ABOUT
Got a question? Contact me at whatrunslori@gmail.com
A ‘bit about me: I have a BS degree in Recreation Management from California State University, Chico. Yeah, that’s a degree. Non-technically it’s Hospitality Management but we’ll just go with the official name. I currently live near San Francisco, California, with my boyfriend. I love food a lot and exercise almost as much.
Story of health: As long as I can remember, I had been overweight. My heaviest was 174 lbs. This was when I was about 14 years old and 5′4. When I entered high school, after an awkward freshman year, I decided to “reinvent” myself. Already being a part of the high school tennis team, I increased my practices and decided to start running. At this time I started eating less and less until I was literally eating two bowls of Grape-nut cereal a day. Needless to say, I had an eating disorder. I dropped weight fast and at about 4 months later, I had lost 50 lbs and was dipping into the zone of being way too thin.
Today, I am the healthiest I have ever been. I exercise regularly and enjoy clean, healthy foods. I prefer to go without gluten and (most of the time) dairy. I do eat meat and seafood, but only on occasion. In general, I eat what my body craves. And if it craves sweets, then I’ll have myself some raw, clean, wholesome sweets!
My passion is helping and motivating others. I know what it is like to be on both sides of the fork- overweight and underweight. I know what it is like to dislike yourself, have a distorted body image, and to obsess about every calorie. I also know what it is like to NOT worry about any of those things and to thrive. And I want every woman (or man) out there to feel powerful, beautiful, and thrive in life.
For exercise, you will find me at the gym lifting weights, taking my beloved Crossfit, Mixed Martial Arts Boot Camp, or Kickboxing classes, spinning, or outside running. In October 2010, I completed my first marathon and raised over $5000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society while training. Exercise fuels my life in so many ways and I am blessed with receiving enjoyment from it.
{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }
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May 27, 2010 at 6:51 AM
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What a great story you have! Seriously I’m not just saying that.
Thank you for stopping by my little old blog. Off to check out those salmon wraps.
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July 6, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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hey lori–my name is katie and my friend jessica yahn stayed with you. she told me about you becuause i share the same passions about eating healthy and working out. I was going to say instead of sugar in your recipes try organic apple sauce (which you can make too) and also baby food. Its a great substitute!!! i love your blog by the way! its great!
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August 2, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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This is a fantastic story! I love seeing people that have finally found balance and happiness in their lives! I have a funky past with food as well…and I have also found that healthy balance! You are very inspiring, keep it going! Thanks for finding me, so that I could find your wonderful blog!
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August 3, 2010 at 12:38 PM
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great story girl! SO happy you are at such a good place in your life (:
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August 27, 2010 at 11:08 AM
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ooo going to san francisco tomorrow for the week! Any great restaurants you recommend that aren’t too pricey? We are staying right by Fishcer man’s wharf!
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December 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM
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sounds like a successfull journey to health! And martial arts bootcamp? Now thats gotta be an awesome class.
CHeers,
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January 16, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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Hey I’m new to your blog but it’s good to read your story
I’m in college in the bay area and TRY to eat healthy while eating dorm food… it’s a struggle sometimes 
And I’m also hopelessly addicted to baking cookies. Sigh!
Looking forward to reading more of your blog!
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January 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM
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Hi Lori,
I was hoping I could run something by you … quite a while back my son and I made one of your recipes for the blog I write and then we ranked it according to a silly made-up rating system that kept changing. I don’t remember exactly how it was rated, but I know it was really good it could have received either a 200 or a 100 or a two-thumbs up, all of which we used to mean really, really, really good. And I’ve seen through reading more of your blog that like us, you love cooking nutritious foods that taste great and indulging your sweet tooth in a healthy way.
You were also such a good sport that I wanted to ask you … I’m going to start a healthy muffin series in the next few weeks — and I am looking for bloggers interested in taking part. Would you consider talking healthy muffins with me one week and sharing a recipe? I would love to hear from you!!
Thanks so much, Kara
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February 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM
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That’s interesting that you’re into MMA fitness training. It’s not often I see women talking about it. Do you go somewhere for it? And have you checked out GSP’s new fitness video?
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January 4, 2012 at 7:26 AM
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What do you do for a living, are you a student, grad student? Self-employed?
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