TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, March 17, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Linda Hall, Leader called the meeting to order.
Carol led us in singing “T-O-P-S K-O-P-S”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Twelve members weighed in the chapter had a 19.4 loss and no gains. Congratulations on a great job. Best loser was Judy B with a loss of 8.0 lbs. Congratulations Judy B.
Laura presented the program today. She took her program from the TOPS Real Life Book, Chapter 8 on goals and how weight loss leads to better health.
Weight loss helps many health issues, it lowers blood pressure, lowers blood sugar, lower levels of bad fats and cholesterol, less stress on joints, improved quality of life and improved self-esteem. Laura showed us how to determine our BMI (Body Mass Index) by using the chart in the book. She said you must set a goal and stick to it. Laura is a good example. She has lost 110 lbs. since joining our chapter. She exercises by keeping busy with projects and physical exercise. She watches her calories and keeps physically active. TOPS advises to use the “Cut and Burn” if you cut 100 calories per day from your diet and BURN through exercise 100 calories you will lose 20 pounds over the course of a year. She told us a good night’s sleep is important for weight loss. Over time while losing weight you will experience a plateau in your weight loss. This is because if you do not exercise your metabolism slows down. Increase your exercise and your loss will continue. This is why TOPS is important. You will receive encouragement to continue and advice on how to get the weight to continue to come off.
Thank you, Laura, for a great program. You are a great example for us. You walk the walk and talk the talk.
Marble game: Linda C won the right to draw for the winning marble but did not get the winning one. The pot is at $17.
Contest: New contest will start in a couple of weeks as soon as Laura has it up and running.
Linda said we still have copies of the Book, Real Life from TOPS if anyone would like one the cost is $17.72.
Linda read a thank you note from Claudia thanking us for letting her visit our chapter.
SRD: Next week is the deadline to sign up for SRD. It will be held on April 23 and 24 in Independence. Please see Jean if you want to go and have not signed up.
With no other business Linda closed with the quote of the week “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi.
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 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.
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