Face Magazine ~ January 2010

JANUARY 2010

NEW YEAR NEW YOU The best in food and fitness for the New Year

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JANUARY 2010 January is a blank slate. A chance to start anew. At least that’s what everyone seems to be telling us this time of year – Lose weight! Get in shape! Get organized! Get it together! But if, like me, you’re hopelessly flawed it seems to be nothing but a time to break resolutions, which is why a few years ago I made one final resolution on New Year’s – no more resolutions. (Not any of the traditional ones anyway.) Instead I aim to spend another year trying to be all around better – from the outside to (more importantly) the inside.

FACE’s January 2010 issue has some great words of wisdom on how to achieve that from our cover girl – Ann Horton – to the experts lending us their wisdom on how to get it together in the ways that really matter. Because what’s a great body if the insides are a wreck?

As women we have, for far too long, accepted a love/hate relationship with food as the norm. We love to eat – we hate ourselves for doing it. Instead of truly enjoying holiday treats we lament the evils of fat and calories and then feel guilty when we finally do indulge. Food is not the enemy. No one knows this better than our cover girl, who spent years battling a condition that nearly destroyed her – anorexia. And she’s come out the other side with the kind of perspective we should all have about food and about our bodies. She loves both – take note ladies.

January is all about looking to the future, which is exactly where we headed for our latest fashion – Brave New Dressing with model Ashley Duran at LITE Center. Perhaps no other time of year offers so many chances to wear something truly innovative as Mardi Gras does. From the demure to the daring there are plenty of balls and parties for every taste – and every attire. Check out our take on age old Mardi Gras dressing with dresses that look ahead.

And we started the new year with a brand new feature to FACE’s pages highlighting the women who are making a difference in our community. For our first “FACES of” feature we turn to the women at The Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth who are showing love to hundreds of children who otherwise might not feel it anywhere else. Check out their story on page 24 and learn how you can help too. I can’t think of a better way to make a jumpstart on working on the new you in 2010.

••• Amanda Bedgood is the editor of FACE Magazine. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to amanda@facelafayette.com.

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CONTENTS JANUARY 2010

54 l THE FACE Ann Horton’s unhealthy relationship with food nearly destroyed her.

Why there’s no time like the present to revaluate yours.

savethedate

Don’t be tardy for the Mardi Gras parties

10 l HEALTHY EATS

The best in healthy eating, Can’t miss recipes that are as delicious as they are healthy.

14 l GET MOVING

Dextria Sapp lends her expert advice on the best new moves to get in shape for 2010.

24 l DO GOODERS

The women with The Children's Shelters of Acadiana Youth are changing lives. How you can help.

29 l KILLER COATS

Outerwear for every occasion.

32 l STYLE RX

Our resident style maven puts together cutting edge looks anyone can pull off.

MARDI GRAS BALLS

36 l MAN MOVES

JANUARY

Workout moves for the men in your life.

Go modern for Mardi Gras with dresses that are utterly innovative.

Great goodies for the Mardi Gras season.

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 l EDITOR'S DESK 9 l SAVE THE DATE 13 l HEALTH MATTERS 20 l COOKIE'S CORNER 22 l FAMILY MATTERS

ON THE COVER: Ann Horton Photography by Penny Moore Makeup by Jenn Rausch 8 FACE Magazine

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Krewe of Camelot Ball, Holidome, 6:30 p.m.

Krewe of Oberon Children's Carnival.

Krewe of Augustus Ball, Angelle Hall, 3 p.m.

Order of the Troubadours Ball, Heymann Center, 8 p.m.

Krewe d'Amusement Ball, University of Louisiana Union Ballroom, 6:30 p.m.

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An eating disorder is about control. . . I went to extreme measures to keep it."

— ANN HORTON

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Krewe of Victoria Ball, Heymann Center, 8 p.m.

Children's Krewe of Versailles Ball, Angelle Hall, 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

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51 l MARDI GRAS GOODS

FEBRUARY

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38 l FUTURE PERFECT

MARDI GRAS PARADES FEBRUARY

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Friday Night Parade, 6:30 p.m.

Children's Mardi Gras Parade, 12:30 p.m.

Bonaparte Parade, 6:30 p.m.

Krewe of Xanadu Ball, Cajundome Convention Center, 8 p.m.

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Krewe of Karencro Ball

Independent Parade, 2 p.m.

Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival, Inc. Ball

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Queen's Parade, 6 p.m.

King's Parade, 10 a.m.

Krewe of Triton Ball, Cajundome, 8 p.m.

Krewe de la Jonction Ball

.......................15 .......................16 Krewe of Bonaparte Coronation Ball, Cajundome Convention Center, 8 p.m.

Krewe of Gabriel Ball, Heymann Center, Admission for non-members available.

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SIMPLE TIPS ON GETTING HEALTHY AND EATING RIGHT Make time to be active.

Try: 1) Taking the stairs.

2) Parking at the far side of the mall.

3) Getting up a little early for a workout.

4) Dancing instead of eating at a party.

Physical activity will help you burn calories, manage stress and improve sleep.

Eat breakfast.

Eating a good breakfast: 1) Helps cut the risk of bingeing later on.

2) Revs up your metabolism.

3) Provides energy for your brain.

4) Is a key strategy for weight loss and maintenance.

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Veggies and fruit are: 1) Low in calories.

2) Packed with nutrients.

3) Rich in fiber.

All of which helps you feel full and stay full longer.

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This January break the mold with some simple lifestyle changes and finally get the body you want – inside and out. Jill Hurley, an occupational therapist, gives us some delicious (and doable) recipes and some tips that everyone (yes, even you) can do right now and every day.

Jill is the owner of a comprehensive weight loss program - Healthe Habits for Living in the Oil Center, which takes a three-pronged approach to battle the bulge by tackling diet, exercise and support. They have ready-made meals with restaurant grade ingredients and recipes that are great to grab even if you’re not on a diet. Read on for some simple tips and some yummy recipes to try in your kitchen tonight.

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Water is very important.

Our brains have a hard time distinguishing between thirst and hunger. Be sure to carry water with you. And when hungry, try water first.

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Veg out.

Most adults fall far short of the 7 to 9 servings/day of vegetables and fruit.

Reach for something hot.

Sipping anything hot will slow you down because it takes a while to drink. Plus, the volume of the liquid helps you feel fuller with fewer calories.

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Yes, you just read the title of this month’s article correct, a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist is suggesting that this year you don’t go on a diet. Why am I suggesting this? The truth is that every day we are on a diet. According to Webster’s dictionary, the primary definition of a diet is “food and drink regularly provided or consumed.” Therefore, what you eat and drink on a daily basis is your diet. If weight loss is your 2010 New Year’s Resolution, throw out the diet books and commit to three firm lifestyle changes. Once you master the first three goals, start gradually adding additional changes. Word to the wise, do not try and conquer all the changes you need to make at once, instead focus on training your body and mind to make long term and permanent changes.

How will changing lifestyle habits and behaviors result in weight loss?

Many clients will ask “if I don’t go on a restrictive diet how can I lose weight?” The answer is simple: diets work because they create a negative energy balance, eating fewer calories than your body needs will result in weight loss. However, the downfall with many traditional diets is that they are so restrictive and boring that they leave people hungry.

When you are hungry all the time, willpower diminishes and you are more susceptible to indulge in that not-so-good-for-you food. If you work on lifestyle changes and learn to manage your hunger, suddenly you have 1) an increase in willpower 2) you are more inclined to resist high fat and high sugar foods 3) you are better able to control portion size 4) you lose weight.

What is the next step?

1. Take a hard and honest look at your current eating and exercise plan.

2. Identify and record three areas you want to work on. These can be strictly food or exercise related, or a combination of both.

3. Create an action plan and tell people about your goals.

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Calories 70, Sodium 3mg, Total Fat .3 g, Carbs 17 g, Cholesterol 0, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Protein .5 g, Servings 8 (4 oz.)

Top Ten Nutrition and Exercise Changes that Result in Long Term Weight Loss: 1. Commit to a regular exercise time. If the after work workout routine always seems to get pushed on the back burner because of other life events, consider changing your workout time to the morning, or even during your lunch hour.

2. Cut out high calorie, high sugar beverages such as soda, punch and fancy coffee drinks.

3. Include a fruit or vegetable at every meal and snack.

4. Bring your lunch three times a week.

5. Avoid the office candy jar.

6. Stop mindless nibbling. When you are hungry and if you are truly hungry, plan a sensible meal or snack. Those empty calories you are snacking on can easily be your weight loss.

7. Weigh and measure your servings. I am not suggesting that you become obsessed with measuring and weighing, however I do think every now and then bring out your kitchen scale and measure cups and actually see what you are serving yourself.

8. Keep a food log.

9. When dining out, leave some food behind.

10. Create a new bedtime routine. If evening munching is your downfall, then re-assess and see what other activities you can do to help relax and unwind.

Above are just a few suggestions of where to start with making long term changes. See if any of these identify where you are and then reflect on other goals you may want to add to your list. But remember, keep it simple!

If you are ready to make long term life changes then consider working with a Registered Dietitian who can help identify and plan the right program for you and your goals.

••• Yvette Quantz, LD, RD, CLT, is a Lifestyle and Sports Nutritionist and owner of Food Therapy, LLC. E-mail her at yvette@foodtherapyonline.com and get more information about Food Therapy at www.foodtherapyonline.com

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move of the month

Single Leg Dead Lift with an Upright Row

photography by Penny Moore

Get your move on with tips from expert Dextria Sapp, C.I.A.R. CPT, who gives us a move that will get your booty in shape and your shoulders shapely just in time for that mermaid Mardi Gras dress. (Check out the Men’s Move of the Month on page 36 for a move that's great to do with your man or a buddy.)

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::3:: Leave the weight on the floor, return to the starting position.

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::4:: Bend forward again to 90 degrees, pick up the weight.

Every woman wants long, lean legs, a tight backside, nice arms and a flat stomach. One of Dextria’s favorite moves combines all of these muscle groups to form the perfect move.

::1 – 2:: With your supporting leg slightly bent and a weight in the opposite hand, bend your upper body to almost a 90-degree angle.

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::5:: Return to the starting position while lifting the weight even to the collar bone (upright row).

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newyearnewyou health Do what you like  Most people who don’t workout say they just don’t like it. I say they haven’t yet found what they like or what fits into their lifestyle.

There is not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to fitness. There are many different types of fitness programs.

 When trying to decide which fits you best, consider what you crave in your life. At the end of the day, are you ready to be creative or can you not fathom the thought of making another decision? If you feel creative, create a workout plan that satisfies your goals; if you don’t want to make decisions and wish to be told what to do, workout with a trainer or attend a group training class. Finding the right fitness program for you is like buying a car; test drive all different types prior to making a decision. Just because your neighbor enjoys running marathons doesn’t mean that is what you need in your life.

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Each year we can’t resist – we make the same

resolutions. And getting fit is usually in the top three on the resolution list year after year. Let 2010 be the absolute last time you put ‘getting in shape’ on your list.

Dawn A. Foreman, LDN, RD, CES, who owns Personally Fit gives us step-by-step guidance for getting your body in shape once and for all. From a plan that anyone starting out can tackle to tips on how to succeed this year once and for all.

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Invest in your health. Join a gym.  Gyms offer the variety and expertise that is needed when sticking to an exercise program. However, not all gyms are created equal.

Before signing an agreement you should try out the gym and speak to members. Most gyms offer a trial membership so you can make sure that it is the right place for you, don’t be afraid to ask to try it out before you spend money.

 When talking to members ask if they know the staff members by name, if the member has received a phone call when they have not been to the gym in a while and if the gym offers workshops on various training plans to help members achieve their goals. Make sure the staff is formally educated and certified; just because somebody works at a gym doesn’t mean they know how to help you work through issues you may face throughout your journey to better health.

Stop relying on willpower.  The key to success – any success (weight loss, a healthy lifestyle, stable business, a fun vacation) – is planning. Those that fit in fitness know when they will exercise next week; they also know what they will do when they exercise.

 Insanity can be defined as expecting to get a different result when you keep doing the same thing. Stop relying on willpower and make the transition to healthier lifestyle planning. This sounds very simple – just plan what you’re going to do; however, it’s a bit more than that. It takes time to set up a plan that works. You must take into account your work and social schedule as well as your energy level throughout the day. The most successful people spend 30 – 60 minutes of quiet time each week planning what they will do the following week. They plan when they will exercise, what they’ll eat and determine when they will work and sleep. Go to www.personallyfit4women. com; select the nutrition page to download a meal planning worksheet. This worksheet can be used as a guide to help you get better organized to see where fitness fits best in your schedule. www.facelafayette.com

 Personal trainers are the experts in helping you fit exercise into your life; that’s what they do each and every day. All gyms that are concerned about your success employ personal trainers (certified and educated) to help you. You need to know there is a trainer available to help when you have shin splints or need help getting over a plateau.  If you have a history of trying to workout at home or on your own at a gym and still struggle to make fitness a part of your life, invest in a personal trainer. Personal trainers can help keep you motivated and develop habits so that you don’t have to make the “fitting in fitness” resolution again in 2011.

Do something TODAY  Don’t wait until Monday to begin, make exercise a part of your life each and every day. Don’t get stuck in the “What should I do?” Just put on a pair of training shoes and go for a walk or jog. Too much time is spent in indecision versus action. Just doing something will empower you to take your fitness program to the next level and begin creating a well-rounded routine.  Exercising regularly shouldn’t be viewed as something else you have to ‘fit in,’ it should be viewed as a positive way to improve your life.  Regular exercise is such a positive factor in terms of your physical and psychological health and should be viewed as a gift you give to yourself every day.  The bottom line is that exercise is not an option. It’s like brushing your teeth – it’s something that you simply have to do each day if you wish to stay healthy.

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Dawn’s sample fitness plan for when you’re

FOR WOMEN

ready to get started Monday

 30 minutes cardio: (10 minutes walk/jog on treadmill, 10 minutes on elliptical, 10 minutes on recumbent bike).

 2 sets of 15 each: squats, push ups (on knees or full body) or chest fly, and lower abdominal rolls after cardio session.

Tuesday

 10,000 steps.

Wednesday

 30 minutes cardio: (10 minutes walk/jog on treadmill, 10 minutes on elliptical, 10 minutes on recumbent bike).  2 sets of 15 each: lunges, lat pulldowns, and crunches on the stability ball after cardio session.

Thursday

 10,000 steps.

Friday

 30 minutes cardio: (10 minutes walk/jog on treadmill, 10 minutes on elliptical, 10 minutes on recumbent bike).  2 sets of 15 each: squats, standing row, and lower abdominal rolls after cardio session.

Saturday

 45 minutes cardio: (15 minutes walk on treadmill, 15 minutes on elliptical, 15 minutes on recumbent bike).

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Are you ready to kick butt in 2010?

Success is waking up in the morning, whoever you are, wherever you are, however old or young, and bounding out of bed because there's something out there you love to do, that you believe in, that you're good at — something that's bigger than you are, and you can hardly wait to get at it again today.”

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Did you jump out of bed this morning ready to go? Or did you drag yourself out of bed with a ‘ho hum’ kind of attitude? And then you wonder why you’re not as successful as you think you should be. Newsflash for you. If this sounds like you then you’d better ‘Wake up, Alice’ because this ain’t living and this ain’t success. It’s sleep walking through your life. It’s being resigned to living a mundane life, and who wants to live life like that?

Success is an inside job. Waiting around for everyone else to change so you don’t have to is not going to cut it. If you’re not excited and ambitious about where you are and what you’re doing in your life, then 2010 is the year to do something about it – change it.

I like to ease into my day with my quiet time and my coffee.

My head is always racing with ideas and things to do so I do some writing (journaling) and read a meditation for insight, which gets me mentally ready for my day. I then write out my intention statement for the day, which keeps me focused and moving forward during the day.

Bottom line? If what you’re doing right now is not getting you closer to your goal, then stop doing it and start doing something else that will work.

Here are 5 Success Strategies that I use to coach other 4. MASTER the art of presenting ideas and handling difficult women who want to create quantum leaps in their businesses conversations. There are guidelines for positive, productive and their lives. communication. Most people get blindsided because they 1. DEFINE what success means to you. You can’t go there if don’t get clear about what it is that they want before having you don’t know where you’re going. Could it be more time off to conversations. Whether it is a promotion, conversation with enjoy your successes, more money, more productivity, more fun, significant other, friend, or employee, guidelines and preparation more choice? You name it. It’s your career and your life. Write it are key to success. down, make it real.

5. PLAN to succeed daily. How many of you start your day off in 2. DETERMINE what your core values are. How many of you a dead heat run and before you get to the office you’re already know what your core values are? Core values are who we are. fried only to be met with one breakdown after another? Planning They are not who you think you are, who you want to be, or who to succeed insures your success. Example: Every morning I start you think we should be. An example: How many of your current my day with an Intention Statement. choices reflect your core values? How many are should’s and how many are choices. Core values help you make the right decisions Do yourself a favor this year. Start off on the right foot with the every time. right strategies and the right mindset so you can get the most out 3. BEGIN to set boundaries, say ‘no.’ How many of you have a of your time and expertise. hard time saying ‘no’ to everybody else but you? Example: How many of you think that just because you have an open door policy in your office that means you have to always be available? How many of you think that you can’t say ‘no’ because ••• Cookie Tuminello, ‘THE Team Builder of the South’, has been igniting productivity since 1999. Learn more you won’t be liked? about how Cookie empowers CEO’s, managers, business owners and team members in her free report “50 Ways To Go From Overwhelmed To Results” and receive her free weekly success tips at CookieTuminello.com.

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Do more than survive 2010 and bearing it” or “going it alone.” Most importantly, or many people, the start of a new year brings a desire to turn the page on unpleasant past events resilience is not a character trait that you either have or don’t have, but a collection of actions, thoughts and attitudes that and look forward with hope to the future. Every issue of FACE magazine includes a story about a anyone can develop. woman who is remarkable in some unique way, usually for persevering through adversity and turning a challenge into an opportunity for learning, growth, and goodness. In other words, making a blessing out of something broken.

What these special women share is a quality called resilience. Resilience is the ongoing process of adapting well in the face of change, trauma, tragedy or stress. It means “bouncing back” from life’s hardships. Individuals who lack resilience tend to dwell on problems, feel victimized, become Biz Card Document Size 3.625 x 2.125 overwhelmed and turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, like (Durel wants the 1/16” bleed built in) substance abuse. Resilience also protects us against mental Object/Crop Area/Make: to make pdf that will CROP Artboard size health problems such as depression and anxiety.

If you want to strengthen your resilience: A few points on what resilience is NOT: Resilience does not • Get connected. Build strong, positive relationships with make problems or sad or angry feelings go away, but it gives family, friends and community organizations that provide you the ability to see past them, find enjoyment in life, and support and acceptance. handle stress better. Resilience also does not mean “grinning

"Resilience is the ongoing process of adapting well in the face of change, trauma, tragedy or stress."

• Work toward a goal. Do something every day that gives you a sense of accomplishment. Maybe it’s working toward doing 10 full pushups or drinking a certain number of ounces of water or even getting the dishes done. Small, everyday goals are important and keep you looking toward the future.

• Maintain perspective. Look at the big picture and see your current situation in the larger context of your own life and of the world. Think long-term and ask yourself “Will this matter one month from now?

One year from now? Ten years from now?”

• Practice stress management and relaxation techniques. What relaxes you is as unique as you are, so experiment with exercise, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, visualization, imagery, prayer or muscle relaxation.

Resilience can help you endure loss, chronic stress, traumatic events and other challenges. With a little effort, you can develop your internal well of resources to draw on in difficult times. If you feel like you only “survived” in 2009, strive to “thrive” in 2010.

••• Amy Cavanaugh, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice with Lafayette Psychotherapy Group and the infant mental health consultant for the Healthy Start Program of the Family Tree.

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• Find meaning. Develop a sense of purpose for your life. Maybe put pen to paper and write your own “mission statement” for your life.

• Laugh. Finding humor in stressful situations doesn’t mean you’re in denial; humor is a helpful coping mechanism. If you can’t find anything to laugh about in a situation, turn to other sources for laughter, like a funny book or movie.

• Learn from experience. Recall how you’ve handled challenges in the past. Build on the skills that helped, and don’t repeat those that didn’t.

• Take care of yourself. Tend to your own needs and feelings, physically and emotionally. Think about how the airlines always tell you to put the oxygen mask on yourself first before you try to assist others.

• Keep a journal. Write about your experiences, thoughts and feelings.

Get those emotions out! Putting thoughts on paper can help you see situations in a new way and help you identify patterns in your behavior and relationships.

• Accept and anticipate change. Expecting changes to occur helps you adapt to, tolerate and welcome them. Learn to be flexible.

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“We want their lives to be as normal as possible. Like every other child that has an opportunity to have as normal of a lifestyle as they can,” Lauren says.

It’s a task that’s easier said than done, explains Vicki, who says it all centers on trust. The vast majority of the children have come from horrifying circumstances with caretakers who did anything but care for them. Building a trusting relationship with them is no easy task. And it takes a compassionate and dedicated staff like the one who inhabits the shelters.

Not only do they provide shelter for the kids, they work to give them every chance to do the regular kid things – uniforms and fees for sports, prom dresses, a day at the park.

“It’s more than that the children need shelter. It’s about mentoring and the therapeutic benefit,” Vicki says. “Therapy will change their lives.”

When the children they care for turn 18 they are immediately out of the system.

They are on their own. Vicki hopes what they do at the shelters prepares them for that.

“They will be on the street at 18,” she says. “Any 18 year old even from a good family is not ready at that age.”

When they come to the shelters, Vicki says, they are angry and filled with a past of pain and heartache. They work to make that past manageable and show them hope, teach them to look to the future.

“When they come to us they have no past. What can you do to make your life better tomorrow?”

This month FACE begins a new feature highlighting the do gooder organizations that are making a difference in our community. We kick things off with The Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth with a new name more indicative of what they are all about and the same mission – showing love to the children who are falling through the cracks.

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Lauren Prince has always had a passion for children. The first time I met the organization’s new development director, I was taken aback by her utter devotion to the cause. It’s a cause she feels strongly about as does their executive director Vicki Boudreaux. They both have a singular focus – the children – and it’s very clear after a short conversation with either of them.

Formerly called Acadiana Youth, Inc., for years the organization has provided shelter for children in the state system. They provide a place to live for children from emergency initial placement to more long-term solutions for children who have nowhere else to go. Hard to imagine being under 18, being removed from your home and then not having one single person they can live with. The Children’s Shelters of Acadiana Youth take them in and more.

How you can help

Lauren Prince

Vicki Boudreaux

Call 237-1320 for info on what the shelters need now. They can use anything from rewards for the kids (a gift card to Wal-Mart, a day at Incredible Pizza) to donations to keep things going. Learn more about the shelters at acadianayouthinc.org.

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What is your daily routine?

I work out first thing in the morning to get rid of "brain fog" so I can focus on the tasks of the day.

INTERVIEW BY ANGELINA LEGER

How do you balance family and art?

My girls are grown now and I can be in the studio more now than ever, and Walter is very supportive, which helps a lot.

I sat down with artist Bonnie Camos to talk about her passion for art and making art. After a few minutes it was evident she has a passion for keeping creativity a part of every day life – not only for herself but for others. Bonnie makes time to create wonderful art and stayed true to this passion as she and her husband raised two daughters. She earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from ULL and currently teaches art to children at the Symphony Building. Take a moment and check out her Web site to see other inspiring works.

– Angelina

What motivates you to create art?

Making art is just something I have to do . . . (ask any other artist, they'll probably tell you the same thing).

What medium(s) do you work in?

I paint with acrylic, but for the past three years have primarily been working with encaustics, which is oil pigment in beeswax and resin. It requires a heat source (or several) to apply the color and create the image.

ANY EXCITING PROJECTS GOING ON?

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I just recently finished a collaborative piece with Craig McCullen (Whoojoo Glass) for Festival International 2010. It will be unveiled along with the pin and poster in mid January. Very cool project indeed.

VERY EXCITING! HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE CHOSEN? We were informed by Dana Canedo and the gals in the Festival office in early May that we would be collaborating on the work. The prospect of being one of the official artists for such an event was overwhelming at first, but it began to settle.

WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? From there Craig and I went back and forth with drawings of ideas we each had that became actual maquettes, combining and refining over the course of the summer. We worked together on the actual piece over the course of three weeks, turning it in early November. We were delighted with the results. The collaborative nature of the project has enhanced each of our own methods of making art, steering me, for sure in a new direction!

Who is your favorite artist ?

Favorite artist? Hmmmm.... that's a hard one. I like David Parks, Elmer Bischoff and the Bay Area artists, such bold colors!

If you could work side by side with any artist for a day, who would it be and why?

I would love to spend the day with Leonardo DaVinci! What a mind he had!

What do you want people to take away from your work?

I would like for viewers to "feel" the colors; to not be intimidated by the work. And for some pieces, I would like folks to feel a sense of humor.

What are your greatest inspirations in terms of what influences your work?

It depends on the day, as far as inspiration goes. Sometimes we've just returned from a fishing trip, so the works become about nature, atmosphere, etc. Another day it might be sparked by a bit of news I've just heard, or an encounter with friends/ family.

What are some of your greatest motivations when you work?

I like music when I am working, not loud or too rambunctious. Coffee helps!

What's next?

I am currently working on pieces for a show at Café des Amis in April 2010, and also some images for exhibit during Festival International at Jefferson Street Market.

As an artist, what is your favorite thing about living in Lafayette?

I grew up here in Lafayette. The people here are wonderfully warm and friendly, I think that makes this a really special place. Witnessing the growth of the artistic community has also been a real pleasure for me. We are sitting on a gold mine of talent!

“The inspiration for my latest work is based on the impact that color has on human emotions. We are all connected to each other through our life experiences and certain colors can spark emotions related to different events in our lives. Just as music is a universal language that stirs our souls, I believe color stimulates our senses bringing forth feelings that cannot be expressed by words alone. If the colors in my images speak to the heart of even one viewer, I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.” – Bonnie Camos

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The Undercover Connoisseur FACE’s latest feature aims to highlight the best in dining in Lafayette. To ensure we get the most authentic experiences about town, we’ve decided to keep our connoisseur under wraps. Read on to learn about the area’s can’t-miss delectable dishes.

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Nestled in a quaint location at 4017 Johnston Street is a phenomenal restaurant called i Monelli.

Upon entering, I was immediately impressed by the simple elegance of the décor.

The taupe stucco walls, accented by dark wood and wall sconces created a very relaxed and potentially very romantic environment. The hostess was genuinely cheerful and the server attentive and cordial, without seeming aggressive or intrusive.

After enjoying the ice slivers of a handcrafted martini, I settled in for what would be a magnificent dinner. I began with the crepes stuffed with crabmeat and smoked shrimp appetizer. The crepes had just the right thickness and density and were topped with a roasted pepper and cheddar cream sauce, which was delicate, yet balanced and offered a slight taste of smokiness. It was a truly wonderful introduction to the taste buds, as it tantalized so many and, as any good appetizer, only enhanced the sense of anticipation for what was to follow.

My next course was a cup of the oyster rockefeller soup. This dish was absolutely delicious and satisfied a craving for oysters that I had not realized, until that first incredible spoonful. The soup was a delectable cream and oyster base, with an ideal portion of finely sliced floating flecks of spinach and just a hint of tasso. Swimming in the midst of it all, was a lightly fried oyster. The combination was rich and creamy and again provided a wonderful diversity of flavors and textures to savor and enjoy.

From my childhood on, I have always thought that restaurants providing a sorbet to refresh the palate were very special. i Monelli was no exception and offered this

additional treat, to allow the main course to be enjoyed to the fullest.

The main course was perhaps the best soft-shell crab I have ever tasted. It was obviously very fresh, lightly dusted and perfectly fried. Accompanying the crab was a wonderfully prepared and an ideally portioned serving of green beans. Like the restaurant itself, this entree was elegant in its simplicity. At the risk of going overboard, I chose to top the soft-shell with the lump crabmeat option. I could not have been happier with the choice. While the soft-shell would have been fine standing alone, the lump crab garnish added a different flavor and texture that truly memorialized the meal for me.

After such a satisfying meal, I wanted something a little light for dessert. The Frangelica parfait proved to be exactly what I was hoping for. Its foundation was deliciously light and creamy. The surface layer, medium bodied with hazelnut and vanilla flavors and aromas. The combination was wonderfully flavorful without being overly sweet. All in all it was very balanced and a grand finale to an excellent meal.

I would be remiss, if I neglected to comment that the wine list (like the menu) offered something for every taste. i Monelli is another highly recommended experience and one you should try.

When you do, be sure to let them know that I piqued your interest.

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Stay cozy this winter with the best looking (and most functional) in outerwear. From the traditional to the funky, what’s “in” is what works for you.

Add a pop of color with a warm yellow scarf like this one from Artesia.

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A lightweight gauzy scarf like this green one is great to wear year round from Little Town.

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TWEEDY TOPPER

A soft quilted coat with printed sleeves that can be rolled up. From Lillian Bea Boutique, 201 Settlers Trace, # 2015, River Ranch.

WILD WINTER

A tweed plaid jacket is super preppy. From Belle Amie, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

The trench gets sassy thanks to animal print. From Brother's on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

Supple leather

From Coco Eros', 340 Kaliste Saloom Road, would be great with jeans or a dress.

You can't go wrong with a soft plaid scarf from Partners' LTD.

SERGEANT AT ARMS

Military-inspired is hot for January. From Bevo's of Lafayette, 715 Bertrand Drive.

Rock this season's must have hat with small embellishments like buttons on this one from Artesia.

POP PRINCESS

Bubble gum pink is fresh in winter. From Moseley & Hollard, 1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 103, River Ranch.

REGAL RED

A stand-up collar and killer color make this coat work every day. From Partners' LTD, 102 Arnould Blvd.

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Bring some warmth to winter with a yellow coat. From Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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Our resident style maven Kimberly Burgess gives us a lesson on how to wear this winter’s must have fun piece – the fur vest – from weekday to weekend.

Fur vest + plaid shirt + skinny jeans = weekend wear When making the vest selection, the fit and proportion should be carefully considered, especially for us petite girls. A longer or fuller vest could be overwhelming – more “big game” than gamine.

The vest with the plaid shirt combines two really popular trends. Again, the belt helps give the outfit a little shape, and the skinny jeans and studded boots (echoing the studs in the belt) make the look more urban.

Fur vest + slim shirt + fitted skirt = workday office

The vest paired with the skirt is a bit unexpected. Keeping the rest of the look polished – slim shirt, tights, gray ankle boots – keeps it work appropriate. Belting the waist, either underneath or on top of the vest, helps add definition and a little femininity. The studs on the belt, however, keep it interesting.

Other options for the bottoms ankle length trousers, slimfit or pleated; boyfriend jeans; a mini-dress or skirt (with tights).

Also try ❇ Switching to tall boots over the jeans for a more casual look. ❇ Swapping the plaid shirt for a plain white button up, a simple tee, or a turtleneck sweater. ❇ A chunky long necklace that adds visual interest and draws the eye, in lieu of the belt. ❇ Layering the vest over a cardigan or light jacket.

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The best in men’s outwear this winter goes from leather to velvet. Whether you’re looking for something distinguished or down to earth, we’ve got you covered.

EDGY LEATHER For a slick look try a black leather jacket.

From Brother's on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

REVERSIBLE LEATHER

This go-anywhere brown leather jacket is reversible. Two jackets for the price of one.

IN THE BLACK

A classic black jacket can be worn with anything starting with distressed jeans.

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Try a simple jacket like this one with elbow patches.

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❶ Stand in front of your partner and hold opposite hands. ❷ Together squat down until the knees form a 90-degree angle and pause briefly. ❸ Then return to the starting position.

Partner Push-ups

This partner push-up helps to strengthen the chest, shoulders, triceps, abs and quadriceps. ❶ Start by facing your partner in push-up position. ❷ Go down in to push-up position, the elbows bending into a 90-degree angle. ❸ As you come up, you and your partner clasp opposite hands while lifting the opposite leg.

Fitness guru and certified personal trainer Dextria Sapp, along with her client Donnie Broussard, show us some moves that are great to do with a workout partner.

When it comes to exercise, it helps to have a buddy. Having a consistent workout partner is a great way to stay motivated and focused on your overall fitness goals. You can push each other, compete to reach your goals and have someone that holds you accountable, which means you’re less likely to skip a workout.

✱ To add intensity, do the same exact move, but on one leg, again bending into that 90-degree angle and using each other for stability. This single leg buddy (partner) squat also helps to strengthen the core (abs and back) muscles.

These muscles aid in stabilizing the body and helping to create better posture.

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brave new dressing Mardi Gras gone modern means innovative shapes. Metallic fabrics hint to outer space. Sleek silhouettes. Sharp details. Killer heels.

Gunmetal jewelry. The future is now and it looks fierce.

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Black dress with bold splashes of color from Coco Eros', 340 Kaliste Saloom Road. Killer heels by Jessica Simpson from Shoe Fits, 2207 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite E. FACE Magazine 39

Stay demure and modern with an innovative shape from Moseley & Hollard, 1200 Camellia Blvd., Suite 103, River Ranch.

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A strapless metallic dress with ruching and an asymmetrical hem is high fashion that works in the real world. From Partners' LTD, 102 Arnould Blvd.

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An eggplant dress with bold chain necklace from Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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A beautifully draped BCBG gown is regal and wearable. From Brother's on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

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A simple draped black top goes to the next level with this season’s must-have necklace – chains and pearls – and the perfect hair accessory – feathers. From Lillian Bea Boutique, 201 Settlers Trace, # 2015, River Ranch. www.facelafayette.com

Make black pop with mile high red satin heels. Dress from Bevo's of Lafayette, 715 Bertrand Drive. Shoes from Shoe Fits, 2207 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite E.

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A sheer beaded panel keeps things interesting along with a daring slit.

From Lemon Drop Unique Boutique, 1209 Albertson Pkwy. Shoes from Shoe Fits, 2207 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite E.

A softly draped red dress is paired with ruffly shoes. Dress from Allure Boutique, 2800 West Pinhook Rd, Suite 10. Shoes from Shoe Fits, 2207 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite E. 46 FACE Magazine

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An out of this world gleaming skirt gives this dress edge. Add a must have accessory like this bib necklace. From Little Town, 1116 A-1 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

Simple black gown with daring cutout and glittering cuff bracelets from Belle Amie, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch. Shoes from Shoe Fits, 2207 Kaliste Saloom Road, Suite E. 48 FACE Magazine

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yourhome mardigras

A champagne dress keeps it modern with an exposed zipper. Add a feather clip and bold necklace. From Artesia, 2513 Johnston St.

MardiGrasgoodies

Deck the halls with purple, green and gold this Mardi Gras season with goodies from colorful jesters to simple fleur de lis. Pay homage to the area’s biggest party with a little something fit for a queen, even if the only kingdom you’re ruling these days is your own.

A lush velvet pillow fit for a queen with glittering beads from Pieces of Eight, 902 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

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Gold keychain laden with twinkling stones from Caroline & Company, 113 Arnould Blvd.

Colorful frame perfect for your favorite pictures from the season full of parties from Pieces of Eight, 902 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

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Try one of these sparkly, feathered items for anywhere in the home during Mardi Gras. From Jody's of Lafayette, 923 Harding St., Oil Center.

Maybe the queen won’t mind some time in the kitchen if she is using this cute towel – or not. Perfect for the woman who’s a queen in her heart or one who’s the queen of a Krewe. From Jody's of Lafayette, 923 Harding St., Oil Center.

A crown candleholder works year round. Add a festive bright purple candle this time of year.

From Caroline & Company, 113 Arnould Blvd.

A simple chic fleur de lis like this silver one from Natalee, 331 Heymann Blvd., Oil Center, is perfect for any home year round.

For Mardi Gras luncheons or dinners simply gather three solid napkins and pull through a shimmering napkin ring. From Jody's of Lafayette, 923 Harding St., Oil Center.

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It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras season without a Mardi Gras tree. Don’t pack up the greenery just yet; instead swap out Christmas ornaments for some of these from Fleur de Lis, 2916 Johnston St.

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From the outside Ann Horton

By the third grade Anne Horton was comparing herself to other girls. The age-old habit women have of analyzing how we measure up began young for her.

“Looking back I remember comparing myself to my best friend at the time. She was athletic and skinny,” Ann says on a chilly afternoon in the living room of the house she shares with her roommate and friend.

The Franklin girl was tall for her age, completely awkward, and really conscious of that awkwardness. It may have been elementary school, but the first signs that things were not right were already coming. By age 11 she was dieting and deciding she simply wouldn’t eat. Ann vividly recalls one of the first times she really committed to not eat. She was 10 or 11 and her family was going to Missouri for the holidays.

“I wouldn’t eat for three days,” she says. “It was beyond dieting and that was the first time I had a weird sense of accomplishment and empowerment. It felt so good. It was the first taste of what anorexia was.”

And Ann was hooked. Ann and anorexia soon became fast friends. What began with her dabbling with the idea of not eating grew quickly into full-blown anorexia.

“I wouldn’t eat for days and lost a lot of weight. My mom and dad, I think, were in denial,” she says.

She knows what people must think. How could her parents not know? Why didn’t they do something?

It can be easy to overlook something like an eating disorder when most parents are far more worried about their kids getting into ‘real trouble’ like drugs and alcohol – that coupled with Ann’s ability to hide her problem well left her parents in the dark.

Looking back on why it happened, there isn’t any one thing Ann can pinpoint. Ann was a people pleaser, the good child.

“I wanted to make everyone happy,” she remembers.

She went quite some time convinced her new habit wasn’t a big deal. She was sure everything was okay.

She played basketball, ran cross-country, danced and tumbled. She was out of the house a lot and had a full life, which made it even easier to hide the anorexia.

It wasn’t long before her basketball coach, who was also her best friend’s mother, went to Ann’s mom.

“She said something’s not right with Ann,” she says.

And deep down Ann knew she was right.

“It wasn’t right. I wasn’t just dieting. But I was so in love with it,” Ann says.

Her mother took a step back and really looked at Ann after that conversation. Then she became the food police. Her mother’s vigilance only made Ann more determined to cling to her anorexia.

“An eating disorder is about control and I acted out even more and I went to extreme measures to keep it,” she says.

Looking back Ann can only imagine what it was like for her mother. It was her job, after all, to nourish her child and that wasn’t happening. How hard could it have been for her father as well – he’s a doctor. Ann remembers being convinced she hated them by age 12 for their insistence that she get better.

looks like the girl next door. Tall, pretty, humble. There is a kind of innocent quality about her that is endearing. It’s hard to imagine what lies beyond that façade. Hard to imagine that underneath it all Ann has struggled with an internal battle that nearly destroyed her life – that did destroy a part of her for years.

Behind her warm brown eyes, beyond her sweet demeanor there lies a long story and an even longer road to recovery. This year as we talk about what we have and haven’t eaten, when we talk about all the ways we hate our bodies and loathe food, Ann will sit content to not own a set of scales. It is a far cry from the life she’s led pretty much since puberty.

Ann missed out on so many moments, so many parts of her life as she battled anorexia. It’s a life that, for the first time in years, is being well lived. Learn how Ann is finding herself in a good place; letting go of that infamous love/hate relationship so many women have with food and most importantly learning to love her body.

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theface It wasn’t long before Ann could barely make it down the court during her basketball games, and by Christmas of that year her parents took her to her dad’s partner for an exam.

“My pulse was barely detectable,” she says. “That was the concrete diagnosis.”

The doctor diagnosed her with anorexia, and now no one could deny what was happening. What she was doing to her body. For about a month, her parents took matters into their own hands. The lying and manipulation only escalated, and her parents took her to a psychiatrist in New Orleans that specialized in eating disorders. They told her she had to gain a certain amount of weight and recommended her to people in Lafayette for help. By the summer after her 8th grade year Ann was still in love with her eating disorder.

Her parents sent her for the summer to a treatment program in New Orleans.

“I was furious – so, so furious,” she remembers.

The idea that someone was trying to take away her disorder was the cause for the fury. She loved what everyone else considered her problem. She didn’t want to get better.

“I thought everyone was crazy,” she says. “I feel awful thinking that now.”

Again, she was told she had to reach a goal weight and she played the game. She pretended things were fine. They were not. Nothing within her had changed, no matter what the scales said.

When she went back to school for her freshman year she told people she had been at camp. She told the truth to a few very close friends downplaying it all, joking about it and trying to laugh it off.

Within six weeks she was back down on the scales.

She was actually even smaller than when she started treatment. By October her parents pulled her from school and sent her back to treatment for three months. For a fleeting time, she wanted to get better and stayed in treatment until Christmas. She was 13 and missing out on her life. Things would be different this time, she thought. She headed back to school and for a few years she kept it together.

“I was treading water and maintaining a steady weight,” she says.

And then her senior year came and the mindset that had never really left resurfaced. Her parents sent her to New Orleans twice a week for therapy and nutrition classes. Looking back, Ann feels a tremendous disconnect to that time in her life.

“Did it really happen?” she wonders now.

She looks so healthy now, seems so well adjusted.

It’s hard to think of her any other way. Even when Ann’s weight was as it should be, her mind wasn’t. She would get better, it would seem, but always there was that unhealthy relationship with food. Her mind was consumed with eating, not eating and exercise.

Ann got her senior ring and was shipped back again for treatment. At this point she was isolated.

She didn’t go out with friends, didn’t want to hang out. Her parents didn’t have a choice and sent her to Hattiesburg, Mississippi for a residential program. She was to stay for 16 weeks and she was enraged.

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In Mississippi, Ann was resentful, uncooperative. The program made the assumption that she wanted to be there. They were wrong. They weren’t terribly strict, which left Ann with the responsibility of having to make an effort to get better.

She was there for the first six weeks of her 16-week stay before they recommended she transfer out. Her behavior, they said, was affecting other patients. Ann still didn’t want help. She transferred out to a New Orleans program and managed to behave until December, but she was still pretending at getting better rather than actually getting better and New Orleans recommend her to another program - this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She would be in inpatient treatment for a month, then her mom moved to Tulsa, they got an apartment and Ann would be treated on an outpatient basis through May when everyone else was graduating and going to prom.

They moved her to a halfway house for girls with eating disorders. It was a dorm like setting where she was required to work and go to school.

“It was good for me, I was doing well for awhile. By the end of the summer my heart wasn’t into it, I was so stubborn,” she says.

Ann would be turning 18 soon, the golden year she would be free to leave treatment if she wanted. Once again she was told her lack of cooperation was negatively affecting other patients and she was asked to leave.

“I was so immature and stubborn and didn’t think about anyone else or how it affected them,” she says with a tremendous sense of regret in her voice. “My dad came to get me and he was so mad and hurt.”

Despite being in and out of treatment throughout her senior year, Ann managed to graduate. She wanted to go to college and when her dad brought her home, her mother had filled out applications and she got into Loyola with an academic scholarship. Everyone she knew was going to LSU or ULL and she wanted a fresh start. Something new.

“I thought I could start over. Looking back I was by no means ready to go,” she says.

Ann headed to Loyola where she would focus on her passion – art. Art had always been her thing and at her small school she had been good.

“I always loved art and I was the creative one, the artistic one. But, in a class of 36 where there were no art classes,” she says with a shrug.

Suddenly, she was a little fish in a big pond.

“I wasn’t the best anymore,” Ann says. “That was hard to handle. And I struggled with that a lot. I’m a perfectionist.”

Ann soon found the trappings of freshman year attractive.

“I’d never drank, never had a boyfriend, I’d had none of the normal rites of passage. It was a whole new world and I felt naïve and so far behind,” she says of her freshman year. “I discovered drinking and that was how I dealt with not feeling comfortable and feeling awkward.”

She started to feel normal thanks to the drinking and then she started skipping classes. She wasn’t taking care of herself and it wasn’t long before she started losing weight again. By Thanksgiving she dropped out and headed back home. She tried to get on track and worked at a pharmacy in her hometown. But things look bleak.

“I don’t know what got me motivated to get on track and climb out of the hole. But I commuted for a semester to ULL. That was the first time since the eating disorder that I saw a glimmer of what life could be like.”

Ann switched to business from art and in the spring moved to Lafayette in a one-bedroom. Life would be good. And for a while it was good. Then she started to gradually lose weight and without realizing it, her world again began to revolve around anorexia. She moved back to Franklin again.

She lost any sort of interest in anything. It was a dark time and she simply existed for months at home with no aim.

“I was so not present,” she says.

But in the fall of 2007 she headed back to Lafayette again. This time she didn’t live alone. She knew better. She moved into a four-bedroom apartment that was close to dorm style where she was matched up with other girls she didn’t know.

“That fall was the starting point of my life,” she says. “I was at the point of disparity. I thought I would just never get better.”

She thought for some time that death would be the only escape she had from anorexia. She says she wasn’t suicidal, but it had so ruled her life for so long she didn’t see it ending in her lifetime.

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“I was at rock bottom. So much of my life was gone I realized for the first time. I saw how much time I had wasted. My youth thrown away. I looked back and saw how much pain I caused my family,” she says.

For the first time Ann took responsibility and saw that it wasn’t all about her. She realized she would have to hate the very monster she had grown to love so dearly. For so long she had hated anyone who tried to help – anyone who tried to separate her from the eating disorder that was destroying her and robbing her of the joy of life. For the first time she began to see what was good for her and what was not.

“I saw anorexia as the enemy – not the friend and started finding joy in the little things,” she says.

She found a social life, meeting guys, making friends. She developed friendships that, along with the never-ending patience and love of her family, pulled her out of the pit.

One of the girls from the four bedroom moved into a house with Ann; they’ve been in this quaint little house for two years now.

“I’ve been finding out who I am. Who I thought I was – was an eating disorder. I was defined by that. I was scared to let it go. It protected me from feeling hurt. I didn’t like who I was at the time,” Ann says.

Today, Ann has finally separated herself from that eating disorder that had grown like a parasite on her life for so many years. A lot of her friends now have no idea what she went through because she’s moved on in a real way. But what she went through is still a part of her. It just doesn’t rule her life.

“I’m in a solid place and confident,” she says. “I have a long way to go and I like who I am. I have friends who I am accepted by.”

Ann says recalling the story it’s hard to believe it all happened.

“If somebody had shown me a video of my life now – I never thought it would happen.”

In May, she achieved her greatest accomplishment to date – she graduated from college. She says it was such a great achievement because of the commitment aspect. Ann had quit so many things and for the first time she finished something.

“I felt really, really proud,” she says. “It was the first big thing I ever finished and it was a feeling of accomplishment and power.”

When we talked to Ann she was wrapping her job on the Disney movie Secretariat that was filmed in Lafayette. It’s a gig she found after a brief stint in Cannes, France working in the film industry. She is officially in love with the film industry and when work on Secretariat ends she’s not sure what will be next. What she does know is that whatever may come, she’s up to the task.

“I can do things that are different and challenging and do them well,” she says with almost a sound of surprise in her voice that it’s true – that she can commit to something and then achieve it.

For the first time in years Ann isn’t chasing an illusive number on the scales. She calls it her “sparkling number.” She would work to reach that low number on the scales and then pick another new lower number.

“I don’t even have a scale and I have no idea how much I weigh and I don’t care,” she says with a sense of freedom in her voice.

If she wants to go for a run – she does. It’s not an obsessive frantic kind of running. It’s actually enjoyable.

While life is good, anorexia has left Ann with a few mementos like low blood sugar, bad circulation, she’s really susceptible to the cold.

“Your body is out of whack for a long time. It’s not something you’re just done with physically. It sticks with you. People should know it’s not just this diet. It’s serious and you can’t just do it and be done. It will affect you for years to come. I went through it for a reason even if I don’t know now.”

For the first time Ann can talk about it freely and say it’s in her past.

She really does want to help people – wants to warn them about the path they’re going down before it’s too late.

“It helps to see people, if you’re looking for hope, who know what you’re going through and that you’re not crazy and you’ve come out the other side.”

Ann has come out the other side and the other side looks good.

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1 Loretta's – 504 Guilbeau Rd. 2 Cili Minerals – 600 Guilbeau Road, Ste. C 3 Brother’s on the Blvd. – 101 Arnould Blvd. [On the Boulevard] 4 Caroline & Co. – 113 Arnould Blvd. [On the Boulevard] 5 Clothing Loft – 115 Arnould Blvd. [On the Boulevard] 6 Partner’s – 102 Arnould Blvd.

7 Spoiled Pet Spa – 2837 Johnston St. 8 Fleur de Lis – 2619 Johnston St. 9 MPW Properties – 301 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 402 10 Initials – 340 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. G2 11 Coco Eros' – 340 Kaliste Saloom Rd. 12 J. Kevin Duplechain, MD, FACS – 1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 300 13 Laser Skincare of La. – 1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. 302 14 Dunn’s Design – 208 Rue Louis XIV 15 Allure Enhancement – 3110 West Pinhook Rd., Ste. 102 16 Butterfly Bodies – 2201 Kaliste Saloom Rd. 17 Shoefits –2207 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste. E 18 Loretta’s – 810 St. Blaise Lane, Ste. C 19 Lemon Drop – 1209 Albertson Pkwy. in Broussard 20 Cypress Bayou Casino/Shorty's – Charenton, LA

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25 Dr. Delatte – 917 Coolidge Blvd.

26 Cabelo – 1000 Coolidge Blvd.

27 Natalee – 331 Heymann Blvd.

28 Dr. Tony Soileau DDS Family Dentistry – 1144 Coolidge Blvd.

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COCKTAIL BRUNCH

SPIRIT OF GIVING

November 19, 2009 – A La Carte

December 3, 2009 – Home of Daryl and Laura Byrd

Ladies gathered for a cocktail filled brunch at A La Carte packed with tiny Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday displays to benefit The Children's Shelters of Acadiana Youth. This was the second year for the brunch as part of the Festival of Trees lineup.

United Way of Acadiana’s annual Spirit of Giving Celebration was held at the home of Daryl and Laura Byrd.

The annual event celebrates the generosity and support of Leadership Givers. Individually, Leadership Givers donate at least $1,000 to United Way of Acadiana and $1 million collectively.

ZOIE’S ANGELS

FESTIVAL OF TREES

December 5 & 6, 2009 – Ronald McDonald House in Memphis

November 20, 2009 – Percy Guidry Hearth and Patio

Stephanie Crist of KMDL 97.3 The Dawg and Shelley Kilburn, Promotions Director of KRKA Hot 107.9 helped deliver several thousand pounds of supplies to Ronald McDonald House in Memphis with the Zoie's Angels Project. Travis and Chastity Schexnayder of Lafayette founded Zoie’s Angels in memory of their daughter who was a patient at St. Jude Children’s Hospital and a resident of the Ronald McDonald House.

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Festival of Trees wrapped up with a Friday night soiree packed with, of course, beautifully decorated trees. Party goers flocked to Percy Guidry Hearth and Patio for the event to benefit The Children's Shelters of Acadiana Youth for the gala that wrapped the three-day event.

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PALATES AND PATE

SILVER BELL SOIREE

November 19, 2009 – Cajundome Convention Center

December 2, 2009 – River Oaks The annual event to benefit the Lafayette Community Health Clinic included a live auction, lots of good eats and wrapped with live music and dancing.

The finest in dining and art converged at the Cajundome Convention Center to benefit Acadiana Outreach Center. A live art display kicked off the night that included a live auction of pieces by the area’s finest artists.

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5th ANNUAL YOUNG/ EVENT RENTAL PARTY

MOUTON HOUSE PARTY December 3, 2009 – Mouton House

December 5, 2009 – Home of Richard and Crystal Young

Partygoers took a trip back in time when they visited the Alexandre Mouton House for their annual holiday party to benefit the historic home, which was decked out in all manner of Christmas.

Richard and Crystal Young didn’t disappoint with the annual fete at their River Ranch home December 5.

Guests were treated to the best in entertaining from the Event Rental crew including music by Anthony & the Renaissance from the House of Blues in New Orleans.

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SYMPHONY LUNCHEON November 20, 2009 – Dunn’s Designs The Acadiana Symphony Christmas luncheon at Dunn’s Designs included delish eats and a visit from Santa, all surrounded by the beauty of the interior store on Rue Louis XIV.

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