Category Archives: Healthy Living

Beauty of A Woman BlogFest: Beautiful Things Blossom from Cocoons

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Barbara McDowell

In 2010, I lost 48 pounds.  By the end of 2012, I gained it all back.  Along the way, I lost myself. It would be easy to write off my journey as pathetic, to state that I lack real commitment … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off: My List of ROW80 Goals

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Barbara McDowell

A few weeks ago, I had a story idea come to me that I instantly knew would need to be a longer piece.  It freaked me out because I never envisioned myself writing a book this soon.  Truth is I didn’t … Continue reading →

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