TOPS health tip: Be grateful for what you have

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 23, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Robbie C, co- leader, called the meeting to order. Our Leader, Linda H is taking a vacation this week; we hope she is having a great time.

Ray led us in singing “Help Me Slender.”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Robbie led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty members weighed in, we had a loss of 12.4 and a gain of 6.0 resulting in a Net loss of 6.4 lbs. Best loser for the week was Judy B with a loss of 4.2 lbs. Congratulations Judy B!

MARBLE GAME: Laura won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Reminder: Fall Rally Oct. 9. Please bring a sack lunch, as food will not be provided. TOPS Members should get together to arrange a carpool.

Pat had the program today and she spoke on “What Is Your WHY?” Pat shared her “WHY” story with us. Why did she join TOPS? After having some health issues, she decided she wanted to get healthy so she could be around for her grandchildren. She tried several weight loss groups and visited some other TOPS groups. She decided this group fit her best. We are so glad she chose our group! She then spoke on gratitude, being grateful for what you have actually helps your health. It raises the feel-good endorphins and lowers your blood pressure. She suggested keeping a gratitude journal or better yet a gratitude jar. Get a jar, keep it where you can see it, each day write a note of something you are grateful for or made you happy and drop it in the jar. Pat closed her program with the thought “Chase Your Dream You Might Catch It.”. Thank you, Pat, that was a great program.

Marilyn reported on the contest: She reminded us even if we exercise our points only count if we lose weight. She assigned partners and we are encouraged to contact our partner to encourage them to exercise and to try to lose. If you are not sure who your partner is, contact Marilyn.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week. “Treat each day like a precious gift “

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.