As some of you may have noticed, TOPS is getting Back to Basics in 2018. All of us need to pause, take a deep breath and reassess what we are doing and how our actions, beliefs and behaviors are lending themselves to what we want most as we continue through life.
When I think of basics, I think of the “Three R’s: Readin’, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic” of my childhood. My first challenge was to learn to spell those words correctly! The basic skill that I embraced so passionately as a child was reading. I fell in love with words and their power. From the hills of West Virginia, I traveled to Russia, to China, to South Africa. I learned about wars, victories, tragedies and triumphs. I discovered people and places so very different from my small corner of the globe and found that all of us are pretty much the same in spite of so many differences.
From Sesame Street, I remember that each letter of the alphabet represented so very many words and my favorite became, “Witches who wash their wigs on windy, winter, Wednesdays are wacky!” With this in mind, I have decided as I get back to the basics of my TOPS journey, I will use the alphabet to enrich my positive self-talk. I invite each of you to join me. Going from A to Z, what words will you choose to help you find and sustain the healthiest, happiest life possible?
For today, the A’s have my attention and I will share my thoughts with you in my next blog.
By irma nusret April 24, 2018
A is for admitting I have to eat less and move more to achieve weight loss
By Sandra Kmett April 7, 2018
Dear Barb:
I started TOPS last week & I am searching for all parts of the organization that can help my “ADVANCEMENT” into a slimmer Weight world. I am exploring the different ways to “ACHIEVE” my weight loss & located your Blog as 1 way, with its many tips & those provided by the many TOPS members who answer you with their ideas. Also #2 is the Recipe of the month, for March Nutrition feature & #3 is the Wellness Wednesday Blog by Maggie Thorison. I “APPRECIATE” all the great things that TOPS provides. I plan to “ACCOMPLISH” my goal weight & want to thank all those who contribute to TOPS & make it the Program that it is today.
By Mar April 2, 2018
My A is for “attentiveness “….listening, not just waiting to respond.
By Barb Cady April 8, 2018
Wow, what a great vocabulary of “A” words have been shared! Thanks everyone for contributing to what looks like the beginning of a Positive Vibe Dictionary!
By Marsha Kennedy March 24, 2018
A is for active, Let’s all become more active in 2018. We not only need to get moving actively. We really need to actively encourage each other. A great way to do this using the alphabet and this blog . A+ to Barb for starting this!
By Rosemarie Beauchamp March 21, 2018
Achieve….you can achieve your goal by getting back to the basics. Meetings, journaling, exercise.
By Barb Cady March 24, 2018
Our peronal positive vocabularies are expanding! I am so looking forward to even more empowering words as we journey through the alphabet together and shape our self talk!
By Barbara Searcy March 21, 2018
ATTITUDE! Attitude is everything in making the right choices in my life each day.
By Susan B March 21, 2018
My A is going to be for ACCOUNTABILITY. I reviewed my start of year weight for 2018 and compared it to 2017. I need to attend meetings and have my weight monitored so I can achieve a loss for 2018. Susan Chapter 2062 Cincinnati, Ohio
By Artha Sigdahl March 21, 2018
My words for A are Achieve, Ambitious, and Accurate.
In order to achieve your goal, you have to be accurate in your food choices and
ambitious enough to exercise.
Right now I’m falling short of these goals but I WILL get back to basics!!!!!
By Barb Cady March 21, 2018
I love how each of us is building our personal empowerment vocabulary!
By Cindy L. Dixon March 21, 2018
“A” for Accept, which reminds me of The Serenity Prayer: “Help me to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference…” TOPS helps us to sort out all three of those things! Wishing you all the best, Barb!
By Cindy L. Dixon March 21, 2018
“A” for Accept, which reminds me of the Serenity Prayer, “Help me to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference….” TOPS helps us sort out all three of those things! Thanks, Barb–wishing you all the best!
By Kathleen Johs March 20, 2018
A great idea and hope many can enjoy the journey of taking off pounds!
By Diane Weaver March 20, 2018
“A” is for Ambition! It is “Absolutely” needed to move forward.
By Judy hackerd March 20, 2018
Having just obtained KOPS status, attitude – encouragement – group support are of utmost importance in maintaining! Was so inspired by you at last year Mi SRD. I’ve only been in TOPS a year, but I’m in it for life. Bless you, Judy
By Paula Carlson March 20, 2018
A is for Aspire.
By Marge Moore March 20, 2018
My letter A stands for attitude. We do better in all aspects of our life including being healthy, with a good attitude.
By Susan Morrow March 20, 2018
Hi Barb, Just celebrated 6 Years a Cancer Survivor. Also a 30 Year KOPS. My family, friends & TOPS family helped me through the time of need.
Love your encouraging BLOG. Will look forward to them.
Susan Morrow, QC #3679, Greenfield Park
By Barb Cady March 20, 2018
Thanks everyone. We are embarking on a year’s journey to build a positive, personal self-talk vocabulary!
By Laura A Goddard March 20, 2018
Barb, I always enjoy insight into the world of wisdom. Thanks for sharing and being you.
Laura Goddard NC TOPS # 418, CARY
By Lois Reed March 20, 2018
Hello Barb, Great to have your “Getting Back to Basics”. Have missed your e-mails. Recovering from that nasty FLU. Pray you are enjoying your Retirement.
Love & Hugs, Lois
By MARY ANN LEREW March 20, 2018
THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGING WORDS
By M. Charlotte Larson March 20, 2018
Love getting back to Basics. Will be interesting to see what words we get from each letter of the alphabet.