TOPS program: Get out of your comfort zone

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Sept. 9, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Scales So Low.”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Twenty-Two members weighed in, we had a Loss of 8.2 and a gain of 14.4 resulting in a net gain of 6.2 lbs. Best loser for the week was Sue with a loss of 1.6. Congratulations Sue.

Linda Hall awarded Linda C with her 10 lbs. to goal certificate. Rachael, received her new member certificate and charm.

Linda Hall presented the program today, she spoke on “Lessons learned from my family problems. She talked about each child and their unique problems in growing up and how we can relate to them in our weight loss journey. “Get Cleaned Up” Make changes, try new things and get out of your comfort zone. “Keep On Moving” even if you face physical limitations find some way to keep moving. Move however you can, set goals, seek out an exercise group that fits your abilities. “Knock Knock at Death’s Door” Don’t let your weight hurt your health. Choose a lifestyle to take off pounds to be healthy.  “Are we battling our eating habits” Be aware of what you are putting in your mouth. Choose to eat healthy. Get out of your comfort zone, try new veggies and fruits you may not have tried before.

Thank you, Linda, for sharing your family with us and helping recognize some of the things that may be holding us back from reaching our goals.

Contest: Marilyn presented the new contest starting today. “Exercise to Lose Weight.”  Rules are: TOPS: Exercise 3 X a week 20 minutes each day for one point, exercise five times a week for 20 minutes each day for two points. To earn points, you must also lose weight. A gain for the week is 0 points, a loss of less than a pound is one point and one pound loss or more is 2 points.

KOPS: Exercise three times a week for 20 minutes is one point, five times a week for 20 minutes is two points, just like the TOPS. KOPS if out of leeway no points, below goal one point and a loss or stay the same two points.

You must bring your chart every week at weigh-in for your exercise points to count.  $1 fee to enter. Warren made a motion to do this contest, Robbie 2nd motion carried. See Marilyn for an exercise chart and to pay your entry fee. She said if we have enough, she may assign partners.

If you must miss a meeting, you can bring in your exercise sheet the following week.

Marble game:  Judy D won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Fall Rally: Saturday, Oct. 9, in Bolivar. If you have not signed up and paid your registration fee of $12 you can still attend but you will have to pay at the door and the cost will be more. Those signed up to go are: Marie, Ray, Marilyn, Linda Hall, Laura, Jean, Judy B, Sue, Warren, Sharron, Pat, Jan, Constance, Linda Clay, Carolyn and Judy D.

Warren will have the program next week.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week “You Can Not Unsay a Cruel Word.”

And our 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.