TOPS: You don’t realize how much you eat when you eat meals while watching TV

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, April 21, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.
Carol led us in singing “Topsi Doodle”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
Linda led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty-One members weighed in, we had a Gain of 9.4 lbs. and a Loss of 6.8 lbs. resulting in a Net Gain of 2.6 lbs. Best loser for the week was Judy B with a loss of 2 lbs.
Robbie presented the program today. She took her program from the “Choice Is Mine” book. It was titled “The Distraction of All You Can Eat TV.” It is a fact that people who watch TV exercise less, eat more and weigh more. Watching TV and eating at the same time can cause you to not realize exactly just how much you may be eating. Don’t let eating your meals in front of the TV become a habit. If you must snack, measure out a portion, put the container away and only eat what you have measured out. Avoid second helpings. Manage distractions, eat in one room only. Pre-plan meals and snacks. Robbie’s program sparked a good discussion on tips to avoid distracted eating from our members.
Thank you, Robbie, for a great program.
Marilyn said there are about 15 slots open for the contest. She asked what the chapter thought about splitting the contest up into two groups, TOPS and KOPS. There would be a winner from each group and the winners would receive approximately $31.50 each. Linda C made a motion that the contest be split into two groups, TOPS & KOPS and each group have 1 winner There was a 2nd from Judy B and motion passed.
Marble Game: Judy D won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.
Linda Hall read a letter from Judy SPA with TOPS International. Judy encourages everyone to attend SRD. She will either be at every SRD in person or by Zoom to talk to us about TOPS.
Linda also read a letter from Claudia. One of her tips is “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s thought of the week:
“Everyone faces defeat. It may be a stepping-stone or a stumbling block, depending on the mental attitude with which it is faced.”
And our Chapter 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.