TOPS discusses three types of fasting

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building, on Thursday, March 27, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Our leader, Warren, called the meeting to order, Carol led us in singing “Easter Song”.

Warren led us in our TOPS and KOPS Pledge.

Since Marilyn was not able to attend, Warren led us in some “exercise”.

Warren then led us in Roll Call.

Thirteen members weighed in today.  We had a 4.0 gain and a 10.8 loss giving us a 6.8 net loss. Steve reached his goal today, congratulations to Steve and welcome to KOPS. We had some good losses today, Juanita lost 1.0, Connie lost 2.0 and Warren lost 3.2. Our best loser was Steve with a 4.2 loss!  Congratulations Steve!

Judy gave the program today; she spoke on Fasting. There are three types of fasting, time restricted fasting, overnight fasting, and the 24 hour fast. Fasting diets mainly focus on the timing of when you can eat.  For example, you eat every day but, in a time, restricted window.  For example, eat a healthy breakfast at 8 a.m., lunch at 12 and then skip dinner. Judy said scientists are researching the benefits of fasting as it appears it may be beneficial for not only weight loss but help protect our bodies from diabetes, heart disease and cognitive decline.

Thank you, Judy for a great program and it sparked a lot of good ideas from our members.

Linda H will have the program next week as it will be awards week.

Linda H presented Jean with her 20-year KOPS Pin.

Marble game:  the pot is at $9.50 Judy won the right to draw but did not get the winning one,

Contest: Pat reminded us to place the stickers we have earned on the board.

Carol is celebrating her 17-year accumulated and 10-year consecutive as a KOPS. Congratulations C

It was noted both Sharron and Samantha are celebrating birthdays this week.

Warren shared a little note of encouragement; “You will change the world today”.

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 Firefly Services 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. For more information call Linda at 417-876-7404. Come and join us.

TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.