TOPS MO # 9319 El Dorado Springs

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Aug. 8, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Leader Susan S called our meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “To TOPS Club We Will Go.” We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges.

Marilyn presented Robbie with a back in black with perfect attendance certificate for July.

Susan led us in roll call & walking report. Twenty-Four weighed in today and the chapter had a net Gain of 3.4. Best loser was Laura with a loss of 2.4 lbs.

Other good losses were; Linda C 1.8, Warren 1.6 Robbie 1.2, Juanita 1.4.

Sheryl Ann reported on the Wood’s receipts. She is having a contest for members to guess how many dollars’ worth of receipts we have.

Marble game, Sheryl Ann won the right to draw, she had Juanita draw for her but did not get the winning one. The pot was at $74.50 today.

Susan read a portion of a letter from Area Captain Claudia. Some of the chapters not only are doing a tasting of different spices but researching the benefits of them. For instance, ginger treats nausea.  Jean will send out a copy of the letter for everyone to read.

Terriesha brought the tasting dish today, Gluten Free Loquat Poppy Oatmeal Cookies with Walnuts. They were delicious.

Robbie will bring the tasting dish next week.

Warren presented the program today.

He talked about Social Eating and restaurant psychology.

Don’t eat at all you can eat buffets. Your mind tells you that you need to get “your moneys worth” so you eat too much.

Take time to enjoy your company more than the food.

Remember, you can say no if someone wants you to dine at a restaurant you know you will consume too much food. You can ask that person to come to your home where you can control the content and portions of food.

Ask for a to go box or share your meal with your companion.

Ask yourself how much your emotions are tied to your eating out.

Before closing Marilyn led us in a series of exercises.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.”

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Methodist Church at 201 E Broadway, El Dorado Springs. 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 70 years. We welcome women and men of all ages and couples are encouraged to join. We currently have two couples in our group who have found it fun and encouraging. 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.