tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62294242861985118002024-03-13T12:33:01.126-04:00Blueprint 2010: The Journey Continues...On 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.comBlogger303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-16211302146863123282010-04-16T23:23:00.002-04:002010-04-16T23:34:40.707-04:00HelloHello 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.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-17990953851326989992010-02-12T19:17:00.003-05:002010-02-12T19:21:02.709-05:00Just Need a Little TimeHey 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.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-20261150263970204252010-01-20T21:08:00.002-05:002010-01-20T21:13:17.862-05:00What a week!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.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-12355251508120495612010-01-14T18:51:00.004-05:002010-01-14T19:09:57.729-05:00HaitiThis 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-62763169868438038672010-01-11T21:04:00.005-05:002010-01-11T21:34:05.179-05:00Marvelous Monday!!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-3760996677684429882010-01-10T11:43:00.006-05:002010-01-10T12:20:29.034-05:002K10 Weigh-ins ~ Week 2 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-86692012736068558062010-01-09T15:55:00.003-05:002010-01-09T16:52:50.399-05:00Exercise & Nutrition: The Week in ReviewWith 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..Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-62106203903997445272010-01-08T21:22:00.014-05:002010-01-08T22:44:57.720-05:00The Climb....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-20116711597104455372010-01-06T14:07:00.011-05:002010-01-06T16:10:11.752-05:00April, 2010: Climb the CN Tower!!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 isJoaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-59142687342259555872010-01-05T20:42:00.013-05:002010-01-05T23:24:06.091-05:00I Just Want to Do Better!!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-20144111026620359712010-01-04T00:00:00.000-05:002010-01-04T21:03:11.529-05:00Blueprint 2010 BasicsThis 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/RunningJoaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-68035721299279061702010-01-03T15:55:00.007-05:002010-01-03T17:33:52.762-05:002K10 Weigh-ins ~ Week 1 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-50946134608041151822010-01-03T11:49:00.003-05:002010-01-03T11:58:56.321-05:00The More Things Change...The More They Stay The SameWell, 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-58988744792449379612010-01-02T14:54:00.003-05:002010-01-02T18:32:22.743-05:00Changes, ChangesHi 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-60581630286520174052010-01-01T12:13:00.006-05:002010-01-01T20:15:06.094-05:00Happy New YOU!!! :)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-23620344581306058792009-12-31T20:06:00.012-05:002009-12-31T23:24:56.291-05:002KMINE - My Year in ReviewWow!! 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-26529880150655358182009-12-30T23:17:00.005-05:002009-12-30T23:31:36.479-05:00Moving On.....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-53680511729240155812009-12-29T23:33:00.003-05:002009-12-29T23:46:35.868-05:00Chocolate Covered AlmondsOH 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-56636111601515545442009-12-26T11:43:00.002-05:002009-12-28T14:56:54.146-05:00Surviving SantaWell 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-78195473708186587482009-12-24T23:04:00.003-05:002009-12-24T23:11:32.715-05:00Merry Christmas Everybody!!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-15230736036247519852009-12-23T11:42:00.003-05:002009-12-23T11:45:43.692-05:00Enjoy Your Holidays Without Ruining Your FitnessI 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-49227412819796223742009-12-22T18:17:00.004-05:002009-12-22T18:59:29.505-05:00Dangerously WonderfulHey 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-89840142590149019042009-12-21T21:58:00.004-05:002009-12-21T22:11:35.338-05:00Maintaining on a Monday...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-63114431516602060112009-12-19T15:05:00.003-05:002009-12-19T15:15:46.397-05:00Saturday Weigh-In ~ Week 53!!!!!!!!!! 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 gainingJoaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229424286198511800.post-82061016037185320512009-12-18T20:12:00.005-05:002009-12-18T20:50:50.140-05:00Christmas Parties...PART TWO!!! :)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 Joaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04135125353539578432noreply@blogger.com3