And it’s a gift she intends to see through to the end, which is slated for April 2015.
The 54-year-old proud grandmother and mother of six daughters has been tending to her family for many years and is finally taking some time to focus on herself.
When the program began, Joni weighed 224 pounds. Standing about 5’7” she is able to hide the weight rather well, but is looking forward to smaller sizes and better health.
The program started in early April which meant that during part of the first and second weeks of the program, she and her family were on vacation for spring break. While Joni tried to stay focused on exercising more and enjoyed bike rides near the beach and eating healthier options such as seafood, it’s still hard to get started on a lifestyle change while on vacation! The last few weeks she has stayed focused and was rewarded with a two pound loss at her May appointment with Dr. Brian Jacobs, Family Medicine of South Bend, P.C.
Joni has been working out every other day at Memorial Health & Lifestyle Center in South Bend and has been working with Jonell Witkowski, a Fitness Specialist twice a month. Her workout has included several minutes of rowing to increase her heart rate and several strength training exercises targeting specific muscles. After kettlebell squats with a 10 lb. weight, she exclaimed, “Oh merciful heavens,” but was able to continue with her workout despite the burn in her thighs!
It’s clear that Joni is determined. With sweat streaming down her temples, and the tightness in her arms from doing 57 modified push-ups against the railing, she needed a quick break. But rather than let the last three go undone, she took a deep breath and finished out the final three. She’s come a long way from sitting on the couch just two months ago wishing she was stronger, wishing she was thinner. Instead, she’s moving, eating right and well on her way to becoming a healthier individual.
Joni had several routine lab tests done early in April. Joni’s lab work came back completely within the reference ranges in all areas which included a lipid panel which checked for high cholesterol, a Metabolic Panel and a CBC. She was also tested for diabetes and her thyroid is functioning properly, as well. High on her priority list remains losing weight and lowering her blood pressure and she has a great start.
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