Tops Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway, on Thursday, July 9, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Leader Susan led us in our TOPS and KOPS pledges. Carol led us in singing “TOPS Success”.

Marilyn caught up on some overdue awards; Chris W was March’s best loser with a loss of 4.6 lbs.

Melissa received a back in black with a perfect attendance certificate for March.

Judy K received a back in black with perfect attendance for March and May

Linda C received a back in black with perfect attendance for March.

Judy D. received a back in black with perfect attendance for March. Judy also received her halfway to goal certificate and charm and her 10 lbs. to goal earned in January and her 20 lb. loss certificate earned in May.

Robbie is now in charge of the Marble game and it is starting new. There is $2 in the pot, Judy K won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Susan led us in the Roll Call and walking report.

Robbie presented the program today. She took her program from the first part of the first chapter of the TOPS “Real People Real Weight Loss.” She passed out some information for us to take home and use. One is Real Life Guide, we are to check how well informed we are on Where Calories come from how much of what to eat, how to plan healthy meals and how to create healthy eating strategies.

Robbie touched on how to fuel the body correctly with the right combination of healthy foods and still be satisfied. TOPS “Real People Real Weight Loss” Book provides a 28-day meal plan based on 1,500 calorie plans.

Jean has the program next week and will continue on with how to pick foods you like and are also good for weight loss and how to read labels so you know what you are consuming.

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.