Roni's Weigh

Twitter Updates from Vacation! - 2009-07-16

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:45:00 +0000

http://twitpic.com/aj090 - Running shoes are on but I’m finding it hard to get my butt out the door. #
http://twitpic.com/aj1ms - saw while running. :) #
Ran 2.5 mi today. it was all I had in me. (fighting urge to say “only” - I still got out there & thats what counts) #
the husband just challenged me to run to the end of the inlet tomorrow… I’m totally psyched. #
http://twitpic.com/ajg8p - Took a break from the beach to check out some bugs. :) #
http://twitpic.com/ajivq - I will never look at a bug the same way… YIKES! #
http://twitpic.com/ajj46 - Now these I can handle. :) #
Date night. The husband and I are off to dinner childless! Benefit of vacationing with grandparents. :) #
http://twitpic.com/al5rw - Is it just me or is this an odd font choice for a parking sign? #
http://twitpic.com/al92k - Finally! non-boardwalk food! seared tuna. :) #
http://twitpic.com/allr7 - Pool with hubby. It’s been awhile. #

Twitter Updates from Vacation! - 2009-07-15

admin — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:45:00 +0000

I LUV technology! @cviel2 just twitpic’d an update of my new house while I’m on vaca! #
surprise surprise the husband wants donuts for breakfast again. #
http://twitpic.com/afn0l - Playing in sound… Fun! … kid with sand in his eyes.. NOT FUN! #
http://twitpic.com/afps0 - Ok so we r going a little nuts. :) #
1 zeppole more then enough, thank you very much. #
beach… waterpark… boards… now fireworks? I can’t believe the little guy is still up. #
http://twitpic.com/ahtfo - Little guy and grandpa enjoying the fireworks. #
I’m finding the similarities between an overtired preschooler and a drunk teenager to be uncanny. #

Twitter Updates from Vacation! - 2009-07-14

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:45:00 +0000

http://twitpic.com/abg9n - Just got back from 5 mi run and everyone is still sleeping. I luv that. :) #
Happy Birthday to the most amazing woman I know. I am the lucky one. I love you Mom. #
mom came down for a day at the beach. About to take her out to dinner for her birthday. #
http://twitpic.com/adp6k - ‘Try getting some in your mouth next time.’ -the husband’ #
bleh! ate waaaay too much at the tex mex place and the spicy mango margarita isn’t helping. :) #

Twitter Updates from Vacation! - 2009-07-13

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:45:00 +0000

child and I started our day with some breakfast & situps @ ‘home’ #
now it’s… dun dun dun… BEACH TIME! #
http://twitpic.com/a8431 - We’ve set up camp. :) #
http://twitpic.com/a87tk - Who knew… we came to work. :) #
http://twitpic.com/a8b83 - Maybe I will just leave him there. ;) #
should have waited a few more days b4 hitting the candy store *she says while holding her aching stomach* #
DUDE! Thundarr the Barbarian is on Boomerang! Why doesn’t @comcast have this channel?? #
http://twitpic.com/aa126 - Holy mother of God. #

Twitter Updates from Vacation! - 2009-07-12

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:45:00 +0000

up b4 everyone as usual. I’m off for a 10 mile training run. thankfully it’s flat here! #
http://twitpic.com/a46eu - Feel fantabulous!! easier then I thought on the flat terrain. #
http://twitpic.com/a47q8 - Let the donut fest begin. me? I went w/ an english muffin w/ pb&j ;) #
http://twitpic.com/a4dir - Nothing beats a 4 yr old on the beach :) #
http://twitpic.com/a4t2k - Sand or surf… he is up for anything! :) #
opting for a lite lunch (some nuts and a granola bar) me wants boardwalk food tonight! #
oh! and for those asking (@ replies too hard on my phone) I’m a Jersey Shore girl. That’s where we r. #
http://twitpic.com/a694d - From the ferris wheel!!! #
http://twitpic.com/a6ryd - A few beers with the husband at the end of another awesome day. :) #

Twitter Updates from Vacation! - 2009-07-11

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:45:00 +0000

Check out @AlexKingOrg for some awesome wordpress plugins.. I’m having fun with twitter tools.. http://bit.ly/17Od0l #
@cc_chapman just go. You won’t regret going but you may regret NOT going. Plus think how great you’ll feel when you are finished! in reply to cc_chapman #
@shredheads Finally got that update on the conference site… http://fitbloggin.com/ :~D in reply to shredheads #
@Mr_Matt That sounds awesome! have fun! in reply to Mr_Matt #
@rstreb WHAT?!? and you aren’t making them.. I am SO SO SO jealous. :) in reply to rstreb #
@cc_chapman ahhh no problem… It’s what I do. Plus there have been more then a few times my twitter buddes got me out the door! :) in reply to cc_chapman #
Book Review.. Notes on Cooking: A Short Guide to an Essential Craft .. http://bit.ly/VJLT7 #
When a Web Geek Goes on Vacation http://bit.ly/KeIi8
:) #
I don’t care… I’m leaving the inbox full.. the blogs have been updated.. I’m heading to the BEACH!! http://bit.ly/psimb #
I don’t care.. Inbox is full.. Blogs have been updated.. I’m headed to the BEACH! http://bit.ly/psimb *sigh* of RELIEF! #
http://twitpic.com/a00y2 - My mantra this week… (notice the shirt) #
Now we are REALLY leaving. Not bad 4 waiting till today 2 pack. Computer will get a nice 7 day rest! It’s never been off 4 more then 5 min! #
traffic… Noooooooooo… wait….. I mean whatever! ;) #
@ a diner.. toddler says “are u gonna b veronica forever?” how cute is that? #
http://twitpic.com/a22ea - yay first walk on the boards! #
day 1 winding down. The child’s in bed. The husband has a beer. All is right with the world. :) #

Headed to the Beach!!

roni — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:10:09 +0000

Vacation time! Whooo Hoooo! I’m so looking forward to this. I was considering taking my laptop and then I slapped myself silly and came to my senses. I WILL NOT BE WORKING ON VACATION. It’s as easy as that. I want to soak up the rays, build sand castles, walk the boardwalk, ride rides, play games and just be.

Wow… I just realized food did not go in my list of vacation things. *hmph* maybe food really doesn’t have the same control it used to over me? Has this journey brought me to a new stage? A place where I maybe I have a normal relationship with food? Not that I don’t go nuts with the dorritos and ice cream from time to time. But overall I’m not preoccupied with food the way I used to be.

I have no doubt a few years ago the only thing I would have been focussing on about this vacation is the ice cream, pizza and bagels. I would have been obsessing on how I’d stay on plan with everything I wanted to eat. Now I know I’ll enjoy myself, stay active and make good choices. I’m not going to NOT eat what I want to but what I want to (surprisingly) isn’t hordes of food anymore.

I’m surprising myself here but I’m sure you are tired of these little self realization discoveries that seem to come out when I’m writing. I’ll stop now. :)

So last year I had time to record a few videos and even craft a question of the week before heading out…

Summer 2008 Vacation Post

This year I haven’t even had time to breath let alone pre-plan posts! Ahh to be a full time blogger again. ;~P

Anyway, I will be tweeting and I found a plugin that will post my tweet to the blog every evening. So expect some fun updates while I’m gone. Just keep in mind it will be a one way street as I won’t have time or the means to respond while away.

OK, I’m off… I have a few more things to finish up on the ‘to do’ before heading on the road. Then I’m shutting off the computer and not looking back. Hope you all have a great week!!

Thursday Thoughts

roni — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:44:26 +0000

Craziness pure craziness. That is pretty much the only way I can describe my life right now. I’m going to leave it at that and get to these thoughts. Even with the craziness I have some links to share!

The first link comes via Crystal. She sent me this awesome article about ‘Phantom fat’ and I can say from experience, I totally agree with everything in this article! Three years later and I still catch a glimpse of "old Roni." I used to describe it as waking up a different race. That may be a bit extreme but there were times I felt I lost a big part of my identity along with the weight.
Banish trigger foods for successful weight loss - Ummmm for me, apparently it’s Baked Dorritos and Ice cream. Both of which will NOT be on my next shopping list.
You know how strongly I feel about blogging and the BlogToLose community, right? You also know how much I love the Nike+. Well this link about empowering personal knowledge is fascinating. I need to quote my favorite part. "…the power of communities – the principle being that peers influence behaviour and create an element of competition. Indeed, the Latin root for the verb “to compete” is "competere” which means “to seek together” or “to strive together”". "Strive together".. I LOVE it!
Did you see Cranky did an awesome weight loss blog round up? I’m flattered to have made the cut as I’ve been reading Cranky for quite awhile.
Ok, since I already broke the ice and posted a self serving link I have two more to add. I’ve been interviewed twice this month. The first is on Gel’s Kitchen and the other is on That’s Fit.
Speaking of, it must be an interview type of month as the Baltimore Sun stopped by my office today to interview me about the Baltimore Marathon. I think they are going to feature me and a few other runners on their site as we train. I don’t know much more then that but I’ll keep you posted.

Let’s see… Other news?

GreenLiteBites finally saw some activity this week. First the child and I recorded a Produce Pick video (Gooseberries & Peas) then I made Garden Turkey Steaks with a Simple Gravy and last night I quickly threw together Curried Chicken with Peas.
On SkinnyMinnyMedia I shared a product I’m researching for work. That’s all I had time for.
Oh! and I have 2 more success stories waiting in the wings for BlogToLose. When I will have time to post them, who knows?!?

Although I’m completely out of time nowadays, the new job is really REALLY awesome and I’m having a blast. However, the shift to full time work has been hard. I’m completely overwhelmed. To get through it (and the new house stuff) I’m employing a "Do what I can when I can" attitude. It all can’t get done, it’s just not possible.

That being said I have done what I can do and now it’s time for bed. :) Early meeting tomorrow and then we leave for the beach on Saturday for our yearly shore trip. I need it and I’m really considering a complete unplug! We’ll see!

Wordless Wednesday - I Work with a Bunch of Fun Geeks. :)

roni — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:15:33 +0000

Note: Notice "the Child" in the green shirt laing down. I’m standing right above him. This was taken yesterday on the Harbor.

Note to Self…

roni — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:38:20 +0000

Did grabbing a spoon and the gallon of ice cream last night really make you feel any better?

Get a grip!

Now… you are up early… go pack a lunch and grab some workout clothes. You are going to go to yoga tonight and lift some weights. THAT will make you feel better. I promise.