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Deirdre

Hey you! My name is Deirdre. I started this blog in 2009 because I want 2009 to be a year for a new, in shape me! My goal was to be a size 10 by my 25th birthday in December. I wasn’t a size 10, but I did lose 25 pounds in 2009 which is a fact I am very proud of. I hope to continue my previous success and lose more weight and get into even better shape in 2011!

So how did I get to where I am today? I’ve always been curvier but when I got to college I gained the freshmen 20 and never lost it. I worked out in college but it was fairly sporadic and while I didn’t gain more than 20 I didn’t lose any weight either due to lots of drinking and poor eating habits like pizza at 4 in the morning. After I got out of college, I went right into the workforce. I was even more sedentary than before and there were absolutely no trips to the gym so I gained another 15 pounds.

I am a 26 year old college graduate living and working in New York City. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio, but I have lived in New York City since moving here for college almost 8 years ago. I work as a legal assistant at a law firm in the financial district. I live with one of my best friends and fellow Highways to Health blogger, Amelia.

I enjoy a wide variety of things. I am a huge Cleveland sports fan, but in general I like watching most sports. I love going to museums, new restaurants, and discussing music, movies, politics, books, etc!

Random Facts:

Favorite color: purple

First concert: Amy Grant (oh yeah, I was too cool in 4th grade)

Countries I’ve visited: Canada, France, Spain, & Ireland

Favorite male actor: John Cusack (he had me at Lloyd Dobler)

Astrological sign: Sagittarius

Favorite movie from 2011: Bridesmaids

Foods I could eat over and over again and never get sick of: bagels, burritos, hummus, tofu, brussels sprouts, and sushi

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on April 3, 2009 at 9:26 pm Allison

Love the blog! Can’t wait to keep reading!
on June 27, 2009 at 3:04 pm bhealthier

wow! I just found your blog and I think it is such a fabulous idea to co-blog with a friend!

I am a grad student in Nutrition and I have a blog too. I wish you nothing but the best with all your goals for this year!!

That wedding is almost here!! Hope you have fune!
on August 18, 2009 at 11:15 am Amelia: Bloggers Take Boston « AC/DC: Highways to Health

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on November 24, 2009 at 9:24 pm poiseinparma

I just found your blog over at Green Dog Wine. Glad to find another Clevelander – even if you ended up in a more glamourous place Can’t wait to follow your journey! Go Cavs! (We all know there’s no hope for the Browns!)
on April 3, 2010 at 7:38 pm hundredtenpounds

I’m with you on the list of food you could eat forever. I love all of those things.
on September 18, 2010 at 11:00 am yummiee cupcake

hey i found your blog and love the random facts! i’d eat those over and over again, except the brussel sprouts haha.
on April 5, 2011 at 9:19 pm Amelia: More+Fitness Half Marathon Recap « AC/DC: Highways to Health

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on April 16, 2011 at 8:20 am Kristen - Anywhere There's An Airport

Hi Deirdre!
You had me at Amy Grant! “Every heartbeat bears your name…” Yes, it’s in my itunes!

We all made poor choices in college. I remember a few intoxicated run-ins with Taco Bell.

Funny story – Last night I was just explaining to the Spaniard what the worst of the worst American food is. I believe taco bell tops the list!
on August 21, 2011 at 8:28 pm janetha @ meals & moves

Thanks for saying hi today! It’s too bad it was so brief. Looking forward to getting to know you better, was nice to meet you