Hello Shape Magazine!

Well – the May issue of Shape magazine came out and I am on page 122!

It is so weird to see me in print!  I talked about this in February when we did the photo shoot.

One thing that I love, love, love is that the cover model of this issue is Ellen DeGeneres!

I am so glad (and my Mom mentioned this as well) that it wasn’t some fitness model, but a real down-to-earth person.  Maybe Ellen will read my blurb and have me on her show (I’ll bring you, MizFit!) :mrgreen:

I am so thrilled to be in this magazine, and when they contacted me about possibly doing a story, I was about busting at the seams.  And this was back in October of 2009!  I gave them all the info they asked for and didn’t hear back, so I assumed they didn’t think it was worth following up on, but then I got another email and a phone call right after the cruise in Feb to firm it up.

Since this is all about me, here are some more gratuitous behind the scenes shots of that day that I have been waiting to show you.  Diane can vouch for the dozens of photos they take to choose just one for the magazine.

My sister shot all the photos and video of this, so thank you Colleen!

Getting prepped with makeup by Allie.


(Love that posture 🙄  )

Thanks to Allie and Sara for making me look so good!

This was the shot I was hoping a little that would get used with me actually curling the bigger dumbbell, but I like the one that was chosen.

We did a variety of moves.

Lots of thinking about what different positions to try.  I keep eyeing Sara’s camera 😀

This is Mike (?), the lighting guru.


I was getting a little tired at the end of smiling so much, so I got a little silly. Note how little weight is on this!

The story actually came out pretty accurate, although there are a few things that aren’t quite right, but close enough (I have never worked out in a basement and I cook a lot of chicken in advance, not brown rice!).   One thing that did bother me was the the cover of the magazine has a blurb that says ” weight loss made easy” and my header under it.  My story is anything but easy!   I was a little surprised that there was almost no talk about lifting, because we talked about that at length (you all know how excited I get about it) and no talk of the triathlon, which we also talked about at length.

One reason why I am glad to be included in this is to show a real un-retouched photo of a woman who lost weight and works out, and yet is not stick thin.  You don’t have to look like supermodel to be fit and healthy, and you don’t have to be at a certain weight goal to celebrate your achievements thus far!

2010 has certainly had a lot of things going on for me!

54 thoughts on “Hello Shape Magazine!”

  2. Pubsgal

    Yeayyyy, Lori!!! I’ll have to go out and get this one, and I rarely ever buy popular magazines.

    That bothers me, too, that the magazine cover has your header under “weight loss made easy.” It’s not impossible to lose weight, but it sure as hell isn’t easy, either. And hmmm, a fitness magazine that didn’t share your info about lifting or the triathlon? (And I just popped over to their website, and saw that triathlons are now trendy. Ack.)
    .-= Pubsgal´s last blog ..Weekly Update 4/14/10 + Review of Pilates Class =-.

  3. PTG1002

    YAY!!!!!!!!

    I “know” someone famous! LOL

    Can’t wait to read the magazine…I think I have it at home, and if not, I’ll be purchasing it for certain!
    .-= PTG1002´s last blog ..Race Review =-.

  5. michelle

    Hurray Lori! VERY well-deserved! I am buying the issue tomorrow since you are in it 🙂

  6. cindy

    Got the magazine yesterday. Loved the article, you are an inspiration. I like the pictures on your blog of the photo shoot. Congratulations on all that you have achieved.
    .-= cindy´s last blog ..TODAY I SUCKED ! =-.

  9. Maria

    I just stumbled upon your blog and have to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have been reading SHAPE for years only because of these amazing success stories that I look forward to every single month. You are a true inspiration to so many. I have lost over 70 lbs myself and it is because people like yourself kept on encouraging and inspiring me through the pages of blogs and magazines. Actually, I got so inspired that I decided to dedicate my life to a career in Nutrition and become a Registered Dietitian to help others achieve the same goals.
    Congrats a million times!!!!!!!!!!! You look AMAZING!

  10. Ex Yo-Yo Debbie

    Yay Lori! I saw the latest issue of Shape this evening in the grocery store, and saw the “I Lost 105 Pounds” blurb on the cover…I suspected this was you, so I immediately went to page 122.

    Sure enough, it WAS you! Yay! Congratulations!!!
    .-= Ex Yo-Yo Debbie´s last blog ..I Did It! (? lbs) =-.

  16. Kimberley

    I “know” someone from a magazine. I am thrilled. I will have to pay attention when I am out and get the magazine.

    Congratulations!!!

    Hope you are feeling better!
    .-= Kimberley´s last blog ..Mini Vacation =-.

  18. Lyn

    Look at you! That is SO cool! I would be annoyed with the “easy” caption too… but you know, “easy” sells. If it said “Work really hard for months on end and lose weight!” no one would buy it. LOL!

    So proud of you!

  19. JInx!

    Lori! I’m so happy for you!!! You look amazing girl! And even that picture doesn’t do you justice. We all know how hard you’ve worked to get where you are. Nothing easy about it! Every day is a challenge and a victory!So proud of you! (((HUGS))) Must go get my issue! 🙂 Jinx!

  22. Detective Lara

    CONGRATULATIONS! I can’t wait to go out and get the issue tomorrow! I agree, it’s wonderful that Ellen was “your” covergirl. It’s so refreshing to see her on there! Congrats, Lori!

  24. Julie

    How exciting. I am going to go get that issue and check it out. I think I would be a little tick about the comment too weight loss made easy. We all know it is alot of HARD work. Congrats!
    .-= Julie´s last blog ..An Inspiring story! =-.

  25. Carly

    Congratulations!!!
    E and I were in a local magazine about our journey, and they made tons of errors about is as well, including how he switched from burgers to grilled chicken (he’s been veg for a decade!). It’s frustrating and seemingly a tad bait-and-switch, but it’s all about the spirit of it, IMHO.

  28. Pippa

    Lori, that is so AWESOME!!! Congratulations, girl, you can be super stoked about this. And inspiring others along the way, isn’t this part of the joy?
    .-= Pippa´s last blog ..glorify =-.

  30. debby

    Eeeeeee!! My friend is a celebrity! I found you right away in the magazine, and showed my friend your picture. I liked the story they printed. But that is weird that they didn’t include the lifting and triathlon. Oh, well, GREAT pic. of you.

    True story about me: My most favorite thing to do 25 years ago was to buy the Shape magazine and read the inspirational true weight loss stories, WHILE enjoying a giant brownie and a classic coke…
    .-= debby´s last blog ..Gotta Run! =-.

  35. Joanne

    That is SO great! How exciting to be in a magazine like Shape. What a super day with all the photos and the makeup. Too cool.
    Congrats to you and way to go on your road that ended up a healthier you.
    .-= Joanne´s last blog ..Canyon Ranch Vegan Cookies =-.

  38. Susan

    Totally agree that Ellen is the perfect cover model for your issue! I was a little surprised they didn’t mention the triathlon either…and actually wondered about the brown rice thing! Haha, guess it’s cause I see what you eat everyday 😛 You should have said you pick your own blueberries as a way to eat healthy 😛

    As a journalist, I understand that not everything is going to be right. I have a working rule that I never send finished articles to the interview subjects, because no matter what they’re not going to like it. It’s my job to find a “story” and things get edited and skewed a certain way to build that narrative.

    Headlines are a whole different ballgame. I hate those things.
    .-= Susan´s last blog ..Cookie Monster =-.

  39. Janna

    AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! I can’t wait to go grab it and read it…

    I am going to link to this post later today on my blog…you deserve all the shout outs!

    Congrats Lori!
    .-= Janna´s last blog ..Z…Z…Z…ZERO! =-.

  41. Robin

    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been so excitedly waiting for the May issue to come out to see YOU! And I agree: to have Ellen on the cover is fantastic! 🙂 Love her!! Looks like the photoshoot was lots of fun (and a bit tiring…models must have it rough, don’t you think?).

    Now if I could just get my photoshoot….*sigh* 🙂 *Keep voting, everybody!* Okay, sorry – made it about me for a minute. And this is YOUR day, Lori! I’m sorry to hear the details were a little off, but “they say” that happens frequently. Yikes.

    You look great and hopefully, this is putting a little smile on your face while you heal, heal, heal.

    HUGS from Orlando!
    robin/turtle runner
    .-= Robin´s last blog ..Tuesday TTRS ~ Hydration + Eating: Healthfully and Responsibly =-.

  42. Baby Bedding

    Can’t wait to read the magazine…I think I have it at home, and if not, I’ll be purchasing it for certain!

  43. Nikki

    Awesome, amazing, inspiring, beautiful, and everything else! I can’t wait to grab a copy of this and read all about you! 😉 Glad you cleared some things up though! This must be a great motivator! I also loved your post on no more whining, I need to learn that myself….

  44. MB

    Congrats on your Shape magazine debut. They like to make it look easy. I’m still waiting for my issue to get here. I signed up for a new subscription and got it last month but haven’t seen the May one yet. I can’t wait to see you in print, well, you know, in magazine print.

    Hope you’re feeling better now. 😉

  45. kilax

    Congrats on being in SHAPE! That is so cool!

    I’ve read blogs of others who have been in these mags and they say the same thing – it sounds like they really edit the articles!

  49. Josie

    It’s weird that they would have “weight loss made easy” on the cover, but the actual title of the article was “hard work was worth it”….well, which was it, easy or hard? LOL! Congratulations Lori!!!! I am SO so so so proud of you and you deserve all the good things 2010 has to offer you! I can’t wait to pick up Shape now.
    .-= Josie´s last blog ..Valor: A Tale of Two Races (and Week 29 Weigh-In) =-.

  50. Ang

    I finally got the magazine yesterday! I was so excited! As soon as my husband came in from work I was shoving it in his face and telling him I virtually know this girl! LOL!

    I wondered about the rice thing too because I’ve never really seen much rice on your blog! They can’t fool your blog followers that easy! 🙂
    .-= Ang´s last blog ..I Love St. Patrick’s Day! =-.

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