Losing It!

BY DESIREE DUNNING

My name is Desiree Dunning and I would like to introduce you to Losing It!. Losing It! is an autobiographical look at what happens when a professional food writer and foodie has weight loss surgery. In Losing It! I will discuss weight loss surgery; making lifestyle changes; using my foodie skills to make delicious recipes; navigating my career as a food writer/photographer; and how to eat out successfully.

I am a wife, mother, writer, photographer, social media aficionado, and foodie. I grew up in Houston and began cooking as a teenager. I grew up in a family where the smells, taste, and texture of food were the center of our universe. I learned to cook by watching my grandmothers, Mom, Dad, and a few friends. If you ask any member of my family who the best cook is, each will claim to be the best. We’re just a little competitive!

I attended Southwest Texas State University. I earned an MA in Speech Communication, a Post-Graduate Certification in Legal Studies, a BA in Mass Communication-Public Relations, a Certification in Mediation, and an AA in Journalism. I dedicated more than ten years of my career to marketing communications, campaign management, political communication, and diversified multimedia campaigns. I am a food writer and photographer for Good Eats Local, which can be found in various cities throughout Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.

THE BEGINNING

THE SURGERY

THE PARTY

THE DETOUR