Tag Archives: Body Image

Random Thoughts on Beauty

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Nancy A. Taylor

I do not consider myself beautiful. I also don’t consider myself ugly. My thoughts on beauty formed at an early age, no doubt framed by traditional concepts of beauty as portrayed in the media. Beauty is thin. Beauty is perfect … Continue reading →

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Which Way Do You Turn?

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

When I’m in the classroom I encourage my students to create new pathways, new grooves in their brains by making small changes in their routines. When they exit the classroom, go left instead of right. Take an alternate route to … Continue reading →

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A Gym Life

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

Years ago when I first joined a gym I felt hesitant and fearful. I weighed over 400 pounds and felt like a gym was the last place I belonged. That might sound irrational, but it’s how I felt. I think … 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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How I Feel NOW

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

As I sit here on my red couch I look over at the empty box of debrox on the floor and wonder why I haven’t picked it up. I bought it last week when my right ear felt a bit … Continue reading →

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How to Really Rid Yourself of Saggy Skin: False Advertising

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

Greetings Friends, A couple of weeks ago my image was used without my permission to promote a product that CLAIMED to cure saggy skin. I never have nor would I ever promote such a product. For people who have a … Continue reading →

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I Was That Woman

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

I remember so clearly sitting there on the tall barstool inside of Starbucks, with my tea in one hand and my journal in front of me. I looked at the table right outside the window where a woman sat. Her … Continue reading →

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By the Light of the (Near) Full Moon

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Nancy A. Taylor

Driving home tonight (around 5p.m.) I glanced up the near full moon rising above the mountains. Buoyed the majestic beauty, I called one of my friends, urging her to put on shoes and come with me to observe this breathtaking … Continue reading →

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What a Yogi Looks Like (in my yoga world)

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Nancy A. Taylor

I’ve seen an increasing amount of conversations that focus on “what a yogi looks like”. When I walk into the yoga room I find myself surrounded by a variety of ages, of ethnicities, of body types—a veritable potpourri of people. … Continue reading →

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Activating Alignment

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Nancy A. Taylor

For the longest time I thought only this body lacked proper alignment. I figured other people, skinnier people, had better alignment. My ego loves this thought pattern. It liked it, well it still likes it, for as long as I … Continue reading →

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