tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62294242861985118002011-11-06T22:58:25.942-05:00On December 10, 2008, I set out on a Weight Loss Journey to lose 101 pounds in one year with the assistance of my trainer, Robert Lagana. I celebrated my one year anniversary with an 87 POUND LOSS! I feel amazing! 2009 was definitely "Two-thousand-MINE (2KMINE)"!! The New Year has arrived and it's now time for me to execute the plans laid out in my BLUEPRINT 2010 as I continue on this wonderful journey towards a LIFETIME of HEALTH & FITNESS! THIS YEAR WILL BE GREAT!Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.comBlogger3031100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-16211302146863123282010-04-16T23:23:00.002-04:002010-04-16T23:34:40.707-04:00

Hello bloggies,Wow, it has been so long that this "almost" feels a bit strange. The last 3-4 months of my life have been incredible to say the least. Unfortunately, I'm still in the thick of dealing with certain things and just not yet ready to get back into the blogging, but I will be back. I'm dealing with a few things right now - my plate is very full. I do believe in the old saying of "

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-17990953851326989992010-02-12T19:17:00.003-05:002010-02-12T19:21:02.709-05:00

Hey Bloggers,Sorry it's been so long. On a personal level, I have a lot going on right now and I just need to take a break. I am still eating well and working out (not as intensely - no kickboxing or Jui jitsu, just walking, light weights, treadmill). I'm happy to report I have not gained a pound (nor lost) just maintaining, which is perfect for me right now.I will be back and will provide more

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-20261150263970204252010-01-20T21:08:00.002-05:002010-01-20T21:13:17.862-05:00

I'm back. I have had a really tough week. The devastation in Haiti has really just rocked my world, especially seeing so many of my friend suffer and agonize over not know whether their loved ones are alive. This has just given me new perspective on life. I will speak more to this later on.I've also been super busy at work and dealing with a few personal things as well. Life has a way of

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-12355251508120495612010-01-14T18:51:00.004-05:002010-01-14T19:09:57.729-05:00

This week is filled with such sadness. My heart aches for the people of Haiti. I have quite a large number of friends and colleagues from Haiti and a lot of them have family, who they are still waiting to hear from. It is so sad. I hope that we will all help out in any way that we can. I know that there are quite a few ways in which we can help out (Red Cross, Oxfam, WorldVision and so many more)

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-62763169868438038672010-01-11T21:04:00.005-05:002010-01-11T21:34:05.179-05:00

Today was AWESOME!! ! I feel fabulous.MONDAYExerciseI rocked out the strength training session this morning and felt somewhat invincible. I don't know what it was, I woke up full of energy with the Black Eyed Peas song, "♫♫I got a feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night ♫♫"stuck in my head!! It was crazy and awesome....I pushed through that session this morning.Lunch time Kickboxing

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-3760996677684429882010-01-10T11:43:00.006-05:002010-01-10T12:20:29.034-05:00

Starting Weight: 258lbs2K10 SW: 169lbsCurrent Weight: 166 lbsWeekly Loss: 2 lbsTotal Loss: 92 POUNDS!!!YES!!!! Another 2 pounds!! This is awesome!! Although I did not stick to the nutritional plan 100% (I would say more around 90% this past week) and I did miss a couple of my planned workouts, I was still expecting a loss. There wasn't one day of inactivity, nor did I go overboard with

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-86692012736068558062010-01-09T15:55:00.003-05:002010-01-09T16:52:50.399-05:00

With all the excitemet of the CN Tower climb, I realized I did not let you guys know how I did in terms of exercise and nutrition this week. Overall, I did really well. You will notice on Friday, I went out to lunch with a colleague. We went to a little Italian restaurant close to work where I had a salad with a small piece of lasagna - It was delicious!!! I also had an 8oz glass of iced tea..

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Hello bloggies!! Wow!! What a fabulous and exhilarating week!! I am so excited and nervous and happy and excited (oops, already said that one)!! I am so thrilled for having decided to take on this new goal in 2010!! I can't believe I am going to attempt....uh, actually CORRECTION, I AM GOING TO CLIMB THE CN TOWER in April!! It was such a quick decision..my thought process was simply, "Wow, 1776

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-20116711597104455372010-01-06T14:07:00.011-05:002010-01-06T16:10:11.752-05:00

Look at that skyline. It's beautiful, eh? See that tower? I am going to climb it on April 17, 2010!!When I say, "CLIMB the tower", I have no intentions of scaling the sides of this incredible structure, I'm no Spider Man. The CN Tower has 1776 steps and there are a couple of charitable events each year where you're able to climb the tower for a good cause.For those of you who don't know, this is

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-59142687342259555872010-01-05T20:42:00.013-05:002010-01-05T23:24:06.091-05:00

I don't know if it's the New Year or the excitement I feel for entering this new phase of my journey. I don't know what it is, but I just feel like I want to DO BETTER!! I want to do better in ALL aspects of my life! Wow, can losing weight, getting fit and for the first time in my adult life, feeling like I'm in control of my fitness be so powerful that it makes me want to be an all around

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-20144111026620359712010-01-04T00:00:00.000-05:002010-01-04T21:03:11.529-05:00

This will outline the plan I've laid out in order to achieve my goals for 2010. My Blueprint 2010!!! It consists of EXERCISE (strength training & cardio) and NUTRITION!Blueprint 2010: BasicsEXERCISEI will exercise 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday); Sunday will be my day of REST! My exercise program will consist of Strength Training, Martial Arts (Kickboxing & Jiu-jitsu), Jogging/Running (

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-68035721299279061702010-01-03T15:55:00.007-05:002010-01-03T17:33:52.762-05:00

Starting Weight: 258lbs2K10 SW: 169lbsCurrent Weight: 168lbsWeekly Loss: 1 lbTotal Loss: 90 POUNDS!!!Wow!! My first official weigh-in for 2010 and it's a loss!! Although it's a small loss, it is rather significant to me. This little pound takes me to the 90 pound loss milestone. I am 11 pounds away from my initial goal of losing 101 pounds. That makes me smile. This one little pound also

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-50946134608041151822010-01-03T11:49:00.003-05:002010-01-03T11:58:56.321-05:00

Well, I have received and overwhelming number of emails regarding making changes to the blog. Most readers would like me to keep it exactly the way it was...make no changes!! Ooopsie...too late. I have not yet made any fundamental changes to the site, just the background and the use of different colors. I think for now, that's all I will do. There are still a few things (functions) I'd like

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-58988744792449379612010-01-02T14:54:00.003-05:002010-01-02T18:32:22.743-05:00

Hi blog friends!!You will notice a few changes to the blog in the upcoming days, as I fiddle with the look of this blog. It should be ready to go by Sunday evening (hopefully)!!DISCLAIMERI believe that I am missing the gene necessary that makes one easily comprehend the intricacies of technology. Therefore, bare with me! If I manage to make these changes without losing everything or without

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60581630286520174052010-01-01T12:13:00.006-05:002010-01-01T20:15:06.094-05:00

HAPPY NEW YOU!!!! It's a new year, let's make it great and do all we can to become a happier, better, healthier, sexier YOU!! :)In my previous post, I outlined what would be my fitness goals for 2010. I also wanted to list some of my overall goals. The reason I wanted to this is because I feel it's all connected....it's all about striking that balance and I think that achieving my fitness

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-23620344581306058792009-12-31T20:06:00.012-05:002009-12-31T23:24:56.291-05:00

Wow!! I can't believe 2010 is only a few hours away!! This past year has been one of the most interesting, exciting, challenging and satisfying years of my life!!! So much has changed. I have changed, yet I've also stayed the same! I am in such a wonderful and different place than I was a year ago - I never dreamed that I could ever be here and be comfortable here. The ride to this place has

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-26529880150655358182009-12-30T23:17:00.005-05:002009-12-30T23:31:36.479-05:00

Yesterday's chocolate covered almond slip is OFFICIALLY in the past!! I rocked out my strength training session today like a mad woman - it was awesome!! I also got in a 30-min jog/walk on the treadmill, which surprisingly felt great. I hadn't gone on a treadmill in a little while since the majority of my cardio over the past few months came from martial arts (kickboxing/jiu-jitsu)! It was

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-53680511729240155812009-12-29T23:33:00.003-05:002009-12-29T23:46:35.868-05:00

OH MAN!!! They got me!!! Today, I had what I hope to be one of very few weak moments where chocolate is concerned. I ate very well today with one exception....CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS!!!!!!I had them on my mind all day for whatever reason and I resisted the urge to go to a store and pick some up until about 230pm when I could take it no more!!! LOL!!! I went to the store and picked up a small

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-56636111601515545442009-12-26T11:43:00.002-05:002009-12-28T14:56:54.146-05:00

Well Christmas Day has come and gone and I must say that after missing out on dinner and treats last year, I was expecting to GO NUTS this year. But, I didn't!! I had a fantastic Christmas! The spread of food was incredible. HOWEVER, I had only one plate..only one plate!! I took a little of everything. One thing I made sure to do was load up on the steamed veggies, spinach, baked sweet

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-78195473708186587482009-12-24T23:04:00.003-05:002009-12-24T23:11:32.715-05:00

Just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. All the best. I'm going to wait for Santa. Stay strong!!! Remember the journey, however enjoy your Christmas! I will try to post tomorrow! !:)Until then...Joania (2KMINE!!!)

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-15230736036247519852009-12-23T11:42:00.003-05:002009-12-23T11:45:43.692-05:00

I found this article on http:/www.active.com and thought it was very useful information.Written By Rod Dixon and Matt Mahowald 1. Never show up hungry to a holiday party or meal. Make sure you have a big breakfast and enjoy at least two good meals or snacks before the feast. This will minimize the amount of

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-49227412819796223742009-12-22T18:17:00.004-05:002009-12-22T18:59:29.505-05:00

Hey bloggies...I had a slice of home-made chocolate strawberry cheesecake today and it truly scared the living daylights out of me. It was sooooooooooooo good, that it was dangerously wonderful!!! Wonderful because the flavors just erupted on my tongue - it was amazing, and the texture was OH MY GOSH!!. In yesterday's post, I mentioned that I had a choco-mint hard candy and could not stand the

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-89840142590149019042009-12-21T21:58:00.004-05:002009-12-21T22:11:35.338-05:00

So far so good on the maintenance journey. I am in total planning mode...currently looking into re-designing the blog for the New Year!!! 2009 was 2KMINE...so I need something new for 2010!! I'm pretty well planning out the year!! LOL!! I'm excited. Checking out different fitness oriented goals that I would like to achieve in 2010. My plan is to lay them out there and GO GET 'EM!!! :)Today -

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-63114431516602060112009-12-19T15:05:00.003-05:002009-12-19T15:15:46.397-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 170 lbs (Dec 12/09)Current Weight: 169 lbs (Dec 19/09)This Week: 1 POUND GONE!!!Total Loss: 89 pounds!Hi everyone!!!THIS IS MY FIRST WEIGH-IN OF THE MAINTENANCE JOURNEY!!! I LOST 1 POUND!!!! I am so very pleased, at best, I was hoping to maintain or even accept a maximum 2 pound gain after the week I've had. I think what saved me from gaining

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-82061016037185320512009-12-18T20:12:00.005-05:002009-12-18T20:50:50.140-05:00

So yesterday (Thursday), I had an awesome day of eating and exercise...I had two boiled eggs and 1/2 a grapefruit for breakfast...yum! I consumed approximately 3 litres of water for the day. I had a nice grilled chicken breast wrap (chicken breast, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, green & red pepper..no sauce/mayo) on whole wheat tortilla for lunch. It was delicious. It was so big that I only had

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-55815659306395079872009-12-16T21:37:00.003-05:002009-12-16T22:02:45.365-05:00

Hi all,Well today was my work team Christmas luncheon which was super fun. We went to a Thai restaurant for lunch. OMG the food was amazing. I indulged. It was all you can eat, but I was only able to have one plate (prior to my journey, I could eat a minimum of 3 plates - not any more, I was stuffed after that one plate)...I tried to have little bites of everything (from curried chicken, beef

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-77564368845793400482009-12-15T20:38:00.015-05:002009-12-15T23:01:45.830-05:00

Oh how I've missed you! :)Okay, so Sunday was a total write-off!! I was wiped!!! I couldn't function the entire day!!! So that just pushed things back one day...I DID NOTHING!! :)Let me start from the beginning!! First off, I want to thank everyone who came out and celebrated with me on Saturday night. I had a wonderful evening and lots of fun. Thanks also to all of you who were with me "in

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-8568095476723183402009-12-13T13:41:00.002-05:002009-12-13T13:43:56.831-05:00

ohhhh my head!! ohhhhhhhhhhh!!I had such a wonderful time that I need to go back to sleep and that's what I will be doing in 2 minutes - just wanted to come on quickly and let you know that I survived (barely)!!! It was an amazing night...I will post the pics soon!!Joania (2KMy head is killing me,.....lol

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-69394809611347437882009-12-12T13:28:00.005-05:002009-12-12T13:55:43.250-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 173 lbs (Nov 28/09)Current Weight: 170 lbs (Dec 5/09)This Week: 3 MORE INCREDIBLY FABULOUS POUNDS GONE!!!!Total Loss: 88 pounds!!This is just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I lost another pound...that's a 3 pound loss this week. I weighed myself on Thursday which was the "actual" anniversary day (Dec 10th) and I had dropped 2 pounds bringing my

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-70734831233209272412009-12-11T23:41:00.003-05:002009-12-11T23:48:49.066-05:00

DAY 1 of the rest of my life is complete!!! I feel absolutely amazing!!! I want to thank you all so very much for all the wonderful feedback, comments, emails, letters and phone calls!! WOW, I am truly overwhelmed by the love and support! Thank you!! Thank you!Today was just fabulous!! I think I smiled through my entire weight training session today...just beaming!! The thought of having a full

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-33103797105874844232009-12-10T08:30:00.028-05:002009-12-10T23:36:57.395-05:00

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! WE DID IT!! ONE YEAR BABY!!!! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I AM ON 2 CLOUDS RIGHT NOW!!!I was planning a big long reflective post today, but I decided to do it after - kind of like a "My Year in Review" type of post. I will do that next week, after I've had time to soak up all this AWESOMENESS!!! :)I stepped on the

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60393508494953739392009-12-10T00:00:00.001-05:002009-12-10T01:06:04.004-05:00

In Honor of my Beautiful Mother, Angeline (January 24 1955 - December 10, 1992)...Today makes it 17 years since that cold December 10th day in 1992 when I lost her after a 5 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was only 37 years old. It rocked my world like nothing had ever done before and I hope will never do again. My mom was only 19 years old when she gave birth to me and we were very close

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-5518368916698482902009-12-09T20:27:00.002-05:002009-12-09T20:55:53.747-05:00

How do you SCREAM in writing????? I am so excited and feel so amazing that I just want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!! It's just awesome!!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY!!!!I read the article today and I am so very pleased with how it turned out!! Thanks Alison - really, you have been fabulous!! I've been getting such amazing feedback from it - thank you so much to all of you for your comments and emails :)THIS IS

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-85901113788364474502009-12-09T07:51:00.003-05:002009-12-09T07:56:22.978-05:00

Hi guys,Here's the link to the article in today's paper. There are two pics (click on more images to see the other).http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/journey+almost/2318975/story.htmlJoania (2KMINE!!!)

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60069877592437992332009-12-08T19:12:00.007-05:002009-12-08T19:52:01.551-05:00

Hey guys,So sorry for the absence yesterday, I was down most of the day with a migraine - last thing I wanted to do was stare at a computer screen! Anyway, I AM much better today!!!I am, have been and WILL BE so busy this week! It's awesome. I am so happy and feeling wonderful...........it's crazy!FIRST, my final journey article will run in tomorrow's edition of the Ottawa Citizen!! For those

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-87058811201066867102009-12-05T12:06:00.008-05:002009-12-05T12:50:02.986-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 175 lbs (Nov 28/09)Current Weight: 173 lbs (Dec 5/09)This Week: 2 MORE INCREDIBLY FABULOUS POUNDS GONE!!!!Total Loss: 85 pounds!!WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! OH MY GOODNESS! I AM OVERWHELMED!!!ONLY 16 pounds left to go to 101!! Well I know that won't happen! The only place I've ever seen a 16-lb loss is on the TV show the Biggest Loser!!! I am not

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-74796332333373329742009-12-04T18:16:00.003-05:002009-12-04T18:26:57.803-05:00

To borrow a phrase from one of my favorite bloggers (Karen @ Fitcetera), "I AM CRAZY-ASS HAPPY!!!!!!!!"It's Friday!1 Year Anniversary is less than a week away!!!!Celebration dinner is all set for next Saturday!!!!I've lost 83 pounds!!!I had a great interview with the Ottawa Citizen!!!Photo shoot with the photographer wasn't so much fun today, he was in a bit of a rush and didn't seem to be a fun

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-31999078714303232912009-12-03T22:59:00.004-05:002009-12-03T23:27:43.572-05:00

Hi everyone...quick post today as I have to get off to bed!Jiu-jitsu (JJ) class was absolutely PHENOMENAL today! I learned so many cool self defense techniques and JJ moves. It was amazing. Sensei Derek actually used me to demonstrate some of the techniques and let me just tell you, he had me screaming!! LOL!Food was great today...although I was a bit late eating my lunch (about 2 hours) boy

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-52742225483292044082009-12-02T20:26:00.003-05:002009-12-02T20:45:58.847-05:00

Hi guys!!Great day today!! Had a great kickboxing class. Unfortunately, Ingrid (the instructor) hurt her foot and as she said, "that would slow her down a bit today!!!" Well, it didn't seem to slow her down one bit, she still worked our butts off!! That woman is tough as nails!!! She's awesome!Food was great today as well as water consumption. I'm in a groove right now and loving it!On another

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-71469546023290821012009-12-01T23:45:00.004-05:002009-12-02T00:03:02.905-05:00

I missed my Jiu-jitsu class today. You know, I've mentioned before that this new way of living has given me a new lease on life, new perspective and a lot more courage. I'm taking a lot more chances, setting high goals and GOING AFTER THEM FULL FORCE!!! One of the things I've always contemplated with my career is to go into management and for whatever the reason, I never felt that I was ready

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-79747698788652546092009-11-30T21:37:00.006-05:002009-12-01T23:39:41.815-05:00

Day 21....almost there!! Great day today. I had lots of energy today.Weight training went well - still tough and kickboxing class today was killer today. Ingrid really brought the pain today...in between each drill (kick/punch combination) we did 10 push-ups/crunches or jumping jacks!! The warm up alone practically killed me today. It was a pyramid style warm up. It was 10 Jumping Jacks, 10

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-67801821659961516812009-11-28T11:36:00.005-05:002009-11-28T12:20:36.014-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 177 lbs (Nov 21/09)Current Weight: 175 lbs (Nov 28/09)This Week: 2 FABULOUS POUNDS GONE!!!!Total Loss: 83 pounds!!Wow!! Week 50!! Only 2 official weigh-ins left!! Incredible! This week, I lost another 2 pounds and I'm thrilled!!! It's just awesome. I weigh 175!! I don't remember ever weighing 175. I feel amazing. I'm at about a size 14

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-36412103461684786512009-11-27T21:08:00.003-05:002009-11-27T21:33:38.521-05:00

I am tired y'all! Tough week!Had an awesome day of exercise today. Weight training session was really tough especially when working my arms as my shoulders were so sore from the day before (Jiu-jitsu class). However, I pushed through. My arms are still a bit sore right now. Sensei Derek taught my kickboxing class this evening and wow - excellent workout. We did quite a few "Derek Pushups" (

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-69970440978997015182009-11-26T19:09:00.003-05:002009-11-26T20:11:25.380-05:00

OMG!!!!Have you every worked out so hard that your body was shaking uncontrollably??? Your arms felt like jello? And everything in your rational mind was screaming, "What the hell are you doing?" WELL, I did TODAY!! Holy mother of ALL crap!!! Sensei Derek is CRAZY!! But I love it - so maybe I'm the crazy one!! LOL!! He destroyed us (well me for sure and the majority of the class, even the

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-18080719595179535062009-11-25T23:09:00.002-05:002009-11-25T23:12:44.005-05:00

Hi everyone,I received an email from a writer/journalist, a few days ago requesting an interview with yours truly. The topic would be health and fitness, my journey etc.I responded to a series of questions and the article was written. Please check it out here:http://hartwellsottawa.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/joania-burnett-blogging-for-weight-loss/#more-308I really like this article and the way

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-6455122841638598822009-11-25T21:09:00.004-05:002009-11-25T21:43:44.000-05:00

Hi guys,Well I am totally over the peanut butter and I'm actually quite grateful for the full day of rest yesterday. I woke up this morning feeling awesome and immediately got my weight training done. I mentioned before that it was a bit heavy on the leg workout (lower body) - lots of squats and lunges. I really pushed through this morning and felt great after.I walked into the dojo (gym) at

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-62976284890663533102009-11-24T21:09:00.003-05:002009-11-24T21:18:47.784-05:00

Hey guys,Day 16 wasn't a great day for yours truly. Today was supposed to be rest day which is no weight training, just Jiu-Jitsu (JJ) class. Well, unfortunately I had a meeting today and missed JJ class. I was pretty busy today and a bit bummed out for missing the class - but sh*t happens. I figured when I got home, I would get a quick cardio session in but I DIDN'T!! I just wasn't up to it

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-19314263033057855452009-11-23T22:36:00.003-05:002009-11-23T23:08:33.454-05:00

Halfway there!! Today is Day 15!Very quick post todayEXERCISE:1.5 hour weight training session which was awesome...my legs were on fire this morning45 minute kickboxing class - high cardio today. It was awesome.FOOD:B - 3 boiled eggs (egg whites only), grilled tomato slices (medium tomato), 1L waterSn - protein drink (vanilla whey powder, water)L - grilled chicken breast, steam mixed veggies (

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-30919531239097004972009-11-22T19:58:00.004-05:002009-11-22T23:30:24.037-05:00

Dear Rob,Wow!!! Here we are, less than a month away from Dec 10, 2009!!! This year has truly flown by. I have so much to say. I did not want to wait until the end of the journey (or what I am calling "the beginning of my new and permanent lifestyle), to write you this letter. Expressing gratitude has always been significantly important to me and I really want to do this one right. Rob, I

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60375436054879369792009-11-21T11:01:00.005-05:002009-11-21T11:20:32.828-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 180 lbs (Nov 14/09)Current Weight: 177 lbs (Nov 21/09)This Week: 3 FABULOUS POUNDS GONE!!!!Total Loss: 81 pounds!!Day 13 of the last 30 days brought another awesome loss this week!! 3 POUNDS!! I have lost 81 pounds since starting this journey! Incredible. ONLY 3 WEIGH-INS LEFT!!! 20 pounds to go!! I don't think I will lose 20 pounds in the

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60093001484042755652009-11-20T20:35:00.006-05:002009-11-21T11:32:25.040-05:00

Sorry this post is a bit long...I have a little mini rant today...sorry guys! :)Wheew! TGIF!! What a busy week! I'm tired. Tomorrow, my plan is to sleep in (hopefully my 3-year old will oblige) until about 830 or even 900 if I'm lucky. All week, I've been up at 500/530 so this would just be heaven - I will even take 730!! :) As far as exercising - I'm going to go for a 45 minute run (about 5K)

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-82102200755017817872009-11-19T19:23:00.006-05:002009-11-20T20:03:58.952-05:00

Hey everyone!! Today was one of those days that I will remember for the rest of my existence!! You know, this journey has opened my eyes to so many new, wonderful things! I've been able to try so many new things!! Things that I never dreamed that I would be able to do! It's been incredible. Today was such a fantastic day for me.Started off this morning, feeling great. This was after all my "

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-50426310986603208462009-11-18T21:09:00.003-05:002009-11-18T21:29:23.845-05:00

Quick post today..Still on an awesome roll!!FOOD!!!Breakfast was 3 eggs sunny side up (only used one yolk, 3 egg whites) and 1L waterMorning Snack - protein drink (vanilla whey protein powder, water)Lunch - Shredded grilled chicken breast with about 2 cups of spinach, 1L waterAfternoon snack - small handful (10-12) almonds, 1/2L waterEgg and Chicken frittata with veggies ( like a crustless quiche

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-4827712690987847282009-11-17T21:17:00.008-05:002009-11-17T23:04:08.232-05:00

Today was a good day! Not nearly as tough as yesterday (2 kickboxing classes and 1.5 hours of weight training)!!!Today was my rest day - now just because it was my rest day, doesn't mean that I would not be moving!!! :) I had an hour long Jiu-Jitsu class today at noon. It was great. Some cardio, a few body-weight strength moves and lots of self-defense techniques including 8 variations of

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-2761115127031704652009-11-16T20:25:00.007-05:002009-11-16T21:25:59.616-05:00

Hi guys...hope everyone is well today! Here's a little update/recap on the weekend (Day 6 & 7 on the 30-day countdown to the end)!!!Day 6 (SATURDAY) was one of the best day's I've had on the journey. I woke up early anticipating my loss on the scale. I stepped on and to my surprise, I had dropped 5 pounds for that week!! That was awesome!! I'm still on a high and trying to keep that momentum

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-88363773344488472422009-11-14T09:29:00.008-05:002009-11-14T10:23:28.844-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 185 lbs (Nov 7/09)Current Weight: 180 lbs (Nov 14/09)This Week: 5 FABULOUS POUNDS GONE!!!!Total Loss: 78 pounds!!"A" for EFFORT, BABY!!! :))))))) WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANYONE ON THE PLANET HAPPIER THAN I AM THIS MORNING!!!! 5 POUNDS!!!!! NOTHING BUT SCALE LOVE TODAY!! ALL THAT HARD

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-64590245948492334262009-11-13T22:30:00.003-05:002009-11-13T23:05:30.362-05:00

Hi everyone!!!The week is over! Day 5 is done!! Whoohoooo!!!First off, thank you so very much to all of you for the wonderful and supportive comments this past week (and always). It really keeps me going!! Thanks :)Okay so it's Friday already!! I had ANOTHER FABULOUS DAY!! This is amazing...I am in such a good place. This week, I just proved that I can stick to a plan, once I make up my mind,

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-54542532040147061752009-11-12T23:00:00.002-05:002009-11-13T01:29:06.194-05:00

Another fabulous day today!Quick post today because it's late and I really should be sleeping! Anyway...i feel like the seconds and minutes and hours of the day are just flying by!! I can't believe it's already Friday tomorrow. This was one of the fastest weeks of my life and it was awesome!!Jiu-jitsu class was amazing and tough, and hot and hard!!! I was drenched in sweat after!! Sensei Derek

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-48769333631509928112009-11-12T19:02:00.002-05:002009-11-12T19:05:12.728-05:00

Hi guys,A post from my trainer, Rob Lagana. The importance of periodization training: Training too often and trying to adapt in too many different ways all at once (power, strength, hypertrophy, endurance) will result in overtraining.A smart approach is to use periodization training. Periodization training is simply a planned training program.You can have weekly, monthly and yearly exercise

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-87965144834136910202009-11-11T22:34:00.003-05:002009-11-11T23:10:45.139-05:00

I had the day off today but you'd never know it!! This is the first real moment I've had to sit down today. I woke up at 5am to workout (weight training), made breakfast and got my son off to daycare. I then took my husband to a dentist appointment. By the time I dropped him off at work, it was time for my lunchtime kickboxing class. It was a great class - good workout!! Before I knew it,

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-91653273406289937582009-11-10T17:39:00.003-05:002009-11-10T18:06:00.735-05:00

♪♫♪♪Ta-da-da-da♫ta-da-da-da-da♫ta-da-da-da♫da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-d-a♪♪♫♪ the final countdown♫♪♫♪♪-- you get the picture...lol :)Today is NOVEMBER 10, 2009!!! We're in the home stretch baby!! Exactly 30 days away from my one year anniversary on this journey!!! 5 WEEKS left to go and let me tell you, I'm really pushing it! I'm going to make every day count!!

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-7968479863537761912009-11-09T20:11:00.002-05:002009-11-09T20:25:13.669-05:00

Well the 5 week countdown has officially begun!! Day 1 done and let me tell you, it was AWESOME!! I started off the day with an early morning kick-ass weight training session!! I still can't get over the fact that my legs are still sore!! I'm doing 3 sets of 15 repetitions of quite a few killer leg exercises (squats - numerous variations, lunges, deadlifts, leg bridges). I think when I'm all

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-51842299450525378912009-11-07T12:08:00.002-05:002009-11-07T15:33:07.092-05:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 187 lbs (Oct 31/09)Current Weight: 185 lbs (Nov 7/09)This Week: 2 more pounds Down!!!Total Loss: 73 pounds!!I lost 2 pounds this week!! Yeah!! Next week I KNOW that I will lose more than two pounds!! I'm going to WILL it and put in the work to make it happen. This was my first week with the new weight training program and although I gave 100%,

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-48504441758967142982009-11-04T18:38:00.006-05:002009-11-05T10:38:29.080-05:00

A Post from my TRAINER, Rob LaganaIf you eat a decent breakfast and lunch, with perhaps a nutritious snack in between, you should be taking in enough calories to function properly throughout the day and feel alert until dinnertime. After dinner, many of us stop eating and do not eat anything at all until morning, while some of us snack once or continuously. However, throughout the evening and

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-6277720532623443182009-11-02T10:25:00.002-05:002009-11-03T19:49:03.603-05:00

Happy November everyone!!! Approximately six weeks left until December 10th!! I think I'm going to put a countdown timer on the blog!!! 30 pounds left to shred and by the latest routine my trainer put together, he wants it to happen and SO DO I!!!!! This new program is awesome!! Intense and just awesome!! It's brought a renewed sense of energy to me!! My thigh muscles are quite sore today...

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-88933960052595683442009-10-31T10:18:00.005-04:002009-10-31T10:47:58.272-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 189 lbs (Oct 24/09)Current Weight: 187 lbs (Oct 31/09)This Week: 2 pounds Down!!!Total Loss: 71 pounds!!Okay!! Back on track!! I had a very busy week with work, family and journey!! I'm happy with this loss - I was shooting for 3 pounds, but quite pleased with 2!! My friend Coco was predicting a 3lb drop as well. The scale read 2.4 this

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-44490311931805904452009-10-26T21:29:00.006-04:002009-10-28T19:40:16.825-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 188 lbs (Oct 17/09)Current Weight: 189 lbs (Oct 24/09)This Week: 1 pound GAIN!!!Total Loss: 69 pounds!!Sorry for the late post today, really I've just started feeling better today. I'm back!Okay, here we go again. A 1 pound gain. Not bad. I've been sick and haven't been eating as well as I should, however, I did manage to get my workouts in -

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-42509498294130151812009-10-22T18:34:00.001-04:002009-10-22T18:36:25.670-04:00

Hey guys,Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, I have been under the weather with cold symptoms and a crazy headache. The headache is finally gone but I am just exhausted!!I'm going to get some rest but I will be back after I get some rest.Joania

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-91422288803225219492009-10-19T20:01:00.012-04:002009-10-19T21:28:02.385-04:00

I'm on a serious mission to succeed! I'm not only talking about by Dec 10, 2009; I'm referring to the rest of my life. I'm trying to lay out the blueprint for building my life the way I want it. As this year is quickly coming to an end, I want to be ready and as prepared as I can to continue strong as of Dec 11, 2009. I want to aim high, try things I've never tried before; commit myself to

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-73845610176054694522009-10-17T18:59:00.009-04:002009-10-18T11:37:01.163-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 191 lbs (Oct 10/09)Current Weight: 188 lbs (Oct 17/09)This Week's Loss: 3 lbsGreat week!! Great Loss!!70 POUNDS GONE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'm absoulutely THRILLED with the loss this week!! 3 POUNDS!!! I now weigh 188lbs!!! 188lbs!!! I am out of the 190's!! I also hit another reward level, another milestone!! I will be planning a weekend getaway (

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-4292750720348418902009-10-16T18:53:00.004-04:002009-10-16T19:48:58.014-04:00

Wow!! People just never cease to amaze me...good and bad! One of my "friends" bumped into me today and said, and I quote, "wow, you did lose a lot of weight, I've heard all about your journey from so many people, but I really thought you'd be smaller!!!""Uh, thank you,I think?!! What was I supposed to say to that? What I wanted to say was, "Oh my goodness, F U very much!" But I didn't, I just

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-19043391367878407202009-10-14T19:55:00.002-04:002009-10-14T19:59:36.725-04:00

Do you guys remember that movie?? I was 12 years old when that movie came out in 1986 and I know I should NOT have watched that steamy movie, but I did. It was on one of those channels (superchannel, I think it was)....and I watched it... muted! This movie was an erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-78621025336600416372009-10-12T17:44:00.013-04:002009-10-12T19:08:47.734-04:00

What is a Break Fall?In addition to something I am currently terrified of doing in Jiu-jitsu class, it is defined as a specific method of falling designed to protect your body from damage as you hit the ground. There are many different types/levels of break falls found in Jiu-jitsu (I don't know them all - yet). The one used will be based on how one is thrown (that's right, I said "THROWN"). In

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-10244684036716530252009-10-12T10:30:00.005-04:002009-10-12T12:11:48.825-04:00

Hi everyone,Hope you are all enjoying your long weekend (Thanksgiving/Columbus Day)! I had a nice, quiet thanksgiving. Didn't go all out on TG dinner like in the past - just had a regular, healthy dinner!! It was nice!! I'll do it up real big next year!!On to the blog awards!! I received an award last week from one of my fav bloggers, 266 who created "The Significant Milestone Award". This award

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-14763685188513811132009-10-10T09:32:00.012-04:002009-10-10T10:23:30.803-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 192 lbs (Oct 3/09)Current Weight: 191 lbs (Oct 10/09)This Week's Loss: 1 lbAnother pound gone and out of my way!! YES!!! I am happy with the loss this week for a couple of reasons. First, a loss is a loss and is ALWAYS better than a gain!!! :) Secondly, it was one of my girlfriend's birthday so we celebrated by going to dinner at Moxie's

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-61754235180259472612009-10-08T19:35:00.002-04:002009-10-10T11:09:44.455-04:00

I love awards. I know some of them require a little work but, no biggie. People were kind enough to think of me so for that I am appreciative. It's always nice to be recognized by fellow bloggers; those who understand the struggles and challenges we face as we go through our journeys. So for this award, I would like to say "Thank YOU" and send you big cyber **hugzzzzz**. I was given this award by

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-29522489052217562802009-10-05T22:44:00.004-04:002009-10-05T23:27:26.812-04:00

My friend Mark sent me this quote yesterday, congratulating me on my 5K run!! I LOVE this quote - it is so fitting for how I'm feeling right now (thanks Mark)!! The way I'm feeling right now is just incredible. I am still on a 5K HIGH!!! Still amazed that I did that!! I feel like I can do anything.I received such incredible comments from all of you out there in blog land...just awesome!! Your

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-90263530895604550332009-10-04T12:13:00.010-04:002009-10-04T13:10:58.256-04:00

ME!!! After running my first 5K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!43:48!!!!!!!!! Click on the pix to enlargen!! My hair was messy but who cares, I JUST RAN A 5K!! :DWow!!! What a moment!! Crossing that finish line today was simply one of the best and most amazing moments of my life!! Tears ran down my cheeks as I saw that finish line and it was within my reach and I felt amazing, full of energy, no aches!! My

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-48735262694208916482009-10-03T13:55:00.003-04:002009-10-03T14:08:14.361-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 195 lbs (Sep26/09)Current Weight: 192 lbsThis Week's Loss: 3 Pounds RETURNED!!!Hi guys!!AWESOME!! I stepped on the scale this morning and was so thankful to see that I RETURNED those 3 pounds I put on last week!! YEAH BABY!!! Back on track!!! The digital scale read 191.5, so it's actually 3.5 down..but that's cool ;0)I'm thrilled about it!!

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-82698477883357790432009-10-02T19:34:00.006-04:002009-10-02T20:26:43.423-04:00

This week went by so quickly! This was my first week at my new job and it went really well. I will be working with a great group people who seem quite relaxed and fun. I'm truly looking forward to get started with them and to delve into the work.This week I missed my Ju-jitsu classes. I will be doing a make up class tomorrow with a friend to try to get back on track. My weight training

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-34312773087740861242009-10-01T22:52:00.005-04:002009-10-01T23:07:44.506-04:00

Hi guys,I received a nice surprise in my mailbox this morning. A hard copy of Ottawa Life Magazine. This is the "Top 50" issue in which I'm featured!! It was just so exciting to see it!! Wow!! The pic below is of the cover page of the magazine!! I'm on it, can you find me? :) If you're in the Ottawa area, please pick one up or check it out online here. This pic is of the article itself... Until

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-38992555792325751662009-10-01T19:24:00.000-04:002009-10-01T21:27:45.920-04:00

Hi guys,If you have some time tonight, please check out this radio show online here:They will be talking about Integrative Weight Loss tonight! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/integrateNowThe host of the show is one of our fellow bloggers, Rachel McPherson. The show is called "Integrate Now: News for your Health, Inspiration for you Spirit!!Join in as they explore Integrative Nutrition with Yiska

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-25505112664847241102009-09-30T20:19:00.006-04:002009-09-30T21:19:21.784-04:00

Hi guys,I can't believe how quickly time flies!! A few months back, I decided that I was going to start training for a 5K run. I even started up a blog to keep track of my training. Check it out here (http://www.My5K.blogspot.com).I decided that I would run the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure here in Ottawa on October 4, 2009. Well, it is ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!! 3 DAYS!!!! By

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-25878616857028010572009-09-29T18:51:00.002-04:002009-09-29T19:00:55.507-04:00

Hey guys,Just wanted to come on and let you know that I had an amazing Kickboxing session yesterday!! Wow!! I was drenched and my arms are still a bit sore today!! I am really liking the class...it really is a good workout.I had a JuJitsu class today but unfortunately was not able to make it...stuck in a meeting at work. By the time my meeting was over, I had already missed 1/2 hour of the class

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60543136810422074732009-09-27T22:44:00.007-04:002009-09-29T23:04:03.644-04:00

I am afraid of so many things. I always put on a brave face but inside I have a lot of fears, as I believe many of us do... I know that fear is a part of everyone's life and can be good or bad depending on the situation. Fear can help to keep you safe and alive if you need to escape a dangerous situation. Fear can prevent you from doing things that are not safe or endangering your life like

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-60652748918444520382009-09-26T11:55:00.008-04:002009-09-26T12:26:45.083-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 192 lbs (Sep 19/09)Current Weight: 195 lbsThis Week's Loss: 3 POUND GAIN...Hi guys,Well unfortunately I have a gain to report this week... a 3 POUND gain!!! I can't be upset or even disappointed because I totally caused this gain. I wasn't at all careful with my eating and I missed a 3 days of exercise. I didn't fall off the wagon, I

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-75068227872894416352009-09-21T23:59:00.002-04:002009-09-22T00:01:57.924-04:00

Hi all,Just a quick post to touch base and give you an update. I am out of town again on business and will return next week. Anyway, I did weigh-in this past weekend and managed to lose 1 more pound bringing my total to 66 pounds gone!! Whoohooo!!I will post the details later on. Going to try to stay on track this week...it will be hard!Until next time...Joania (2KMINE!!)

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-51044789201391165412009-09-19T11:42:00.004-04:002009-09-19T12:17:57.456-04:00

I received a wonderful email from my friend Katherine at ParticipACTION yesterday!! She sent me a quick message with a link to Ottawa Life Magazine's Top 50 People in the Capital issue. Check it out here. My picture is on the cover of the mag, with a write-up/bio on the inside!! This is awesome. I'm in pretty good company!! Check out the pictures (and biographies) of the other 49 people - I'm

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Well I made it official, before I left on my business trip, I signed up and paid for Jiu-jitsu and Kickboxing classes at Therien Martial Arts in Ottawa. This will form the cardio portion of my training. I got the okay from my trainer so it's a go. I am very excited to see my progress and to learn all those Jiu-jitsu and kickboxing moves. I have already learned some fabulous self-defense

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Here is another post filled with useful information and helpful tips from my trainer Rob. Best Steps to Overcome Fluid Retention and Bloating by Rob LaganaThere are a few causes of water retention but for many an increase in sodium through the diet ( mainly salt intake ) is a common cause and research suggests it may contribute to high blood pressure and other health complications. Sodium is

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I just can't believe it. A few people told me this would happen one day, but I usually laughed it off and NEVER believed it possible!!! Not to me!!I had a very long and busy day today with work, meetings and even a lunch time kickboxing class!! By the time I left work today, it was quarter to six and I had not eaten since about noon!! I was starving!! I had to run some errands this evening as I

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-17834542825031603862009-09-15T20:26:00.003-04:002009-09-15T20:48:32.265-04:00

Hi everyone,A new season of the Biggest Loser started tonight and of course I'm watching!! I love the show!! The first season started with a medical emergency!! One of the contestants was taken to the hospital after walking just one mile!! It just broke my heart. It broke my heart, because I could relate. It helped to reinforce the decision I made back in December to get healthy. For good this

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I was going through my emails this evening and a couple of them really got me thinking, which led me to write this post today.One of the questions came from a stranger following my journey and the other came from a friend of mine (from way back in our University days). The first question (from anonymous) was, "Where do you find the time to work out, while working full-time, having a toddler and

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Hi everyone,This is very helpful information written by my trainer Rob. I thought I would share with my blog friends. Hope it helps. To get the most out of fitness routine, you need to develop habits that will focus your efforts in the gym and move you forward toward your goals. These are my 7 essential habits that I have developed and use on a daily basis which bring me success in the gym.1.

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Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 195 lbs (Aug 29/09)Current Weight: 193 lbsThis Week's Loss: 2 POUNDs GONE!!!!Total loss to date: 65!!!2 more pounds gone and I feel great. I was a bit worried since I did not weigh-in last week. I had no idea if I lost or gained weight - I just felt great, and still do! 65 pounds gone - that is just amazing to me....that's 2 toddlers...CRAZY. I

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-51247554347852580032009-09-09T20:44:00.005-04:002009-09-10T23:14:50.416-04:00

Long Weekends and Train Rides...Finally getting back into the blogging - the days are just flying by lately. Well this past long weekend, I decided I to visit my in-laws. Unfortunately my husband had to work, so I packed up my 3-year old and we took off!! I usually drive (it's about a 5 hour drive) but decided to take the train since my son is so fascinated with the trains and this would be

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-51396312973326106792009-09-08T20:27:00.004-04:002009-09-08T20:44:52.949-04:00

Hi guys, I'm BAAAAAAAAAACCCCK!! Gosh, did I ever miss blogging (reading and posting)! So much to write about. However, this first post is from my trainer..... it's full of great tips and will definitely be helpful. Enjoy!! I will post again shortly!!31 Ways to Motivate yourselves to Exercise by Rob Lagana(http://laganafitness.com)The hardest part for most people is to stay motivated with diet and

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-35000971110308100132009-09-04T13:50:00.003-04:002009-09-04T13:53:28.674-04:00

Hi guys...hope you're all doing great!!It's Friday and getting ready for a fabulous long weekend.....most of the time will be spent catching up and having fun with family! I will make some time to post on the blog - I've got lot's to tell, fun stuff happening! ;)Wishing you all a great weekend!Joania (2KMINE!!)

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-87951808541642238652009-09-01T19:19:00.004-04:002009-09-01T19:26:16.106-04:00

So as you all know from my whining, I've been feeling crappy lately with this cold. Well I decided to catch up on some of the blogs I follow. I decided I was not going to workout tonight, because I'm not feeling that well. So, I click on Tony's blog and started reading his current post!! I feel like such a turd. Here I am with a little cold, granted not feeling the best and had no intentions

Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-21975273948600633262009-08-30T19:53:00.004-04:002009-08-30T20:03:28.096-04:00

Starting Weight: 258 lbs (Dec 10/08)Last Weigh In: 196 lbs (Aug 22/09)Current Weight: 195 lbsThis Week's Loss: 1 POUND GONE!Total pounds lossed to date: 63!!!Down 1 more!! Whoohoo...still not feeling so hot...I really tried to fight off this cold, but it looks like it's time for me to admit defeat! I'm sick!! Oh well. I will self-medicate and hopefully it won't last too long. It's not that bad

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