tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post3059859713679035560..comments2024-03-22T00:56:41.164-04:00Comments on ~ The Feathered Nest ~: Creative energy ~The Feathered Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-40482012814049695502007-12-16T10:02:00.000-05:002007-12-16T10:02:00.000-05:00At age 58, I see my 38 year old daughter going thr...At age 58, I see my 38 year old daughter going through your same issues with weight and stress, especially after losing her 36 year old husband to brain cancer. She is now listening to her health conscious Mother and dropped the medications like a hot potato and is doing great. Less meat, no cows milk (cows milk is for baby cows) more veggies and fruits and WATER. I suggest everyone read the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-37840495341024473762007-12-10T22:51:00.000-05:002007-12-10T22:51:00.000-05:00Wow--I can't believe that! That happened to me thi...Wow--I can't believe that! That happened to me this summer, too! And so I took myself off the meds and am pursuing other alternatives. I was happy I did, too, when I found out the drug I was on can actually change things about your body so you need the drug forever! Like you said, not recommended, but it's working well for me.<BR/>~Angela :-)Angela @ Cottage Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434781404304589991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-36736159989916362422007-12-10T15:17:00.001-05:002007-12-10T15:17:00.001-05:00Congratulations on both the weight loss and the li...Congratulations on both the weight loss and the lifestyle change! Every little bit helps and it's very inspiring to read about others acheiving their goals since I am trying to accomplish similar things. Keep up the good work!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622949032241564469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-15916443080432032112007-12-10T15:17:00.000-05:002007-12-10T15:17:00.000-05:00Congratulations on both the weight loss and the li...Congratulations on both the weight loss and the lifestyle change! Every little bit helps and it's very inspiring to read about others acheiving their goals since I am trying to accomplish similar things. Keep up the good work!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622949032241564469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-20353972083605295662007-12-10T10:06:00.000-05:002007-12-10T10:06:00.000-05:00Dawn, I am so glad you are doing this. I know how ...Dawn, I am so glad you are doing this. I know how hard it is to always eat right even if it does make you healthier. I am even going to try your recipe, it sounds really good. Good luck, I will be your cheerleader.<BR/>CindyFor Love Of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248052694100932039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-69397640103711556082007-12-10T09:24:00.000-05:002007-12-10T09:24:00.000-05:00Hi Dawn,Thank you for the eencouragement to take c...Hi Dawn,<BR/>Thank you for the eencouragement to take care of ourselves. We can all use some extra energy this time of year.<BR/>Holleywindycornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034056242158207107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-3514188379386629402007-12-09T23:03:00.000-05:002007-12-09T23:03:00.000-05:00Dawn,What a wonderful Post. I agree with my whole...Dawn,<BR/>What a wonderful Post. I agree with my whole heart on this subject. It is finding that time to do and eat the right things, but I am going to try and focus a bit more. Next year, I am planning on making some big changes.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179338610310574042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-69480090939776167742007-12-09T20:40:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:40:00.000-05:00Hi Dawn!What an inspirational post!! It is so true...Hi Dawn!<BR/><BR/>What an inspirational post!! It is so true what you said about taking time for ourselves ~ I often neglect things for myself because I feel as though I have to get everything else done. I just want to hug you and say "thank you" for reminding me to take some time and enjoy life now. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations on the weight loss! You should be commended for taking your health Bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750723711862287437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-62376384619425513242007-12-09T20:22:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:22:00.000-05:00Hi Dawn. I'm almost finished...I had a small "fema...Hi Dawn. I'm almost finished...I had a small "female" problem taken care of...then on to having this mole removed, on to having 4 new crowns...1 more to go. But, you know, I put it off and put it off, I feel so much better about myself now...I can smile again!! Thanks Dawn!! I'm so glad I found you! LaurieCharmingdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575363077109065288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-10272640092921805862007-12-09T19:29:00.000-05:002007-12-09T19:29:00.000-05:00Thanks Dawn. . . I am back to WW myself AFTER the ...Thanks Dawn. . . I am back to WW myself AFTER the holidays. Too much stress for me right now to add another thing. I'll be more focused, energized and ready to begin AGAIN to remove, and hopefully, KEEP OFF THIS TIME that nagging 25 lbs.<BR/><BR/>Hey, how about we share WW recipes?<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>SherEssential Oil Premier Universityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768926289456404485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-56664050826379222472007-12-09T18:31:00.000-05:002007-12-09T18:31:00.000-05:00I am so very proud of you. Getting started is som...I am so very proud of you. Getting started is sometimes the hardest part. You have inspired me to do the same. Please keep us up to date on your progress. And please share any recipes or tips you find useful. Thanks in advance!marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09164689050291726804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-47637829082216063072007-12-09T18:26:00.000-05:002007-12-09T18:26:00.000-05:00Dawn,Congratualtions on your new road to health an...Dawn,<BR/>Congratualtions on your new road to health and happiness. You are correct in saying that as women we often put ourselves last, we give out until we are given out. Thanks for the reminder that we need to take care of ourselves in order to better take care of others. Thanks for being an inspirng woman.<BR/>Miss SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01705378309728984562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-5896817886263644012007-12-09T18:13:00.000-05:002007-12-09T18:13:00.000-05:00Dawn, I'm 45 and have hit that same place...where ...Dawn, I'm 45 and have hit that same place...where I either need to choose to take better care of myself or go down a bad path healt-wise. And you are right that when we take care of ourselves, we can give back even more.<BR/><BR/>I wish you lots of health and happiness during the holidays and into the new year!<BR/><BR/>xo, AndreaSouthern Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672687626606973967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-59189312593758506942007-12-09T17:49:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:49:00.000-05:00Thanks for the reminder.Somehow I think that if I ...Thanks for the reminder.<BR/><BR/>Somehow I think that if I just work a little more (and burn myself out), I will get it all done and *then* I can relax, but that hasn't worked out so well for me. I guess if God needed rest, so do we. (I take fish oil pills, too ~ if they get too yucky, flax oil pills are good for the same thing).Mrs. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426014717122756690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-53561596324335732162007-12-09T16:34:00.000-05:002007-12-09T16:34:00.000-05:00Dawn, you are so right. We are all so busy taking ...Dawn, you are so right. We are all so busy taking care of everyone else that we don't bother about ourselves. Well done on starting to look after yourself. I may have to take a leaf out of your book and do the same.<BR/>AlisonAlison Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700565497519905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-56440824416669130102007-12-09T16:24:00.000-05:002007-12-09T16:24:00.000-05:00Thank you for the reminder to take care of ourselv...Thank you for the reminder to take care of ourselves. It does seem that women tend to put their priorities (health and otherwise) last.<BR/>PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-66964951006840026022007-12-09T16:18:00.000-05:002007-12-09T16:18:00.000-05:00Hi Dawn, (nice name by the way!)I´m struggeling wi...Hi Dawn, (nice name by the way!)I´m struggeling with the same problems, too much weight, too little sleep....and I´m 44. So I felt it would be time to make some changes. This blogging thing is one of the promises I have made to myself: get some me time! Let the creativity out. Thank You for sharing Your thougths!<BR/>LiisaOttilias Verandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671352544777854434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-795775338942020284.post-67091926723301064272007-12-09T14:55:00.000-05:002007-12-09T14:55:00.000-05:00Oh Dawn, this is exactly what I needed!! How did ...Oh Dawn, this is exactly what I needed!! How did you know? All kidding aside, I so appreciate you being real with us. I will literally take it to "heart". I too know I need to lose weight and have wanted to for so long, but...too much going on, too many people to look after, no excuses, just haven't made time for myself. Thanks for the post and wake up call, TheresaGarden Antqs Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815651077162635307noreply@blogger.com