Why do you want to lose weight? This is a question I want everyone to really pause to reflect on today. Weight loss is not a magical cure to every health condition. Being healthy also requires more than tending to the physical body. However, that often becomes the sole focus of our endeavors. For some, it can even start to morph into a borderline obsession — or contribute to disordered eating patterns, such as…
Category: Weight Loss
Are You at a Plateau?
Landing at a plateau in your wellness journey can be frustrating and demoralizing. Plateauing is the term used to describe being in “a period or state of little or no growth.” For TOPS members, this may be a lack of significant improvement in terms of mobility, weight loss or lowering health risks for certain conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease. So if you have been feeling stuck for a while, try this cognitive tool to reignite forward momentum toward your goals: Mental Contrasting Spending hours making vision…
Which Foods Support Weight Management?
Ozempic and other GLP-1 injections have been receiving a lot of press over the last few years. However, many people still do not know that there are foods that can have a similar effect to these medications. This means it is possible to help decrease one’s appetite for longer periods of time by making certain nutritional choices throughout the day. Because GLP-1 is a hormone that slows the rate of digestion, it is possible to encourage…
Wellness Wednesday Favorites – Part 1
Well friends, after nearly a decade of writing Wellness Wednesday, it’s time for me to say goodbye. What started as a simple “we should start a blog” conversation in 2013 has evolved into countless posts and one of the most supportive communities I’ve ever known. I’m so grateful for all of my readers who kept me writing and sharing, even…
10 Things That Are More Important Than a Summer Body
I look forward to the day when I no longer hear references in the fitness and wellness world to getting ready for “swimsuit season” or shedding weight for our “summer bodies.” What if our “summer bodies” could just be whatever our bodies look like in the summer? And what if instead of worrying about a number on the scale, we…
Wellness Wednesday is on Spring Break
Wellness Wednesday is heading south this week for sunny skies and warmer(ish) temps. I’ll be back with a new post on Wednesday, March 11. Feel free to catch up on a few of my favorite posts in the meantime, and have a happy and healthy week! Watching Your Weight? Focus on These Considering Keto? 5 Things to Know…
Making a Non-Diet Diet Work for You
A new year brings with it opportunity for growth, change—and a fresh batch of eating trends. Fortunately, one growing trend* in 2020 is a non-restrictive method of eating: the “non-diet diet.” While fad diets and “Lose X Pounds in Just X Days!” schemes aren’t going away any time soon, they are beginning to lose steam. There’s no one official definition…
One Month Left in the 100 Million Minutes Challenge
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…
Watching Your Weight? Focus on These
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…