Vegies, fruits should be the main part of your diet

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital Rd., on Thursday, April 30, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Happy Birthday TOPS.”

We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges

Warren led us in roll call, 17 members weighed in today, we had a gain of 2.4 pounds and a loss of 7.2 pounds, giving us a net loss of 4.8 pounds. Pat was the best loser of the week with a loss of 2.6. Other great losses were; Linda C, 2.4 and Phyllis, 1.4. Congratulations to all!

Erin presented the program today. She talked to us about the daily eating and exercise habits she has developed to lose over 50 pounds since joining TOPS.

Vegetables and fruits are a main part of her diet. As little processed foods as possible, she said “No Pizza Rolls” which must have been a favorite in the past.  She and her family focus mainly on homegrown fruits and vegetables, her favorite vegetables are corn, peas and lima beans. She does not drink sugary soft drinks, instead has sugar free “Ice Sparkling water,” and liquid IV which is sugar free and with added vitamins and minerals.

Her usual meat dishes are made from chicken and venison both processed by her family. She says her favorite is deer meat.

Her favorite snacks are  protein granola bars or peanuts.

Erin exercises on the elliptical and walks about two miles a day.  She also plays pickleball.

We are so proud of Erin, she has made such great progress and is dedicated to a healthy and sensible eating program.

Thank you Erin for sharing.

Contest:  The Summer/Chapter contest starts with today’s weigh in so be sure to put down your weight for today as it is the starting weight. Pat has contest sheets for those who want to enter. Cost for entering is $2 if you want to enter the chapter part of the contest. If you only want to do the Summer Contest where recognition will be at Fall Rally there is no charge. If you have any questions, please see Pat.

Marble game: Sue won the right to draw and got the red one which she could draw again; however, she did not get the winning one on the second try. The amount in the pot is $8.

Everyone is excited about the upcoming State Recognition Days next week in Springfield. Our very own chapter Member, Erin will represent our chapter as a first place division winner.  Way to go Erin!

With no other business we closed with our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME”

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday morning in the Firefly Services 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. For more information call Linda at 417-876-7404. Come and join us.

TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.