What defines you as a food blogger and why should you be the next food blog star?
At one of my favourite restaurants, Blue Plate Diner, eating Ranch Eggs.... DROOL! |
I am now a 23 year old Masters of History Student (hopefully for about only a week longer!) My teenage life was spent battling the bulge- some 35 pounds of it. I lost and gained that same weight around 5 times over the course of around 6 years. It was only in my 2nd and 3rd year of university that I lost all the weight for good. This was through dealing with my emotional issues with food, as well as self esteem issues. I got fit, strong, confident and healthy! My relationship with food and fitness has evolved over the years, perhaps most notably when I slowly stopped looking at food as only calories and fuel, but also as an experience to be shared and enjoyed. This past year while working on my Masters, along with developing what I believe to be carpal tunnel, has forced me to relax about food and fitness even more. Shocking news to me, I ate and drank my way through my thesis these post five months and didn't gain *much* weight. (The weight isn't the point, its the perspective and the way I deal and feel about it that matters.)
Anyway... with that ramble... you now know what pushes me, where my view on food comes from (ideally a mixture of health, quality, responsibility and taste all coming together!) Indulgence is a must (no deprivation here!) but a little moderation and lots of intuition to guide me along.
I don't have much background in cooking/baking, I just know what I like and hope that others like it too! Its as simple as that! I like to post recipes of my own and from those that I find. And of course, I love posting about my favorite meals when out to dinner! Expect a little of everything!
Me and My sister in Mexico being silly. |
I hope you join me on this journey, no matter how it turns out!
Thank you all and much love!
Leslie :)
PS Please leave comments! They make me so happy and especially on such a personal post as this, I would really appreciate it from EVERYONE! I will let you all know when voting opens next week!
Hi Leslie - Thanks for sharing your story. I really admire your healthy outlook on life and eating. You're an inspiration. Best wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! and as your fellow contestant, reading your story gives me great impetus to share my story and food adventures too ... :)
ReplyDeleteIan: glad I could help! haha. can't wait to read about it!
ReplyDeleteEnchanted: likewise :) your blog is so yummy!
hoping to make you smile w/ a comment! i love them too!
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Leslie, your outlook on food and life in general continue to inspire me. I am so glad that I've been able to share some of that passion and experience with you! (in fact, I believe that is me sitting behind that glass of red wine :P ) Can't wait to read more!
ReplyDeleteAs someone who has seen you through the past 4 years of your journey, I have to tell you that I'm so happy to see you where you are now! Another amazing reason why you should be the next food blog star is because of the support you provide to those around you. While you've come to focus more on indulgence, you've taught me to limit my indulgence and to enjoy the things that are healthy and still taste super yummy! What I'm trying to say is that you've had a big impact on the way I view food and how it relates to my health! Yay!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the challenge and the school... As I hold a history degree, i can tell you it is the most fun degree in the world to have. Of course, i never once used that degree for anything except beating the neighbors at trivial pursuit; but that's just me. You will be the scholar and historian we see on Indian Jones
ReplyDeletethanks everyone! I appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteHey Leslie! You've always been beautiful - just now you realize it! I wish in high school we had spent more time enjoying ourselves and food than worrying how many points a cup of yogurt would be.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, I love reading everyone's story. I look forward to reading more. Good luck
ReplyDeletewhat a great blog - glad to have discovered it! good luck in project food blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! I can totally relate to you! I really appreciate reading such an honest post.
ReplyDeleteGood luck during the competition! You can check out my post at http://studioofgoodliving.com/2010/09/project-food-blog-defining-myself-as-a-food-blogger/
I love comments too, they're so much fun, aren't they?! It's a blast to read feedback. Anyhoo, great post. I love the line that the next food blog star could be anyone. I've seen so many awesome posts in this competition. It's great! Please check out my blog too (because I too love comments!)
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing the challenges you have overcome with weight loss. i am glad to hear that you have taken a proactive approach to life and better eating. looking forward to your posts! you got my vote!
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