Comments on: Food, Food and MORE Food

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:07:22 +0000

Thank you for being so honest Roni. It would so easy for you to omit several of your meals of the weekend but you shared it all. You laid it all out on the table for us all to read. I can’t tell you how much I admire you for that and how much I appreciate it. To be honest, there are times when I find myself eating in a way I feel I shouldn’t be given my relationship with food and then look at others and wonder how they can do it. How can they stay on track so well? The reality came to me after reading your post. Everyone who has this type of relationship with food has these moments, days, weekends and the most important thing is to learn from it and move on. Spending time feeling guilty and beating yourself up over it is such a waste of time. I have realized that I am in a much better position this year than I was last year. I started my journey last year and had lost 15lbs by Christmas. I am now down almost 40lbs this year with about 15 more to go. I have learned so much about me and my relationship with food. Wow…now that is something to celebrate!
Happy Holidays Roni and thank you so much for giving me a safe place to share. I feel so lucky to have stumbled across your site a year ago!

By: Arlene

Arlene — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:11:28 +0000

I had a bad eating weekend, too … but, like you, I did a few things I was proud of (a stroll in the park Sunday and ordering a fruit cup instead of fries with my pork tenderloin sandwich).

It’s tempting to beat myself up over the 1.4-pound gain I had at today’s WI, but I’m going to try to NOT do that. The weekend is over and done with, and I’m on track today. I’ve even had a workout.

But I must say, it seems that your “bad” weekend was still much better than most of my lapses! :D

By: Ideanna

Ideanna — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:42:25 +0000

Well if it makes you guys feel any better….my diet yesterday was literally homemade cupcakes and brownies. lol I had fun though with my friend so I thought it was worth it.

By: andrea.

andrea. — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:05:18 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Roni. I really appreciate how clear-headed you can be about these things. I think we all sometimes forget that food is not the enemy — it’s a really wonderful part of many of our cultures and traditions, and on special occassions there’s nothing wrong with indulging in some special treats. I don’t plan to use the holidays as an excuse to go totally off the rails and shove everything and anything into my face, but I’ll defnitely be having wine and stuffing on Christmas day, and not feeling at guilty about it! :D

By: SMK

SMK — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:17:14 +0000

Yikes Roni I know exactly how you feel!
My husband and I were in Chicago(my first time) from Thursday through Sunday and it was eat/drink-fest. We had to try authentic deep dish pizza and chicago hot dogs. But holy smokes did we have a great time!

We worked out in the hotel gym one day and we braved the elements walking around downtown chicago. We took the train everywhere instead of taking cabs. And I hope we burned some extra calories since it was freezing :)

I hope you liked Red Square! I have been wanting to try out the one in Las Vegas.

By: Tawnya

Tawnya — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:07:09 +0000

I really needed this too. I didn’t have a great weekend either. I didn’t do horribly but it definitely could’ve been better. We are only human! I plan on being as good as I can but still enjoy myself. It just means that I will have to work that much harder after the holidays, but I do realize this ahead of time. I don’t want to pig out and feel all fat and bloated by New Years. Thanks for being such an inspiration Roni!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:02:48 +0000

I definiately agree with Louis, Roni. You have made a difference in my life. I read everything you write. I wouldn’t consider missing even one word….or picture….or video. And I know the way I feel, is felt by hundreds…maybe thousands, all over. I know that by coming to your site, I WILL be able to maintain my healthy way of life, as well as my healthy weight. And “knowing” that, is something I’ve never had before. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I ask God to bless you and your family in every way you need, as you are a blessing to us.

By: fitforfree

fitforfree — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:52:25 +0000

Roni, you have the greatest attitude. Seriously. Thank you so much for all you do on this site; I check it daily and it’s giving me a new hope that I’m moving in the right direction. (The fact that we’re both 5’9 and have been in a similar weight range helps that connection :) ) HAPPY HOLIDAYS and please keep posting; I will be checking in to help me stay on target with my eating and exercise!! —V

By: Louis

Louis — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:00:17 +0000

Roni, you know how I feel about you and your weight loss journey (if not, skip to the last paragraph, LOL). I read almost all of what you write and post very little. That might change as time goes on as well. As you know we can’t change the past and I am sure you are not feeling sorry for yourself either. You are just venting as we all do about our frustrations with food. Even if we are at a comfortable place with our weight management issues, we are still not comfortable with food. I have an abundance of good food choices here in my domicile. Last night I too felt out of control with my eating, but not my choices though. And it does in the end come down to our choices. Some how the scale has been kind to me… well, at least lately. I kind of feel like Ebenezer Scrooge, waking up Christmas day and not missing my chance and having time to mend my evil food ways. All I can do is leave you with one of my favorite quotes of the year for me. It is quite an old quote, but for me it is one of best finds this year. I am sure you have heard it before, but I am also sure it will help repeating here as well:.

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Roni. You touch us all everyday with what you think and put to words, pictures and now you animated visuals as well. You are truly a person who has touched my life and so many more. Continue to do what you do so well. I am looking forward to reading your blog as often as time permits. You are definitely one of my heroes.

By: Charlie Hills

Charlie Hills — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:55:32 +0000

Although personally, I hate when this happens:

Choosing the fried chicken at KFC. It wasn’t even that good.

Nothing worse than deciding to have a wonderfully evil meal and then not even enjoying it. (I experienced more of that last night. Ugh. Really makes you wish life had a Ctrl+Z.)