Heading out for a run soon, I have to hop right in…
- Ben from build-muscle-and-burn-fat.com asked if he could use me as an example in his new eBook on Self Motivation. Apparently he things I’m a good example of his 4th tip, “Tell People”. Who? … Me? *pointing to self* Naaa I’m a pretty private person, I don’t share much of anything. Do I? (ok, bad attempt at sarcasm :) If you are interested in a quick read on motivation you should check it out. Ben has some great insights.
- Since I’m on the eBook kick, have you guys visited Leigh Peele of avidityfitness.net. I linked to her once before because she has a cool video on calculating body fat. She also has recently released a new eBook package called Fat Loss Troubleshoot. It’s a jam packed collection of resources and insights on battling the bulge. I do have to say, Leigh’s program isn’t for those that need help with the emotional side weight loss. People who may need something more like Beck’s book. This eBook collection is more of a scientific approach. I just know the Roni of a few years ago would buy it thinking I’d get thin overnight and when that didn’t happen I’d go right back to my old habits becuase I wasn’t in the right mindset to loose. That being said, I thought some of you may be interested who are in the right mindset. :)
- Ok, enough of the eBooks! Here’s a link I posted on twitter a few days ago about soda and your body. Now I know most of you who drink soda drink diet but still…. too much can’t be good. Right? Swap just one of your default sodas this week for a glass of water. Just one. PLEASE I think I may make it my personal mission to spread the joys of water drinking! :)
- My other personal mission. Spreading confidence and a good body image. I still struggle myself, you guys know that, but I think by throwing it out there we can help each other on self love thing. That’s what Ellen did and I think all should read her thank you note to her body.
- Onto more FUN news! Have you heard Giyen is now FAMOUS! :) CNN is going to be following her weight loss story unfold has she does video posts for them. Congrats Giyen! Just know… you are inspiring many. More then you will ever realize!
- Speaking of inspiring, apparently I inspired Kristy to make pumpkin bread. LOL It’s so strange to see the GreenLiteBites effect spread to other video bloggers. So cool!
- Also cool… Diets in Review asked me to be this months featured blogger! I’ll be writing a post for them every Tuesday and the series started off with my take on A Day in the LIfe of a Weight Watcher.
- GreenLiteBites activity has been quite slow this New Year. Last thursday I posted a video about how I prepped for an impromptu New Years Eve party and today I just posted this weeks video, Chocolate Ricotta Rolls (my new fav snack!) In between I answered a question about cod and made chocolate pancakes. :) I also made a quick fried rice meal but haven’t had time to post it yet. Hopefully I will this weekend.
- Other news… I’m hoping to have my new techie blog launched by the end of the month. Nothing crazy just a simple outlet where I can provide help on the blogging front. I’m also getting the itch to start working on the cook book again. It really set me back when I lost my progress a few months ago. For the blog, I’m working on a food and product review, and 2 AskRoni videos! They’re recorded, I just have to get them uploaded!
Right now I’m off for a quick run. So far my training has been going well but it’s still early and I’m not into the long distances YET. I have to admit, I’m a bit scared of the weeks to come!
Ok, signing off for now! Talk to you later.
Oh! Wait! The giveaway… I almost forgot!
Stonyfield Farm, you know, the yogurt people. They have a new recipe page for all things yogurt and wanted to offer one of my readers a “YoBaker” package consisting of $50 worth of coupons for free Stonyfield yogurt with an oven mitt and spatula. Everyone who leaves a comment will be automatically entered! I’ll pick a random winner next Thursday!
Now I’m out. :)
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Thanks for the links Roni, I’m working on drinking more water and I’m excited to try your new recipe! I also love yogurt so this is a great post!
Confession. I am addicted to greenlitebites and ronisweigh. I think it is because you are a normal person who struggles just like me. Trying to work, raise a family and actually take care of yourself. Thanks for all you do and your inspiration and support.
I used to only allow myself one diet soda per day and the rest had to be my milk servings, then water. I fell off the wagon. But for you, I will get back on it!
Yogurt…yum! That is defiantly one way I enjoy getting my daily consumption of milk in
Ooh! Ooh! Pick me! I love yogurt! (I also love your blog!)
i puffy heart yogurt!!
I love Stoneyfield Yogurt and the Oikos Greek Yogurt is also a fave of mine when I can find it!
I love cooking with yogurt! Please count me in!
Well, I have a few comments to make…on soda…I agree with what others have said about it not quenching your thirst after no dirinking it that frequently. And to Lynn C who says that water just tastes nasty to her I ask…can you buy bottle water at the grocery store? They should taste better than tap water…and you could try a Brita water filter system. I live in a town with water that tastes bad but my Brita takes care of that.
As for yogurt, well, I eat it daily and usually buy on sale or with a coupon, so if the coupons come my way they will definately be used. Maybe having all that yogurt will inspire me to try cooking with it. I’ve made yogurt cheese (kind of a spread), and liked that, but I enjoy cooking your recipes…so this would be just another step in my journey.
Happy New Year Roni and EVERYONE!
Oooh! Count me in! I’m a new convert to Stoneyfield Organic lowfat yogurt with real sugar. It is so delicious! It’s usually my lunch with some fresh berries and homemade granola. YUMO!
Please include me in the Stoneyfield contest…….
I only eat Stoneyfield yogurt, none of those icky additives that I can’t pronounce. Pick me!!!
I’d love to enter the giveaway contest!
On soda: I don’t drink coffee, so I drink 1 diet cola a day between breakfast and lunch just for a bit of a pick-me-up. But I also drink lots of water–I fill my bottle at work with 20 ounces at least 3 times a day, plus I drink water and skim milk in the evenings at home.
I feel like I”m doing a lot better than when I just drank diet soda all day long! but it is hard to give up that last bit…
I love yogurt for breakfast! Yum!
count me in! I’m always up for trying to win something!
Thanks Roni!
Stonyfield is what I feed my baby!! Count me as #115!
Great giveaway! I love Stoneyfield yogurt!!!!
I love yogurt and would love to win the giveaway!! Thanks Roni!!
i love yogurt too!
I love yogurt. Thanks
Still love reading your site all the time and our family loves Stoneyfield.
Thanks for all the links Roni. The soda on is interesting. I have cut out one of my diet soda’s this week!
Ooh and I love Stonyfield Yogurt! No yucky stuff!
LOVE YOGURT! Register me! Thanks, Roni!
Free stuff? Sign me up! :D
Love the site & love stoneyfield!
Thank you for all of the great info! I love Stonyfield yogurt!
I agree with you about switching to water. Even though most sodas have caffeine, I feel like I have more energy when I stick with water. Must be the drop after the caffeine high that makes me feel sluggish.
I love Stoneyfield!
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thanks Roni!!! =)
I am going to add my name again! Just because I am persistant! :)
-Krista (from NC)
Sounds great, please enter me! Your blog is great… I just ran across it a few weeks ago and I love it!
Thanks for all of the great links in this post! I’d love to be entered in the drawing, too. :)
i love stoneyfield.. its from New England.. my hometown. :)
Oooh, oooh, pick me, pick me…. LOL… Good luck to everyone!
I eat yogurt every morning in my on-the-way-to-school smoothies. This is a great give-away!
I love Stonyfield Farms! It’s my favorite yogurt. I’ve also been trying to nix the diet soda and focus more on water… not quite as tasty or exciting to me, but better for my health, I know….
I’m inspired by your 1.6 weight loss…..congratulations.
I am going to look for the stonyfield yogurt when I am in the store.
Thanks for the great information!