I was thrilled when Women’s Health reached out to me. I am passionate about letting others know that overcoming obesity is possible, and they can do it by making simple lifestyle changes.
When I was 278 pounds and at rock bottom I was inundated with the message that at my size,surgery or pills were my only options.But after years of trying quick fixes and fad diets I was ready for more. I was ready to change my life for the better and I knew in my heart healthy lifestyle choices were the way to go.
I’m honored that my story is in the magazine, I hope it can show someone out there that THEY can break out of that prison called obesity. All they need is determination and faith in themselves.
The process involved a few phone interviews, numerous emails and calls to check facts, and then it was down to the pictures.
The pictures were taken in the middle of the summer, but with the article scheduled to come out in November, I was asked to dress for Fall. That was probably the thing that made me the most nervous. At one point they suggested a zip up jacket or similar. I laughed out loud when I read that email, thinking surely they were joking it was about 108 out at the time. I knew I wanted to show my RunningSkirts.com love so I compromised with a capri skirt. A pink Nike top, pink sparkly Active Band,and my super speedy and adorable Pearl iZUMi Steak IIs completed the ensemble.
With the outfit selected it was time for some makeup. I don’t normally wear a lot of makeup so it was cool to have it done. I pretty much love my makeup artist, Christine Stafford at Mantis Salon in Austin. I had worked with her on a previous shoot this year and was so happy for a chance to catch up with her. Christine has an amazing weight loss story of her own and is just a sweetheart to be around. She makes me feel super comfortable and is definitely my ‘go to’ artist in Austin. She made me look polished but natural and despite the heat of the day, my make up stayed in place. Thank you Christine!
Women’s Health assigned my photographer. I’ll admit I checked out Kenny Brauner’s online portfolio before the shoot. Seeing the level of his work, as well as the people he had photographed before made me a smidge nervous. I had no reason to be nervous though, we hit it off right away. He was super easy to chat with and a pleasure to be around.
photo credit:Kenny Braun
We held the shoot at Town Lake Trail here in Austin. Its a beautiful spot and one of my favorite places to run. It ended up being a beautiful day. I felt a little silly running the same 15 feet over and over, but Kenny put me at ease by letting me know I was doing a great job. I’m thankful I got to work with such an amazing photographer.
photo credit:Kenny Braun
The November issue of Womens Health Magazine is on stands now.
CONGRATS!!!!
I showed the child a few days ago and she lost her mind
you are totally a rock star and bigger than that to her as well
Congrats, Tricia! I'll have to go pick up a copy!!! Happy Monday!
Congrats!
So cool! I turned to that page and said “Hey! I follow her blog!” I feel like I know a celebrity. Congrats!!!
That's awesome, congratulations! I love reading inspiring stories and yours certainly is!
That's awesome!! Congrats!
I will definitely pick up this issue!
Congratulations!!! Funny, I saw that issue in B&N Saturday night but didn't pick it up because I was turned off by Anna K's picture – she just does not represent real women. But you do! Very cool that you are in there, showing what real life looks like.
Can't wait to read the article! Congrats on the article and the weight loss
That is so awesome! I love Womens Health magazine, I have mine but havent read it yet, now I am going to have to. Congrats on the weight loss and being in an awesome mag!
How cool, Tricia! What a neat experience and great opportunity to inspire even more people!
Ok, so you're REALLY not pregnant… (I kid!)
Congrats! Super exciting!
I love this! Congrats! So going to get a copy!
I can't believe they let you post your pictures, RW won't let me
Congrats! I'll have to pick up a copy. Your story truly is inspirational, and I'm glad you have another platform from which to encourage others to get healthy.
WOOT! This is SO awesome, Tricia. You will inspire so many more people!! I'm so proud of you!
I was so excited to see the article! Congrats!!!
That is awesome, congrats! I subscribe to Women's Health, so I'll have to run down to my mail box and search you out in the mag!!!
That is SO awesome!! I'm excited for you!!
Oh wow – congratulations! That is so cool. I will have to find the magazine and check it out!
Aaah well done, sounds liken awesome experience to have & you deserved it. YAY, I kinda know someone famous across the pond from me
SO GREAT!! CONGRATS!! I almost picked up that magazine the other day, but decided not to. Now I'm definitely going to pick it up.
Congratulations! So happy to see your story featured because it is a good one and will inspire many!
Congratulations! I'll have to pick up and copy to see you, that's so wonderful!
Congrats!
So awesome! What a wonderful way to be honored for all of your hard work and dedication. So pumped for you, and I'll be picking up a copy of the magazine!
very cool! I really enjoy reading those stories, so it is really awesome you were able to be a part of one!!
Congrats!
Congrats!!! That is awesome!
Congrats!! My copy came in the mail the other day but I haven't had a chance to flip through it. Can't wait to see it!
Congrats, that's great! What a personal accomplishment!
Congratulations!!! Well deserved : )
I get the mag but ran right over to see! AMAZING! What a great feeling, you deserve it most importantly:)
Congrats!! That is so awesome!!!!
Already read it… Got my magazine last week. Congrats. And the outfit is super cute
Congratulations! I almost picked up a copy at the store but now I need to go get it. You look amazing.
That's so cool! congrats!!
That is so great, Tricia!! You are such an inspiration. I will show your article to some of my clients who are in the process of that lifestyle change. One of them started at 286 and is super dedicated (and has lost 20 pounds so far!). I would love for her to see a real person living the life!
That is awesome. Congrats!
Congrats! I'll definitely get a copy!
Awesome! Congrats on the feature – and you look great in your photos!
Wow…this is so cool! Congratulations! The pictures look great!
Congrats, fellow Austiite!!!
Congrats! I somehow got a free subscription to this magazine, and I was so excited when I saw you in there. You look beautiful and strong!
Awesome! I am going to have to go get the magazine!!
You continue to be such an inspiration! I had let my subscription to that mag lapse (I get about a half dozen, still reading July issues) but now I will be certain to pick this one up.
Such a wonderful opportunity to reach people who feel like they are alone in their struggles! You look amazing. Helping others really does look GREAT on you.
Congratulations! I will pick up a copy of the magazine today.
Sandi
You really and truly are an inspiration to many – thanks for sharing your story and for keeping up an informative and very enjoyable blog!
Good for you. If your star continues to rise I will not be able to hang out with you!
That's so neat!! Many congrats. Since I follow your blog I also feel like I know a celebrity.
The best thing of all is that you're keeping the weight off and showing us that permanent change is possible. Thank you for that.
You are such an inspiration and they couldn't have selected a better person!!!!
congrats a million times over!!!
Awesome!! You deserve the honor for sure!
Great job! I just got that issue I'm excited to read it!
That is very exciting!! I will definitely have to pick up a copy!
Great job. I can relate more to you then I can to the girl on the cover, that's for shizzle.
Awesome job and you deserve the recognition. Your story is going to inspire so many out there!
Congratulations! That's really wonderful. I love getting to share the story in new ways and being able to reach out to new people.
I seriously *don't* buy magazines; HOWEVER, this is SO AWESOME, I am heading to the store riiiiiiiiiiigh'now!! Congratulations Tricia–so happy for you:)
congrats, Tricia! Can't wait to buy a copy and read the whole article! I'm very proud of you and happy to “know” you!
Tricia!! That is SO freaking cool!! Congratulations!! =)
Great article – so proud of you! What an amazing accomplishment all the way round…You can do ANYTHING!
How awesome are you!!!
I'll have to pick up the mag for sure! Congrats!
Woo hoo! Way to go Tricia.
Congrats on the story! How amazing and inspiring.
I love reading about your journey
You are such an amazing, inspiring person. So cool! Congrats!
OMG, That's amazing. Congratulations to you!! I will have to purchase a copy to read the article.
How awesome! I can't wait for my copy to arrive in the mail!
almost bought that the other day to see how this mag is..but Anna K on the cover that was enough to put it down…will take a look next trip to the store!
congrats to you!
awesome
awesoem
Congratulations. I will have to look for the magazine.
Wow that is so awesome! Congratulations! I will have to get that magazine!
Congrats!!! That's so cool!
That's awesome! Congratulations! Was that picture taken at Zilker park? I LOVE that place. I always want to go there whenever my husband has a day off. I would love to run there everyday if we lived in Austin.
Woo-Hoo! How cool!! Can't wait to read it! Congrats to you.
This is so awesome, Tricia! Congratulations! You have been such an inspiration to me and I'm so glad more people are getting to read your story.
Really cool your story is in Women's Health. It's awesome what you've accomplished and how you are an ambassador to others wanting to do the same.
Well, I will be going out and getting that issue. Hahahaha!
You are such an inspiration to so many, including myself! And I feel so lucky that I got to stink up a van with you this year at Hood to Coast.
Congrats, friend! HUGS!
You. Are. Amazing. That is all. Such a great journey. Proud to call you friend. (And stoked to bring the famous skirt to DC for 26.2)
Wow! I am definitely going to buy this issue. Congratulations Tricia! So nice to know they are featuring a REAL person/woman in their mag.
Congrats, Tricia! Can't wait to go pick up my copy – so cool!
YAHOO! That is so awesome. You are such an inspiration and your story will help change lives. Congrats!!
Awesome, congrats on being in the issue! You do indeed have a great story!
this is so cool!!! (and way better than a baby haha) you're famous!! they should have put you on the cover instead of anna k though
Congratulations! I just got this issue in the mail but haven't had a chance to read it yey – now I'm excited to check it out.
This is awesome!
Congratulations both on the healthy lifestyle changes and on the magazine article! Nice work!
that is so freakin awesome!!! Good Job!!! See you are a celebrity!
LOL!
HOW INCREDIBLE!!!! Congrats! I'm TOTALLY picking up a copy.
Just found your blog. Glad I did!
xo
Sarah
Get Up & Go
I just bragged to my sister that I have been following your blog for months now. I feel so cool that I “knew” you before the rest of the world! Haha! Congratulations! This is huge!
Janna
Congratulations! That's awesome!
Pure Awesomeness! Will definitely pick it up.
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
Congrats! You look great in the magazine photos!!
Big congrats! That's is amazing for you!