Encourage others on their weight-loss journey

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs Thursday, June 22, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Laura, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Our TOPS”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Laura led us in roll call; 21 members weighed in. The chapter had a loss of 17.4 lbs. and a gain of 2.8 with a net Loss of 14.6 lbs.

Best loser for the week was Rachael with a loss of 3.2 lbs. Congratulations Rachael.

Linda Hall went over the by-laws today. One change was under Section 8 AWARDS. Motion made by Linda to change the 20 pounds to goal from goal STICK to goal POLE. Motion was seconded by Judy B. Motion passed. Pat then said she had an idea; since it did not seem goal POLE was exactly what the members wanted; she suggested Goal POST. Linda Hall 2nd the motion, vote was taken and passed. Thank you, Pat, for coming up with a great idea.

No other changes were suggested for the By-Laws. Thank you, Linda, for doing this each year.

Linda Hall had the program today. She took her program from TOPS.org online. She spoke on “Peppered with Encouragement.” Some things we can do to encourage others.  Listen to one another, everyone is different.

She asked, what are some specific ways to support one another?

Do you find texting or messenger between meetings encouraging?

What ideas do you have for your chapter recognition program?

How could your fellow chapter members help you?

Getting moving can help you feel better, what is one way you can fit in exercise this week?

Do you find contests helpful and encouraging?

What keeps you going after a frustration weigh in?

What encourages you to attend weekly meetings.

Thank you, Linda, for a great thought-provoking program

Marble Game:  Jean won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Contest:  Sue is in the lead in the TOPS section

Laura reminded us if you plan to attend the TOPS Fun Day on August 5th in Independence you must pay your $20.00 registration before July 15!

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto

IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.

It’s weight loss, done right.

For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off, and keep off, the weight. We are all about doing things by the book – we have strong ties to the medical community, and believe in healthy living from the inside, out. It is a holistic approach to wellness. No fad diets. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. With us, it all comes down to accountability, unwavering support, and top-tier resources.

Are you …

· Ready for a healthier lifestyle?

· Feeling ignored by your current program?

· Not getting the support that you need?

· Open to the idea of committing to yourself?

· Craving a stronger network of people who have similar goals as you?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, TOPS is ready for you. We were the first weight loss organization of this kind when we opened our “doors” in 1948. And we intend to stick around the longest. If you commit to us, we’ll commit to you.

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.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the “Preferred Family Healthcare building at 700 E. Hospital Rd, 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.