome big sis you are?

Okay, I have a few suggestions for things to do/vlog about. Actually how bout we call them challenges? coz I know u love those. 🙂
Challenge #1: rockclimbing! Indoors first *hot guys alert, Hannah!* and then u can brave the wilderness and hit mt. Everest or an equally formidable rock.
Challenge #2: acting! Check out communitychannel on YouTube if u don’t know her already. The two (or three) of you would be an instant hit!
Challenge #3: Speak and teach a different language. Like Chinese. Then go to Chinatown, order dimsum, and blog about its nutritional value (or lack of).
Challenge #4: grow your own vegetables. And make a meal out of it. And invite a group of lucky followers to join u for a fabulous organic supper
Challenge #5: create a 11k walk/run/bike/swim/climb event, purple-power themed of course
I can keep going…but not sure if I am totally boring u!

Congrats on getting the new blog up and running. I love being able to see the two of you on video. You have been a great inspiration to me this year, especially since you are two Alabama natives who are tall (like me). Looking forward to your blog posts!

Olivia& Hannah,

I just met you both at the expo in Boston Sunday..HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE! It was amazing, I was too choked up/nervous when I finally got up to you both I didn’t even get to say half the things I wanted to!

I’ve struggled seriously and emotionally the past year..and it’s not the working out I can’t do because I am a CRAZY hardcore work out freak, I had mentioned to you I ran the Boston Marathon this year, and ran the BAA 10k right before I met you on Sunday before the expo..I just have the worst eating habits..I eat, eat, eat and can never stop sometimes at night..and I take emotional eating to a whole new level..everyday I tell myself today is going to be different and some days I do great..while others( like last night) I do horrible and I get so depressed, it takes over my life. I’m supposed to go visit a bunch of friends this weekend for 4th of July but I’m thinking of making up an excuse because I’m too ashamed of how horrible I look and feel and have put on pounds since I’ve left school.. Anyhow..I also mentioned to you I live virgoursly through your twitter/facebook so if you have suggestions or motivational words please help! I also currently just signed up with Sarah Moore and her program. I know Hannah you work with her she mentioned and I’ve read about!!

Anyhow, I am SO EXCITED you have this blog now..I can’t wait to read everything..your both beautiful and I admire you in so many ways..128 is my goal/happy weight I want to get to..with some push from you girls I know I can do it. Please put your workouts/eating habits on here as much as possible!!

You all are the best and so inspiring! Thinking about all of your hard work while I’m in spin class keeps me movitvated! Oh, and I can totally relate to Hannah’s crankiness when she’s hungry. I call that “hangry”. Hungry + Angry = Hangry!

I am so excited for the launching of this blog. You were my favorite team on Biggest Loser and I was so happy to see you win. Since then I have enjoyed following you on twitter and learning more about your healthy lifestyles. I’m always looking for more tips on healthy eating and exercise. I look forward to continuing to follow your blog and learn more about you fabulous people! :]

Oh my gosh….I don’t think I realized how much I missed y’all on BL til I saw this! Love it. Sister power and of course purple power!!

Love love love you guys! 🙂 There is so much I want to know! First, I have been obsessed with your necklaces! Where can I buy?! Of course I also want to know all about your fitness and diet routines! Would love workout along with you! Do a vlog and I will do it! I also love your makeup. Do a tutorial! Or several. Whatever you do, I’ll be tuning in! You guys make me laugh.

I am so looking forward to all the great posts you two will surely make! You two are such a major inspiration. The two of you look beautiful and I can’t believe your transformations.

Thank you ladies!

Dear Fitspiration Purple Pair:

Can we please talk about Brody Jenner? I love to discuss Brody Jenner oh and almond butter.

Hugs,
Jane

PS I love when Hannah sounds like a man….HAWT

I love you girls! You keep me motivated to stay healthy and active. I am excited to read your blog every week!

I loved you both all season long on BL, your relationship & personalities remind me so much of my sister and I!! I’m SO thrilled about this blog, love that you’re doing vids b/c it makes it so much more personable! You both crack me up and look amazing too! Keep up what you’re doing b/c you both RoCk and continue to inspire so many people! xo

Hi Olivia and Hannah. This is awesome. Great, realistic things to read about and try. It will be super to get and stay in shape with you both. GO TEAM PURPLE !!!

Love your blog! Love the dynamic you two have with each other. You’re both funny and truly inspirational!!!!

Congrats girls! The blog is great, and I’m so proud that you’re finding new ways to inspire the world. Keep it up!

You 2 women have inspired my life so much!! I think
I’m becoming a lil obsessed lol.. I love following ut
Twitter and fb now here.. Feels like although I will never
Get to meet you, I get to connect with you!
Thanks you ladies for being you!!

I LOVE the LARA bar! It has no added sugar or any funky stuff. They are about 200 calories a pop but I think they are filling and delicious. Try “Cherry Pie,” dates, almonds, unsweetened dried cherries…THAT’S IT!

I am so pleased that I have found this blog. I am a real newbie for you two, only just found you guys on Facebook two days ago and just can’t get into twitter. Am from New Zealand and we haven’t had BL11 here yet so is quite lucky that I found you lovely ladies. (we are only just starting BL10 on local TV here).

I will be really interested to see what interesting info you find for us, I would love to hear more about your diet and how that affects your hormones etc as I have PCOS too and find it hard to lose my spare tyre waistline. Really looking forward to following you two 😉

Dang! I went on vacation and come back to find that you have a BLOG!!! Whoo-hoo! I’m so excited! You ladies are amazing, so funny and smart and well, what I really think about when I think of the purple team is that you both did it with GRACE! You were graceful and respectable in a journey that is really hard to have grace when traveling! It was so inspiring! 😀 Anyway, newbie here and I look forward to keeping up with you here! Best wishes! xo

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