Food trends come and go, but protein’s popularity doesn’t seem to be fading any time soon. Since I’ve been much better about tracking my food lately, I’ve noticed that I tend to eat a lot of fat and not as much protein as I thought. Keep in mind that the average American adult gets more than the recommended amount of…
I don’t think I’ve ever actually been at the weight listed on my driver’s license. I’m not sure if it’s more of a vanity thing, or if I think I will one day reach this weight. Many of us have that certain magic number in mind when it comes to our weight. Maybe you’ve said or thought, “If I could…
This week I’m excited to have Jen Ede, Editor of TOPS News magazine and fellow TOPS member, as my special guest blogger. Get Your Inner Six-Year-Old to Eat Broccoli by Jen Ede Over the past year, I’ve done my fair share of adulting. For the most part, I eat right, I exercise often and I get enough rest. As a…
A few friends and I were talking about food and cooking the other weekend when one friend mentioned that healthy eating is expensive. If you’ve ever tried to eat healthier, you may have heard or even said this before. This can certainly hold true if you’re stocking up on all organic items, specialty flours or exclusively shopping at health food…
Earlier this week, we wrapped up a four-week series of yoga at work for TOPS employees. Aside from feeling a nice blend of relaxed and energized after each session, I loved that we all had varying levels of yoga experience from beginner (me) to advanced. This helped prove that, no matter where we are on our fitness journey, we can…
Part of the TOPS approach to healthy eating is that all foods can fit, within reason. This works well for me, as I’ve found that every time I try to avoid a food entirely I end up wanting that food ten times more. Lately, I’ve been shifting my focus to feelings of fullness. This way, I can eat what I…
Here in Wisconsin, many of us are bummed that our favorite football team will not be headed to this year’s big game on Sunday. On the plus side, watching the game is still a great excuse to get together with friends and family and enjoy delicious food. And, fortunately, it is possible to enjoy tasty game day treats without blowing…
It’s cold and flu season, and that can spell bad news for your weight-loss efforts. It’s important to listen to your body and rest, but it can be tough to know what to do when it comes to eating right. Check out this advice from registered dietitian and nutrition expert for TOPS, Dena McDowell. As a friendly reminder, this information…
Have you ever noticed how you don’t really hear about New Year’s resolutions in June? New Year’s resolutions can be a great opportunity to hit the reset button but, if you’re looking to try something with a little more staying power, check out these three alternatives. Try something new every month. Last year at this time I tried cutting out…