The Girl Behind the Blog!
Well, hello there!
My name is Lauren, but some call me “Laur”.
Although I have the looks and humor of a 16-year old, I am 23-years young!
Actually, I’m surprised I don’t get carded to buy a lottery ticket.
I am a recent graduate (May 2012) from Shippensburg University for Secondary Mathematics Education.
Yeah, I’m a math nerd and I will proudly admit it!
I have a Cavapoo puppy named Elmo who is my best friend.
I am with him 24/7 and we both suffer separation anxiety.
Obviously, from my blog title, you’ll see I spend pretty much all of my time with him…
And him only.
I began this blog as an outlet for myself.
I had 3.5 knee surgeries on my right knee in the past year and a half.
Like a majority of bloggers, I’ve struggled with disordered eating for about 6 years now.
Right now, due to difficulties healing from surgery, I consider myself a retired runner.
But before you roll your eyes, think “another recovery blog”, and click away…
Get to know me a bit! I might surprise you :o)
I am a coffee and peanut butter addict.
I swear like a sailor so I’m sorry for so many profanities.
In my opinion, the nerd-ier the better.
I love to bake, take long drives, and browse clothing sites I cannot afford right now.
Oh hey, student loans!
Right now, you’ll probably see me complain about my knee a lot.
I am determined to get back into shape in a healthy way.
I am in no way “fit fluential” but I love working out.
I am desperate to get my life back in order and…
Well, get my life back period.
I live for all things neon.
I am a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Go Birds!
I enjoy spending my Friday nights sober watching Shark Tank and wedding shows…
Even though I’m very single.
I love honesty and make friends, so please feel free to contact me!
Please feel free to leave comments/e-mail me at ll8978@hotmail.com!
60 Responses to "The Girl Behind the Blog!"
August 15, 2011 at 9:47 AM
you’re beautiful Laur! i’m looking forward to seeing your additions to the blog 
August 24, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Just found your blog and love it! You are beautiful and I can’t wait to read more about your progress. The blog community is super awesome and supportive
Christina
http://www.theathletarian.com
August 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM
I can’t wait to really get started and situated. Like now, I just found your comment in the “Spam” comments?? I didn’t even know that existed. Haha! This is going to take ALOT of getting used to but I know it’s going to be worth it. I love following/reading about all of you guys so it’s about time I get to know you all!
August 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Just found your blog randomly! I’m looking forward to following it. Please check out my blog as well!
September 1, 2011 at 12:55 PM
hey ! Are you from PA? I read you’re an eagles fan.
September 14, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Hey Laur!!!! You girl are absolutely beautiful! I love your blog!!! Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Mathematics are definitely my favorites too! 
You are an inspiration.
September 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM
Thank you! And yes, those three things are almost the story of my life 
September 14, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Thanks so much for the comment on my blog, Laur! We are so much alike – I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts!
September 19, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Love your honesty! Fighting through an eating disorder is not easy. And you don’t have to do it alone! Please feel free to email me if you want to chat! Hugs
Katie : )
September 21, 2011 at 10:11 PM
I LOVE your about me! I am also loving your blog. I’m so glad you stopped by my blog and left a comment, because I am so excited to read more from you! <3
September 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM
your blog really is perfect twin for mine! i am also 21 and recovering from disordered eating. also, I am getting my degree in special education. you are beautiful girl and a pleasure to read about! expect to me around here
September 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Hi, I just found your blog and can´t wait to read more! You are such an interesting person I love mathematics, wanted to become a math teacher before I changed my mind and realized I wouldn´t handle the whole class of kids
September 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM
I believe I have commented on your blog before but have never taken the time to read your story… But I do want to thank you for sharing! I am so similar to you, 21, college student, disordered eating, cut fat completely out of my diet… but I am getting so much better each and everyday and I know can too!
October 7, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Thanks for the encouragement! I found your blog a couple of weeks back and have sneaked a peek a few times, as well, but I never commented! So nice to finally “meet” you!
September 27, 2011 at 5:52 PM
I believe I have commented on your blog before but have never taken the time to read your story… But I do want to thank you for sharing! I am so similar to you, 21, college student, disordered eating, cut fat completely out of my diet… but I am getting so much better each and everyday and I know can too!
October 21, 2011 at 7:42 PM
ah im obsessed with your blog, i think you are my twin.
November 6, 2011 at 8:10 PM
I could probably talk your ear off. I’m 32 years old and struggling. But I can’t even exercise anymore; I think I’m too depressed; and after stopping it 3 years ago, I’m completely out of shape. Technically my weight is still low. I’m unmotivated. I’m stuffing myself every. single. day.
Ugh…long story.
YOU are stunningly beautiful though. So young too…don’t mess up like me..live life now nd forget all this craziness…if you ever want to talk you can email me. But I’m struggling myself; so hard to face some days.
November 12, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Thank you so much, I will e-mail you if I need someone to talk to! It really is hard to face, especially because you wonder how the hell you got where you are. I wish I could go back and the minute I started restricting more and more, I would have stopped myself. It’s all about balanced meals, not skipping meals.
November 11, 2011 at 1:16 PM
I just happened upon your blog. Girl, you are gorgeous! I hope you can realize that. It’s a struggle, I know. I have felt very depressed about myself many times. Food is a struggle for me..I used to be very thin, then gained weight in college. Now, at 27, I am starting to finally be happy with my weight after figuring out what my body needed and wanted. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope your recovery goes well!
November 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Thank you so much! I’m trying to listen to my body but it’s a little difficult right now. I’m taking babysteps and hoping I get SOMEWHERE.
November 21, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Soooo please tell me you do to Shippensburg?! I just happened to see your sweatshirt in the one picture!! I just graduated with el. ed. from there in May and now I am there for grad school!!
November 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM
Yes I do! I am SO amazed by the fact I found you through the same blogs I read! This is TOO funny! I’m going for Secondary Math Education 
) I actually think I’ve seen you around campus before (probably in the library or something) not to sound like a creep or anything haha!
November 21, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Not creepy at all! I spend a good amount of time there! I am so happy to have met a fellow Ship blogger
December 10, 2011 at 4:33 PM
I just found your blog and love how open you are. You’re awesome and I can’t wait to read more! Oh yeah… E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!
December 20, 2011 at 3:37 AM
its good to hear your honest voice friend. Let it be heard and healed!
December 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM
It’s healing. Slowly, but the more I voice frustration… It’s less than what’s inside. <3
December 31, 2011 at 11:15 PM
I may have some inspiration on my blog for you. I encourage you to check it out : )
2012 is YOUr year!
January 13, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Hey girl! I just wanted to stop by and say hi! Your blog is so very inspirational and encouraging! I could totally relate to a lot of what you had been struggling with, as well as your passion for running and all things baking (my middle name is Betty Crocker). Keep doing your thang girl! xoxo
January 14, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Just made cookies! I hope you keep commenting so we can get to know each other better!
January 14, 2012 at 5:52 PM
This is a wonderful post, Lauren, and you have a fabulous blog. I too have had my share of ups and downs (extremes in both exercising and eating), and of just not feeling fulfilled and balanced in general. I started my own blog in May 2011 to discuss how I am slowly getting over years of disordered eating. I am so happy I found your blog because I can relate to everything you say. Cannot wait to follow you in your journey!
January 21, 2013 at 6:51 PM
Hi! I just found your blog and absolutely love it! {My blog is named after my dog! so look we already have things in common!} Another thing we are both from the Susquehanna Valley! {If you still live near Ship!} You should just he PA Bloggers group on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/PaBloggers?fref=ts We hang out… its fun!
January 22, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Ooo! Fun! I will definitely join your Facebook group asap! Thanks for letting me know! And I graduated from Shippensburg in May, so I’m at home now. Boo. I wish I would have found your blog sooner!
January 23, 2013 at 1:47 PM
I LOVE that your dogs name is ELMO!!!! Clearly I am obsessed with Elmo, I too am obsessed with my dog and he has separation anxiety that is definitely my fault :/
January 23, 2013 at 2:24 PM
I feel SO bad for him because his separation anxiety is definitely my fault, too! He goes EVERYWHERE with me… Pretty much becuase I make him haha… So if I’m even in a different area of the house he’ll whimper until he gets to come with me. It’s REAL bad haha! I’m glad to hear someone else created a monster
February 5, 2013 at 3:51 PM
You had me at “peanut butter addict” (0:
Hi, I found your blog today and subscribed!
Be strong in your recovery and fight to nourish girl, you can muscle through. I know you know this. (0:
February 5, 2013 at 8:48 PM
100% peanut butter addict Thanks for the support, lady! And I’m glad you found my blog!
February 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM
nice to meet with you came through Lisas blog. We share love for peanut butter, healthy living, and a pup (although I dont have one – i want one so bad). Looking forward to get to know you more
March 27, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Hi! I’m a new visitor. I love math and believe the nerdier the better, too. Looking forward to reading more! =)
April 5, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Hey lauren ive been trying to contact you. You are my april foodie penpal. The email I got for you comes back as unable to deliever. Please email me when you can. Thanks rnicole35051@yahoo.com
April 11, 2013 at 10:58 PM
Just found your blog! My sister and I Are new to it too.. But wow would we get along !!!! Caffeine ? Pb ? Need I saw more can’t wait to read more of your stories ! Xo
May 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM
I just stumbled upon your blog and I love it so far! You have been so much and it has made you such a strong woman. I can’t wait to read more and hope you recover quickly!
May 22, 2013 at 2:53 AM
I came across your blog and an AMAZED at what we have in common!! I have suffered with an ED for 10+ years now! I recently went to a treatment center in florida for 2 months. It helped but I am by no means cured. Aside from that I love fitness and baking. Addicted to coffee and peanut butter. Used to run but dont so much anymore. Love neon colored clothes and shoes. Anyway, I will absolutly be following your blog!
May 30, 2013 at 3:10 PM
Lauren!! It’s been so long! Remember me?? Just saw you commented on another post and wanted to pop in and say hi! Wishing you all the best :*
May 31, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Hey girl! Yeah, I remember you! I hope you’re doing well! Thanks so much <3
August 11, 2011 at 1:54 PM
Awh… you are so pretty, dear (:
I can’t wait to read more on your blog! I’d love to hear more about your handicap…? I went through some crazy stuff as an athlete, too. Maybe I could relate!
xo.
August 13, 2011 at 3:18 AM
Thank you
And I’m definitely planning to write an about me/post about what happened! I’m hoping to get to know all of you ladies for help with everything!
June 9, 2013 at 6:11 PM
I like your blog , I gave you a follow can’t wait to see more.