Battling obesity for most of my life, I now believe that some of my weight-related health issues may have come from low self-esteem that manifested in my choices. I did not feel worthy enough. I did not put value on my life until it was too late. Reversing some of the ill effects of not taking care of myself has…
TOPS Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Signs – Slow
There is no real order to how all these signs need to be lined up and no sign is more important than another. However, I was surprised that I have not yet refracted about the SLOW sign. Seeing a DANGER AHEAD sign, I automatically adjust my SPEED LIMIT so there is no need to put a SLOW sign in the…
TOPS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: FOLLOW THE SIGNS – WEIGHT LIMIT
I see signs that provide INFORMATION on capacity limits for various things. There are WEIGHT LIMIT warnings on bridges, roads, elevators and shelving units. I admit that some of them I do not pay much attention to. For instance, shelving seems important, and I do not drive anything that heavy. However, I will admit that when I am in a…
TOPS Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Signs – School Zone
Realizing that SAFETY FIRST is so important, it is not surprising that violating the next sign may cause some significant issues. We all know that when approaching a SCHOOL ZONE sign, we are to go slow and follow the SPEED LIMIT. This is to protect the children attending school. This knowledge was part of the education process we participated in…
TOPS Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Signs – Falling Rocks
I have seen many FALLING ROCKS signs during my travels. Although I’ve never seen any rocks falling as I drove by, I know it happens because they are lying by the roadside. Being aware of hazards is important on any journey. During my attempts to follow the signs to a healthy lifestyle, I am very much aware of FALLING ROCKS.…
TOPS Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Signs – Crossroad
There have been many times in my life when I was not sure of what direction to take. I firmly admit to the fact that I am “directionally challenged.” Asking for directions was never easy, I always felt I could just figure it out. The “I will just figure it out” attitude has not always served me well. If I…
TOPS Healthy Lifestyle: Follow the Signs – Share the Road
Have you ever taken a long journey that felt like you’d never reach your destination? Then, later, you repeat the same trip, this time with someone by your side, and suddenly it seems much shorter. It was the same distance, just a different observation and experience. Seeing a SHARE THE ROAD sign while traveling makes me aware that other modes…