A wee tad of a gain.
Best Loser: CAROL S.!!!
Wise: Journaling
Unwise: Not enough exercise
Walking Update:
We have walked...
1172 Miles!!!
Program:
We chose our Fall Rally decorations
Our campfire centerpiece! Each member will also have a matching name tag and headgear.
Reminder:
Each member attending Fall Rally is urged to bring a Thanksgiving themed item (food or not) next week to put in our basket that we will bring.
And Linda L. modeled some of her headgear!
Best Loser(s): PAT AND JANET!!!
Program:
The chapter discussed how we could enliven the chapter.
Fall Rally Update:
Suggested themes for our chapter were:
Campfire
Trees
Camp attire (jeans and plaid shirts)
Time to spice things up...
But the scales keep goin' DOWN!
Best Loser(s): CAROL AND JOANNA!!!
Wise: Walking and conscientious eating
Unwise: Potato chips and ice cream
Fall Rally Update:
October 15
9:30am
Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs
Program:
One of the things suggested at the recent inspiration workshop was reversing the order of your meetings. So this week we led off with the program!
Amanda summed up the inspiration workshop.
- We each got two inspirational statements and discussion followed.
- Members were asked to fill out questionnaires about what they think about the chapter, what needs changing and what they want out of it. We will bring our suggestions back next week and see what folks think.
Jeanne Crandall, Area Coordinator, challenged us to find ways to enliven our chapters. Think of the following questions as starting points and bring your ideas to our next meeting.
1. What are the chapter's strengths?
2. What are the chapter's weaknesses?
3. What changes in the chapter would help members?
4. What part will you play in the journey to success?
At Inspiration Workshop, we discussed how inspirational quotes related to our personal weight loss journey. For our Thursday meeting, we stole a page out of that play book and quotes from FitnessforWeightLoss.com.
“A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” ~Patricia Neal
“You can’t do it all yourself. Don’t be afraid to rely on others to help you accomplish your goals.” ~Oprah Winfrey
“Don’t dig your grave with your own knife and fork.”
~English Proverb
“Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.”
~Zig Ziglar
“Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.” ~Unknown
"The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs…one step at a time.” ~Joe Girard
“Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right.”
~Henry Ford
“Stumbling is not falling.” ~Portuguese Proverb
“You cannot expect to achieve new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change.” ~Les Brown
“Stay committed to your decisions; but stay flexible in your approach.” ~Tony Robbins
“The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.” ~Unknown
“I’ve been on a diet for two weeks and all I’ve lost is fourteen days.” ~Totie Fields
“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” ~Edward Stanley
“I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.” ~Dolly Parton
"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” ~Carol Welch
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” ~Larry Elder
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Rohn
“Success is dependent upon the glands – sweat glands.”
~Zig Ziglar
“Living a healthy lifestyle will only deprive you of poor health, lethargy, and fat.” ~Jill Johnson
“If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution.” ~Unknown
“I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.” ~Marsha Doble
“Another good reducing exercise consists in placing both hands against the table edge and pushing back.” ~Robert Quillen
“Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” ~Albert Einstein
“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” ~Mike Murdock
Inspiration Workshop
New Area Captain Lucy Corlew led an Inspiration Workshop for area chapters. Her guest was Area Coordinator Jeanne Crandall.
Chapter members spoke about their weight loss journey.
Some attendees were honored for their weight loss in the last six months.
Lastly, Area Coordinator Jeanne Crandall challenged chapters to spice up their meetings.
Keep the scales movin' DOWN!!!
Best Loser: LINDA L!!!
Wise: No night snacking
Unwise: Fattening desserts
August Best Loser:
Pat!!!
Program:
BINGO!
Here we go!
We...
Best Loser: KAT!!!
Wise: Drink Water
Unwise: Candy, Ice Cream
Program:
Part 2 of Joanna's program on Blood Pressure.
- The Mayo Clinic has an article entitled "10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication".
Here's the "10 Ways".
Follow this link to see the entire article.
- Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy diet
- Reduce sodium
- Limit the alcohol you drink
- Avoid tobacco products and second hand smoke
- Cut back on caffeine
- Reduce your stress
- Monitor your blood pressure and make regular doctors appointments
- Get support from family and friends
