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I've recently discovered the amazing combination of cheese and dried cherries. I know, it sounds weird, but seriously… good! The other day I smeared some Laughing Cow Light Swiss on Cucumber slices and then topped with a cherry. It was a fun, sweet twist on standard cheese and crackers. Well, cheese [...] -
If I was a good blogger this idea would have been published BEFORE the Super Bowl not during it. I made these today to have a little fun. Surprisingly, The Husband liked them even though he didn't eat more than one. Why? Because he's strange like [...] -
If you read my weight loss blog you know I'm battling a bit of back and neck pain right now. I'm starting to feel a little better but those first few days where rough. Being the head chef of the household, this meant we ordered in a couple of times. I'm [...] -
I'm LOVING Pinterest! I can just scroll all day long looking at food photo after food photo. I wish I had more time to peruse! (I'm RoniNoone there by the way?) The other day I pinned a Portabello Mushroom pizza and was immediately inspired. It's such a simple idea and so light. [...] -
The other day I found myself craving an Orange Julius. Are they as popular as I think they are? Growing up we had an Orange Julius at our local mall. It was always a treat for us at the end of a family shopping trip. Once I was old enough to be [...] -
So I'm a little breakfast nutty at the moment. Little Bean LOVES eggs and I find myself cooking them more and more. This morning I decided to go super light (after last nights chocolate overload) and it was totally satisfying for just over 100 calories! The trick to making [...] -
A few weeks ago I saw Chef Michael Simon make a raw kale salad on The Chew. He sliced beets up real thin and cut the kale into ribbons. Then made a vinaigrette out of red wine vinegar and olive oil. I was immediately intrigued. So far I've only [...] -
I've had this idea for a quick creamy chicken dish for a few days now. It was time to give it a shot. The whole family LOVED it. I'm not joking. The only complaint came from Little Guy who declared his hate of mushrooms yet again BUT he ate everything around them. Fine [...] -
I made this on a total whim yesterday as I had leftover avocado after feeding the baby and leftover Spaghetti squash cooked from the weekend. I roasted the squash to serve with my Chicken tips instead of potatoes and it was AMAZING! Anyway, I'm getting sidetracked. So I'm sitting there staring [...] -
It's post holiday season. You know what that means? Leftover Crescent rolls to experiment with! Every year for Thanksgiving I buy a few canisters. It's the only time I do as I can't be trusted around them. Let's just say I'd beat you in the How-Many-Crescent-Rolls-Can-You-Eat-In-One-Sitting game and leave [...] -
Last week the kids and I tried parsnips for the first time and I've made them 3 times since. I wanted to figure out the best way to roast them. Yeah, that's it, the best way to roast them. You'll buy that right? Right? The truth is, I'm obsessed. I found myself [...] -
Yesterday just felt like a good day to stuff an acorn squash. I had one sitting on my counter for quite some time and it was just begging to be cooked. Since both husband and child don't like it I made a solo meal just for me and, well, it was DELICIOUS! [...] -
I bought a fennel bulb on a whim for the holidays not knowing quite what I would do with it. Of course I forgot about until yesterday when I was rummaging through the fridge trying to figure out what I wanted to make for breakfast. I pulled it out and stared [...] -
I probably should have warned you I was taking a holiday hiatus. I've been soaking up every moment of family time imaginable these last few days, leaving no time for anything else. Not even blogging! Shocking I know. ;) So I return not with a new recipe, per se, but to [...] -
Here's a quick idea for when you find yourself with a spaghetti squash but don't quite know what to do with it. Come on. Admit it. That's happened to you too. It's sure happened to me! I roasted this squash on Sunday... [...] -
I'm not sure if this will be a crowd pleaser, but I liked it and thought I'd share in hopes it inspires you to have some fun with kale. I loved the combination of sweet pear, earthy kale, salty bacon bits and creamy hummus. The only issue with the wrap was [...] -
I'm going on day 2 of counting Weight Watcher Points and I'm already inspired to come up with light, healthy meals for myself. It's like I needed the constraint of points to motivate me. Isn't that weird? Anyway, all morning I was brainstorming what to make for lunch. I wanted something flavorful [...] -
I have a friend who patiently cleaned, peeled and cubed a fresh pumpkin and then selflessly gave me some. Scratch that, a TON! I would have never even thought of doing something like that! But now that I have it in my fridge the ideas are flowing. First, I roasted some [...] -
CHRISTMAS COOKIES! YAY! Sorry. I'm so excited! Little Guy and I had tons of fun making and decorating cookies today. It may just be my favorite part of the holiday season. I loved it when I was a kid and now I get to do it with my own kids. [...] -
This may be my simplest idea yet, but it was so tasty and satisfying I had to share. Plus you guys know I'm a Laughing Cow Community Leader so I'm all about sharing fun ways to use their products. You guys may also know how I feel about pausing and making [...] -
I made this on Thursday. THURSDAY! I hate when I can't post something I've eaten within 24 hours. It just bugs me. Not sure why, it really doesn't matter when I post it, does it? Anyway, I did whip this up to cure a pizza craving and I couldn't be happier. [...] -
It's been awhile since I jazzed up a tilapia fillet. I've breaded them before, coated them in oats, flavored them like one of my favorite drinks and topped them with a fun salsa. It was time to bring nuts into the party. You are going to think I'm crazy but I've [...] -
Fun leftover turkey idea #2! Click here for leftover turkey idea #1. I had a little Gouda leftover from this years Harvest Salad and decided to put all the same flavors from the salad into a quesadilla. I just can't get enough of the smokey gouda/sweet craisin combo. It goes [...] -
It's the day after Thanksgiving and my refrigerator ROCKS! I have leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted Brussels Sprouts, a bunch of veggies and tons of miscellaneous fun stuff. I've already made stock from the bones (like this) and my first batch of soup, Classic Turkey Noodle. I hope to share [...] -
I'm so sorry I've been slacking in the Thanksgiving recipe department. I feel like a bad food blogger. Everyone else is posting festive ideas and here I've gone missing for a few days. Maybe it's because I'm not doing anything special for Turkey day. I finally got my holiday cooking [...]
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You’ve come a long way baby!
You look fantastic! WTG!
WOW! Beautiful then and beautiful now. =) I guess that means I’m beautiful too – this picture reminds me of me today. You are an inspiration!
Roni…You do not look anything like that RoniCira97…I am always amazed how a persons’ face changes so drastically with weight loss…what an accomplishment! I know its hard but keep up the good work
Wow, Roni, you look totally different!!
You are such an inspiration!
You really have come a long way Roni, you rock!
Wow Roni, you are almost recognisable from that picture. I bet then you could never have seen yourself getting to where you are today! Its so important every now and then to remind yourself where you have come from
wow.
you are amazing in your transformation.
and Im not even thinking looks—-Im envisioning your mindset there as well.
Wowza Roni! You should be sooooo proud of all the changes, inside and out, you have made! You are such an inspiration!
Congrats! what i notice the most is your eyes and smile. your spirit looks totally different.
~Lisa
I love the look on your face in this pic! You’ve always been cute as a button, but who wouldn’t want to make the transformation you have? What a healthy turnaround!
Wow. To me you look completely different. I don’t know what else to say!
I think I had that same haircut in the 90s…hehehe
You truly remind me that it is possible to get to my goal weight, that a body can change that mush sometimes seems impossible.
You and your sister look so much alike! ;-)
Wow- Roni…you’re awesome!
Your an inspiration Roni!
You look awesome today!
Isn’t it something how weight gain looks you look older?
Roni,
I appreciate all of your hard work and dedication. Can you anticipate the but…coming down the pike? I suppose I could find plenty of “yikes” pictures myself to show other people struggling with weight issues, but to what end? We should help people celebrate and love who they are today, not suggest that they’re a “yikes” today and something better tomorrow, a suggestion I think many people would assume (as Vanessa said, “WOW! Beautiful then and beautiful now. =) I guess that means I’m beautiful too – this picture reminds me of me today.”). Let’s not make Vanessa have to “guess” that she’s beautiful today. She IS beautiful today, never more or less today than yesterday or tomorrow You loved yourself then or you wouldn’t be the person you are today. More, WITHOUT being the person you were then, you wouldn’t be the person you are today. You weren’t a “yikes,” you were you, as is Vanessa, and the thousands of others who come to this site for inspiration.
You are hardly recognizable in that photo! I never knew “that Roni” – but I think I like the one that I know much better :D
Unbelievable
I mean you just look SO different. When I look at you now in your videos your such a little thing! You are awesome at any size, but that’s a great accomplishment.
Great pic for Wordless Wednesday because, truly, no words are needed. :) Great inspiration! I’ve recently discovered your different blogs and thoroughly enjoy them. Great weight loss info and wonderful inspiration.
–Susan
Roni, you’ve come so far! My favorite difference between the “Then” and “Now” is that in your “Now” pictures you are all smiles!!! :-D
Roni you rock!
My senior pictures are my “Wordless Wednesday,” it’s amazing how the 68 pounds that I have lost since then have changed my life!
Is your hair back, or is it short?
Roni,
Thank you so much for being SO real!! You are a beautiful person inside and out!! This is evident by how you are open and honest with your blogging community. You were beautiful in this picture, but you couldn’t see that at that time and probably not now. I have been on a weight loss yo-yo for too many years now. When I look at myself ( about 65 lbs. overweight), I can’t imagine myself being at the right weight and looking healthy. Seeing your picture has helped me realize that it is possible. Also, reading your sight about your journey and the good days and the bad is very inspiring to me. Thank you for your time and inspiration!
I totally agree with “Amy”. <3
Hi, wow, you’ve come so far! Great job! I just found your blog and I’ve added it to my blog roll!
Wow Roni, what a transformation :) Way to go!
(and personally I see nothing wrong with posting before/after pictures. that is part of the weight loss journey. Roni didn’t say she was “ugly” or “fat” – she simply said “Yikes” and I would guess it is because of the huge change she experienced.)
Amy
“Yikes”
Definition – an exclamation of surprise
Every single person can look at old pictures of themselves and exclaim yikes.
Yikes! Look at my hair!
Yikes! I can’t believe I wore that!
Yikes! I remember that day I was so naive back then.
Yikes! Is THAT me?!?
I liked and decided to participate in a Wordless Wednesday because I love the idea that people can interpret what they want from the picture without me interjecting my (often long winded) opinion. To be honest I was curious how people would react to this one.
My intent wasn’t to say look at me. Look how fat I was. My intent was, look at me back then, can you believe how much I’ve grown. How far I’ve come. How much older I am now. How much longer my hair is! lol
You are right, I wouldn’t be who I am today without my past. BUT (see I have one too) you were wrong too, I didn’t love myself then. THAT was the problem. I can show you 100 of pictures of a perfectly healthy, thinner Roni who hated being in her skin too. It didn’t matter if I was 150lbs or 200lbs. I hated myself. So when I say “Yikes” I’m saying look at this old funny picture of me. Look at how far I’ve come. I was unhappy then and therefore fatter, NOT the other way around. Hopefully that is what people can find inspiration in.
You have come so far & you should be proud :)
Look at how OLD you look there and how YOUNG you look now! That’s the first thing I notice. You have come a long way (and your hair is definitely more beautiful now!). :) They always say weight loss makes you look younger–you are living proof!
Yikes! What a controversial post! LOL
I find seeing before and afters very motivating.
That’s what I am taking from it! You deserve to be able to say yikes, it’s your picture, your blog, your hard work. You earned your yikes!
I agree “Fat Fitness Food,” we have our “past” photos for motivation. I wasn’t happy fat- I was sad and always yoyo dieting. I loved and hated myself. I would pray every night that God would help me lose weight and then find a boyfriend :). I had many emotional issues that the fat held in. Don’t get me wrong I’m 127 pds right now and I still have emotional issues, I haven’t fully realized where I’m at. I’m only 26 years old and dreamed of being in my 120′s for over half my life! If we didn’t have the “past photos” then we would never succeed. If I wasn’t reminded my those old photos then I would not have motivation-end of story.
I don’t think Roni is saying that you have to be thin to be beautiful either. What she is doing with this post is no different than what The Biggest Loser does every week and they are by no means saying you’re ugly if you’re fat. It’s all about being healthy and looking back at how far you’ve come.
Yikes Sprites! ;)
Th first thing I notice is how much happier you look in current pix that I’ve seen. You have come so far girlfriend and are such an inspiration!!
I LOVE pictures like this b/c it shows you how FAR YOU HAVE COME!! Be proud of that and don’t grimace when you see it. Just know you will NEVER go back. That was you IN THE PAST!
Roni, I am sorry you always have the ‘downers’~ you are so patient with them! I remember the gal who was so “happy” being overweight, she had to insist YOU weren’t really happy being fit! LOL, whatevah!
You are such an inspiration and before and afters are what drive so many of us. Yes, I want to be fit, have more energy, better health, but dang it, I WANT TO LOOK GOOD TOO! Nothing wrong with that.