Comments on: Willpower, Motivation or Something Else? http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:44:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michelle http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3501 Michelle Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:02:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3501 I remember one day I wanted lunch and thought that since I had been doing so well on my weighloss journey, I would get a Big Mac. I literally had the angel and the devil whispering in my ear. The devil was saying how I deserved it...how I had been so good...the angel on the other hand had me look around. While sitting in the very long line, I noticed (unlike the McDonald's commericals) not one skinny person walked in or out of McDonalds. I got out of that line and went to Subway. I remember one day I wanted lunch and thought that since I had been doing so well on my weighloss journey, I would get a Big Mac. I literally had the angel and the devil whispering in my ear. The devil was saying how I deserved it…how I had been so good…the angel on the other hand had me look around. While sitting in the very long line, I noticed (unlike the McDonald’s commericals) not one skinny person walked in or out of McDonalds. I got out of that line and went to Subway.

]]> By: Krista http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3475 Krista Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:44:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3475 Roni: Salute to you. I wish I had been as motivated this weekend as you. I gave myself permission to eat whatever I wanted and then some. But, as we say, there's always tomorrow to right the wrong of today. You go, Roni. Keep motivating and inspiring. Roni: Salute to you. I wish I had been as motivated this weekend as you. I gave myself permission to eat whatever I wanted and then some. But, as we say, there’s always tomorrow to right the wrong of today. You go, Roni. Keep motivating and inspiring.

]]> By: Tanya http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3474 Tanya Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:38:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3474 I was so happy to read this entry and then everyone's comments. I have about 60 lbs to lose and I have lost about 25lbs so far. I have been really slacking because I know fit in to a size 12 and I don't mind going out in public, feel confident, etc. and now...I keep with these detours...more regularly than I should. I am comforted to know that while you were losing your weight Roni that you detoured a bit on the weekends and then stayed on the straight and narrow during the week...this is going to be my new plan...thanks Roni and everyone... I was so happy to read this entry and then everyone’s comments. I have about 60 lbs to lose and I have lost about 25lbs so far. I have been really slacking because I know fit in to a size 12 and I don’t mind going out in public, feel confident, etc. and now…I keep with these detours…more regularly than I should. I am comforted to know that while you were losing your weight Roni that you detoured a bit on the weekends and then stayed on the straight and narrow during the week…this is going to be my new plan…thanks Roni and everyone…

]]> By: Tina http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3473 Tina Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:12:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3473 I really like this thinking... detour, rather than completely and utterly falling helplessly to the ground on my @$$. <br/><br/>I experienced this just last week and instead of feeling guilty that I was <i>yet again</i> gonna start over and get on track, I cut myself a little slack, took a deep breathe and realized that weight loss is more about the road to get there. And get there I will. <br/><br/>Good for you for seeing the balance. I really like this thinking… detour, rather than completely and utterly falling helplessly to the ground on my @$$.

I experienced this just last week and instead of feeling guilty that I was yet again gonna start over and get on track, I cut myself a little slack, took a deep breathe and realized that weight loss is more about the road to get there. And get there I will.

Good for you for seeing the balance.

]]> By: CindyPTN http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3472 CindyPTN Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:54:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3472 Oh, I know what you mean. It's great to be able to set aside a distinct time to enjoy the things you love and move on the next day. I've been getting much better about resisting those Starbucks drinks and the milk shakes! I just drove past one today and thought, "I don't need it!" Oh, I know what you mean. It’s great to be able to set aside a distinct time to enjoy the things you love and move on the next day. I’ve been getting much better about resisting those Starbucks drinks and the milk shakes! I just drove past one today and thought, “I don’t need it!”

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3471 Anonymous Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:34:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3471 I tried the planned detour, and it took me straight to the fat tour. I just eat now whats in my house, and if anyone,brings something else in from take out I eat it. I don't sweat over it anymore. I feel sometimes when I over think things I tend to lose control. Weight loss is the same mental road we go down when we try to quit any addiction. Fighting our minds is more of a challenge then fighting our hunger pains. It's a never ending journey. Keeping positive and just getting out there instead of sitting around thinking about it, will help in those "down" times. Roni, I give you so much credit for all you've been through and continue to go through and learn; each day about yourself. Thats what this really is about you know. Learning about "oneself" Its a wonderful thing! Keep up the good work! I tried the planned detour, and it took me straight to the fat tour. I just eat now whats in my house, and if anyone,brings something else in from take out I eat it. I don’t sweat over it anymore. I feel sometimes when I over think things I tend to lose control. Weight loss is the same mental road we go down when we try to quit any addiction. Fighting our minds is more of a challenge then fighting our hunger pains. It’s a never ending journey. Keeping positive and just getting out there instead of sitting around thinking about it, will help in those “down” times. Roni, I give you so much credit for all you’ve been through and continue to go through and learn; each day about yourself. Thats what this really is about you know. Learning about “oneself” Its a wonderful thing! Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3470 Anonymous Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:51:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3470 Lots of bumps in the road that require detours. Good for you for resisting the husband's fast food. I too took detours this past weekend and decided it was okay. Beating myself up hurts more than the detour! Love your website. Thanks for all the encouragement!<br/>Della Lots of bumps in the road that require detours. Good for you for resisting the husband’s fast food. I too took detours this past weekend and decided it was okay. Beating myself up hurts more than the detour! Love your website. Thanks for all the encouragement!
Della

]]> By: Anonymous http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3469 Anonymous Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:17:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3469 Roni, <br/><br/>This post makes me very happy...you go girl! first off I want to say that I started WW about 7 weeks ago..things are wonderful..my boyfriend actually joined along and he has even lost more weight then me already..and he only did it so it would be easier for me..we are 23 and we just want to be healthier..we started dating almost 2 years ago and have both gained at least 15 pounds since then..we did go away for v-day and we both agreed we were going to watch what we were eating but not keep track cause we wanted to enjoy our weekend..and it worked and nothing past that weekend..so thanks for posting that..doesn't make me feel so bad now...also I am glad that you are doing well on the core program it sounds..however I do miss your menus cause being new to the program it gave me lots of ideas for meals and snacks that i might not have thought about...so i really do miss that though..but I know you gotta do what you gotta do..but I do want to thank you again for being the reason we started this program...and if you do go on the flex again please post menus..even though the videos and other posts right now are very helpful along our journey too!! thanks again<br/><br/>~crista Roni,

This post makes me very happy…you go girl! first off I want to say that I started WW about 7 weeks ago..things are wonderful..my boyfriend actually joined along and he has even lost more weight then me already..and he only did it so it would be easier for me..we are 23 and we just want to be healthier..we started dating almost 2 years ago and have both gained at least 15 pounds since then..we did go away for v-day and we both agreed we were going to watch what we were eating but not keep track cause we wanted to enjoy our weekend..and it worked and nothing past that weekend..so thanks for posting that..doesn’t make me feel so bad now…also I am glad that you are doing well on the core program it sounds..however I do miss your menus cause being new to the program it gave me lots of ideas for meals and snacks that i might not have thought about…so i really do miss that though..but I know you gotta do what you gotta do..but I do want to thank you again for being the reason we started this program…and if you do go on the flex again please post menus..even though the videos and other posts right now are very helpful along our journey too!! thanks again

~crista

]]> By: stephanie http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3467 stephanie Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:48:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3467 Roni - good job. I was just thinking, though, in case u ever are tempted at McD's - the grilled chicken snack wraps are GREAT. Really - satisfying and enjoyable. I crave them now! Roni – good job. I was just thinking, though, in case u ever are tempted at McD’s – the grilled chicken snack wraps are GREAT. Really – satisfying and enjoyable. I crave them now!

]]> By: Lorraine http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else.html/comment-page-1#comment-3466 Lorraine Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:07:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/02/willpower-motivation-or-something-else/#comment-3466 I read your post this morning and went to the passport office with kids and had to get them lunch as they missed school lunch. I went to the Wendys drive throgh..dident order for me..the smell oh the smell. I dident have a taste either and came home ate my homemade mushroom soup and brushetta with toast from Costco and was very happy. Why cant I control myself at nite with candy if its in the house I do not know ? I threw the candy out last nite so I'm good right now. <br/>Love your site Toni..you speak to me when I read your blog..thankyou. I read your post this morning and went to the passport office with kids and had to get them lunch as they missed school lunch. I went to the Wendys drive throgh..dident order for me..the smell oh the smell. I dident have a taste either and came home ate my homemade mushroom soup and brushetta with toast from Costco and was very happy. Why cant I control myself at nite with candy if its in the house I do not know ? I threw the candy out last nite so I’m good right now.
Love your site Toni..you speak to me when I read your blog..thankyou.

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