In a TOPS TALK presented on July 15, 2023, Dr. Nia Mitchell stated five ways to achieve weight loss: low-calorie diet, low-carb diet/keto, meal replacement, medication, and bariatric surgery. All are viable ALTERNATE ROUTES and benefit from the support provided by TOPS. Most of us understand the first three ALTERNATE ROUTES. Most likely a majority have tried all three at…
In my refracted view, this next sign for some could be considered good or bad. We all have had to abide by the instructions of a DETOUR sign. Some may think negatively and say this new route will make the trip longer than planned. Personally, I try to look at a DETOUR sign in a positive fashion. It directs me…
I am resisting the mindset to call this next sign, or any sign in this Follow The Signs series, as the most important. One might say I will not give in to the temptation to do so. The YIELD sign is indeed another sign that I have come across on my journey to a healthy lifestyle. Its importance stems from…
A solution is a liquid mixture made up of two or more substances in which molecules or atoms are completely dispersed. Another definition of “solution” is, the correct answer to a puzzle or problem. Losing weight is both a puzzle and a problem for me. It will take modifying my Behavior (B) to find the solutions. Both of these definitions…
It may be hard to believe, but the last element is finally here. Potassium, symbolized by K, is both an electrolyte and a mineral. Electrolytes are needed to keep the body’s balance of fluids at the proper level and to maintain normal functions. The final element for the Periodic Table of TOPS is K to symbolize KOPS, which means Keep…
The completion of the Periodic Table of TOPS is almost here. I am creating another compound to mark this moment. Two inert gasses, Neon and Argon symbolized by Ne and Ar are elements that have many uses. The one use I bring to your attention is they are routinely found in special light bulbs or lamps. These elements will shine…
Finding the next natural element was easy this time. Co in nature symbolizes Cobalt, which has been used in compounds to provide a blue color to glazes and ceramics. For my refracted purpose, Co symbolizes Cost. There has been much in the news about how prices have increased. It seems everything is increasing, and that includes my weight. This roller…