TOPS # 9319 El Dorado Springs morning meeting

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, April 1, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Easter Song”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Sixteen members weighed in the chapter had a 12.8 gain and an 8.8 loss resulting in a 4.0 gain. Laura was the best loser of the week with a loss of 3.4, congratulations Laura!

Minutes were read and approved with corrections by motion from Robbie and 2nd from Judy B.

Sue C, Treasurer gave the treasurer’s report:

Treasure’s report was approved as read.

Linda Hall presented the awards for March

Best loser for the Month of March was Judy B. She lost 10.2 lbs. She won $3.85. Congratulations Judy B!

Robbie, Linda C, Laura, and Linda W all earned Back in Black with perfect attendance awards

Judy B is only 4.8 to goal

Sue C is only 11.4 to goal

Judy D had a back in black month, and is close to a new decade

Margie had a back in black month and is 8.8 to goal

KOPS: Carol S received her 13-year KOPS award and KOPS IN BLACK!

KOPS in leeway all month:

Marilyn, Linda H, and Juda all below goal

Marie, Jean and Carol all in leeway

We had a net gain in March of 5.2 lbs.

Laura presented prizes for the contest we started last year but did not get to finish due to COVID.

Sue C won first place prize, 2nd place was Pam, and 3rd was Jan.

New contest: Laura presented the new contest “Eat Your Colors.” This will be a four-week contest starting today. She gave everyone a sheet with the ways you can earn 5, 10 and 20 points. Keep a food chart and keep track of your points. At the end of the four weeks there will be prizes for those with the most points.

She also had us put down a non-weight loss victory. She will use this later for a program or contest.

Warren made motion we accept this contest, Judy B 2nd motion passed.

Judy D won the right to draw for the marble, she got a red one so she got to draw again but did not get the winning one.

Today is Carolyn J Birthday, she could not stay but we still wish her a Happy Birthday, we sang Happy Birthday to Judy B.

Margie wanted everyone to know she sent card to Judy K.

Laura suggested we think about a TOPS Fun day she is willing to host at her home.

Robbie said we need someone to take care of the Wood’s receipts and turn them in at the proper time.

Sue C said she would do this. Thank you, Sue,

With no other business Linda H closed with her quote of the day.

“Knowing is not enough; We must apply. Wishing is not enough; We must do” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met on Thursday, April 8, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Take Me Out.”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Fourteen members weighed in. The chapter had a 9.8 gain and a 3.2 loss resulting in a 6.6 gain.  Sue was the best loser of the week with a loss of 1.6, congratulations Sue.

Marble game: Marie won the right to draw but did not get the winning one. The pot is at $28.

Program:  Linda H had the program today. She took her program from TOPS Real Life Book chapter 10.  “Diabetes and Obesity.” She said diabetes is on the rise. Most everyone has or knows someone who is living with diabetes.

Why is it on the rise? We are living longer, diabetes is detected earlier and our food supply is changing to include more refined foods and sugary beverages.

Diabetes adds to your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, High LDL cholesterol, kidney disease and loss of eyesight.

There are actions we can take to help control blood sugar or keep us from getting diabetes.

Lifestyle practices make a big difference.

Weight loss and diabetes control is a winning combination.

Avoid fad diets as they can cause harm. Make sure your diet plan is well balanced and with all food groups included. Emphasize high fiber foods. Don’t cut carbs completely be sure you have enough carbs and calories planned throughout the day. Make it a healthy eating plan you can stay on for the long haul. Add physical activity to your plan. Be sure the plan fits into your daily schedule and is something you can be comfortable with.

Linda had members look at their food charts for last week. Did they have healthy nutrition dense foods on it? Members made suggestions as to what works for them.

Thank you, Linda, for a wonderful program.

And our motto:

“IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.”

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the 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.