TOPS Chapter 9319 morning group

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Morning group) met in the Church of Christ meeting room on Thursday, August 24.

Leader Sheryl Walker opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “You Are My Song”.

Twenty-Three weighed in today and the chapter had a net loss of 7.8 lbs.

Our best loser for the week was Melissa with a loss of three lbs., congratulations Melissa.

The new and updated member list was passed out today.

Happy Birthday to Emily who was not here for us to sing to.

Jean read a letter from our West Missouri Coordinator, Sylvia Eldridge about Fall Rally.

There will be several Fall Rally’s in Southwest Missouri.  Jackie Ireland will be doing the Fall Rally at Rich Hill on Oct. 7, at the Rich Hill High School. Even though this is not the one for our “area” this is the one our group decided to go to instead of the Springfield one.

Registration is $15 and must be paid by the Sept. 7 meeting. The $15 pays for your meal and attendance.  The date is Oct. 7, and the time is 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please remember to pay your registration on or before Sept. 7.

A fundraising basket was discussed. Sheryl said she had a lot of kitchen stuff. If you wish to contribute to this please bring a kitchen or kitchen related item.

Kadeana won the right to draw for a marble but did not get a white, red or yellow.

Warren reported on the contest. He said only one TOPS is on the track, rest are in the “repair area”.

Kay had the program today. She issued the group a challenge. She asked we pick one healthy habit to do this week. We can pick from the following:

Start eating a healthy breakfast

Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables

Eat only whole grains

Eat only healthy fats

Pick one of the above and start doing this Friday and do it for one week. Write down your results and turn it into Kay next week.

She asked we pick one unhealthy habit we do now and stop for a week.

No TV while eating

No sugar except for in fruits

No snacks except fruits and vegetables

No eating at restaurants unless the meal fits your program

Pick one of the above and start doing it for one week.  Report your results to Kay next week.

Good luck to everyone.

Remember next week our program will be a walk so bring or wear your walking shoes.

With no other business we closed with 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. Weigh in starts at 7:45 a.m., the meeting begins at 8:a.m. and is over by 10 a.m.

We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about a healthy lifestyle. 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. Membership and dues are very inexpensive.

For more information, call Robbie Chase at 417-876-0233, Juda at 876-4888, TOPS toll free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.