Life Imitates Art
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In 2018, Maine's 2019 TOPS Queen, Tammy Snow, reflected on a portrait of her life. She felt that brushstrokes of gray and black reflected these.
What are the bleak feelings Tammy experienced at her highest weight yet?
According to this article, most of us get this every day.
What is less than half of the recommended amount of fiber?
The percentage of women affected by urinary tract incontinence.
What is 30%?
The different kinds of common vegetarian diets.
What is three?
Not only did cycling help Carol Boone lose 80 pounds, it helped her do this.
What is raise money to fight childhood cancer?
When Tammy saw a family picture that horrified her because of her weight, she had been doing this for fourteen years.
What is going to TOPS?
It may seem odd that you need fiber in spite of this fact.
What is your body can't digest fiber?
Positional and functional incontinence occurs due to this.
What are mobility issues?
Health, cultural, social, ethical, and religious.
What are reasons why people choose to be vegetarians?
Carol's reaction when a friend suggested bike riding.
What is "Why not?"
Tammy credits TOPS for making this a thing of her past.
What is her shyness?
The strongest evidence of fiber’s benefits is related to this.
What is cardiovascular health?
Physicians usually recommend this in regards to kegel or pelvic floor exercises.
What is 10 reps, 2-3 times a day?
This will help you get all the nutrients you need.
What is eating a wide range of foods?
Something for TOPS members who think they are too old to cycle.
What is knowing that Carol is still cycling at 76?
Tammy swapped her new hobby of painting for this.
What is emotional eating?
Increased fiber may lessen the risk for the most common form of this disease.
What is Type 2 disabetes?
Five to ten percent can significantly reduce incontinence.
What is sustained weight loss?
If you are thinking of becoming vegetarian, you should ask your health care provider about doing this.
What is taking vitamins and supplements?
This kept Carol off a bike for years.
What is fear of falling?
As she got serious about weight loss, Tammy started using this for meal planning and logging her eating.
What is My Day One?
Experts recommend that you get most of your fiber from this source.
What are whole grains, fruits, and vegetables?
None of these are approved in the the U.S.
What are medications for stress incontinence?
This professional can help you plan a healthy vegetarian diet.
Who is a registered dietician?
Fifteen miles.
How long did Carol enjoy riding before she became limited from health issues?