Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes, Weight Loss, Wellness

Take the 28-Day Meal Plan Challenge with TOPS!

January is winding down and, at the risk of wishing time away, we’re one month closer to warmer temps here in Wisconsin. I’m still dealing with the extra pounds that started creeping up last fall and seem to have gotten a little too comfortable. While January is usually the month for new beginnings and fresh starts, mine was filled with…

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Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Motivation, Time Management, Wellness

One Simple Activity to Help You Move More Every Day

Updated Physical Activity Guidelines were released last month urging us all to sit less and move more, and reminding us that even small amounts of extra daily activity can be beneficial. I know that for me personally, it can be easy to get stuck in an “all-or-nothing” mindset where, if I can’t do a full workout, I don’t bother doing…

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Health, Lifestyle, Motivation, Weight Loss, Wellness

Had a Calorie Splurge? Here are 3 Tips for Getting Back on Track

I recently welcomed my aunt and uncle from the Pacific Northwest for a quick family getaway. Originally hailing from Wisconsin, they were eager to indulge in all of the state’s staples including cheese curds, beer, and of course, a Friday night fish fry. To be fair, Wisconsin does have many healthy food options available that extend beyond its culinary clichés.…

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Lifestyle, Wellness

Live Your Best Life

Lately, it seems that there’s been lots of talk about “living your best life.” Since the meaning of this phrase is unique to everyone, I wanted to see what it means to some our members. Here’s what they had to say. “Being the best healthy me that I can be.” Bernadette N.R. “Being in tune to all the life around…

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Wellness

Have a Happy Fourth of July

Wellness Wednesday is off celebrating the Fourth of July holiday, but that doesn’t mean we’re leaving you hanging! Check out these past blogs to help you have a happy and healthy summer: Tips for a Lighter Cookout 3 Veggie Alternatives to Hamburger Buns 4 Tips for Making the Most of Summer Produce A Healthy Farmers Market Salad in 3 Simple…

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