Comments on: Ask Roni Q&A Video _v02

By: Feeling Better | Roni’s Weigh

Feeling Better | Roni’s Weigh — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:22:11 +0000

[...] the toddler went to bed, I recorded a (not very) quick video answering some questions. It’s long, it’s sappy and it’s shaky but I’ll post it anyway. You can [...]

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:29:00 +0000

I cannot fathom the amount of time and energy you’ve put into this site! It is truly amazing! This may sound insane, but watching your video posts is almost like visiting with a friend. :)

I am a HUGE sap! I cry when I hear certain songs on the radio, during commercials, and sometimes for no reason whatsoever. I am incredibly emotional. I cried during my first WW meeting because I was so… overwhelmed yet felt so comforted and accepted by the people around me because they all knew exactly where I was in my journey. Wow. That was an epiphany right there. Tells me I need to get back to meetings and counting….

By: EricsMom

EricsMom — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:22:00 +0000

Video was great. Talking out loud to yourself is a great technique for exploring all those hidden issues behind eating that aren’t physical hunger related. I do it constantly and it has made a difference in keeping me on track and not letting a one time slip up become a give up. I also think a simple “Thank you” works as a comeback for comments on weight. I try to add a compliment back or a subject changer such as “Thank you, did you read about that new discovery in the paper?” It gets the subject off of your body and in more neutral territory.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:59:00 +0000

Thank you for taking time out to answer our Questions, you do a penominal job. I agree with the not accepting compliments from my husband too, and from now on I am going to accept it and own it!!

Thanks
Connie R

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:35:00 +0000

Best Q & A. I love how you relate to us and not just give us answers. It’s great to show emotions. Not to worry! ♥

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:35:00 +0000

Hey Roni,
You are such a cool person! Love the video, you rock! I can totally relate to what you’re saying.

Leah Danyell

By: kyree90

kyree90 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:28:00 +0000

It’s so good to watch you and realize that we’re not alone. Some of the things you said are things I’ve thought to myself … and I, too, got a little choked up there for a minute.

Thanks for sharing so much with all of us. You really are inspiring (not to mention educational!).

By: Christie

Christie — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:08:00 +0000

I really enjoyed the video. I liked the way the camera was set up this time — it seemed like we were right there in the living room with you having a good chat. I didn’t notice that the camera shook very much at all.

I, too, almost started crying when you did. This is all very emotional stuff. I really just want to say that I love your honesty and the way you can put yourself out there for us to learn from.

By: Dani Spies

Dani Spies — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:30:00 +0000

Okay, so I'm not really leaving til' tomorrow...
What a great post... I just wanted to comment on the "accepting yourself" comment.

I too yo-yo dieted for years (years and years and years)!
My desire to "fix" myself is what led me down the avenues of study that has created my career as a "Health Counselor/Food Coach/Cooking Instructor/Fitness Trainer" today! I would read, study, obsess over anything that had to do with fitness, nutrition, healthy foods, mind/body connection, etc.

Scientifically, I knew all the facts I needed to know in order to create a healthy lifestyle BUT I still could not seem to apply these facts and lose the extra weight (or feel good for that matter).
This is when I began to realize I was focusing on the wrong arena, I had to go to the next layer, and Roni you hit the nail on the head... it was all about taking a good, hard look at myself just the way I was and not only accepting myself but embracing myself.

Realizing that on the deepest levels that I was perfectly fine just the way I was and that the cellulite on my butt did not define me as a person. I think it's a hard thing (for women especially) to realize, understand and truly own the depths of our value and worth. As human beings we have so much more to offer than just our physical appearance, we tend to give it to everyone but ourselves and it can be a really hard thing to look at straight in the eye!

The work now is in my mind... it's no longer about counting calories, and fitting into my skinny jeans, It's about nourishing myself in a way that makes me FEEL good! I honestly believe when we are able to feel good; mind, body, and soul, the weight and the bodies will follow.

Thanks again for your honesty and insight... you share a powerful message!!

By: Michelly

Michelly — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:10:00 +0000

I totally teared up with you too! I’m really struggling with being happy with my weight loss so far without being overwhelmed with how far I have yet to go. I am almost to the 50 pound milestone–what’s not to be happy about, right? Well, I have 72 left to go. I’m going to try to write a letter to myself, maybe even put it in my blog if I have the courage to let others see it! Thanks for showing your vulnerable side and being so willing to help others through food and weight issues.