Practicing self-love can feel like an uphill battle, especially with things like social media showcasing only the highlight reels of people’s lives. However, it’s important to appreciate everything you’ve accomplished on your journey so far, whether that’s health-wise or just life-wise. Self-love isn’t about being narcissistic or self-absorbed; it’s about recognizing your worth while embracing your flaws. It’s about prioritizing…
When Michelle mentioned to me that she and our coworker Maggie talked about doing a holiday e-book and asked if it was something I thought I’d be able to design, honestly, I figured, why not?! It seemed like a fun idea that’d be useful for our members to have all the recipes in one place, plus, I love being able…
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. But let’s be real, it can also throw a few challenges when it comes to keeping things healthy. No worries, though! You can still enjoy the festivities and keep your well-being in check. Here are a few ways to strike a balance so you can embrace the holiday spirit…
When I’m tired, the first thing that comes to mind to wake me up from my midday slump is either an energy drink, a green tea or some coffee. However, I don’t always want something to drink, so I go on the hunt for some high-energy, healthy foods to eat. Some of the main things to look for in the…
When I first came to TOPS and was getting a tour of the building, we were in the warehouse and I saw some TOPS coloring books. At first, I was kind of confused as to why TOPS would sell coloring books as a weight loss support group, but then Michelle told me about keeping your hands busy so you don’t…
As I’ve gone from a high schooler who played sports to a college student and then a full-blown adult with a big-girl job, I’ve found I most definitely can’t eat like I used to without repercussions. Most of the time I don’t usually want to eat some of the snacks I did in high school (I do crave a spoonful…
Since one of my New Year’s goals is to improve my sleep, I’ve been researching it and trying some methods on how to fall asleep faster, how to improve my sleep, etc. Here’s some of what I’ve found! I’ve also come across some fun facts while doing my little research, so I thought I’d share those as well because some…