I’m so excited to have a very special guest for this week’s blog. Jo’Ann Godshall is an avid hiker and a TOPS Advocate for South Central Pennsylvania. I had the opportunity to ask Jo’Ann how she’s managed to stay active and overcome setbacks over the past few months of what has been an extremely-challenging year. Q: How has your fitness…
This week, I’m excited to have TOPS Marketing Manager, Kimberly Greene, as my special guest blogger. Warm weather days here in Wisconsin are limited—Wisconsinites know that we need to get outside and maximize the sunshine. So why not get creative with how we’re (safely) spending our time, especially when so many things have been postponed or canceled this year? I’ve…
With summer slowly drawing to a close, Wellness Wednesday is taking a little time to reset and recharge. We’ll be back on Wednesday, September 9, with a brand new post (hint: it will include goats). We hope you make time to recharge too and encourage you to check out these quick reads: 4 Tips for Making the Most of…
This week’s post is meant to provide a small bit of peace, levity and helpful info for you during an uncertain time. Last weekend’s four step workout at home yoga flow looked something like this… Step 1: Roll out yoga mat. Step 2: Take photos of your dog on yoga mat. Laugh at dog’s cute underbite. Step 3: Text photos…
A friend convinced me to join her for my first indoor power cycling class this past weekend. I’m always up for trying a new class (even after a painfully-awkward Zumba experience where my lack of rhythm was on full display) and decided to give it a shot. I was a little intimidated at first; many of the riders had special…
As 2019 begins to wind down, it’s almost impossible not to reflect on the past year. The highs, the lows and all the little simple-but-special moments in between. One of my “highs” is reading comments from readers like you. It always brightens my day whenever you share your feedback, kind words or experiences from your own unique stories. As I…
I’ve got good news and better news. The good news is that there’s still time to participate in the 100 Million Minutes (of Activity) Challenge. The better news is that exercise is a great way to manage weight. And with the hustle of the holidays, jam-packed schedules and sugary treats galore, it can be tougher than ever to watch your…
There’s been a lot of buzz about non-scale victories lately and for good reason. Broadening your focus beyond what the scale reads is one way to stay motivated on your journey. Think about your last frustrating face-off with the scale. Did it leave you feeling empowered or defeated? While this number can motivate us to work harder, it may also…
This week, I’m excited to once again have TOPS Publication Specialist Taylor Patton as my special guest blogger. “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible.” I’ve heard this excuse about 13 times—this year. Working at a yoga studio, flexibility is often a topic of conversation. I have wondered why it is that some people can touch their toes while…