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Roni (Veronica Noone)Hi, I’m Roni! Also known as Veronica Noone. I’m a mom, wife, web publisher and overall geek. I used to teach web development full time at a community college but now I blog for a living.

I started blogging when I got pregnant with my son, “the baby” “the toddler”“the little guy”. Creating a web page became a way for me stay in touch with friends and family and keep them updated on the new addition that was about to bless us. (Yes, this is my belly, although the pictures was of my swollen feet but that gosh darn 8lb baby got in the way.)

Roni (Veronica Noone)

I was immediately hooked on blogging. It gave me a way to be creative and communicate, two of my absolute favorite things to do (translation: I like to make stuff and I like to talk, A LOT). At first, my pregnancy and new baby took most of my blogging energy.

Roni (Veronica Noone)

Then I started to post about my weekly Weight Watcher meetings. After a few weeks I decided I needed a “Weight Watchen” page. I started to use my blog as a means to vent, celebrate and share on my journey of reaching my weight loss goals.

Roni in 1999Hmmmm I forgot to tell you. I had a weight issues, didn’t I. Well, it was more a “body image” issues. This is me in 1999. For a bit more about my weight history click here..

So back to this blog thing, Weight Watchen really started to become a complete outlet for me, It was my shoulder to cry on, my friend to high five and my coach to report to (Click here to see the original archives salvaged). I posted progression photos, recipes, tips, insights and pretty much anything else that inspired me. I liked sharing things I thought would be useful to others on their quest for healthiness.

Notice “Recipes” wasn’t linked. I used to post recipes but food was slowly taking over my blog (as I am a bit obsessed with, you know, food) so I decided to start another blog, a food blog, called GreenLiteBites. At this point, I’ve become a bit of a blogging maniac.

BlogToLoseIn addition to the two blogs I launched a blog community called BlogToLose. Having reached my goals using this medium I thought it only fair to helps others reach theirs. I truly believe blogging can help people live a more conscious life and living consciously is necessary if one is to lose weight and change habits. It took me YEARS to learn that and it’s one of the messages I want to share here, on Roni’s Weigh.

Never in a million years did I think my little community would become as popular as it did, BlogToLose now has over 5000 members!

Since blogging has become such a passionate healthy outlet for me I decided to gather those that feel the same way for a yearly conference. It’s called FitBloggin and I explain my motivation behind organizing it here in this post. I’m planning the 3rd Annual FitBloggin conference currently. It’s been a smashing success!

Back to this blog as I got a little sidetrack… It started as Weight Watchen, became Roni’s Weigh and now it’s Just Roni. After 7 years the blog has changed because I have changed. Just Roni is my personal journey. I share what goes through my head as a recovering dieter. I post race recaps and training ideas as a new runner. I try to inspire and give tips on how to be active with the family by sharing my own. I answer reader questions and post a monthly podcast. Overall, this blog is my personal journal and I used it to inspire myself and others as I try to live a more conscious, healthy life.

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Ronisweigh.com is not meant to be a substitute for any professional advice, guidance, or counseling. Any information contained on this site reflect author’s experience and is not intended to take the place of medical advice from a physician.

Weight Watchers® and Points® are registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. The number of Points provided for food on this site was calculated by the author based on published Weight Watchers information. This site does not imply sponsorship or endorsement by Weight Watchers International, Inc. The author does not guarantee Point information is correct.

 
  • http://www.tuttlefamilyadventures.blogspot.com Mel

    I love the updates! I’ve been following you for over a year now and learned even more about you here. I cannot even believe that WW hasn’t jumped on board with you considering how much of a believer of their program you are. Thank you for all you do for those like me who are on our own journey to go from fat, to skinny, to healthy!! You rock!!

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  • http://www.vivalafeminista.com veronica

    Hi from another Roni! Congrats on your accomplishment.

    Check out veronicas last blog post..Happy Samhain!

  • Andres

    Hi Roni,

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  • http://www.successinthesuburbs.com Denise Burks

    Hi! My name is Denise Burks and I live in the suburbs of Chicago. I am trying to crack the code to successful suburban living by interviewing and photographing women who like their lives. One of the many challenges that I faced while living in the suburbs (besides loneliness, boredom, frustration, intimidation, powerlessness, and such) was a significant weight gain. Now I don’t necessarily blame the suburbs for my weight gain. My husband, his ex-wife, my children, my step-children and my neighbor Sherri Sonner deserve credit also. And there is a possibility that my bad attitude had something to do with it. Regardless, I have been fantasizing about writing a blog that tracks my suburban journey back to fitness. I’d like to model my blog after yours and would love to chat further about your adventure. Thanks in advance. I appreciate any feedback. Warmest Regards, Denise Burks Success In The Suburbs 55 South Main Street #367 Naperville, IL 60540 630.885.0172 http://www.successinthesuburbs.com

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    URL: itsperformance.com
    Budget: $10K a month but need to start a small test first
    Message: We are interested in purchasing US traffic only banners ads (text ads/links) from you, can you please email me the mediakits and your rates? Thank you!

  • http://www.jorgeyunes.com Jorge

    Hi!

    I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina!

    Congrats 4 your blog!

    I was arrive because your note about Nike & Ipod apple.

    Its wonderfull your idea!

    Its a placer follow you in twitter!

    Keep in touch!

    George!

  • http://www.DrDogTalk.com Dr. Marika Zoll

    Hello Roni. I just listened to your interview on Blog Success. At the end you mention the lonely lifestyle. I so appreciated your acknowledgement of this fact. And, I must say that listening to your interview left me feeling less alone. I have been trying to start blogging, setting up two so far, for a couple months. I have always wished that I could talk to someone that knew what to do. I have struggled immensly trying to figure it all out. The design. The host. The pluggins. I have felt so alone. I stumbled across BlogSuccess in an effort to now learn how to do advertising. I found their site. Am checking it out and your interview was the first thing I did on my first day. I feel like I have come home. I too am an academic. A ph.d in psychology. Laid off by the state of california. Questioning my career choice. I have started writing. I am breeding dogs and being a FREE therapist. My other blog is http://www.TalkAboutCrazy.com. I feel so much more “hope” after your interview. You have reached out and touched and I wanted you to know. I feel more confindant. All your talk about “organic”, well that so clicked with me. I love the look of your blog here. Wish there was software I could buy to design something like this. If you look at what I have done, those are basic Artisteer designs. I have built websites and find the blogging template world confining creatively. Shoudld I take an html class? I don’t expect to hear from you but would love to. But mostly, you should know how effective you were in your interview. I feel less alone tonight. Guess the time……nearly 1:00 a.m. My kitten sleeps beside the monitor. :-)

  • Angela Ellis

    I love your blog. I was curios about your diet. How did you change it? What foods should I avoid after a tummy tuck? I am 9 weeks post op. And I look and feel great. I don’t want to get like I did before surgery. Please give me some diet and excercise pointers.

    angelaellis35@hotmail.com

  • http://ronisweigh.com roni

    Angela It’s all about balance. I’m not going to tell you want to and not to eat. Focus on whole foods, limit processed stuff… that’s my philosophy. :)

    Congrats on the TT!!

  • Mons

    Wow. youre hot. Are you free next Friday. After a long week of blogging, Im sure you would be interested in sushi and Jaeger bombs.

  • http://www.nicholaswind.ca Nicholas Wind

    Great blog (s) Roni.
    I found you through blogsuccess and listened to your interview with Jack.
    The most noticeable thing is how you simpley took your passions and expand on them extremely well.
    I’m doing the same thing but not as well as you.
    I think that’s something that many folks miss is there must be passion to start.
    I don’t know if you’ll see this comment but I want to ask you “How significant to your blogs success is BlogSuccess ?”
    I beleive I need to join to get to the next level in blogging and just wanted an honest testimonial if that’s OK.
    Thanks.

  • http://ronisweigh.com roni

    Hi Nicholas,

    Honestly I was just interviewed by blogsuccess I was never a member.

    Sorry. :(

    -Roni

  • http://greatdaytobealive.wordpress.om Erin

    Just found your blog and I love it! Great work!! I’ll be adding you to my Blogroll. Hope you don’t mind. -Erin

  • http://findthebest.com Richard Taylor

    Hi Roni,

    My name is Richard Taylor and I work as a student intern with FindTheBest. I noticed Roni’s Weigh has a lot of excellent posts on eating healthy and I would like to share with you a new dietplan comparison I’m working on. May I email you the link so you can check it out and possibly provide some feedback.

    Also, let me know if you would like me to feature Roni’s Weigh on our blog comparison for free. FindTheBest generates more than 6 million unique visitors per month, and if you’re interested I can share some of that traffic with you as well.

    Have a wonderful day Roni!

    –
    Richard Taylor

    Business Development Intern, FindTheBest
    mobile: (805) 407-2964
    skype: rvtaylor1

  • https://sdcandles.scentsy.us April Reisenfeld

    I have been falling off the wagon and gained a pound last week :-( Why is it so hard!!!

  • Heather

    Hello,

    I was just browsing your website and it is very appealing. I really like the site presentation and am interested in placing a do-follow text link on your ‘Ads – Still Payin’ Bills’ section or banner ad on your site for our non commercial blog/info website.

    Please send me an email at your earliest convenience to discuss rates and advertising options for your website.

    Thanks for your time. I look forward to doing business with you.

    Have a great day!

    Regards,

    Heather

  • http://www.coconutwarrior.com Kerry Don

    Hello Roni,

    My name is Kerry Don. I am co-creator/owner of Coconut Warrior coconut water. Our company is based out of Las Vegas, NV. The reason I’m writing to you is because I wanted to inform you of our new product launch. If this is something of interest to you, and you have any questions, please contact me at kdon@coconutwarrior.com. Also, I would like to request your mailing address so we can send you some Coconut Warrior gear as well as a sample of our product once it’s produced. We are expecting to bring our product to market in the next 2 months.

    Currently, we are trying to raise money on Kickstarter.com to fund our first production run. The way Kickstarter works is such that it allows people with great ideas a chance to execute them with help from supporters. In addition, Kickstarter will only charge their card (those who have made a $ pledge) and disburse the money to us if we reach the entire $30,000 goal by our deadline. Our Kickstarter campaign will go Live in the next couple of days, and then we have 30 days to reach our goal.
    In addition, we will be more than happy to mention you on our social media outlets (website, FB page, etc.) if you can help spread the word about our Kickstarter campaign on your social media outlets. Any support is greatly appreciated!

    Thank you for your time.

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    I am marketing a new offer and wanted to possibly buy an ad from you. Can you please answer the following quick questions to help set up something:

    1. Can I buy a SOLO ad from you?

    2. How many active subscribers do you have on your list?

    3. What is your average email open rate?

    4. How much is a solo ad?

    Regards,

    Anita

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  • Ann

    I just found Diet Soap. Crazy! I blog about diet fads, what works and doesn’t. I bought 100 of those diet soaps. Have no affiliation with the company. Don’t get anything out of this. I just don’t think it will work. I want to debunk it. So people get a bar of soap for free. All they have to do is write/video of whether it worked or not. I want your readers to get an exclusive heads up on it. Don’t see contact info so I’m following you now on social media and am writing this hoping it gets to you… Just thought this challenge would be fun. Details at my website http://www.WhatIsTheFastestWayToLoseWeight.com

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