tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post6158007927676862940..comments2023-09-08T05:50:02.938-04:00Comments on Small Town Fashionista: PastelBonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06570402319337666763noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-45479857760272260112012-11-28T16:46:06.919-05:002012-11-28T16:46:06.919-05:00Thanks for the suggestions, Catherine. I'm goi...Thanks for the suggestions, Catherine. I'm going to cut back on my food portions and try to do a little bit a physical activity each day. As far as the body image, you're right. It's something I've struggled with my entire life. It has gotten better with age, but some days I really hate on myself. This was one of those days. Thanks for reminding me to keep things in perspective.Bonnie Irelandhttp://stfashionista.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-62714331227237675792012-11-28T16:42:16.821-05:002012-11-28T16:42:16.821-05:00Yes! This is exactly how I feel Kristin. Thanks fo...Yes! This is exactly how I feel Kristin. Thanks for the pep talk!Bonnie Irelandhttp://stfashionista.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-65613971040590536632012-11-28T16:31:33.670-05:002012-11-28T16:31:33.670-05:00Thanks, Sarah! Yes, I got lucky and saw this top w...Thanks, Sarah! Yes, I got lucky and saw this top when it first came up on the website. I think this top is long gone, but a lot of times Spool gets things back in stock. I would recommend getting on Spool's restock list: http://spoolno72.us1.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=3f7b51cb89bc97c70668e6305&id=76c16cf0ec They will send you an email when an item comes back in stock.Bonnie Irelandhttp://stfashionista.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-58505675127328172832012-11-28T16:20:59.985-05:002012-11-28T16:20:59.985-05:00Hi, April. I have the Frye's in 2 colors. The ...Hi, April. I have the Frye's in 2 colors. The one's I'm wearing in this post are Saddle. I also have the Dark Brown ones. They both go with pretty much everything. I get more compliments on my Saddle ones, though.I hope this helps!Bonnie Irelandhttp://stfashionista.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-88669667568362131522012-11-28T16:19:15.811-05:002012-11-28T16:19:15.811-05:00Thanks for the info! I'll check it out.Thanks for the info! I'll check it out.Bonnie Irelandhttp://stfashionista.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-71730774244856818932012-11-28T16:18:57.004-05:002012-11-28T16:18:57.004-05:00Thanks for deluking and chiming in here. Jerry and...Thanks for deluking and chiming in here. Jerry and I got out this past weekend and walked the dogs for about an hour. It was great! I can't really do that during the week because of the time change and work, but I'll have to think of something else. Yoga is a great idea. I've done it in the past and enjoyed it.Bonnie Irelandhttp://stfashionista.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-36640132809559221082012-11-28T09:55:37.140-05:002012-11-28T09:55:37.140-05:00hi Bonnie, been lurking a long time but never comm...hi Bonnie, been lurking a long time but never commented before. i think you look great but i know exactly what you mean. i'm 36 and also "not technically overweight" but "pushing maximum density", as they say, haha. just not comfortable with my body and looking to lose 5 or 10 lbs. i think age has a bit to do with it. metabolism slowing and gravity taking hold. your thyroid is probably a factor as well!<br /><br />i agree with Catherine S. about exercise - it is really helpful both physically AND mentally. i, like you, have suffered most of my life from anxiety and depression. i never got any exercise until a few years ago. it has helped tremendously, not so much losing weight but firming up AND providing an endorphin boost that has really helped my mood. you don't have to even do all that much - i mix up walking/slow jogging with light weights and yoga (yoga has been SO HELPFUL for stress/anxiety - seriously, you should consider giving it a shot).<br /><br />sorry this was so long! like i said, i think you look great and i really like the outfits you put together (even though Anthro isn't really my style). :)disqus_OPqtehBcUlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-83109980965065986812012-11-27T21:24:25.390-05:002012-11-27T21:24:25.390-05:00Here's a website for a natural health practiti...Here's a website for a natural health practitioner who has written quite a bit on thyroid disorders. I haven't read these specific articles, but I assume that they may be too "out there" for some as his stuff is generally NOT conventional medical wisdom. In my view he is incredibly thoughtful, and his writing always makes sense to me (though I may be biased, as a total believer in and follower of the "paleo" diet that he and others recommend to deal with modern health afflictions and metabolic disorders). <br /><br /><br />http://chriskresser.com/thyroid <br /><br /><br />Just thought I would pass the info along in case you are interested in exploring different ideas!KLRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-32085877753580703912012-11-27T13:27:14.465-05:002012-11-27T13:27:14.465-05:00What colors of the Paige Frye boots do you own? I&...What colors of the Paige Frye boots do you own? I'm trying to decided which color it get... it's sooooo difficult! They are all beautiful, but I'm trying to get one pair that will go with everything. Thank you! Oh and the pastels look beautiful on you!April Handogahttp://www.facebook.com/april.handoganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-31841457670547286012012-11-27T07:34:05.216-05:002012-11-27T07:34:05.216-05:00I think you look amazing in this outfit. The color...I think you look amazing in this outfit. The colors are extremely flattering and I want everything you're wearing! Bummed that Spool 72 is out of those cute tees!Sarah Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-48061306487152131642012-11-25T22:48:16.121-05:002012-11-25T22:48:16.121-05:00You are beautiful no matter what your size. I do ...You are beautiful no matter what your size. I do know how you feel, though. I've gained about 8 pounds this past year and have absolutely zero motivation to change my eating or lifestyle to lose it. There's no doubt I want to lose the weight, but I just don't want to put in the work-I'm too lazy. Joan from Mad Men is my body-image image-booster. She is one of the most stunning women ever and is by no stretch a stick. Hopefully 2013 will have me losing those 8-10 pounds, but in the mean time, I'm going to try hard to cut myself a little slack and realize that I'm my own worst critic and no one else thinks I'm fat but me. Same for you. Look at yourself through Jerry's eyes! :)Kristin Moore Szalayhttp://www.facebook.com/ikszalaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493987722691542290.post-52222729026209932832012-11-25T21:53:22.564-05:002012-11-25T21:53:22.564-05:00I think you are struggling with a couple of things...I think you are struggling with a couple of things that a lot of women in their mid-30s struggle with. Our metabolisms do slow down a little around this age. I am 36 and have to be a little more careful then I used to have to be. I used to eat whatever the heck I wanted too and always stayed thin. Now, I just need to watch it a little bit. I have always exercised though. I think it does a lot for me both physically and mentally. You'd be surprised! Might help with some of the anxiety issues and occasional bouts of depression. <br /><br /><br />The other thing I think you are struggling with is something that has always been there- body image issues. Your mind knows you are not fat but you look in the mirror and see something different. Preaching to the choir, sister! Try to be kind to yourself. You are not fat by any stretch of the imagination, upper end of the bmi scale or whatever and all. You are beautiful and seem to be finally in a happy place. Enjoy it and try not to worry so much about the rest of it.Catherine_Snoreply@blogger.com