Tops   Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Jan. 2, for their first weekly weigh in and meeting of the New Year.

Leader Susan opened the meeting with the TOPS and KOPS Pledges. Carol led us in singing “This Is My Lose Year.”

We welcomed a new member, Jennifer Chase. 

Twenty-two members weighed in today. The chapter had a net gain of 14.6.  Best loser of the week was Marie with a loss of 2.2 lbs. Marie is very close to reaching her goal. Traci had a loss of 1.2 this week.

Marble Game:  Jean won the right to draw but did not get the winning one. The pot is at $63.50.

Sheryl said we are to still bring in the Wood’s receipts.

Marilyn led us in a series of exercises.

Carol read an article from our TOPS Magazine from our President, Rick Danforth about why we love TOPS. He said we should set aside our “coulda, woulda and shoulda that are holding us back and focus on why we love TOPS. There are many articles in this little magazine that will help us in our journey for weight loss and better health. 

Marilyn presented the awards for December: The chapter had a Net Loss of 19.2 lbs. for the month of December. We had a net loss each week in December. 

Marie won free dues.

Several members received back in black with perfect attendance they were: Sandi, Marie, Sue C, Laura, Carolyn, Melissa, Susan, Jan and Sheryl Ann. Congratulations everyone!

Several members are at their lowest weight for the year, they are: Sandi, Laura and Sue C.

Best loser for the month was Sue C with a loss of 7.0 lbs., she won $3.65! Congratulations Sue!

KOPS in Leeway all month were: Judy B, Marilyn below goal/perfect attendance, Linda H, Juanita Below goal/perfect attendance, Carol Perfect attendance, Jean below goal.

Robbie received a certificate for her 55 lb. loss

Margie received a certificate and charm for 6 weeks continual loss

Laura received certificate and charm for 70 lb. loss and certificate and charm for Half Way to goal

Carol presented a certificate and charm to Marilyn in celebration of 8 years as a KOPS!  She also received a certificate and charm for never being out of leeway all year.  Congratulations Marilyn!

Those “on the stick” (20 pounds or less to goal) are: Marie, Juda, Margie, LJ, Linda C and Susan.

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 Susan Sandel at 417 351 2388, 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.

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