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Category Archives: Weight Loss

Eating Is Freedom

pregnant woman holding her belly

And the last in the series of lessons shared by our Board members comes from TOPS Second Vice President and Service Program Administrator, Deanna Bies. Deanna Bies Lesson Eating Is Freedom I’ve been thinking recently about my weight-loss journey. I … Continue reading

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Overcoming Inertia

table of desserts

The next contributor to our knowledge base is Gina Brueske, who is also TOPS Board Secretary, Retreat Assignment and Booking Director, and a KOPS. Gina Brueske’s Lesson Overcoming Inertia One of the first things I learned during the pandemic is … Continue reading

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Life is still a Cabaret!

spotlight on red stage curtain

This was to have been a blog celebrating our wonderful KOPS and TOPS accomplishments at our final IRD in Niagara Falls. As all of us are well aware, things changed! In mid-March, as “Safer at Home” proclamations were made throughout … Continue reading

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Mindful Eating

eating is supposed to be a pleasurable activity

“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!” Have you ever slivered a pie to death?   Many of us eat at times when hunger is not the primary driver. Yet, food has come to serve many functions, in addition … Continue reading

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Exercise

exercise can still be fun

Today, I am reflecting on the Marches of my childhood. They featured a particularly poignant time with my Dad. We had a tradition of building a huge box kite out of brown paper and balsa wood sticks, attaching string and … Continue reading

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Portion Control

aim for progress, not perfection

How much can I eat? Take the time to figure it out. It takes more energy (calories) to fuel a Jeep Ranger than a Honda Civic. Size matters. So does speed and use. One food plan does not fit all. … Continue reading

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Nutrition

fuel your system with fruit and veggies

Back to basics, baby! There is no magic bullet around that cannot backfire! Each of is unique with individual preferences, likes and dislikes in so many areas. The things we like to eat are no exception. Our family, region, culture … Continue reading

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