Thursday Thoughts XI - Blogs, blogs and more blogs.
December 11, 2008
Confession time…. I can’t keep up. I just can’t. I abandoned my RSS reader months ago because I got tired of seeing "5692 messages unread". It’s just depressed me. Instead, I do my best to surf and read sites when I have time. Which is joke because I NEVER have time. I try though.
Here are a few posts that caught my attention this week. Some I commented on, some I didn’t. I read more since becoming a blogger then I have my first 20-something odd years on this planet. It’s unbelievable.
Let the links begin…
- Mo over at Big Fat Deal discusses Oprah’s recent revelation that she’s mad at herself for gaining weight again. In my opinion, Oprah shows she’s no different then the rest of us, struggling with body image that creates the yo you dieting cycle from hell that many of us are victims of ourselves. I just can’t believe with all she has accomplished that she (Oprah) hasn’t yet accepted her body yet. Remember my 3 steps to a healthier you? Yup… it’s STEP 1! I think Oprah needs me on her show to tell her that, don’t you? ;~P
- LeeseKnits, one of our fellow BlogToLose’rs wrote a Diary of a Mad Fat Woman. She has a good talking to herself and I think a lot of us can relate.
- Kristin from Shoutin’ From the Rooftop is running a cool contest for those of us interested in Weight Watchers. The prizes include a Points calculator, a Weight Watchers cookbook, and her her favorite snacks. WHOO HOO
- Charlie over on Back To The Fridge has a great post about childhood crushes. I shared my love for Matthew Brodericks and Jon Cryer’s of the world but I forgot to mention John Cusack! I definitely have a "type" there, don’t I? lol The husbands fits right in too. ;~P
- Carla of MizFitOnline has a guest post today for the "Perfected Avocado Smoothie" which is too funny as I was just looking at avocados and trying to figure out how to get them into my diet as I’m not the biggest fan.
- Crabby of Cranky Fitness wrote a grumpy post about Antioxidants and aging. As I’m not getting any younger I share her grumpy attitude on the subject of a new study.
- Kris wrote something on BlogToLose a few weeks ago that made me laugh aloud. She posted a quick story about how she overcame the urge to run through a drive-thru by asking WWRD? That is "What Would Roni Do?". LOL What do you think? Can you see a line of WWRD products? A bracelet? Mug? Maybe even a magnet for your fridge. LMAO sorry… just CRACKS me up!
- Mel from The Daily Mel wrote up a great review of the new Weight Watchers Momentum plan. Her’s provides a bit more details then my short ramble did. I thought you guys would appreciate it.
- Lynn over on Lynn’s Weigh reminds us that food can equal love and sometimes that’s ok. The holiday season is about family, memories and traditions don’t let your diet ruin your fun and don’t let the fun ruin your diet. As Lynn so eloquently says, "I hope you’ll think about how food and love intersect in your life. Yes, there’s a lot of food out there right now, but which ones mean more to you than empty calories and heartburn? "
OK, I can go on and on here. You know that. There are just so many great bloggers out their sharing their experiences, ideas, tips, insights and lives. It’s so AWESOME isn’t it?
As for me on this gloomy Thursday well…
- I’m making a fresh batch of my Homemade Sauce and I’m going to experiment with a bread-less eggplant parmesan recipe later tonight. GreenLiteBites was a little slow this week. I posted this weeks video making my new favorite lunch, Bulgur with Peas and Pomegranate and last night I whipped up some roasted tomatoes for a quick snack.
- I was also humbled this morning when I read DietInReview.com’s Diet Awards 2008. GreenLiteBites won Best Healthy Recipe Blog and Roni’s Weigh was a runner up for Best Diet Blog! WOW. I realize there are are so many good sites and blogs out there so to even be considered is a compliment. Thank you so much Brandi!
- Other news… I’m working on my day in the life video post and review of the Nokia camera phone. I SHOULD have it out this weekend. I also have a post I’ve been trying to find time to work on. Not to mention to pile of books I’m trying to review. Plus a new contests, especially for those interested in the Zone diet. Ummmm I think that’s it. It’s probably not but if I end there I’ll feel better. :)
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On December 11th, 2008 at 3:13 pm Benjamin Teal said:
Hey Roni,
Another great list. I got hooked on your blog with a Thursday Thoughts article and they keep exceeding expectations.
Congrats on the runner up, though I think you could have easily been a winner.
I read MizFit’s avacodo smootie post this morning, not sure I am sold on avacodo as a smoothie, so I am still on the fence as to whether or not I will try it.
Keep up the great work, and I will be back soon!
On December 11th, 2008 at 3:14 pm Michelle said:
Among all of the other things you listed that you are doing or in the middle of doing, we haven’t heard anything about the cookbook lately? Taking a back seat at the moment? Don’t blame you, your plate is pretty full!
On December 11th, 2008 at 3:16 pm Brandi said:
Congrats on the runner up! That’s awesome :)
On December 11th, 2008 at 3:19 pm roni said:
Michelle - Ahhh the book…. ummm yeah… when I lost the version I was working on my motivation deflated. I think I need to take a week off to just work on it!
On December 11th, 2008 at 3:42 pm Michelle said:
And where do you think you are going to find a week off?!!! Take your time and enjoy the other projects. Everything in due time, right?
On December 11th, 2008 at 4:06 pm KK (Running Through Life) said:
Congrats Roni on the blog awards!
On December 11th, 2008 at 4:59 pm MaryB said:
Congratulations! That is a big deal!
LOL@ WWRD? I ask myself that daily!
On December 11th, 2008 at 5:26 pm Sabrina said:
OMG in clicking on your sites above I checked out Lynn’s Weigh…well come to find out that she’s a local gal!!! I probably have seen her when I worked in Clarion!!! What a small world :)
On December 11th, 2008 at 5:39 pm Krista S. said:
WWRD is something I ask myself all the time! Annnnd, we had the same childhood crushes! How funny. John Cusack still makes me giddy.
On December 11th, 2008 at 5:55 pm Biz said:
Congrats on the awards! You deserve it with all your hard work!
On December 11th, 2008 at 7:39 pm Elaine said:
I adore Thursday Thoughts…how about a Sensational Sunday post this week? I could use the motivation!
On December 11th, 2008 at 8:53 pm melissa said:
great post, you introduced me to some new blogs! I totally get overwhelmed by my reader, and I also feel like I miss out on any blogs not on it! Anyways, I thought I would share this random story with you. Every Sunday, I put on your ask roni video and clean my room. That way I can do two things at once. So for about three weeks my room has looked like the victim of at least one natural disaster, and all of the sudden I realized, I haven’t been listening to roni videos, no wonder my room is a mess!
On December 11th, 2008 at 9:06 pm Melissa M. (aka The Daily Mel) said:
Hey Roni — Thanks for the shout-out for my blog in your post today. :-D
On December 11th, 2008 at 9:41 pm Laura Jane said:
Wow, congrats on the awards - that’s awesome! You have a great blog (s). The WWRD is funny - I find myself thinking the same thing!
On December 12th, 2008 at 12:39 am Kathy said:
LMFAO…..again and again everytime I think of WWRD…..
Somethings just make you laugh…and that did.
Thanks
On December 12th, 2008 at 2:22 am Ginny said:
Congrats on the awards, you really deserve the recognition! Thanks for all the great blog links. I’m alsways looking for inspiring blogs.
Just so you know, the link for the homemade sauce brings you to the momentum plan post. I was able to find the recipe on green lite bites, and it looks so good. Definitely something to try on a cold winter day.
On December 12th, 2008 at 3:52 am Christy said:
Goodness…you are so busy I don’t know how you find time to breathe.
On December 12th, 2008 at 11:00 am FitMommy said:
Feeling the same way! So many things to read, and write about. I find it motivating to read other blogs and I’m going to add some of those diet books to my huge pile on my nightstand.
On December 12th, 2008 at 12:04 pm Patty said:
Congrats on the award. After looking at the winner for diet blog I have to say you should have won, you give so many people so much valuable info on a realistic way to good health/healthy weight! The other blog’s description (no I didn’t bother to look at it) sounded like more of a commentary on trying out various diets, the thing that we all really need to avoid, trying fads etc. Just my opinion ;).
On December 16th, 2008 at 4:06 am Amy Hempel said:
Okay… I am SO with you on the blog thing. I just started my own weight loss blog a few months ago & now I’m reading weight loss blog after blog after blog… My husband thinks he’s lost his wife or I’ve lost my mind. There are SO MANY BLOGS out there & SO MUCH INFORMATION. And now I’ve found your blog… although you have some great stuff in here!
Thanks for the links & snippets~ good info!!!
~ Amy
http://www.rebuildingamy.blogspot.com
On January 4th, 2009 at 11:28 pm Sharon said:
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Sharon
http//www.autoloans101.info