Monthly Archives: July 2015

Today: Just Because

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

Today I took myself out to lunch: just because. Just me, myself and I’ve heard it said that the best way to relate to others is to relate to one’s self first. Since I have an issue with food, I … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts on Bullying, Food, and a Book

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

Several weeks ago an advertisement for a book, Gorge, about a woman who climbed Kilimanjaro popped into my mail box. Oh and this woman happened to weigh 300 pounds. So much of this book resonated with my core, with my story. … Continue reading →

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The Nature of Fear

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

As I climbed into my car today I somehow noticed a bee in the crook of my elbow. In that moment I screamed and jumped out of my car, frantically flailing my arm about as if my very existence depended … Continue reading →

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Sugarlicious Cravings

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

I sit here in front of my computer, having made it “through the rain.” The cravings have been absolutely horrid the past few days. And I know why. The why doesn’t exist in the present. It doesn’t even exist in … Continue reading →

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LOCK THAT KNEE!!!

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

In a Bikram yoga class you’re bound to hear the phrase “lock that knee”, but have you ever stopped to think about what it means to “lock that knee”. I’m not sure I did…..until Friday. As it often happens, we … Continue reading →

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Staying Out of Funky Town

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

I haven’t felt like writing much lately. I’m not really sure why, but I’m also sure that the why doesn’t really matter. Sometimes it takes too much effort to delve into the why. Too much time. Too much emotional energy. … Continue reading →

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