I thought you guys might like to see this!
That’s me right there in the pages of SHAPE magazine! I was contacted by the editors of the magazine way back in October to be featured in the April 2010 issue of the magazine. Understandably, I was very excited!
I did a phone interview with the writer of the article and then they send a fabulous photographer, Tamara Reynolds, over to do a photo shoot. There was a lot of back and forth between the photographer, the art director and myself as to what I should wear. I would get something at the store, take a picture of me in it, and send it to them. After several different outfit possibilities, you can see that they finally decided on a pink shirt and some black running pants. Doing the shoot was a lot of fun, although by the end of the shoot I was freezing as it was done in January.
As I wrote this little post I thought about how grateful I am for all of you who read and comment. So, I’m giving away a subscription to SHAPE magazine right out of my own pocket! This is for US residents only and I will close comments at midnight tomorrow (3/23).
I hope you have a fabulous day, and if you already get SHAPE magazine and win, they will just extend your current subscription by another year. Diane
Congratulations on being in the magazine. I will look for a copy here in Canada to check out your article.
.-= 266´s last blog ..Slippery Slope =-.
Wow, Diane!! That is fantastic!!!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see it
.-= Marisa (Loser For Life)´s last blog ..FitBloggin: Part II =-.
congrats! and it does sound like a lot of fun. I hope they gave you copies of all the pics so you have them. (I have always thought that would be a big benefit to having one’s whole weight loss process chronicled through a magazine – really great progress pics.)
.-= vickie´s last blog ..pairings =-.
Congrats and very cool!
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..All over the place (Week 7) =-.
Congratulations on being featured in Shape, they picked a fantastic person to interview and feature! I think I have that copy, I will check if not I am off to buy it!!
.-= Trish @IamSucceeding´s last blog ..I Can’t Believe It’s Over! =-.
Wow, that’s fantastic! Congrats to you!
.-= Liz Staley´s last blog ..Confession: I don’t know how to shop for clothes =-.
Congrats on the article but more importantly for the changes you made in your life. You are an inspiration…now if only I could stay on track…..
WOW! OK, can I say how jealous I am since I have tried so many times! BUT, you so deserve this and I mean that!!!! How friggin fantastic!
I gave up my subscription due to $$ issues plus I think some of it was just never getting a response from them. I like the mag & I had to cut back so.. I best get out & buy this one!!!! Would not mind having a subscription though! Always liked the stuff in it!
Now you are even more famous & I will never get an autograph!
.-= Jody – Fit ta 52´s last blog ..Being THIN – How Important Is It? =-.
Way to go ! I’m going out to get the magazine today.
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..WELCOME SPRING =-.
What a honor! Congratulations on your magazine debut, gorgeous!
.-= Joanna Sutter´s last blog ..Been There. Done That. =-.
Diane!!!!
This is so completely awesome!!! Wow!! I would say that Shape chose an amazing and beautiful person to feature…in YOU!!!
.-= Lance´s last blog ..Sunday Thought For The Day =-.
Congratulations! Years ago, I had a subscription to SHAPE. I always dreamed of being one of the success stories. Now, at least I can say I know someone who is! And I will still hold on to that dream of the day I, too, am a success story!
.-= Jules – Big Girl Bombshell´s last blog ..Looking at What’s Missing =-.
Diane, that is so cool! I am going to go to our newsstand that carries international magazines and see if I can get a copy!!
.-= Amy´s last blog ..10K PR in Dendermonde! =-.
Congratulations on being published in the magazine. I will buy a copy & check it out! You are a inspiration to many with your weight loss story and maintaining the loss as well. I just love your blog I check it out daily:)
.-= Susan´s last blog ..Managing Depression =-.
Congratulations ! It must have been fun doing the interview and the photo shoot ! Pink and black anything makes for a very classy look- think Chanel !
.-= Diane´s last blog ..Someone’s in the kitchen, working =-.
That is most exciting! I always wondered what it would be like to be in a magazine as a success story. With the weather turning warmer here in Minnesota, I find myself taking daily walks. Hopefully, I’ll be a success story like you, Diane! Thanks for this blog. I look forward to reading it every day.
Congratulations!!! How exciting! I’ll have to check out the article!
.-= Andrea@WellnessNotes´s last blog ..Guest Post: About Dang Time for Lemony Pasta =-.
How did you keep that secret in?! I’d be busting-out-excited and wanting to tell everyone. Wonderful!
.-= Gina Fit by 41 Maybe 42´s last blog ..Vintage vs. Modern Ads – humor to ponder =-.
Stumbled on your blog a few days ago-love it already. Congrats on being in Shape!!
.-= Chrissi´s last blog ..It’s just another manic Monday =-.
Great job! Photo looks awesome!
How exciting for you! I will look for you in my magazine. You are getting so famous:) How amazing that you can inspire so many with such a wide audience.
You’re seriously so gorgeous. (And I swear I’m not just saying that to win the magazine.) I used to have a subscription so I know what column you’re talking about. I’ll have to grab a copy when I go to the store. Congrats!
.-= Tracey @ I’m Not Superhuman´s last blog ..Brought to You By The Biggest Loser =-.
Congratulations for being in the magazine. It must have been a really great experience!!
Well done you foxy lady! I’ll have to hunt it down here in the UK
.-= Shauna´s last blog ..The Virgin Soufflés =-.
That is so cool! Congratulations. You are such an inspiration to me everyday and I am so glad that so many more people will get to read about your journey and be inspired as well. I am going to pick up a copy today!
Congrats, that is so exciting!!
.-= Lauren @ Eater not a runner´s last blog ..veggie queen =-.
Wow! That is so impressive and inspiring! I admit to being mostly a lurker. I read every post you make and glean motivation and knowledge from each of them. And I’ll be honest again…I’d love to have the magazine subscription. I need every single motivation tool out there!
.-= Angelia´s last blog ..Where’s The Line? =-.
Congratulations! I’ll be buying the April issue of Shape to see your story.
CONGRATULATIONS! I’ll be sure to grab the April issue as soon as it hits Canadian newsstands.
Congratulations! That is just wonderful! I just love that fact that you are gaining such notoriety now, and for such a wonderful thing as losing and maintaining your loss and inspriing others to do the same. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer person!
.-= Pam´s last blog ..Veggin’ Out! =-.
Woo hoo! Congratulations, Diane! I’ll look for the magazine!
Cindy
Congrates Diane!! I’m going to run out and grab that copy today!! So cool!!
.-= Brenda´s last blog ..let the music play! =-.
Congratulations! That is a great honor. I knew there was a reason I wanted to buy the magazine this month, and now, I will!
Way to go. It is always so hard to remember to schedule time for yourself but if you could do it with 7 kids, I can to.
I already get Shape but I’m behind with reading. I’ll have to go through my stack and take a look at the article.
Kudos on being profiled.
.-= ‘Drea´s last blog ..Ain’t No Mountain… =-.
Congratulations! (Don’t enter me I’m in Canada)
.-= John´s last blog ..Long Day =-.
How wonderful! I must say, you’re looking just stunning. My eyes popped when I saw your post picture. How exciting for you and how motivating for all of us!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Great Pizza Dough Recipe =-.
Congratulations, Diane!! Well deserved! I can’t wait to pick up the magazine.
.-= Gigi´s last blog ..And Now For Something Completely Different =-.
Congratulations. How lovely to be recognized for your efforts!
That’s awesome!!!!
.-= Michelle@Sugarwand´s last blog ..Day 19: Asking, ‘Why?’ =-.
Diane, Congratulations! What fun for you, and no doubt fun for your kids! I’m glad to see you getting recognition for all the hard work you’ve done to lose the weight, maintain the loss and inspire others as well. You are such a voice of sanity (and kindness) in this sometimes crazy world we live in, I look forward to each of your posts. Best wishes for your continued success and fame. Remember all of us who “knew” you before you were so famous!
Diane, I just found your blog about a week ago and am so inspired by you. I don’t even know if inspired is the word I’m looking for. Thank you for your honesty. When you write about how you felt, I am there. Seeing that you have accomplished this amazing thing and kept the weight off for so many years, well it’s just awesome! And it makes me want to try harder everyday. So thank you for sharing your story, and I would love to win the magazine, but I am also perfectly content to check back here every day.
Wow, that’s fantastic. I just saw that issue in the grocery store yesterday. If I had known you were in it, I would have picked it up.
Way to go, Diane. The more people who hear your story, the more people will be encouraged to do the right thing. I’m proud to know you. Exercise is the key, and you have inspired me to keep at it.
Aww, congrats!
.-= shannon´s last blog ..First Garmin Run! =-.
Diane, you are truly an inspiration! I’ll be picking up a Shape today to check it out
Congrats to you all ALL of your successes!
.-= Nicole, RD´s last blog ..garden woes and dinner wow’s! =-.
That is so cool! I’d love to win, congrats on being published!
.-= Kim´s last blog ..A tasty new find… =-.
That is amazing! It is just another way to show what an inspiration you are! Have a great day
.-= Staci´s last blog ..Swap Party =-.
Congratulations!
I don’t subscribe but will be sure to pick up April’s month to read about you further!!
Oh my goodness, I can’t wait to pick up this issue!!! You are an inspiration!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Oh Honey! =-.