TOPS reviews Top 10 tips for losing weight from 2020 article

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 30, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Welcome New Member”

We chose that song as we welcomed back Steve S. Thank you, Juanita for bringing him back, we are so glad you did.

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Warren led us in roll call; 20 members weighed in. The chapter had a 0 gain and a loss of 21.8.

Best loser for the week was Constance with a loss of 5.6, congratulations Constance.

Other great losses were: Rachael 1.4, Sue 1.8, Linda C 1.6, Shery 1.8, Jan 1.2, Juanita 2.0, and Warren 4.8. What a great post-Thanksgiving week we had!

Judy B had the program today, she took it from the December 2020 TOPS NEWS article. “TOP 10 TIPS FOR LOSING WEIGHT” She asked each member to write down ten tips for losing weight. Each week TOPS Chapters recite a pledge. Do we really think about the meaning of the pledge or recite by habit? Look at the pledge and think about the words and meaning.

Some of the TIPS are:

Attend a TOPS meeting each week

Weigh weekly

Exercise 30 minutes each day

Pay attention to if you are hungry

Be kind to yourself

Keep a food journal

Watch out for stress eating

When grocery shopping, make your list in advance and stick to it.

Thank you, Judy, for a great program

Old Business: Parade plans. Discussing as to theme and which trailer to use and how to decorate.

Motion was made by Judy B to use Ike’s trailer, motion 2nd by Jan and passed by show of hands.

Remember Christmas Party Dec. 14. Healthy snacks and gift exchange. Bring gift $15 or less to exchange.

Warren read a letter from TOPS “SPA.” They were recapping the 75th anniversary events held last month. They reminded us if we are doing the “Shine Like a Diamond” contest to send in results with a resume.

Marble game: The pot has $59 in it. Laura won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

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, 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.