However, Linda L. was our 'Best Loser' this week with a great loss. She counseled us to exercise and keep away from the breads (white=bad, whole grains=good!)
We welcome a new member to TOPS! Traci, who visited us last week, has joined our chapter, so let's give her a BIG TOPS WELCOME!!!
Fall Rally will be held at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs again this year on October 24th. Details to follow in the summer.
Our next Chinese Auction will be held May 14th
Linda L., Cindy, Carol and Lorraine will bring treasures!
Amanda presented a program called Don’t Fall Subject to Recession Pounds - Protect Your Health in These Times of Economic Woe. She told us about an interesting relationship between economic downturns and weight gain. As times get worse, people don't eat as healthy as when times are good. They opt for cheap, fattening foods in place of healthy but relatively expensive items such as fresh fish, fruit, vegetables and whole grains. They may not be able to afford their gym memberships or participate in expensive weight loss programs. In addition, stress affects our hormones in a way that encourages weight gain, and some may fall prey to emotional eating.
Have hope! Try adding these affordable but nutrient-rich foods to your diet: ground beef, beans, milk, nuts, cheese, carrots, potatoes, canned tomatoes, soups, and rice. If you can't afford the gym - try walking or borrowing exercise DVD's from your local library. We already know that TOPS not-for-profit status helps us with our wallets and the support helps us to deal with our stressors in a positive manner!
Here are some additional resouces to help us stay lean during lean times:
Thanks, Amanda, for the informative program.
