TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ sanctuary on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Kay led us in singing “Valentine’s Day.”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Robbie led us in roll call. We had twenty-eight members weigh in and the chapter had a net loss of 13.0 lbs.  Steve was our best loser of the week with a loss of 3.8 lbs.  Congratulations Steve.

We sang Happy Birthday to Marie.

Robbie will have shoulder surgery on the 22nd and will be unable to move her arm at all for at least two weeks. Since Linda is in St. Louis with her son, Sheryl will conduct the meetings. It was decided that would be better than Jean doing it as someone else would have to take notes.

Kathy won the right to draw for a marble but drew the green one.

Warren reported on the contest, Steve is in first place followed by Juanita, Jan T and Chris.

Sheryl had the program today. She spoke to us about getting your home organized in 15 minutes a day. Part of home organization is planning meals. If you plan your meals ahead, follow a shopping list and limit the junk food it will help you lose weight. If you have an organized kitchen it will help you want to go into it and cook a good meal instead of going for fast food.

Sheryl had a gift for each chapter member.  Sheryl is just too good to us.

Quote of the month: “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.”

Thank you Sheryl for a great program and the gifts.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto.  ‘If It Is TO Be It Is Up To ME”

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 or 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.