TOPS hears how to reduce water retention

Sheryl had the program today. She gave us 10 home remedies to reduce water retention.

1. Eat less salt

2. Do regular exercise

3. Take magnesium supplement or eat almonds, whole grains leafy green vegetables and dark chocolate

4. Increase protein

5. Take vitamin B6 supplement or eat bananas and potatoes.

6. Try a diuretic, or eat onions, beans, leafy greens, grapes.

7. Potassium supplement or eat meats, broccoli, potatoes and nuts

8. Try dry brushing with a natural bristle brush.

9. Cut out refined carbs, sugars and processed grains

10. Drink water. Two glasses of water before breakfast helps start the day.

Sheryl also gave us several benefits of eating cucumbers. They help with:

1. Staying hydrated

2. Heart health

3. Skin care, anti-wrinkle

4. Fight inflammation and reduce risk for cancer

5. Limit free radicals and reduce pain

6. Help reduce bad breath

7. Protect your bones

8. Rich in water content and skin contains fiber

9. Low calorie.

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, July 13.

Leader Robbie Chase opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “I Want To Be At That Meeting.”

We welcomed a brand new KOPS today. LJ reached her goal. We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Robbie led us in Roll Call.

Melissa was the weeks biggest looser with a loss of 5.4 lbs. Congratulations Melissa.

Thirty members weighed in today and the chapter had a net loss of 38.4 Lbs.

Only three of our TOPS had a gain. We sang Happy Birthday to LJ.

Robbie read a letter from Barbara Severs reminding us the KOPS Society will meet on Aug. 5 in Springfield at 8:30 a.m. in the Golden Corral. They will elect officers. Anyone who is a KOPS or within 10 pounds of being a KOPS is encouraged to come to this.

Marble Game: Marie won the right to draw for a marble but did not get the white one.

Contest Report: Warren is getting a new contest ready. It will involve car racing and hot wheels. Sounds like fun. More details will follow.

OLD BUSINESS: Robbie reminded us dues are due.

Remember the St Jude’s walk/run for a reason Saturday. July 22. You can still sign up at Shelter Ins. or Evans Drug. We will meet at the corner of Jackson and Spring at 7 a.m. Several of our members are planning to walk. Wear your red TOPS shirts. Even if you can’t walk, join us for a photo.

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.