TOPS baked potato luncheon March 15

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs  (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, Jan. 18.

Leader Sheryl Ann Walker called the meeting to order and Carol led us in singing “It’s Not Too Late.”

Seventeen weighed in today, the chapter had a net loss of 12.2 lbs. Warren H. was our weeks best loser with a loss of 3.8 lbs. 

In place of our usual program today Sheryl led a discussion on tips on how to manage weight loss on days when it is too cold or snowy to be outside and exercise. Some members reminded us to watch portions. Others tried to stay out of the kitchen and enjoyed watching movies on TV. Some took the time to plan the menu for the coming week so they would not have any junk food in the house. We can still and should exercise in the house even if we do not have any exercise equipment. You can always do stretching exercises, or simply walk around the house.

We are looking forward to March 15 when we will hold our Semi-annual Baked Potato Luncheon. On April 12th our chapter will hold an open house and celebrate our chapters 50th anniversary. Public will be invited to help us celebrate. May 11 and 12 members will travel to Springfield for “Recognition Days” where members all over the state will be honored for their weight loss achievements during the past year.

Sheryl reminded us our area captain will be here to present the program on March 29.

Angie won the right to draw for the marble in the marble game but did not get the winning one.

Margie had a suggestion all members bring a can or cans of soup between now and super bowl Sunday to donate to the Food Pantry.

Remember if school is called off because of bad weather we will not meet. Best place to find out if school will be closed is on the School’s face book page or the radio or Channel 10. Channel 3 is not carrying this information at this time.

With no other business we closed with our song ,“The More We Get Together,” and our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME”.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Church of Christ Meeting room at 302 E Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs, Mo. Weigh-in starts at 7:45 a.m. the meeting begins at 8:45 a.m. and is over by 10 a.m.

Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support and accountability you need to be successful. After all, this has been a winning formula for TOPS members just like you for nearly 70 years.  We welcome women and men of all ages. We encourage healthy eating and offer support through our chapter and the National Chapter of TOPS. We have a lot of fun in our weight loss journey and make lifelong friendships. First visit is free with no obligation.

For more information, call Sheryl Walker at 417 876 5699, Linda Hall at 417 876 6467, TOPS toll free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.