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I have been reading your blog for quite ...Hi Janet<br /><br />I have been reading your blog for quite a while and absolutely LOVE your home. I live in the south west of England - a very beautiful area to live in - in a modern home but your house is my ideal, unfortunately my husband loves his stuff so living in a smaller home isn't on the cards! Anyway I just wanted to say that I think your post on weight was written very thoughtfully and you made it very clear that you had gained weight to a point where you were uncomfortable and wanted to address that issue. I think the problem that some commenters have is to do with the social concept of weight. Women have been so pressured by society into thinking they must be thin that anyone who talks about weight loss is seen to be giving in to the social pressure to be an "ideal" size. For many women this has been such an issue and it is a very emotive subject. I speak as someone who has weighed well over 200lbs for most of my adult life - and I'm only 5ft 1!! Over the past two years I have been gradually addressing the issues with weight and have lost 42lbs so far but with a long way to go. I would love to get to 140lbs - I haven't been there for 25 years - but will do it very slowly and mindfully so it will take a while. I have recently converted to a vegan diet after reading The China Study - what an eye opener. Thank you to your commenters who have also suggested the Macdougall site, I will check it out.<br /><br />I think you have always shown consideration and compassion on your blog and those who wish to make very unhelpful, abusive comments must really have issues. I do think that some commenters have just raised their concerns about your motivation because of the pressure within western society for women to conform to certain ideals - any women talking about weight issues and particularly wanting to lose weight - is seen as bowing to social pressure and I think they just want to raise awareness of the dangers of following that path. That being said I do not think you are guilty of this and it is a shame that as women we cannot discuss the issue of weight or aging without it being seen as capitulating to social pressure. We need to reclaim the right to do what we need to do to maintain our health and wellbeing and to discuss it, sharing the knowledge of what is useful, helpful and works! If we are unable to do that then the patriarchy within which those of us in Western society live really has managed to shut us up!!<br /><br />Well done on a fabulous blog Janet, keep up the good work!! Karen Somerset UK xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-84197284068718265722012-01-26T05:41:40.312-08:002012-01-26T05:41:40.312-08:00Hi Janet - It's Deborah here. Congratulations ...Hi Janet - It's Deborah here. Congratulations on your weight loss and thanks for passing along some inspiration for eating and living well. I haven't been around lately, but enjoyed catching up on your blog today. You have a wonderful way of expressing yourself. No matter what the topic, your heart and mind are always front and center. <br />D.Boxwood Terracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635278108636515992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-14820818318287084712012-01-26T04:36:26.446-08:002012-01-26T04:36:26.446-08:00Just thought I'd weigh in with my thoughts on ...Just thought I'd weigh in with my thoughts on this subject. I am a fairly new reader to this blog and really enjoy reading about Janet's fashion and home - both are lovely. It is distressing to see ugly and rude comments when they are undeserved and unnecessary. Just because you don't agree with someone doesn't give you the right to blast them. <br />That said, someone previously posted that people are hiding under the anonymous title. Just remember, not all of us have blogs or are on facebook. So I'll have to sign as "anonymous" just as several other positive commentors did. You go Janet...I'll keep reading what you write! <br />- Vicki from MissouriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-28359321658092952192012-01-25T18:36:11.201-08:002012-01-25T18:36:11.201-08:00OMG! I love this blog!
I usually come by to check ...OMG! I love this blog!<br />I usually come by to check out your decorating tips but today instead I find the answer to my problems. I have been feeling AWFUL lately. I ache all over, my knees hurt, I'm sick to my stomach and I just want to sleep all the time...just no energy for anything. I knew I needed to stop my unhealthy junk food habits but just didn't know where or how to start. Now I do! Thank you SO much!<br />...and Kat is right about the looking old thing. I'm your age but people guess me to be in my late 30's all the time. It's because my wrinkles have been puffed out by all my fat!<br />LOL! I'd rather FEEL good any day. Wrinkles be damned.<br />Thanks again! - CindiCindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-10958364769378993392012-01-25T13:32:23.114-08:002012-01-25T13:32:23.114-08:00"Shell" mention menopause, and this also..."Shell" mention menopause, and this also appeals to me as I am right in the thick of it. This post was so helpfull and if you were inclined I would love to hear how you have dealt and/or are dealing with menopausal issues. <br /><br />I just love your beautiful blog, and so appreciate the things you take the time to write.Tracy Johnsonhttp://unrestrainedoptimism.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-83015367520931652192012-01-24T15:13:04.457-08:002012-01-24T15:13:04.457-08:00ko - thank you so much!ko - thank you so much!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-83626756930274989112012-01-24T14:44:42.196-08:002012-01-24T14:44:42.196-08:00Kat,
You wrote:
"PLEASE promote healthy wei...Kat,<br /><br />You wrote:<br /><br />"PLEASE promote healthy weight & lifestyle, not just about dieting to be thin."<br /><br />There's nothing in this post or any other on The Gardener's Cottage that suggests Janet supports dieting just to be thin.<br /><br />On the contrary, Janet has been an eloquent spokesperson for good health and compassionate food choices.<br /><br />I must also say Janet looks fit, trim, feminine and vibrant. <br /><br />Kudos to Janet for promoting healthy eating and compassionate living.Karen Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907709262786866418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-48523654943387764382012-01-24T14:26:10.903-08:002012-01-24T14:26:10.903-08:00well you knew this post would be controversial, th...well you knew this post would be controversial, the comments are interesting! so here is my southern 2 cents worth, You Go Girl, its your life, your health, your blog! as with any information we can choose to learn from it and apply parts or all of it to our own unique selves! that being said, here is thought provoking question...When are you posting all of the new outfits that you have to buy now!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911174495345154549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-17077820610544305592012-01-24T14:13:54.433-08:002012-01-24T14:13:54.433-08:00You look (& looked) great. congrats...I need ...You look (& looked) great. congrats...I need to drop 10 lbs so many I'll take some of your advice...but I'm not cutting out the wine...nope...no way...A.J.Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04649060799779978067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13075788630267004162012-01-24T11:21:52.572-08:002012-01-24T11:21:52.572-08:00Hi Janet! Oh wow, what an inspiring post! I don...Hi Janet! Oh wow, what an inspiring post! I don't intend to lose any weight, but I so badly need to begin eating a healthier diet! You've motivated me to take a second look at my lifestyle.<br /><br />I don't write white waxflower anymore, but I've begun writing a new blog that I think you'll appreciate. It's all about mine and my husband's big goal of paring down to just 366 belongings this year:)<br /><br />http://minimalania.wordpress.com/<br /><br />Hope you're having a great day!<br />xoxoxo<br />Mary Gracemarygracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332119546149197338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13539282163647083382012-01-24T11:05:36.537-08:002012-01-24T11:05:36.537-08:00Janet -
Those are the tips I was looking for. R...Janet - <br /><br />Those are the tips I was looking for. Realistic ones, shoveling snow for $25 a hour to offset lift tickets.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-8326426524133812082012-01-24T06:03:48.405-08:002012-01-24T06:03:48.405-08:00From the pictures you look great. But, keep this i...From the pictures you look great. But, keep this in mind... when you are underweight at this age, it can actually make you appear older in your face. There have been studies done showing that people over age 40 actually look/appear younger when they are at a healthy weight (or a few extra pounds) for their frame size. I have noticed the very thin women I know my at age (mid 40's) look drawn or haggard in the face. I personally keep this in mind when I feel I am getting too thin myself. PLEASE promote healthy weight & lifestyle, not just about dieting to be thin.<br />KatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-72641825384529004992012-01-23T14:49:03.145-08:002012-01-23T14:49:03.145-08:00Janet, many thanks for your honesty and willingnes...Janet, many thanks for your honesty and willingness to share what worked for you. I just went to the doctor last week for a physical and a thyroid check, hoping that the five pounds that have lodged themselves on my 5'4" frame were the result of something--anything--but my eating and exercise habits! Letting the 5 turn to 10, 10 to 15 isn't where I want to be. I had a good laugh with the sustainable table website, though...here in Vermont the only listings were Christmas trees and maple syrup! I'll try some other options until Spring arrives. Thank you again for the inspiration and honesty! Cheers...Laurenhttp://www.laurenstarkey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-83307591517521296912012-01-23T14:01:57.044-08:002012-01-23T14:01:57.044-08:00hi ann,
i wish.
but this is what i did...
start ...hi ann,<br /><br />i wish.<br /><br />but this is what i did...<br />start by marrying a man that will do anything to ski. 2nd make sure his dad lives in a ski in ski out condo with an extra bedroom. also make sure you marry a man that will shovel snow for $25 an hour to offset cost of lift tickets.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-89026375373704655672012-01-23T13:07:46.161-08:002012-01-23T13:07:46.161-08:00Hi Janet -
If you care to share, have any thrifty...Hi Janet -<br /><br />If you care to share, have any thrifty tips for a week of skiing?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57218627438790396022012-01-23T10:16:22.554-08:002012-01-23T10:16:22.554-08:00I think that because so many of the people we see ...I think that because so many of the people we see around us are fat then that becomes the norm. And so, when you get down to a proper weight, everyone thinks you're practically anorexic. 115lbs is absolutely fine! it's what someone of your frame should be. 112lbs would be ok too!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443527125531144896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-86420078248152088932012-01-23T01:03:48.839-08:002012-01-23T01:03:48.839-08:00Janet,
My Father has always told me to "Act l...Janet,<br />My Father has always told me to "Act like a duck, let it roll off you back" - In your case, let it roll off your svelte and energetic back....all those jealous comments.<br />You look great. Before and After. Then and Now.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.com