I have shared my journey to becoming a healthier me and embracing wellness as a goal measured by non-scale victories through my blogs. Hopefully, you have enjoyed traveling with me, looking up at the constellations as I Aimed for the Stars. I have used markers to guide me as I Followed the Signs, maintaining a Sense-ble Look to that healthy…
Just because you see a DEAD END sign does not mean we are finished with this blog series. In fact, there is still one more sign left in the Follow the Signs series dealing with our goal to a TOPS Healthy Lifestyle. A DEAD END sign gives plenty of warning that the road does not have a DRIVE THRU to…
…and now back to the next sign. I refracted with ALTERNATE ROUTES several months ago and this next sign certainly reinforces that blog. As much as I sometimes wish things could be ONE WAY, they are not. If my personal journey on this earth, and society in general, had not used ALTERNATE ROUTES, healthy growth and change would never have…
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.…
There were times during my journey towards a healthier lifestyle when I was just cycling and recycling. Going round and round, trying to find an exit. So, you can imagine when I see a ROUNDABOUT sign, I get a little queasy. There are times when I see one that I just want to DRIVE THRU. However, I have learned much…
While I continue to Follow the Signs to a healthier lifestyle, I am reminded of times when the need to MERGE was necessary. Just like what is expected on a highway, there are many reasons to MERGE or YIELD to oncoming traffic. You must take care when trying to MERGE. Planning will prevent unsafe maneuvers. INFORMATION I learned early when…
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…