TOPS: Best anti-aging diet: Basic common sense

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, May 19, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.
Linda C. led us in singing “Welcome New Member”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
Linda H led us in roll call and walking reports. We welcomed a new member, Catherine. Thank you, Laura, for telling Catherine about TOPS. Twenty-Four members weighed in, we had a Gain of 4.8 lbs. and a loss of 17.4 lbs. resulting in a net loss of 12.2 lbs. Best loser for the week was Jan with a loss of 5.2 lbs. Congratulations Jan!
Linda read a thank you note from Claudia thanking us for our support.
Juda had the program today. She took her program from the AARP magazine. Some highlights were; Best anti-aging diet: Basic common sense. Focus on eating veggies, fruit, grains and nuts. Avoid processed foods, don’t skip breakfast. Make breakfast a healthy meal of protein, fruit and grain. Avoid added sugar and watch your portions. Exercise, get up off the couch. Walk around the house or if you can walk outside for at least 20 minutes a day. Do stretching exercises even if you have to do them sitting down. Thank you, Juda, these are all common-sense things TOPS has taught for years.
Marilyn reported on the new contest for the chapter. It will run in connection with the TOPS Summer Contest. Marilyn will record our progress for the TOPS Summer contest. For the Chapter contest she is suggesting “SUMMER FITNESS CHALLENGE:” “S” Spending active time outside for at least 30 minutes three days a week. “U” Kicking things up a notch, whatever your usual activity is, push yourself to do a little more at least once a week. “M” is for marching in place for one minute as a group at your weekly TOPS meetings.
“M” is for Mondays Kick off your week with a good workout, “E” is for enjoying an activity of your choice. At your weekly meetings, share which summer activities you enjoy. “R” Relax with gentle stretches at least twice a week.
Contest will start next week. Exercise three times a week for one point, and lose weight for one point. Winner of the TOPS portion must have the most points and lose weight. Winner of KOPS must have the most points and be under goal the entire contest.
Contest would run for six weeks and cost $2 to join.
Laura made a motion to do this contest for six weeks at a $2 cost as outlined, Sue 2nd and motion carried. Marilyn will have details for everyone next week.
The TOPS Summer contest started this week. Everyone should have the rules if not see Linda H.
Linda said as of June 1st the church will be called “Hill Church” but we will continue to be able to meet here as we have in the past.
With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s thought of the week:
“The world of achievement has always belonged to the optimist.”
And our Chapter 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.