Last year, I set a goal that I was going to write more. (And finish my book proposal. I didn’t, but I have made more progress on it.)
I missed seeing my byline, and I missed that satisfying feeling of seeing my work in print.
A few months ago, I found out a friend who worked at Cosmo was looking for more freelancers, and I immediately emailed her. “I won’t write about sex,” I said, “but I can write about losing weight…in the city?”
We worked together to come up with an idea, and I wrote it a few months ago.
Today, I’m proud to announce you can read about my weight loss story in the February issue of Cosmo!
So many people think that weight loss is this magic bullet that will automatically make your life better. Losing weight changed my life in so many amazing ways, but it didn’t shield me from problems and that taste of weight-loss success definitely drove me harder to seek success in other areas of my life—and this is the arc of the story.
Overall, I’m really happy with the story, but the headline they went with, “I lost 50 pounds, but still wasn’t happy” oversimplifies things a bit, I think. I encourage you to read it and read past the headline.
The magazine isn’t available on newsstands yet (or at least not the Duane Reade and CVS nearest me), and I couldn’t find it on my iPad, but if you have a Kindle, it’s already available on there.
Also, I randomly showed up in a screenshot in a TechCrunch article about Tumblr yesterday!
Happy 2013 indeed!
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Congratulations! That is super exciting and a huge accomplishment! I can’t wait to get my copy.
Sabrina recently posted..I Lost My Running Shoes {Weigh-In}
Ahh the only thing that would make me buy a copy of Cosmo
Congrats!
Ericka @ The Sweet Life recently posted..Why I Don’t Want a Wedding
Theodora this is amazing! I am def going to go pick up a copy!! I can not wait to read it! Congrats!!!
Kristine recently posted..Winter is Here
Congrats friend – that is AWESOME!!
mindy @ just a one girl revolution. recently posted..book review: what alice forgot.
yay!! I actually got the newest issue in the mail and haven’t read it now I must read it tonight!! Congrats!
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Awesome Theodora! Huge congratulations to you! That would feel so great to see your name in print.
Congrats!
Congratulations! What an amazing accomplishment! I haven’t bought an issue in a long time but I can’t wait to get this one!
Ashley @ Running Bun recently posted..Cheers to a Kickass 2013
Theodora, congratulations! I will definitely pick up a copy as soon as it comes out – it’s only a matter of time until the book deal comes through!
Beckett @ The Birchwood Pie Project recently posted..Buttermilk Biscuits
Bonus: Bailey’s famous!
How awesome! That’s so exciting.
Haley @ The Saucy Apple recently posted..Free Printable Blog Planner
Congratulations! What an awesome way to kick of 2013. Can’t wait to go out an pick up a copy.
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That’s amazing!! Big congrats
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This is so cool! Congrats!
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Congratulations, friend! This makes me so happy!! =)
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..#Lucky13 Fitness Goals
What great news!! Congratulations to you! Way to go after your dreams and make them happen.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..New Year’s WIAW + Avocado Tuna Salad
That is absolutely awesome! Congrats on your weight loss and being featured in Cosmo…know we know the people in the magazine are real!
I’ll keep an eye out for it. You should get that page framed!
Alison @ racingtales recently posted..Forging my Own Path
Congratulations!! How exciting and I’m looking forward to reading all about you!
Very cool, congrats! And I think it’s funny how they word the title, anything to sell haha
That is so awesome!! So proud of you!!
Fiona recently posted..That 2013 Resolution Post (and a look back at my 2012 self)
That’s awesome! Congrats!
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Congratulations, that is a fantastic start to the year.
Cathryn recently posted..Running Resolutions 2013!
Awesome! I will definitely read it. I have about 20 pounds to lose after a year “off” sport and it’s daunting, losing 50 is incredible. I love your blog so I’m sure I’ll love the article!
Kristin recently posted..2012 in Review: The Year of 0.0
that’s so flippin’ amazing!!! Congrats lady!!!
That’s awesome! Congratulations!!!
Congrats!! I can’t wait to read it! Also, that is really awesome about TechCrunch. How did you find out you were in it?
Dori recently posted..I think these are resolutions?
congrats that is soo awesome!!
That’s really great. Congrats on the feature and on the amazing weight loss!
Nicole recently posted..New Year, New Gear
Wow, awesome! It is my dream to become “more of a writer” (i.e. write something besides this blog!). So cool to see somehow who lives that dream
Katie H. recently posted..Borderline UN-healthy
I am SO proud of you — and happy that I got clued into this exciting news in advance. Can’t wait to go pick up my copy and then run around to everyone I know going, “I KNOW HER! I KNOOOOOW HER!!!”
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That’s so great, Theodora! Congrats!!!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life recently posted..Our Third Wedding Anniversary
Check out this hottie hot hot! I don’t buy this magazine but now I am tempted just to support your amazing weight loss and how sexy you are!
Keep it up, next you’ll be in Vogue, modeling!!
GiGi Eats Celebrities recently posted..It’s time to get SMART in the New Year
What fantastic news! I cant wait to read your story
Congrats girl!
Holley recently posted..For the love of compression [pants]
soooo many congrats to you theodora! you deserve this and have worked so hard. i can’t wait to check out the feb 13 issue!
Caitlin recently posted..Floridian Blends
How exciting! And I think is even MORE exciting because you MADE it happen. You sent the email that sealed the deal! Congrats!!! Can’t wait to read it.
Kacie @ Savvy Sassy Me recently posted..As Gravity Would Have It {Pull-Ups: 1. Kacie: 0.}
Wow! Congratulations! This is an amazing accomplishment.
Kerry @ Totes My Oats recently posted..Happy 1st Birthday and 10th Day of Circuits
Wow, this is such a cool accomplishment! I’m excited to read it next month!
THIS IS SO COOL!!
Congrats Theo!
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Congrats lady! I’m so proud of you!!
So awesome! Way to go! I would never normally buy Cosmo but I’ll totally buy this issue. Can’t wait to read it.
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Congratulations! That is so exciting. I may actually buy a Cosmo (instead of wait until I get my nails done to read it
)
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..2013 Blog Goals and a New Blog Design!
Congrats! What an awesome start to the year and a great reminder of how far you’ve come!
congrats!! so happy for you
That’s super cool (except the simplistic headline). I love seeing my byline too! And you look great in the dress.
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Proud of you, of course Will buy all the copies in Jersey
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Amazing! Congratulations! Makin’ those writing goals come true!
Juliette @ Finish Your Broccoli recently posted..Gingerbread Protein Smoothie {Recipe}
Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to read it!
Also, where’s the “How to FIND a Guy in 10 Days” article?? You must write that one.
Jocelyn recently posted..Things I Am Loving Right Now. 1/3/13
Congrats!! I’m hoping 2013 will be my year to have an article in print.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..First Run of 2013!
AWESOME! Congratulations — I can’t wait to read it.
Meredith @ DareYouTo recently posted..Set January Goals
You inspire me! Congratulations!
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Congrats!!! What a great way to kick off the new year! Looking forward to reading my copy
Congrats! What a great accomplishment. I will definitely be looking out for the issue. And welcome home!
Jen Correa @ Mom’s Gotta Run recently posted..A New Year
I have not bought Cosmo in a decade, but I will be buying this one for sure just to read your story. Awesome! Congrats!
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..2013 Goals – Personal
That’s so awesome! I have to ask, how long has it taken for your blog and stuff to really “make it?” Is there a secret I don’t know about?
Melissa recently posted..Errands Galore
congratulations! that is so exciting!
Very cool, congrats! I’ll have to check that out stat!
Ooh, I definitely have to get it. I haven’t read an issue of Cosmo for decades, but I want to read your article.
If you have an iPad, you can get the Kindle app and read the magazine there.
@Linda Chan: OOOH you’re right!!
Theodora recently posted..My Debut in Cosmopolitan Magazine!
Great job Theo!! You are one of my inspirations that lets me know that change is always possible. I always believed in you, so glad Leon cancelled that day
@Joel: And I couldn’t have done it without you! (You definitely get a shoutout in the article.)
Theodora recently posted..My Debut in Cosmopolitan Magazine!
Congratulations, lady! What a cool, well-deserved opportunity
And I bet you’ll inspire a ton of people!
So great! Congratulations!
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Congrats! That’s so exciting!!
Rachel Wilkerson recently posted..Foodstuffs: Dec. 31 – Jan. 5
you are fabulous. i’ve always known that. CAN NOT WAIT TO PICK UP A COPY!!!
I saw the Feb issue of Cosmo at Grand Central yesterday- In the Hudson News store in the main concourse. Just in case you haven’t already found it.
Congrats!
So proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xo
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That’s super exciting! Congrats on Cosmo!
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Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it
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How awesome!! Congrats! Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy and read the article!
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