TOPS hears about supplements to questions

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, June 8.

Leader Robbie C opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “Our TOPS”

Sheryl had the program today. She had everyone write their name on a piece of paper for a drawing.

She talked about an article she found in consumer reports.  It names four supplements you might want to question if you are over 50.

1.      Folic Acid. Too much can cause burning and tingling in extremities.

2.     Calcium. Can increase the risk of kidney stones and heart attack.

3.     Iron. Too much can mask anemia.

4.     Vitamin E. Little proof that it helps ward off heart disease.

Some vitamins you might consider if you are over 50 are

Vitamin D and B-12 especially if you are a vegan.

Some medications can alter your sense of smell, taste, hearing and sight.

Talk with your doctor before taking supplements.

Marilyn led us in a series of exercises.

Robbie led us in Roll Call. Sheryl Ann was the week’s best loser with a loss of 3.2 lbs. The chapter had a net loss of 9.8 lbs.

Jean reported John and Esther Brown will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary 2-4 p.m. Thursday, June 15, in the Ft Scott Medical Lodge, 915 S Horton, Ft Scott, KS, 66701. If you cannot attend they would appreciate a card.

Robbie asked everyone to turn in the “job sheets” Linda passed out last week. It takes many to keep the chapter running smoothly.

Jean said she has reserved eight rooms for Friday night May 11, 2018, in the Best Western Hotel in Springfield.  She has reserved three rooms for Saturday night for those who want to spend an extra night.

Robbie said we will vote on by-law changes next week.  Please have your information sheets with you.

Marble game: Jean won the right to draw a marble and got the white one. She won $110 and the chapter got $110.

Juanita and Robbie won the drawing and each received a bag of goodies.

We sang Happy Birthday to Sheryl and Happy Anniversary to Lynda B (51 years) and Jean L (57 years).

Don’t forget we have several contests going on. We have a chapter contest you must eat a vegetable or fruit starting with each letter of the alphabet and Lose Weight to win this contest.  Warren is keeping track of this one. It only runs for the month of June.

The Million Pounds TOPS Challenge: Each member is to lose 10 pounds in 2017. The chapter has its own contest on this as well. The prize is your name will be in a drawing for a $50 gift card in the TOPS International and your name in for a drawing for a $50 gift card in the chapter.

The Summer Contest: You must exercise, keep a food chart and attend every meeting and lose weight. Prizes will be awarded at Fall Rally.

With no other business we closed with our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME”

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.