Thursday, March 25, 2010

Well, we hit a bit of a speed bump it the weight-loss highway. But, that's ok, we will get back up to speed!

Best Loser: WILMA! (A BIG LOSS!!!)
Wise: Water
Unwise: Candy

Welcome!
Please give a big TOPS welcome to our new member RUTH!
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Our guest for the evening was KATHY and she said she was joining as well!

Contest Update:
Week one of the new contest (Yellow and Green teams) is underway. Next week we'll hear where we stand.

Travel Gift Update:
Linda opened hers, yeah LINDA!
Two new recipients: MARCIA and guest/new member, KATHY

Program:
Joanna's program was about Food Prep Strategies. There was a quick quiz and tips on how to avoid bad practices when cooking.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

WOW! The chapter had ANOTHER loss!!!!

Best Loser: MARCIA!
Wise: Water
Unwise: Chinese food

Chinese Auction:
The next one will be April 8th
Carol, Janet and Barbara will bring items

Travel Gift Update:
Carol opened hers
Linda has one more week
Amanda receives one

New Contest:
The Chapter was divided into 2 teams, BRIGHT YELLOW and KIWI GREEN. Each member will be awarded 1 point for every 1/4 pound loss. (Ex: 1/4lb = 1 point, 2lbs. = 8 points, etc...)
The team with the highest point total after 4 weeks wins and a celebration will ensue!

Program:
Joanna discussed strategies for snacking.

• Plan your snacks
• Never let yourself get REALLY hungry
• Snacks should be less than 200 calories
• Have healthy snacks on hand

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Way to go guys, another LOSS!!!

LINDA L. was the 'Best Loser' AGAIN!
Wise: Drink your water
Unwise: Pizza (That's tough!)

Joanna reminded us that we must be registered for SRD by April 30th

Happy Birthday "Sister" Mary!

Marcia presented some past awards:

• Januray 'Best Loser': Bonnie
• February 'Best Loser': Matt
• 'Pledge to Lose' Awards: Marcia, Judy, Carol, Linda L. and Janet
• No Gain Valentine's Day: Joanna, Janet and Marcia

Amanda presented a program based on the neat books,

"Eat This, Not That"

by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

This series of books helps you make smarter choices when cooking or eating out. For example, that salad you like to eat at your favorite restaurant might be loaded with calories and fat! You think you are making a healthy choice but you're really not.

A couple tips:

• Grab a cookbook from the library for inspiration. Planning meals ahead saves time, money and your waste line.
• Check out the book and it's companions. They offer tips on making smarter choices when eating out and great recipes that are healthy alternatives to favorite high-calorie and high-fat foods.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

The chapter had a good loss this week. Way to go guys!

Our 'Best Loser' was LINDA L., she had a VERY big loss!

We had a guest at the meeting and we hope that Colleen returns to join.

DATELINE CLIFTON PARK:
NEW TOPS OFFICERS ELECTED!!!

• Leader: Joanna
• Co-Leader: Mark
• Secretary: Linda L.
• Treasurer: Janet K.
• Weight Recorder: Marcia
• Asst. Weight Recorder: Mary
• Asst. Weight Recorder (Snowbird): Wilma

NEW OFFICERS WILL BE INSTALLED THE FIRST THURDAY OF APRIL!

We got word that snowbird Lorraine has achieved
KOPS STATUS!!!

But the biggest news of the night...
BARBARA IS ENGAGED!!!!
Please wish her well!