Tag Archives: taking care of self

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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Finding the Fighting Spirit: ROW80 Goals Check-In

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

I know in the lead it may seem they might be But no matter what they doin’ they don’t do it like me Like a G I hold it down for the town I’m at And I flash like that … Continue reading →

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