Roni's Weigh » new house http://ronisweigh.com One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:33:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 We’re Alive! I Swear! http://ronisweigh.com/2009/09/were-alive-i-swear.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/09/were-alive-i-swear.html#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:57:16 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3974 Oh My.. I SO wish this was a regular old post. You know, like, hey… this is what happened today. Here’s what I’m eating. What I’m feeling. Yada yada. But alas we are STILL MOVING!

This really is the longest move in the history of moves. And believe me, I should know. I moved [...]]]> Oh My.. I SO wish this was a regular old post. You know, like, hey… this is what happened today. Here’s what I’m eating. What I’m feeling. Yada yada. But alas we are STILL MOVING!

This really is the longest move in the history of moves. And believe me, I should know. I moved at least 20 times over the course of my life. Never again though. I swear, they are going to have to roll my cold, dead, 90 year old body out of this place. Cause I ain’t moving ever again!

Thankfully my in-laws came down to help. It’s because of them the POD is e-m-p-t-y and I am ECSTATIC!!

Here’s the situation right now…

At this point I’m not sure if it looks better then it actually is or looks worse! The Good news is the child at least has a place to sleep. Here’s his new bed and the husband and I’s room as of yesterday. It’s gotten slightly better since then. lol

On the eating front… yea… you don’t want to know. Really, you don’t. Let’s just say we have taken quite a fast food tour. I have NEVER eaten out as much as I have this last week and that includes the 2 months living in the temp apartment. I am craving a home cooked meal like you wouldn’t BELIEVE!

Ugh!

Part of me feels like a kid that got caught smoking. You know the old story where his parents would make him smoke a pack one after another so he’d never smoke again. Well after this I swear I’m not eating out for months. And it’s not about weight loss or getting fat. I just feel bleh, bloated and sluggish all the time. It’s funny becuase this is exactly how I used to eat in college. No wonder why I always felt "fat".

Tomorrow I hope to get to the grocery store and stock up on fresh food. That is IF we have any cash after this money pit. lol That’s one of my favorite movies and it’s exactly how I felt yesterday. There were people all over the house. One person painting. Another carrying boxes. Another hanging a chair rail. There’s just all this activity all the time yet it feels like we are never getting anything done.

However, it does already feel like home. I am so fortunate and so thankful I was able to move to my dream house. It’s perfect. The location is perfect. Yesterday I walked to pick my son up from preschool. We strolled home singing baby bumble bee and exploring pine needles. Today we will take a break and walk to the park. Everything is so close now. The library. The grocery store. Even my gym. Speaking of…. my marathon training has severely suffered. I hope to run tomorrow morning. We’ll see. I’m just not going to worry about it.

Ok. I think I took a sufficient enough break. :) I gotta get to work!

P.S. My inbox is a mess. For all who have shot me a message via facebook or twitter. Thank you! and I may post a pic or two today and tomorrow. Click here to see the few I shot the last couple of days.

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/09/were-alive-i-swear.html/feed 21 Updates Updates and oh Heck.. Why Not? More Updates.. http://ronisweigh.com/2009/09/updates-updates-and-oh-heck-why-not-more-updates.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/09/updates-updates-and-oh-heck-why-not-more-updates.html#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:42:24 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3914 Not a very creative title but all these thoughts in my head are otherwise unrelated except for the pure fact that they are updates. :)

Update 1

I can’t believe I forgot! Along with the Weight Watchers 3 Month random drawing I have an issue of Weight Watchers Magazine autographed by Jenny McCarthy [...]]]> Not a very creative title but all these thoughts in my head are otherwise unrelated except for the pure fact that they are updates. :)

Update 1

I can’t believe I forgot! Along with the Weight Watchers 3 Month random drawing I have an issue of Weight Watchers Magazine autographed by Jenny McCarthy to give away.Now let me warn ya… it’s a little beat up. But Jenny signed right in the address box so it’s super easy to see.

Jenny McCarthy Autographed weight watchers magazine

If you’d like to be in the running for this giveaway let me know in the comments. I’ll pick a winner Monday when I announce the 3 month winners.

Update 2

Yesterday I officially started "the Challenge" I’m taking the site’s advice and using Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays to do my push ups, sit ups and squats. So far so good but I have to admit I’m a little sore! :)

Here’s my Week 1 Day 1 numbers….

Update 3

I just need to vent for a minute so if you don’t want to hear it move on to Update 4.

Still here? ok, cover you’re ears…

I’M SICK OF EATING OUT! We are spending money we really shouldn’t be spending. I’m eating things I really shouldn’t be eating but it’s just so darn appealing after a long day of work when presented with a kitchen with barely any pantry items (I’ve been letting my stock run out) and less then half my pots, an electric stove (gas is just my preference) a dishwasher that doesn’t work and shallow sink with no where to dry dishes. Not to mention our table is never clean as we don’t have any place to.put.anything.

Ugh.

Ok, I feel better.

I’ll find my groove again. It’s going to be a busy three weeks as we move into the house. I need to take my own advice and make the best choices I can while planning as much as possible.

Update 4

FitBloggin’10 is open for registration! FitBloggin is a conference I’m organizing for those that blog or want to blog about fitness, wellness, good food and a healthy lifestyle. It’s a place to connect, learn, grow and network.

I’m (somehow — really I’m not sure how) organizing this while moving and working full time. Again, taking my own advice and doing what I can when I can. :)

Keep an eye on FitBloggin.com for updates and click here to see the tentative schedule.

Update 5

DUDE! I have a lot going on over at Divine Caroline…

First someone, I have NO idea who, nominated Roni’s Weigh for a Love This Site award. Very cool and I’m honored. I normally have to nominate my self for those kinds of things. ;)

I’m also still "coaching" on the You.Propelled site. My current article is called 5 Ways to Start Shifting Your Body Image Toward the Positive and I’ve also started a Chit Chat about inspirations. And don’t forget… just by entering a proclamation on the main page you are entered to win $5000!

I’m proud to be working with Propel® as a sponsor of the You.Propelled program.

Update 6

The house. Ahhh the house. It’s Pretty much done! I forgot to take a new pick since Monday. Thursday is closing. I’m scared, nervous, excited, overwhelmed, ecstatic and grateful I was able to sell my old house to make this happen. At this point I’m crossing my fingers that no crazy, insane snags happen in the final days. Sometimes I can’t stop my brain from imagining the worst case scenario. Bad I know.

*phew* enough updates for ya? :)

Right now I’m ready to relax with hubby and watch a little tv. The kid’s lunch is made, my running clothes are on and I’m ready for a few miles before work tomorrow. Only 40 days until the marathon *nail biting* YIKES!

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/09/updates-updates-and-oh-heck-why-not-more-updates.html/feed 37 I’m a Lose-r for Good with a Giveaway! http://ronisweigh.com/2009/08/im-a-lose-r-for-good-with-a-giveaway.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/08/im-a-lose-r-for-good-with-a-giveaway.html#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:43:14 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3905 I am HORRIBLE at keeping secrets. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. So when Weight Watchers invited me to Los Angeles to the Lose for Good kick off event under the stipulation that I had to keep it secret until this week, I freaked. I mean seriously. How am I, the girl who gave her boyfriend (now the [...]]]> I am HORRIBLE at keeping secrets. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. So when Weight Watchers invited me to Los Angeles to the Lose for Good kick off event under the stipulation that I had to keep it secret until this week, I freaked. I mean seriously. How am I, the girl who gave her boyfriend (now the husband) his one year Anniversary gift a week early because she was so excited or the mom who wants to give her son each and every one of his Christmas presents as she buys them, suppose to keep wraps on an amazing trip to L.A. Where she was going to meet Jenny McCarthy, hang out with FaintStarLite AND have dinner with the CEO of Weight Watchers a secret?

Yeah… needless to say I slipped up a few times. :)

Thankfully now I have the green light to talk about anything from the trip. So let me let Jenny do what she does and fill you in on the campaign…

As for the actual trip. I had a BLAST. It was rough now that I have a job (red eye flight and straight into the office) but I had some RR time there and met the most amazing bloggers.

Here we all are with Ms. Jenny

A few other pictures from the event…

Here is Rebecca (@Laughitoff) and I

Laughitoff and I

Ester and I with Arianne sneaking in (did not notice until just now.:)

Ester and I with Arianne snealing in

And Dave, the CEO of Weight Watchers who might just be the tallest man alive. Note: I’m 5′ 9”

Dave CEO of Weight Watchers and Roni of RonisWeigh

My favorite part of the whole trip was watching the kids plant in the garden and learn about fresh foods. Something I’m super passionate about. You know, the whole GreenLiteBites thing and all. :)

For more information about the charitable organizations that were involved with the event check out…

On to this giveaway! In honor of this event, I’ve been granted 3 – three-month trial memberships for Weight Watchers (either online or in-person meetings)
to give to my readers. I don’t know how else to do it except a good o’ fashion random drawing. So if you’d like in, simply comment below and let me know. I’ll pick 3 random winners next week (Monday September 6 <– HOLY CRAP it’s September)

I "gotsta" run.. I took the day off work today for my walkthru and I have lots to do. We are closing Thursday on this new house! Yikes!!

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/08/im-a-lose-r-for-good-with-a-giveaway.html/feed 257 No, Not that type of Coach :) http://ronisweigh.com/2009/08/no-not-that-type-of-coach.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/08/no-not-that-type-of-coach.html#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:00:57 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3877 Real quick guys, as I’ve been super busy at work, planning FitBloggin’ AND gathering paper work for my closing next week! That’s right people, my house is almost done! I think the husband and I are in a bit of shock. September is going to be one crazy month but I’m looking forward to getting [...]]]> Real quick guys, as I’ve been super busy at work, planning FitBloggin’ AND gathering paper work for my closing next week! That’s right people, my house is almost done! I think the husband and I are in a bit of shock. September is going to be one crazy month but I’m looking forward to getting my life organized again. I’m SO tired of living out of boxes.

Anyway, I wanted to let you know I’m going to be coaching a bit for the new community called You.Propelled on DivineCaroline.com. It’s all about helping you live your life with passion and momentum. Something I strive for daily. I’ll be sharing a few inspirational articles I wrote over there and the cool thing, there’s a $5,000 dollar contest (totally psyched as I haven’t had time to do giveaways.) To enter, simply share one way you enhanced your life today. Submit one every day for additional chances. Click here to check it out!

I’m proud to be working with Propel® as a sponsor of the You.Propelled program and I’m honored to have been asked to coach.

Oh! and here’s the latest house shot…

our new house

ok.. gotta run :)

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/08/no-not-that-type-of-coach.html/feed 8 I WANT MY OLD LIFE BACK http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/i-want-my-old-life-back.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/i-want-my-old-life-back.html#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:34:38 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3793 *sigh* sorry, didn’t mean to scream. I just needed to get that out. My back has been killing me. I’m hormonal. My tiny apartment with the crap kitchen just isn’t cutting it. We’ve eaten out 4 times this week. I have no place to relax. No place to be alone. I’m afraid to run in [...]]]> *sigh* sorry, didn’t mean to scream. I just needed to get that out. My back has been killing me. I’m hormonal. My tiny apartment with the crap kitchen just isn’t cutting it. We’ve eaten out 4 times this week. I have no place to relax. No place to be alone. I’m afraid to run in fear of doing more damage to my back. The only thing that’s giving me any sort of pleasure is my job. Funny, right? I’m productive there and it’s an escape from this hell hole we’ve nick-named "the hometel" as in it’s not quite a "home" and it’s not quite a "hotel". :)

Ahhhh I feel better. Sometimes you just need to vent. I mean seriously I don’t have much to complain about. I’m building a beautiful house in the perfect location. I just started an awesome new job. I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful son (albeit annoying sometimes.) I’m just having an off couple of days and two things are really bothering me.

1.

I haven’t worked out in any way, shape or form since my run in chicago. I haven’t done weights in almost a month. I haven’t done yoga in 3 weeks and my running is REALLY slipping with this back pain. Ever since sunday it’s been pretty bad and I’m fearful of doing more damage if I do run. This really sucks considering the marathon is 2 months away! I don’t care if it takes me 10 hours I will cross that gosh darn finish line!

As for my back, I have called a Spinal Center. They are going to order me an MRI but my appointment isn’t until 9/11 that’s almost exactly 1 month before the marathon. I just hope I heal up a bit before then. *trying not to think about it* *trying not to think about it*

Moving on.

2.

I have NO desire to cook. None. Not at ALL. I have good intentions every night and then I get home, look at the 1 foot of counter space, electric stove, lack of equipment and say "oh eff it." I know. Bad, right? I think it’s the combination of getting used to the full time job while out of my element in the apartment. It’s like both compound the problem. The husband doesn’t help either because he’s loves to go out.

Thankfully I packed the scale or I think I’d be on it all the time obsessing, which is not a good thing. I just know that the eating out is going to catch up with me and even though I’m trying not to think about it, it’s there. Take this conversation I had with the husband today…

Me: "Hi honey! I’m home" <– ok so I did’t say that but it helps me start this write up. :)

The Husband: "You wanna go out?"

Me: "No, I defrosted chicken. I wanted to cook since we went out yesterday."

The Husband: "Come on, please?"

Me: "I’d rather not. I was going to do a video for GreenLiteBites and everything."

The Husband: "OK, well… "

I look at the hell hole kitchen with absolutely no motivation.

Me: *sigh* "ok, but we need to get into a groove. I swear I’ve gained like 5 pounds."

Husband raises his eyebrows like he agrees. <–I must add… NOT in a disapproving way at all. He’s not that type of guy but I hop on it.

Me: "oh man… I HAVE! I knew it. You even noticed haven’t you?!?"

The Husband: "You look great! Seriously. So what if you put on a few pounds?"

He’s totally right. WHO CARES! I’m still making good choices! I feel great (well besides my FREAKIN’ BACK!) and I’m eating the best I can given my situation. I’m totally over it. <– typing that I’m over it so it helps me get over it! THIS is why I like blogging. :)

I do have to admit… I’m glad I don’t have a scale. :) It would only compound the problem. I am trusting my instincts here and I think I owe that to myself.

Other news…

  • I have a TON of Thursday Thoughts built up but I just don’t have it in my tonight. I’ll shoot for next week.
  • I’ve only posted one simple idea on GreenLiteBites BUT I’ll be Crock-potting it tomorrow. If it comes out ok I’ll be sure to post about it! (I told you…. I’m trying!)
  • I’ve been moving my butt on FitBloggin! Making some serious progress and I hope to open registration soon as well as have info for sponsors.
  • The house is coming along! Now more then ever… I can’t wait!!

New House

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/i-want-my-old-life-back.html/feed 72 I am the Real Deal, BlogHer, a Chicago Meetup and Other Updates. http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/i-am-the-real-deal-blogher-a-chicago-meetup-and-other-updates.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/i-am-the-real-deal-blogher-a-chicago-meetup-and-other-updates.html#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:59:43 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3750

Oh My Woooord I have finally found my breaking point. Apparently it’s topping an already hectic life with preparing for a 3 day conference in Chicago the week after returning from vacation while living in my temporary 600 sq ft apartment and working full time. yikes!

My life is in a [...]]]> I'll Be Live and Uncensored I'll Be Geeking Out

Oh My Woooord I have finally found my breaking point. Apparently it’s topping an already hectic life with preparing for a 3 day conference in Chicago the week after returning from vacation while living in my temporary 600 sq ft apartment and working full time. yikes!

My life is in a constant state of motion. Every moment has been pretty much accounted for since returning home from vacation. The funny thing is I swear I get more creative when I’m busy. I’ve been feverishly writing down ideas so I don’t forget them. It’s like a feed off franticness. I’m insane, I swear.

Anyway let’s see if I can do a brain dumb and make some sort of sense. First of all let me tell you, after eating all the junk on vacation I’m happy to say my diet is returning to normal. I’ve been food journaling and doing my best by planning meals and being prepared. I even posted two ideas on GreenLiteBites, Spinach Salad w/ Toasted Chickpeas & Pomegranate Vinaigrette and Minted Mango and Lime Chicken on a Stick. My body welcomed some fresh veggies and I have been enjoying cooking even though I miss my kitchen. :(

Now on to the other updates. One of the reasons I’ve been so busy is because of BlogHer. If you guys remember I’m presenting twice. A geek lab session on WordPress and a talk on blogs and body image. Speaking of…

I’m totally psyched to announce… WeAreTheRealDeal.com. I know you guys are going to think I’m crazy as I already have waaaaay to much on my plate but this subject is so near and dear to my heart I feel I NEED to be a part of it. Just check out our mission statement and you’ll see why. Oh! and check my first post there, Is it Wrong to Want to Lose Weight?

ok so BlogHer… I CANNOT WAIT! Plane leaves tomorrow. I’ll be arriving in Chicago around 2. I’ve gotten a few emails about a meet up and I’m ALL for it! Problem is there’s so many darn things going on. So I’m proposing two things.

1.) A Drink! (I can totally use one. You?) :)

Thursday night seems to be my most free. The only thing I want to do is stop by the speakers reception. Other then that I’m chillin’. I’ll be at the Chi Bar around 8 for a drink. If you are in the area and want to meet up join me. Who knows maybe I can even get MizFit to stop by. ;~P Note: don’t ask me if this clashes with any events that are already planned. I’m sure there are TONS. Frankly, I can’t keep up and I’m not going to try to.

2.) A Run

Not sure if I told ya but I’m running in the BlogHer 5k on Friday. However I also want to run Sunday morning. I have 12 miles scheduled for my marathon training. I’m not sure how realistic that is but I’m really want to try to get in a nice long run Sunday morning. If anyone is up for it I’d love some company even if you only run a mile or two with me, it could be fun! :)

There’s only one problem. I have no idea where to run or if even a 6 mile stretch is possible in Chi-town. So I’m open to suggestions. If all else fails I’ll just.. well.. run and see where my feet take me but I thought I’d extend an invitation.

Besides the conference and new blog I’ve been working my butt off at my day job. Thankfully I’ve been loving every minute of it. I’m involved in some really interesting projects some if which I hope to share as they are health related.

On the new house front, it’s all coming together! They started dry walling this week and I should have a settlement date schedule by the beginning of August.

New house

Right now I’ve got to go. It’s 11:30 and I’m not even packed yet. I hope to be blogging while I’m there. Of course I’m gravitating towards the geek sessions so I plan on posting recaps of lessons learned on RoniNoone.com. Other then that I’ll be tweeting, of course and I may even try to keep up the food journal.

ok, gotta go!

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/i-am-the-real-deal-blogher-a-chicago-meetup-and-other-updates.html/feed 15 I’m Trying…. HARD http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/im-trying-hard.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/im-trying-hard.html#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:37:30 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3703 *sigh* I’m EXHAUSTED and it’s only Monday. That’s never a good sign. I was planning on posting yesterday about my Sensational Sunday but after I wrote about making my first crazy meal in the new kitchen I totally ran out of steam.

So let me recap…

Sunday started with a 9 mile training run. [...]]]> *sigh* I’m EXHAUSTED and it’s only Monday. That’s never a good sign. I was planning on posting yesterday about my Sensational Sunday but after I wrote about making my first crazy meal in the new kitchen I totally ran out of steam.

So let me recap…

Sunday started with a 9 mile training run. I needed it. I have totally lost my running groove with this move and new job but I have committed to my weekend long runs. Those are non-negatiable. Especially if I’m going to be ready for the marathon in October. This one was surprising easy. "Easy" as in I wanted to do. I looked forward to it and I enjoyed taking that time for myself.

After the run, the boy and I walked to a new grocery store and stocked up for the week. Well that’s an overstatement. I can’t really "stock up" as I have NO room so we just bought what we needed for the week. Boy how I miss my pantry, my island, counter space and my gas stove! I know, I know, I’m totally kitchen spoiled!

Anyway, once we were done and the groceries were away it was off to the movies. The husband had some work to do so it was just the two of us watching Ice Age III. It had Dinosaurs in so all were smitten. :)

The rest of the evening was a blur as I made dinner, cleaned up, packed lunches and got prepared for the week. Pretty much the same thing I did tonight. That’s where the "trying" comes in.

I’ve been feeling a bit out of my element in this tiny apartment with most of my stuff boxed or in piles. I can never find anything when I need it. The house never looks clean. I don’t even have a place to unwind.

But I’m trying. The way I figure it, the only way to stay sane is to be as prepared as possible. Making lunches, planning dinners, being prepared for the next morning before going to bed. If I don’t do that I’m lost and I feel totally out of control. I’m amazed at how taking 10 minutes the night before can not only save me more time in the morning but keep me slightly more sane.

That being said, I’m signing off to get myself ready. I have a 3 mile run scheduled and I really want to try to get it in tomorrow morning before I start the day. I need to charge the ipod and I’m thinking of just sleeping in my running clothes to save some time.

Then I’m going to relax, pop some popcorn and watch the end of Amityville Horror on AMC. I’ve seen it a billion times but you guys should know by now I’m a sucker for the horror flicks. :)

Oh! and here’s a quick house update… I stopped by after work today…

our new house

 

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/im-trying-hard.html/feed 20 Old Habits Return… bleh http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/old-habits-return-bleh.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/old-habits-return-bleh.html#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:55:45 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3679 The move has gotten the best of me and my healthy habits. My eating has been out of control all week. I started off ok, making healthy choices, trying my best to prepare food with what I had on hand and then inevitably the husband would want to go out for fast food, or there’d [...]]]> The move has gotten the best of me and my healthy habits. My eating has been out of control all week. I started off ok, making healthy choices, trying my best to prepare food with what I had on hand and then inevitably the husband would want to go out for fast food, or there’d be Combos on the counter or my favorite… the bag of chocolate chips I found when packing up the kitchen. I polished that off on by day 2. That’s right. The WHOLE bag. *sigh*

Right now I’m feeling quite overstuffed after a trip to Bertucci’s. Let’s leave it at the bread bowl because I probably consumed enough calories right there for the entire meal. Did that slow me down? nope. I also most of my entrée, 2 slices of the toddlers pepperoni pizza AND chocolate cake. MAN! I can consume some calories, can’t I?

I’m not beating myself up. Nope. Not going to do it. I moved.. I stressed.. I ate… enough said. Am I a little disappointed in myself for reverting to old habits? Sure. Could I have made some better choices? Yup. But you know what… It’s over. I can either start the yo-yo diet cycle of hell all over again OR I can swing the momentum the other way. I need to remember that one good choice leads to another the same way the "bad" ones have been building up.

All is not lost. I haven’t regained 65 pounds. I didn’t lose all the progress I’ve made running. I’m still fitter then I’ve every been in my life.

OK…. not devoting any more time to this. Let’s move on. We have officially closed on our house!! It’s gone. I can’t believe it. We lived in that house for 8 years. It was our first and I didn’t think I’d get chocked up about it until I signed the papers. But all is good. I love the new house we are building. Which, by the way, is REALLY shaping up…

I can’t believe how much progress they’ve made. It’s so much fun driving by with the toddler and checking it out. Oooops! Did I just say toddler? I keep forgetting my little boy is getting so big. He’s adjusting to the move pretty well. For a day or two he was a bit whiny but I think that was to be expected. Overall he was our little helper and very involved in the whole process. He’s in heaven here at the apartment as there are 2-3 4 year olds in our building, a playground in the back AND a pool down the street!

Right now the husband and I are about to relax as we finally have a living space not cluttered with boxes. We are going to throw in a movie, have a beer and just CHILL! Tomorrow I’m planning on going for a run. I need to get back on track with my marathon training or I’ll never be ready! I’m losing a little of the desire right now but I know once I start running again I’ll get that feeling back.

I hope to be blogging nighty again. I miss it. I am also committing to my food journal. First I used busyness as an excuse, then I used my lack on internet connection. Well I’m fesh out of excuses. Food journal.. run… getting my hair done! Tomorrow is totally going to be a ME day and I can’t wait! :) Talk to you then!

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/07/old-habits-return-bleh.html/feed 20 The Packer http://ronisweigh.com/2009/06/the-packer.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/06/the-packer.html#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:45:55 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3666 Do you watch The Closer? It’s a series on TNT about Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson who may be my favorite character on TV. She’s a strong vulnerable successful women who does her job and does it well even though she doesn’t always have it all together. Sometimes she seeks comfort in junk food [...]]]> Do you watch The Closer? It’s a series on TNT about Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson who may be my favorite character on TV. She’s a strong vulnerable successful women who does her job and does it well even though she doesn’t always have it all together. Sometimes she seeks comfort in junk food and the scenes where’s she’s savoring a cookie or debating if she should open that candy bar from her desk drawer are priceless.

I’ve had many of those scenes today, downing handfuls of chocolate chips and combos. Although I’m not the Closer… I’m the Packer. I’ve been packing, boxing, cleaning and lugging for a straight 48 hours now. It’s midnight and the poor husband is still downstairs clearing out the garage. I’m not sure we realized how hard it would be to separate what can go in storage for 3 months and what needs to come with us to our temporary apartment.

BUT I’m happy to report MOST of our long term storage stuff is in the POD. Friday you may remember this shot as the POD was just delivered.

Well here it is today. I took the picture from the same spot mind you. :)

So right now I’m up too late and I have work tomorrow. It’s my only work day for the week and my last of part time. As of now this is what the rest of the week looks like..

  • Monday: Work
  • Tuesday: Move remaining belongings into the apartment – clean the house for new owner
  • Wednesday: CLOSE ON THE HOUSE! (keep fingers crossed everything works out!)
  • Thursday: Unpack and RELAX in the apartment.
  • Friday: Do something just for me. I’ve decided on a trip to the salon. I have 2 inch roots and my eye brows are out of control! :)

I’m looking forward to starting up a new routine once we get settled. My eating has gotten a bit crazy these last few days and I’m starting to feel bleh. I miss my kitchen, my fresh veggies and my own cooking!! I can’t wait to hit a local farm stand once we are in the apartment!!

On the workout front I’m doing a little better. I did miss my 5 mile run today BUT I got up early yesterday for a weight training session and did a bit of cardio.

Right now I’ve got to run but not without announcing the winners of the book giveaway! Congrats Mrs. Mommy (WW set) and Annette (low carb set.) You guys didn’t leave blog address so just let me know if you have one. I hope to get the books in the mail on Tuesday.

Oh! One more thing! We drove by the new house today to discover this…

new hosue

SO exciting!!

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]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2009/06/the-packer.html/feed 23 So SO Many Things http://ronisweigh.com/2009/06/so-so-many-things.html http://ronisweigh.com/2009/06/so-so-many-things.html#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:56:04 +0000 roni http://ronisweigh.com/?p=3602 Ok, I can’t keep it to my self anymore. I must write about all the craziness that is going on in my life. I never really realized how much I’ve come to depend on the blog for an outlet. It’s such a stress release for me to write about what’s swimming in this head of [...]]]> Ok, I can’t keep it to my self anymore. I must write about all the craziness that is going on in my life. I never really realized how much I’ve come to depend on the blog for an outlet. It’s such a stress release for me to write about what’s swimming in this head of mine. I used to loathe writing now I actually look forward to it. Strange.

So here goes…

Let’s start with this crazy new job thing I have going on. If you haven’t been reading I recently accepted a position at a local University. It was a wonderful opportunity to do something I love (web/interaction design) in an environment I adore (higher education) and although I wasn’t activity looking for a job everything just felt… well… right. The work, the people, the opportunity. It all just seemed perfect.

So I accepted and have been working 2 days a week until I start full time July 6. I’m really thankful for this transition time as I get used to everything from the commute to leaving the toddler all day. Part of me wishes this opportunity presented itself next year when he would be off to kindergarden but besides that, timing couldn’t be more perfect. Especially with the our recent decision to buy a new house as we attempt to sell this one. Speaking of…

I’m breaking the silence. I can’t take it anymore! The husband may kill me and I hope I don’t jinx us or he’ll never forgive me but… WE GOT AN OFFER ON THE HOUSE!!

*sigh* you have NO idea how much better I feel getting that off my chest! We didn’t accept the initial offer. We countered and then THEY accepted. Contract has been signed. We had the home inspection this past weekend and the appraiser was here yesterday. They would like to close July 1 which puts us in the complete opposite position then I thought we would be in as our new house won’t be ready until September!

So we’ve been looking into short term leases. It looks as is we’ll be putting most of our stuff in storage as we live in a small 2 bedroom apartment this summer. I’m trying to look at it like an adventure but truth be told I’m a little freaked. There’s just so much going on…

We need to start packing. The toddler’s birthday is party is Saturday.Tons of family are coming in this weekend. They broke ground on the new house yesterday. We have to sign a lease for an apartment. Not too mention that new job I started. Oh! and the pesky little marathon I started training for.

And how do I deal with all this stress? Food.. food… food. Of course. I’m assuming you understand if you are reading my blog. :) I’ve been fighting off some crazy munchies. Not too mention the lack of time and desire to grocery shop, cook and eat healthy meals at home. It’s just SO much easier to go out to dinner but we don’t really have the cash and I REALLY don’t want the extra calories!

What’s my plan? Well… I’m committing to the food journal. I promised myself I will write down everything I eat. EVERYTHING. No more bailing out on it when things get shaky. I have a feeling the next three months will ALL be shaky and I don’t want to use it as an excuse to just go back to bad habits.

Nope. Not me. No excuses.

And you know what. This morning I had a revelation as I confessed on my food journal…

"confession.. last night I grabbed a box of frosted mini-wheats and went 2 town. Not sure how much I ate but it was a lot."

I realized at that moment there is no way in hell I will gain back all the weight I have lost. I just confessed about eating too many mini wheat?? Not pizza, not combos, ounces of cheese with crackers, 12 inch subs loaded with works, not even chocolate or the famous Thin Mint Cookies. No, I confessed to eating too many frosted mini wheats.

Don’t get me wrong, I know you can gain weight by eating too much of anything but I’ve changed. I no longer seek solace in a bag of regular old chips, pounds of cheese, or entire small pizzas. Right now I’m munching on baked tortillas and Really Quick Spicy Bean Dip. Again, I know I can go overboard with it but the point is, my fundamental choices have changed. I’m aware that the simple things make a big difference and I will continue to make them because I have found a lifestyle that works for me.

Will I gain some weight? sure. Can I lose it again? You bet. Maintenance is a balancing act and after 3 years I finally feel like I’m starting to get sturdy. Maybe that weekly yoga class is helping. ;~)

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