TOPS: TLC (Therapeutic Life Change) for the body

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Hill Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Nov. 17, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Laura Hicks, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Walkedy, Walk, Walk” to the tune of Frosty The Snowman.

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Laura led us in roll call; 17 members weighed in. We had a 10.2 gain and a 6.2 loss resulting in a net Gain of 4.0 pounds! Sheryl was the week’s best loser with a loss of 2.0 lbs. Congratulations Sheryl.

Warren had the program today, he spoke on “First Aid for Your Health” a book by Dr Moody. TLC for the body (Therapeutic Life Change). There are 10 steps to a therapeutic life change. Three that apply to our TOPS Goals are; Sleep Well, be more physical and eat a proper diet. He said there are three things that determine your health that can’t be changed, Genetic, Choices/decisions made in the past and environmental

Things you can control are for instance; Over eating, poor diet and inactive lifestyle. Spiritual health is an important part of TLC. Focus on serving others, make sure you have some quiet time to study and reflect.  Develop relationships with friends you can confide in.

Thank you, Warren, for a very good program.

Contest report:  Laura is in 1st place, Sharron 2nd and Jan 3rd.

Reminder: If the El Dorado Springs Public school calls off school due to bad roads TOPS will be cancelled.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto

IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the “Hill 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.