TOPS: Have fun, make friends and lose weight

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Dec. 7, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “It’s Time to Face the Scale”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Warren led us in roll call; 19 members weighed in. The chapter had a gain of 19.2 lbs. and a loss of 2.6 with a net gain of 16.6 Lbs.

Best Loser for the week was Steve with a loss of 2.6 lbs. Congratulations Steve.

Linda Hall presented the awards for November today.

Juanita received a certificate for 18 weeks of losses, she is within 20 pounds to goal and is now on the goal post, she received a 25 lb. and a 30 lb. loss certificate and because she brought her husband, Steve, to the chapter received a “bring a friend” certificate and charm. Steve received a new member certificate and charm.

Warren received a 30 lb. lost certificate and charm, 1,500 miles walked certificate and was the best loser for the month. He lost nine pounds for the month and he won a total of $44.38.

TOPS receiving Back in Black with Perfect Attendance certificates were: Sheryl, Sue, Pat, Jan, Rachael, Juanita, and Warren.

KOPS Carol received a 500 miles walking certificate, Judy B received a 1,000 miles walking certificate, Laura received a 1,000 miles walking certificate, and Linda H received a 1,500 miles walking certificate.

KOPS in leeway and below goal, Marilyn Ray, Judy B, and Jean. KOPS in leeway, Marie, and Judy D.

Winner of free dues was Jean, since she is a KOPS, she gave her free dues to new member Steve.

Six members are on the “goal post” Juanita, Linda C, Margie, Sheryl, Jan, and Sue.

November was a great month; the Gains were 40.6 and losses were 65.8 leaving us with a net loss of 25.2.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto

IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.

It’s weight loss, done right.

For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off, and keep off, the weight. We are all about doing things by the book – we have strong ties to the medical community, and believe in healthy living from the inside, out. It is a holistic approach to wellness. No fad diets. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. With us, it all comes down to accountability, unwavering support, and top-tier resources.

Are you …

· Ready for a healthier lifestyle?

· Feeling ignored by your current program?

· Not getting the support that you need?

· Open to the idea of committing to yourself?

· Craving a stronger network of people who have similar goals as you?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, TOPS is ready for you. We were the first weight loss organization of this kind when we opened our “doors” in 1948. And we intend to stick around the longest. If you commit to us, we’ll commit to you.

For more information call Linda Hall at 417 876 7404. Or TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the “Preferred Family Healthcare 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.