75 years ago, Esther Manz invited friends into her Milwaukee, Wisconsin home for a weight loss, mutual support meeting. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is still helping dieters with weekly meetings throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Zoom meetings for those unable to attend in person. Other tools and videos available onContinue reading “TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly”
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Conflicts of Interest
Whenever possible, I will include journal articles (or reports based on their studies) as support for what I write in my blog posts. There are several reasons for this: As a person whose background is in economics, it’s that last one that is most meaningful to me. I am always wondering. “What’s in it forContinue reading “Conflicts of Interest”
Measuring & Weighing Foods
I read an interesting question recently on Facebook. A dieter had made some very healthy changes in her eating, yet she was only losing a pound per week. She didn’t know why her loss was so slow, since she was at a relatively high weight. After telling her that a pound per week was actuallyContinue reading “Measuring & Weighing Foods”
Loving Yourself Healthy
I first heard about this concept while listening to the Mindset programming on the 99Walks app. You can read a bit more about this app here: https://lindawbrowning.com/2022/12/10/habits-exercise-walking/ There is useful material in every section of 99Walks, but the listening section is particularly helpful. These are similar to podcasts which you listen to as you walk.Continue reading “Loving Yourself Healthy”
Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 1 of 3
In order to understand the struggles of maintaining a healthy weight, I tried several classes on the website and app, Coursera. Most of their training is free unless you need a certificate. For some, you can even take the exams and write the required essays without paying any fees. So this is what I did.Continue reading “Coursework: Understanding Obesity Unit 1 of 3”
Problem Solving
I have recently begun a new journey, but not the weight loss journey that 45 million Americans embark upon annually (1). For my journey, there are few guidebooks, maps, or reviews from those who have gone before me. Yet, it is to a place where most of us long to be. Where do you goContinue reading “Problem Solving”
Maintain Weight Loss 