This week, I’m excited to once again have TOPS Publication Specialist Taylor Patton as my special guest blogger. National Nutrition Month® is back! Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this annual campaign keeps nutrition top of mind by helping people make healthy and informed food choices. The 2020 theme, “Eat Right, Bite by Bite,” promotes the message that…
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…
Last week, we were excited to fire up members for their 2020 health goals with help from speaker and wellness coach Becky Allen. Hundreds of TOPS members joined us via webinar as Becky shared how to make healthy goals that last with the 5 P’s: Purpose, Plan, Perspective, Praise and People. This Wellness Wednesday, we’re switching things up a bit.…
Whether or not you’re a fan of making a New Year’s resolution, it’s never a bad idea to look at January as a fresh start and another opportunity for growth and change. If you’re a little tired of the same old resolution that may or may not stick, don’t be afraid to get creative and try one of the following…
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…
Wellness Wednesday is taking a little break to recharge and gear up for more awesome content for the holidays and beyond! Check back here on November 20 for a brand-new post. In the meantime, catch up on past blogs, including the Low FODMAP Diet, 3 Ways to Power Up with Cauliflower and How to Navigate 3 Holiday Eating Situations. And…
I remember once telling someone at the gym that I liked edamame (a popular Japanese soybean snack), and she looked at me completely horrified. She explained that edamame is an “anti-nutrient.” As someone who works in the nutrition and wellness field, I find myself frustrated that some health enthusiasts use fear and restrictions to push a one-size-fits-all approach to eating.…
Wellness Wednesday is taking a short hiatus while the TOPS Wellness team attends continuing education at the Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium in Scottsdale. We’re so excited to share all that we learn! Check back here on June 5 for a new post. There’s no rest for those healthy habits, though! Read up on past blogs, including how to beat the…