Thursday, October 30, 2008

It was a slightly 'scary' Halloween as the chapter had a small gain.

This week's 'Best Loser' was Bonnie who said that we should eat a healthy diet and it would be unwise to forget about hyradtion.

Congratulations to Dawn who was
September's Best Loser of the Month!

The Train contest was won by the holder of number 39, Amanda!


Of course it was Halloween, so some members dressed up!

Folks got a nice TOPS Halloween box of treats.

Saturday, October 25, Fall Rally 2008

Over 300 People attended this year's Fall Rally in Saratoga Springs


We had the coolest hats, centerpiece and name tags thanks to Gigi

Many were honored, some several times

The New York State Queen

This woman has lost 270 pounds!

Marcia and Mary were honored for their PERFECT record keeping


Joanna's Before and After pants

Nellie is a KOPS


Cindy Celebrates 9 years as a KOPS

KOPS got to pick a pal to help reach their goal

The circle we all made! (click to enlarge)

Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Chapter had a FANTASTIC loss of 28.75 pounds!

Our Best Loser was Linda L. She said roughage...cough cough...was important and to stay away from sampling the Halloween candy.

We want to wish a hearty 'Welcome Back' to Denise returning to us after 8 years.

We'll see all of you who are going at Fall Rally on Saturday beginning at 10am (doors open at 9). Remember your ant hats!

Just a reminder, Halloween is next week. Remember to bring 25 of a non-food item such as:
Pens, pencils, eraser, etc...
Poem
Postage stamp
Bookmark
Blank greeting cards
Small tissue pack
Post-it notes
Etc, etc, etc...Please be creative in finding a non-food substitute

These fine folks have volunteered to bring items for the next Chinese Auction (Nov. 13)

Ann, Carol, Denise and Lorraine

Anna briefly talked to us about her surgery. She had the 'band' procedure.

Joanna Tells us about bread's history and nutritional content


With a little help from returning member Denise


Check out these labels (click the pic to enlarge)

Halloween Reminder

Just a quick reminder to all to bring their Halloween gifts on Thursday, October 30th!

What should you bring? Non-food treats! When we seek rewards or a treat this season, it should be something other than food. This will help us change our behavior and reliance on food as a source of good feelings.

Suggestions:

• Pens, pencils, eraser, etc...
• Poem
• Postage stamp
• Bookmark
• Blank greeting cards
• Small tissue pack
• Post-it notes
• Etc, etc, etc...Please be creative in finding a non-food substitute

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Our chapter has had better nights but this one wasn't too bad!

New member Theresa showed us the way as our Best Loser. She said to be conscious of what you eat and watch those B,L,T's (Bites, Licks and Tastes)

We had a musical treat as Secretary Linda sang the minutes!

Reminder: Chinese auction is next week!

But the big event of the night was...

KOPS Appreciation Night 2008

This year our Co-Leader Dawn hosted our night to honor our KOPS

Cindy

Nellie

Joanna

Kim

Our lovely KOPS

Kim and Nellie and Cindy and Joanna light their candles

Thanks for all your inspiration!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

The Chapter had a FANTASTIC LOSS of 25 1/4 Pounds!!!

The Best Loser was BONNIE and she said that a healthy diet and no overeating were key.

We welcome TWO new members! Sandy and Theresa M. Please extend to them a TOPS Welcome.

Lorraine earned her Travel Gift and we picked two new ones...Ann and Sandy

A Reminder that KOPS Recognition is next week. Check out our inspirational KOPS here.

Joanna led our program which included a lesson about nutrition choices. The lesson here...MODERATION! She also taught us that having goal is important. These goals may consist of a target BMI (Body Mass Index) and/or a goal weight (which is required by TOPS to achieve KOPS status) How do I get these? Your doctor can help you with both.