TOPS hears about lying to yourself

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church Of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Weigh in starts at 7:45 a.m. The meeting begins at 8:45 a.m.and is over by 10 a.m..

Leader Sheryl Ann Walker called the meeting to order and Kay led us in singing “Walkedy, Walk, Walk.”

We said our pledges.

Marilyn led us in a series of exercises.

Sheryl Ann led us in Roll Call. 27 weighed in today. Robbie was the best loser of the week with a loss of 5 lbs. Juanita had the program today. She found her topic on the TOPS web site. The program is titled “The Pinocchio Syndrome. This is where you lie to yourself. It might be “I will start my diet tomorrow”. You should not tell yourself you are going on a diet. A successful “diet” is a lifestyle change that you can live with forever. Maybe you told yourself “I skipped lunch so it is OK to have that dessert.”, or “It’s the holidays it’s OK to overindulge.” Make a holiday or a special occasion special without food being the focus.

Maybe you said “I am buying it for family”, or “I’ve been really good so I am going to cheat.” You will fail if you cheat. “I just want a little bite” remember that potato chip commercial “I bet you can’t eat just one! “I have a slow metabolism”, hint-exercise cures a slow metabolism! Remember we are here to support each other. If we would just stop lying to ourselves the scales will be good to you and to me. Thank you, Juanita, for a thought provoking program.

Contest: TOPS in first place are Sheryl followed closely by Angie. KOPS are Steve, Juanita and Marilyn.

Sheryl Ann read a letter from TOPS headquarters. Our Regional Director, Carol Micetich, will retire at the end of February. Our new Regional Director will be Deanna Bies.

Sheryl read a newsletter from Claudia, our area captain. She is running a contest with her chapters from February to May. The chapter that has the most new members, new or reinstated KOPS and one or more newspaper articles will win. As bonus everyone should track amount of water drank as chapter. Everyone who drinks 62 oz. of water per day will win a bonus prize.

Plans are being made for our chapter recognition day. This is when the chapter members will be awarded for their weight loss in 2017. Watch the paper to see who our chapter “King” and “Queen” will be. You will be amazed at the amount of weight these people lost to reach their goal. KOPS, (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) will also be awarded. Some of our members have stayed at their goal for several years.

Remember we are still collecting cans of soup during the month of February. Please bring in as many cans as possible for this project.

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.”

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.