{"id":5,"date":"2016-08-29T21:25:47","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T21:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stagingtops.org\/wellness-wednesdays\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2023-12-13T11:57:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:57:43","slug":"getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>New to Wellness Wednesday?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"first-paragraph\">Wellness Wednesday is for people interested in wellness in the workplace and every place. \u00a0You&#8217;ll never see any plugs for products or services here or hear me talking about quick fixes or magic potions. I&#8217;m all about sharing healthy lifestyle tips\u00a0that are realistic, do-able\u00a0and evidence based.<\/p>\n<p>Wellness Wednesday is a TOPS Club Inc. blog dedicated to helping people Take Off Pounds Sensibly<sup>SM<\/sup> and to making enjoyable lifestyle changes that they can keep up for a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Below you\u2019ll find popular posts on motivation, tips for a healthy workplace and more. Feel free to share this information in company newsletters and patient education handouts. All we ask is that you credit TOPS Club, Inc. as the source by including the following byline: Copyright 2022 TOPS Club Inc. Reprinted with permission. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tops.org\">www.tops.org<\/a> to learn more about nonprofit, proven-effective healthy lifestyle and weight-loss support.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #399c41;\">\u00a0Staying Motivated<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2877 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/blue-sneakers-with-heart.jpg\" alt=\"Blue sneakers with heart made from shoelaces\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/blue-sneakers-with-heart.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/blue-sneakers-with-heart-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/benefits-of-exercise-that-arent-weight-loss\/\">20 Reasons to Exercise That Aren\u2019t Weight Loss<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/had-a-calorie-splurge-here-are-3-tips-for-getting-back-on-track\/\">3 Tips for Getting Back on Track<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/pave-your-road-to-weight-loss-with-smart-goals\/\">Pave Your Road to Weight Loss with SMART Goals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/when-the-path-gets-tough-keep-looking-forward\/\">When the Path Gets Tough, Keep Looking Forward<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/non-new-years-resolution-10-simple-alternatives\/\">10 Simple Alternatives to New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/non-scale-victories-focus-on-these\/\">Watching Your Weight? Focus on These<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/the-power-of-gratitude\/\">The Power of Gratitude<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/troubleshoot-common-workout-woes\/\">Troubleshooting Workout Woes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-6\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #399c41;\">Eat Healthy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2881 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/assortment-of-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-on-a-table.jpg\" alt=\"assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables on a table\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/assortment-of-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-on-a-table.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/assortment-of-fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-on-a-table-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/easy-mini-meals-for-when-you-dont-feel-like-cooking\/\">10 Mini Meals for When You Don\u2019t Feel Like Cooking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/considering-keto-5-things-to-know\/\">Considering Keto? 5 Things to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/5-tips-for-choosing-organic-foods-on-a-budget\/\">Choosing Organic Foods on a Budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/3-must-haves-for-your-kitchen\/\">3 Must-Haves for Your Kitchen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/vegetarian-awareness-month\/\">Celebrating Vegetarian Awareness Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/how-to-reduce-food-waste-with-tips-from-tops-members\/\">How to Cut Back on Food Waste with Tips from TOPS Members<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/using-fresh-herbs-10-ideas\/\">10 Ideas for Using Fresh Herbs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/high-protein-diet-4-questions-and-answers\/\">4 Questions and Answers About Protein<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.tops.org\/wellness-wednesday\/7-types-of-hunger\/\">7 Types of Hunger<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New to Wellness Wednesday? Wellness Wednesday is for people interested in wellness in the workplace and every place. \u00a0You&#8217;ll never see any plugs for products or services here or hear me talking about quick fixes or magic potions. I&#8217;m all about sharing healthy lifestyle tips\u00a0that are realistic, do-able\u00a0and evidence based. 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