TOPS: Get your mind set on a healthier lifestyle

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Oct. 7, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “A TOPS Club Clover”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Twenty-one members weighed in, we had a Loss of 12.2 lbs. and a gain of 7.8 resulting in a net loss of 4.4 lbs. There were several great losses this week. Sheryl lost 1.2, Warren 2.4, Pam 1.2, Linda W 1.8 and our best loser for the week was Sharron with a loss of 4.4 lbs. Congratulations Sharron.

Linda Hall presented the awards for September:

Linda presented back in black with perfect attendance awards to Chris and Linda W. Chris lost 3.2 for the month and is only 10.2 to goal. Linda lost 1 lb. this month.

Sheryl B received her back in black with perfect attendance, her 20 lbs. to goal certificate and clothespin and her 10 pounds to goal certificate and charm. Congratulations Sheryl.

Robbie C received her back in black with perfect attendance, six weeks steady loser cert. and charm and best loser for the month with a loss of 16.4, she won $10.45 as the Month’s Best Loser!

Judy D received her 40 lb. loss cert and charm and a 45 # certificate.

Sharron G received her 20# loss cert and charm. She also has had five weeks of losses and lost 5 # for the month.

Pat T back in black with perfect attendance.

Some accomplishments: Judy B is 1.2 to goal and lost 3.8 for the month, Pat lost 5# for the month,

KOPS: Laura Hicks received her 125 # loss certificate and charm.

KOPS in Leeway: Marie, Jean, Carol and Juda. KOPS In Leeway and BELOW GOAL: Marilyn, Ray, Linda H and Laura.

Laura won the drawing for free dues.

The month of September we had total losses of 68#, gains of 41.4 giving us a NET LOSS of 26.6# for the month. Great job!

We thank Linda H and our weight recorders for the excellent records they keep and recognizing our work with awards.

We welcomed Claudia Gaylord our area advocate. She is visiting our chapter and presented the program today.

She spoke on ways to get our mind set on choosing a healthier lifestyle.

Consistency is the key. Take one day at a time. Limit your focus to today.

Listen to your body. Do you need water, do you need to exercise, do you need to eat?

Enjoy your day, find the beauty in everyday life.

Exercise, find something you enjoy doing

Just breathe and be kind to yourself

Remember: No one can change yesterday.

Today’s changes make the difference

Fill your mind with good thoughts.

Claudia said “you can do it if you put your mind to it.”

Thank You Claudia for visiting our chapter and for your great program.

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

Contest: Marilyn said she is adding the chance for one more point. You get a additional point if you call your partner.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week.” You’ll never get bored when you try something new. There’s no limit to what you can do.” Dr. Seuss

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.