TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Robbie opened the meeting and Kay led us in singing “A Healthy You”.

Robbie led us in roll call. We had 27 weigh in today and the chapter had a 4.0 loss.

Sheryl was the week’s best loser with a loss of 2.4 lbs.

Robbie reminded us of her Thanksgiving challenge. If a TOPS losses 2 lbs from next week’s (Tuesday, Nov. 22) weigh in to the next meeting, (Thursday, Dec. 1) they will receive free dues for a month. If a KOPS is below goal 2 pounds on the Dec. 1 weigh-in Robbie will bake a pumpkin roll for them.

Remember, Dec. 1 weigh-in will be double fines.

Marilyn presented the program today. “Road To Success” she took this program from a TOPS magazine. She said we are taking a trip and need to pack for a successful journey. We need a “TOPSY” to remind us we are a Take Off Pounds Sensibly member.

We need a “My Day 1” which each new member is given and should refer back to often.

There is “The Choice Is Mine” which can be loaned to a member with tons of information on how to make the weight loss journey easier.

We need our exercise program. Remember “if you don’t use it you will lose it” so get moving. Use a pedometer to count your steps and set a goal.

You need to pack only healthy foods for your trip in order to avoid all the fast food restaurants along the way. Remember your journal to record what you eat, “if you bite it write it.”

If you prepare you will have a successful journey.

Thank you Marilyn for a wonderful program.

We sang Happy Birthday to Juda, Margie and Jean all celebrating birthdays this week.

Dorothy is celebrating her two-year KOPS anniversary.

Sharon is celebrating her wedding anniversary.

Susan said she needs people to sign up for programs for January.

We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about a healthy lifestyle. We welcome women and men of all ages. 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. Membership and dues are very inexpensive.

For more information, call Robbie Chase at 417-876-0233, Juda at 876-4888, TOPS toll free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.