TOPS advocate says it’s ok to ask for support

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, March 11, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “I Love My TOPS”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda H led us in roll call and walking report.  Fifteen members weighed in the chapter and had a 12 lb. gain and a 1.2 lb. loss,  resulting in a 10.8 net gain. Best loser for the week was Laura with a loss of 1.2 lbs.  Congratulations Laura!

We welcomed our TOPS Advocate, Claudia Gaylord.  Claudia gave the program today.  She talked about SUPPORT.

TOPS is the foundation for support in weight loss and healthy lifestyle.

Why is it hard to ask for Support?

Sometimes we get so busy in day-to-day life we forget we need support and are embarrassed to ask for it.

Support is different for everyone.  Some ways we can support members is to call, text, send a card or message them on Facebook.

Learn to forgive yourself and others.

Support is action, showing up is important but you still must take action.  Focus on solutions you can control

Support is encouraging Support is ongoing.

It was noted our chapter is a very supportive chapter.  No one is made to feel bad if they had a bad week and gained.  Everyone is encouraged that next week will be better and if help is needed it is there for them.

Thank you, Claudia, we always enjoy your visits to our chapter.

We will have a new contest starting in April.

Marble game:  Margie won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Quote for the day: “The Best Way to get started is to quit taking and began doing.” Walt Disney

With no other business we closed with 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.

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.