About Me

Hello-
My name is Lauren, and I am a 25 year old just trying to live life to the fullest.

Three of my favorite things in life are Food, Wine, and Traveling. I am learning how to fit it all in while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I recently became interested in healthy living blogs in the past year or so, and thought it would be fun to create my own. But I also wanted to incorporate my love for wine and traveling. I am really enjoying it so far and feel so excited about what the future holds.

A little bit about my background:

I graduated from Elon University in 2006 with a Major in Broadcast Communications, and a Minor in Psychology.  The day after I graduated I boarded a plane to LA to pursue my dream of becoming a TV Host.

I lived in Los Angeles for two years working at EXTRA, E!, and STYLE. It was quite an amazing and surreal experience, but it wasn’t right for me at that point in my life. I proceeded to move back east, where I am originally from, and decided to seek out the food and wine industry. This was another passion of mine that I wanted to learn more about.

I took a job at Cecile’s Wine Cellar as a wine sales consultant in July 2008 and have been there ever since.

It has been such an amazing challenge and treat to learn about wine, and I continue to keep learning everyday. I was also able to complete Level 1 and 2 of the International Sommelier Guild, which was a HUGE accomplishment for me!

In 2009 I made a pact with myself to get back in shape and to start running again. I enjoy participating in races and completed my first half marathon in October of 2009. It was then that I realized I have a passion for running and racing. It is something I hope to pursue even more through out the years. Since I started running again I have never felt better!

Since high school I have always run as a way of exercising, but just recently I have really taken it to the next level. I consider myself fairly healthy, but after reading healthy living blogs I have really started to become aware of what I am putting in my body. I LOVE food, and I LOVE to eat-

-so this is sometimes a struggle for me that I am still working through. I like to make every meal count, and really love GOOD (gourmet) food, but sometimes my schedule (and budget) just doesn’t allow it. That is why I consider myself Every-other-Day Gourmet.

In no way shape or form am I an expert on health, food, wine, or weight loss. I just know what I like and I like what I love. I am learning and growing everyday to be more knowledgeable in all these areas, and to be healthier and happier.

I have no idea what the future holds for me, but I am hopeful it is going to be something I love. I hope I can share my journey through life as I experience Food, Wine, and Traveling-some of the worlds greatest pleasures while maintaining healthy and happy!!