Last week I weighed in for the first time in weeks and I was happy that my weight was still within a very respectable maintainer range. I’m not quite sure why this surprised me, my clothes all fit great. I’m working out like a madwomen. I’m even training for the relay.
It’s so funny that I still grapple with the thought that somehow I’m going to gain 50lbs overnight. Like that the cheesecake I ate this weekend will translate into at least a 5 lb gain. It’s like I ignore the fact that I workout 4-5 days a week, HARD. That I can easily run 3-4 miles and that I’m consciously aware of everything I put in my mouth. I am not at all the same person I was 5 years ago. I can say confidently that I’m in the best shape of my life. I truly have changed my (sorry, I have to use it) lifestyle.
Why did all these feelings come to the surface tonight? Well, I weighed in again this morning and the scale showed a 1.2 loss. I was shocked. Then I had a long talk with myself which ended with a one statement….
Trust yourself. You are doing it and you will continue to.
OK, enough soul searching and back patting. I have a big decision to make. Well I guess it’s not "big" per say but definitely FUN. I just found out the Food Network is doing an open casting for the Next Food Network Star this friday! It’s only an hour from my house and I’m seriously considering going.
I’m not sure I have what it takes but I love working on GreenLiteBites, I’m fairly obsessed with food and I LOVE to cook, so why not, right? RIGHT? OK, I’m trying to convince myself.
The life lover in me is screaming "YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE! GO" The negative nilly is saying, "Why bother, you have so much work to do and you chances are pretty slim anyway."
I guess this is were I ask what you think. Although I have a feeling all comments will tell me to go as it’s the "nice" thing to say. Is anyone willing to be really truthful and tell me I’m crazy? If I decide to go I have a lot of work ahead of me to get ready! I better run!
I can’t focus anyway, the only thing swimming in my head right now is… "What’s my culinary point of view???" LMAO
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About Roni
Roni started this blog in '05 to journal her weight loss. 70lbs later, she's committed to living a conscious, healthy life and hopes to inspire others along the way. Read more on the about page.
I say go for it, you are my daughter and I am very proud of you and think you have a special unigue gift. You are helping not only yourself but also all the people that read your blog everyday by showing yourself and your soul. You are not afraid to show your faults and foibles with food and your life. I cannot say how proud and how much I love you and wish you the best in all you do. Food Network would be crazy not to have you. If they don’t take you this time, try again whenver it is offered. Good Luck!!!!!
Roni – Do it. You have nothing to lose. How often will this opportunity come around? And, the Mommy and me point of view that one of the readers suggested featuring Ryan is a good one…
Also, think of what a good example you are setting for Ryan to have a dream and follow it because you never know….
Go for it! What is the worst than can happen?
Even if you don’t make it, trying out would be a great experience and a fun story!
Roni,
As you know I sent you that link a while ago to do the mom’s cooking thing and your “son” submit you and I think you ended up doing it if I remember correctly…I am not trying to tell you either way to go..but I will say that I were you (even though your so busy and I always ask when you sleep) that I would do it. You have a lot of stuff going on in your mind but even if it doesn’t work out you may learn something…to help you in the blogging world or even with your cookbook..
You already have ALOT of supporters..more then you probably know of since people don’t always comment….I think your food is fantastic and your heart is in it…and you’d be doing it for all the right reasons..to teach people and you have a motivating story behind you.
hope this opinion helps..
DO it!!!!! What do you have to lose? Even if you don’t make it, you won’t be wondering “What if??” You perspective? Providing delicious meal ideas that are healthy and accessible to regular people. You love to find new foods available in the market that any old joe can pick up and use to reproduce at home. How is that different from Sandra Lee? Your recipes are ALWAYS health conscious.
Oh – you could also do workout ideas on the show from beginner to guru – just like yourself.
PS – can you tell I would do anything to have the chance to make the casting call??? I have dreamed of having my own cooking show since I was 6 and watched the Frugal Gormet on PBS after school every day! yes, I was overweight then, too!
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Do it. You are awesome on the videos. I make your food all the time. I love it. My family loves it. It is awesome. Also:
1. you already have a following.
2. you are in the process of publishing a cookbook (right??)
This is the next step. Go for it.
You HAVE TO GO! No question about it. If you don’t, you’ll always regret it, and that’s no way to live your life. Go – and you’ll do awesome!
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I’m going to say no. My reason is “the toddler”. He needs you to be at home when he gets home, plain and simple. If you got this job, you’d be busy, and sending a message to him that your work away is more important than those times when you did the video’s together. Kids are a lot smarter than we give them credit for, and being away from him at this critical age is not worth the gamble. You are a mom first, finish that out and then if you’re still interested, I’m sure Food TV will still be around.
P~
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You should totally do it!!!! DO NOT listen to the last post about not doing it for the toddler. Sure, you are a Mom first; BUT won’t your kids be proud to know that their mother went for a dream. Isn’t that what we try to instill in them?! Just my opinion.
You already have a culinary point of view! It’s what you do NOW! Revamping everyday recipes to be healthier for the whole family!!!
Love ya-go for it!!!!!
OMG! You HAVE to go, Roni! What was the one thing that I said to you when we met? That I love your Web sites because I use a lot of your recipes. They’re easy, healthy and yummy! Seriously, what have you got to lose? Do it! Just going is an adventure in itself, even if you don’t get selected.
First of all, I think you should do it. Second of all, I was reading previous comments and I read one from your mom and it made me tear up. That was so wonderful to hear your mom’s support…
I think you should go for it. Think about all of the people you already touch and help through your websites. Why not offer everyone your support? You can do this. You deserve to do this. What the Food Network is lacking is someone just like you. They have the one show who has healthy recipes but she’s a nutritionist or something of that nature. In this health-centric world that we’re living in the Food Network definitely needs someone who has been where we are and can show us how to eat healthy and have a healthy relationship with food. Roni, you ARE that person! Please, please, PLEASE consider going. I guess a good question for you is why are you are hesitating? Is it because you may not win? Is it because you have too many projects at home? We can always find a reason why we shouldn’t do something. YOU CAN DOOOO IT!!!!!
Are you kidding me?! When I saw the last season of the Food Network Star, I thought to myself- this is what Roni should be on.
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ok, so this is my first time commenting.. but I couldnt hold back for this one :) just take a shot! there’s nothing that says you cant turn it down or change your mind.. but you can never turn back time and take a chance when you didnt.
even if its for the experience, what a great example to your son- take chances to pursue your passions :)
omygosh you haaaaaaaaaaaave to gooooooooooo. i think you’d be AWESOME in it!! seriously!!! you’re so natural in front of the camera, you’re an awesome cook, and you LOVE doing both!! gogogogogogo!!!!
Check out madison (follow my weigh)s last blog post..burnt from dinner
just promise us you won’t change after becoming famous ;P
Check out madison (follow my weigh)s last blog post..burnt from dinner
or should i say, MORE famous! (sorry last comment)
Check out madison (follow my weigh)s last blog post..burnt from dinner
I just found your blog while googling the casting call LOL. Your blog posts gave me flashbacks because you sound just like me last year! I’ll be there tomorrow so maybe I’ll see you! I did the casting call last year in NY and it was a blast (even though I didn’t make it). My advice – be 100% clear about your point of view and just be yourself! I thought I did really good last year in the interview but in retrospect my POV is probably what did me in because I was too vague. Last year, we only talked to the people initially for like 5-10 minutes so it’s over before you know it. Last year, the callbacks seemed to trickle in slowly over the following few days to weeks, but this year it seems they will do them the next day so at least we’ll know one way or the other.
As someone who focused on cooking for weight loss last year, I’d also say – make sure the recipes and the food are the focus even if your POV deals with losing weight. I think I came off as too “diet-y” last year and I think that also hurt me. The impression I got was healthy=good, diet=bad. But then again, I didn’t make it last year so what the *bleep* do I know!
I hope that helps. It was totally fun and I actually made some good connections just from going. My POV this year is not weight loss related – so no competition from me in that department! If you have any questions, email me at my site! See you there!
GO you already have a ton of people who would watch you
Umm Roni…HELLO………………….go get out of here!!!! Its a chance and risk you have to take. Who knows where it will go or what it will bring you. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO you are so right for it, and didnt someone a while back ask in one of your Q&A about you having your own food network show??? Maybe not, but I seriously think you totally deserve this and would be great at it! Take the chance!
You only live once and you will regret it if you don’t go. You are a natural, so have fun and enjoy yourself!
As someone who works in TV, I can assure you that you have a unique point of view and really have something to offer viewers.
Go for it and be confident!!
Ok, you might find this strange. Even a bit odd. I was thinking about you last night. How wonderful your personality is and how much passion you put behind making your meals healthy. I said to my husband. You know Roni is the next Ali Krieger. I come here and see this post? Hello… That’s a sign… DO IT!
I love reading & watching your videos with your son….How inspiring..I also want to say I am a huge fan of the Next Food NETWORK STAR….WOW!!!! Awesome for you .I am also a fan of your blog & other reads.You are one BUSY GAL!! I have 55 more lbs to lose & I burn 617 extra calories per day now in order to get me to my goal….I belong to the YMCA & have dvd’s that I need to incorporate.Good luck to you & keep us informed on the next season of Food Network Star! Thanks for all you help with .Take Care Dianne~www.DimikaSkinsations.com (my small business)
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Absolutely do it!!!
I agree with the SEVENTY-FOUR comments before me. DO IT! I love that show and I love your blog and video and recipes. Your story would be PERFECT for it! If you don’t do it we’ll all boycott your blog. No- just kidding but you TOTALLY should!!!!
You should absolutely do it! I have read your site now for a couple of years just about daily! I have referred to greenlitebites countless times for ideas! My 14 year old son LOVES your salisbury steak recipe!! That is a HUGE compliment considering is is the most picky eater on the planet!!
Good Luck!
New experiences can’t hurt. The only thing I can think I would do in preparation, if I were to get called back – would be to really do a lot of research on different methods, techniques, classic dishes that you’re not familiar with, and then try to figure out the best way to make some of those dishes that would be expected of you (that might have a stick of butter in them) much lighter.. without compromising taste and texture. Or something.
And.. like a lot of others said, you have a unique point of view – healthy living, balance, activity, and involving your family!!
AND, you’re cute to boot! The camera would love you! lol
Totally do it! You would be awesome!!!
Long time lurker, first time commenting. DO IT!
You have got to go! Your sites would not be this huge if you didn’t have something special.
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You Must. It is your calling
I am sorry I strongly disagree with Jynell, I think you should do it for all the opposite reasons she lists. You only live once, don’t wait around, do it today. If you wait till next year you could be in a totally different place. I have 1 year old and a 4 1/2 year boys and I think they would be super proud of their mommy doing something that excites, energizes and motivates her to succeed. Why wait for tomorrow or next year what you can do now? Just say everything turns out just like we play in our heads – you try out, you get on, you do the show, you win… what’s wrong with taht – you actually are teaching the Toddler a great lesson – to go for what you want. If you lose – what’s the lesson – you tried and will try again! The show is what 6 weeks of taping? please, that goes by in a instant, the Toddler won’t know any different! He’ll miss ya but it will only be a blib! Trust your instincts, have fun and go for it!!
Roni,
You have to go for it! I’m sure you are way ahead of the other people trying out because you already run your own site with recipes and videos. Plus, there are almost no “good for you” cooking shows on Food Network, so that also gives you a leg up on the competition. The whole nation needs to know how tasty healthy foods can be and I think you would be a great spokesperson for that. Think of the boost it would give your cookbook to have a Food Network stamp on it. Go after your dreams, girl!
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Its already friday.. but i really hope you went! lol I would absolutely love to watch you on the Food Network!
***From one working mother to another***
I have been reading the comments and felt drawn to comment from a working mother’s point of view. I am married and have a 6 yr old and a 3 yr old. I dreamed of the opportunity to fufill my career dreams after the birth of my daughter @ age 22. I really thought I would never be as successful as I am now. The downfall is I travel about 40% of the time. Yes it is hard and I miss my babies (thankfully, I have a great husband who is super supportive) but I truly believe it is GREAT for them to see mommy achieve goals and dreams I set out for. I think I am setting an awesome example for my daughter and take care that I am providing them with a loving and caring environment daily, even if it is not always my arms holding them.
Sometimes I fear what I am missing but I truly believe that I have the best of both worlds. I’ll never wonder “where I lost myself” because I live to leave NOTHING on the table. I say GO FOR IT. You have a supportive network and it would be a great experience regardless of the outcome!!!
hahah. I know what you mean it really does get difficult when it comes to getting healthy, but once you accomplish the feeling is remarkable. I’ve been walking for quite some time now and my main goal is to lose weight and tone up my muscles. It’s been tough but I’ve been staying positive and man has it helped. I’ve been starting off slow walking at least 2 miles every other day, I’ve only been walking for a short amount of time and I already see results. I really want to love these love handles so I purchased these bike shorts by Lytess here on fitandsharp.com. Give it a shot, it’s working for me.
I say GO FOR IT!!! Why not? This could prove to open up many more doors for you. I could totally see you having your own show on the Food Network (and I would definitely have to finally convince my partner that it is TIME to get cable!)
You GO girl!!
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