Here's a photo of Joan with her Nutritionist. They are both ecstatic about developing the right nutrition plan for Joan's weightloss.

Joan has been hitting the weights hard and is extremely passionate about losing the weight. When asked how she felt about the process Joan replied "This is the most exciting thing I have had done for me, and I appreciate it oh so much."

Hard work pays off

We are so proud of how hard Joan has worked this week! She has lost five pounds in past two weeks! Joan is aiming at losing about 10 pounds a month. Joan is making so much progress with her workouts. She is not only working with Brenda but doing cardio at home as well. Go Joan!

Special thanks to Christine at Athletic Performance for donating walking shoes.  Visit their website: http://www.theathleticperformance.com/Athletic_Performance/Welcome_1.html

Also special thanks to Rita from "We've Got Your Back" for donating a pole for pole walking and time to teach Joan how to use it. Visit their website: http://www.back2active.com/

Proud of your Pedaling!

Today, Joan met with Elaine Murphy, the nutritionist at the 4Everfit studio. With guidance from Elaine, Joan will begin a nutrition program to go along with her exercise to maximize the benefits of her new healthier lifestyle!

Also, Joan has been getting on the exercise bike and riding for up to 15 minute intervals 3 times per week! Go Joan!

Thanks!

Jeff Slavich from Tires Unlimited provided Joan with an exercise bike for her house. Joan is now able to continue her workout at home. Special thanks to Jeff!

Check out their website, and support them at http://www.tireabc.com/!

Joan's Wish!

On Monday, November 15, 2010 JBWOL staff visited Joan at her home in Mountain View, California as she embarked on her new journey to get fit. In October, Joan turned to Wish of a Lifetime in hopes that we could help her make a life change. Selflessly caring for her late husband who struggled with Alzheimer’s for over 10 years, Joan did not have much time to focus on herself and her health. Now, she is ready to “be pampered with a healthy diet and a personal trainer to lose 100 pounds”.

Touched by her story, JBWOL reached out to Brenda Kashuba, a trainer at 4EverFit Personal Training Studio in Saratoga, California. Brenda immediately fell in love with Joan’s story and her goal to lose 100 pounds because years ago, Brenda had the same goal. Brenda founded 4EverFit after making a lifestyle change and losing over 65lbs. She has maintained her healthy lifestyle for over 10 years, and is now in the business of helping others achieve the same goal. The comfortable, friendly, non-intimidating atmosphere of 4EverFit, whose motto is, “It’s Never Too Late To Get In Shape”, is a perfect place for Joan to accomplish her goals.

Brenda and her nutritionist will be offering their services pro-bono to help guide and coach Joan to achieve her weight loss goals. Tires Unlimited has also donated an exercise bike for Joan’s home so she can continue to get fit outside the studio. 

Follow, support and track Joan's progress throughout the next year on this blog!

Check out 4Ever fit at http://www.4everfit.org/!