TOPS: Tips on overcoming the hurdle of weight loss after 50

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Hill Church, (formerly Bethel Free Will Church) 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, June 30, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Robbie Chase, Co- Leader called the meeting to order.
We sang “It’s A TOPS World.”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
Robbie led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty members weighed in; we had a Gain of 16.0 and a Loss of 9.8 lbs. resulting in a Net gain of 6.2 lbs. Best loser for the week was Constance with a loss of 4 lbs. Congratulations Constance!
Marble game: Marie won the right to draw but did not get the winning one. There is $38 in the pot.
Marilyn reported on the Chapter Contest. It ends next week; Rachael is ahead in the TOPS portion and Linda H and Laura are ahead in the KOPS portion.
The State Summer Contest: Laura, Rachael, Tammy, Sue, and Linda Hall have perfect attendance.
We sang Happy Birthday to Linda C. Her birthday is July 4th.
Happy Anniversary to Juda and Fred Wosoba, they will celebrate their seven-year wedding anniversary.
Jean had the program today. She spoke on dealing with weight loss after 50.
Losing weight after age 50 really is more challenging. The reasons are a mix of lifestyle and physiological factors that combine to make dropping a few pounds more onerous than it was at 35 or 40 (not that easy then either). She gave us some tips on overcoming the hurdle of weight loss over the age of 50. For example, you tend to lose muscle mass as you age. One way to combat this is with strength training and adding protein to your diet. We also experience slower metabolism; one way to help is to be sure to keep up your fluid intake. When you drink water your body goes through a process known as thermogenesis to bring the liquid to body temperature. Fluid is also important to the complex cycle of converting protein and carbohydrates into usable energy.
Stay active as you can and get plenty of sleep.
Marilyn then led us in some marching in place exercise.
With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week.
“The man or woman who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
And our Chapter Motto: IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.
TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the “Hill Church” formerly known as Bethel Free Will Church 1300 S. Summer, 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 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 Linda Hall at 417 876 7404, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.
Come and join us.