Weight Recorder Challenge

Marcia has a different kind of challenge for the month of June.

I'm going to give awards out for any and everyone that can Call A "NEW to YOU"  on the telephone TOPS Pal and chat for a bit.  FOUR times this month.  NOT someone you regularly talk

with on the telephone.  Let me know who you've talked to on the Telephone.  You know that

old device we used before Computers, E-mail, Texting, Ipods, Epods, ETC. and whatever else is

out there that I have NO idea how to use.   [Personally I would like to learn]  I may be asking some tough questions about your chat so keep on your TOPS award game.

 

In Addition to that "PLUS"+ You must ALSO LOSE a NET weight of at least

ONE Pound this month.  As we say in TOPS "that's four sticks of Butter".

 

SO-o-o  chat with one new to you TOPS Pal a week and lose a quarter of a pound

a week [or more] too.  I know you can ALL achieve this month's award...

 

Success be Yours and TOPS Hugz,

Marcia

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Leader's Challenge:
Michael has made a summer long challenge to the chapter.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Best Loser: NANCY!!!

Wise: Low salt
Unwise: Dining out

New Member:
Please welcome our newest member, Rosalie!

Important:
No weigh-in or meeting on Thursday, May 23rd.

Program:Gigi's TOPS Picnic
Design your plate before going

• Make good choices
• Eat a light snack before
• Plan ahead

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Best Loser: CAROL S!!!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Best loser: SUSAN!!!

Wise: Focus on one thing
Unwise: Ice cream

Chinese Auction:
Carol S, Susan and Kathy will bring items for next week's auction.

Program:

Emotional Eating

Eating as a way to deal with stress, etc...

• Tame your stress
• Hunger reality checks
• Journaling
• Support from family and friends
• Fight boredom
• Take away temptation
• Don't deprive yourself
• Snack healthy
• Learn from setbacks

 

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Best Loser: MARCIA!!!

Wise: Water
Unwise: Not Exercising

Welcome New Member:
SUSAN!!!

Travel Gift Update:
Amanda lost it...
Shelley volunteered to take it!

Challenge for May:
The "No More Sandbagging It" challenge.

Participants get a 2 pound bag of sand.
Whatever you lose or gain, you add or subtract from the bag. (no more than 2 pounds in the bag)

Program:
Learning the Secrets of Motivation
There are internal and external factors that motivate.
External - You have little control over
Internal - You have complete control over so...

• Set short term goals
• Journal
• Use positive words
• Acknowledge your successes no matter how small

New Glasses?

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Best Loser: CAROL S.!!!

Wise: Paying Attention to Diet
Unwise: Dining Out

Field Officer Congrats:
Regional Director Judy Pettit has achieved
KOPS STATUS!!!

KOPS Luncheon:
Pat filled us in on the recent KOPS luncheon.

Weight Loss Tournament Update:
Mark was the winner of the bracket challenge!

Leader's Challenge:
Michael challenged us to bring in our TOPS awards.

Program:
Gigi taught us all to Chair Dance!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Best Loser: MICHAEL!!!

Wise: Exercise
Unwise: Cheating with snacks

March Best Loser:
CAROL L.!!!

Travel Gift Update:
Amanda lost it, then got it back.

Weight Loss Tournament Update:
The title game...
Mark vs. Nancy

Program:
Having the right tools to lose weight.

• Tops bankbook
• "The Choice is Mine"
• Daily exchange record
• Take notes at meetings
• Magazine or newspaper articles
• TOPS magazine
• Charms
• Drink your water

Michael's Challenge for next week:
Bring your charms on your TOPS bracelet or hat.

Inspirational Quotes:
Our new leader Michael will present some inspirational quotes over the next year.  Click on the link below or on the new "Quotes" tab at the top of the page for these quotes.
Quotes

Thursday, April 4, 2014

Best Loser: LINDA!!!

Wise: Stay with the Plan
Unwise: Candy

Division Winners:

Division 3, 1st Place, Male: Michael!

Division 3, 1st Place, Female: Shelley!

Division 3, 2nd Place, Female: Carol!

Division 4, 1st Place, Female: Janet!

 

Chapter Queen: Pat!

Officer Induction:
Outgoing Leader Shelley inducted our new 2013 officers.

 

New Leader Michael and his guests.

 

 

April Pledge to Lose

Weight Recorder Marcia has a
challenge for everyone...

Hi EV1,

[U2 snowbirds]

 

Since we have no Holiday in April you can challenge yourself with a "Pledge to Lose".  Your choice whether to participate or not.

 

When you come into the weight room give us the number of pounds you would like to lose in April. 

 

Challenge yourself, BUT be realistic.

 

TOPS Hugz 'n Mine,
Marcia
 

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Best Loser: JANET!!!

Wise: Stick to your plan
Unwise: Not exercising

Thanks!
Thank you Shelley for your service this past year as our leader!

Bracket Challenge:
In honor of the NCAA Basketball Tournament,
we are having a Weight Loss Tournament!

Program:
Fish!
Good source of protein.
Canned packed in water only.

Seafood Myths Debunked:

Not all shellfish are high in cholesterol.
People with high cholesterol should not avoid shrimp.
Smoked fish are high in salt.
Shellfish are higher in iron than red meat.
Some canned fish is just as healthy as fresh fish.
Packaged fish with batter or crumbs are bad.

 

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Best Loser: MARK!!!

Wise: Journaling
Unwise: Salt

Inspiration Workshop:
April 20
9am Sign-in
10am Start
Latham Community Church
109 Forts Ferry Rd., Latham
Click link below to see map:
http://goo.gl/maps/YzoMZ

Officers Workshop:
New officers and any member may attend!
Saturday May 4
Fort Edward Rescue Squad
75 Schuyler St., Fort Edward
Click link below to see map
http://goo.gl/maps/VxYl6

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Best Loser: NANCY!!!

Wise: Journaling
Unwise: Not Exercising

February Best Loser:
MARK!!!

Program:

Nutrition myths debunked

• Fad diets work for good
• Weight loss pills help burn calories faster
• Skipping meals help promote weight loss
• Carbs are fattening
• Drinking cold water burns calories faster
• Eating at night causes weight gain
• Eating at restaurants should be avoided
• Eating less than 1000 calories helps lose weight
• Omitting meat helps lose weight

Challenge:
Eat breakfast every day.

"If you had a bad week, you need the meeting.  If you have a good week, your meeting needs you."
(Carol's favorite TOPS saying)




 

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Best Loser: CAROL!!!

Wise: Low Salt and Sugar
Unwise: Skipping Exercise

CSA:
Community Supported Agriculture
Click the link to find a farm to your liking!
http://www.localharvest.org/

Elections:
TOPS 785 has elected a new slate of officers for the next year:
Leader: Michael
Co-Leader: Gigi
Treasurer: Janet
Secretary: Linda
Weight Recorders: TBA

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Check us out!

Best Loser: SHELLEY!!!

Wise: Water (1/2 your body weight in ounces)
Unwise: Snacking after 8pm

Guest:
Please give our guest Nancy a TOPS welcome!

Chapter Elections:
Will you step up and help your chapter?

Program:
Two of our KOPS, Cindy and Joanna shared their secrets to success.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The chapter had another loss!

Way to go!

Best Loser: JUDY!!!

Wise: Healthy Desserts
Unwise: Not Exercising

Best Loser of January:
CAROL!!!

Upcoming Special Event:
We are pursuing having a special showing of the documentary "Weight of the Nation"
For more information:
http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/

SRD Info:
A tentative schedule has been released.

 

Program:
A continuation of the theme "Staying Committed"
This week we all shared our inner motivations that keep us going.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

The chapter had a solid loss!

Best Losers: JANET AND CAROL!!!

Wise: Attend Meetings and Count Calories
Unwise: Extra Eatings and Not Exercising


Upcoming Important Dates:
Inspiration Workshop
April 20
Latham community church

Fall rally
September 21
Sweet Basil Queensbury

Fall Inspiration Workshop
October 26
Center for Independent Living, Queensbury

Resume Workshop
November 16
Center for Independent Living, Queensbury

Program:
How do we stay committed?

• Eat dessert half as often
• No sugary beverages
• Color your plate with veggies
• Reduce meat and cheese
• Eat more fish
• Eat at home

Joanna, a 3 year KOPS, shared her menu.

 

 

The Week Poem:

(Thanks Carol!)

 



Thursday, January 31, 2013

Back to work guys...

Best Loser: CAROL!!!

Wise: Fruits and Veggies
Unwise: Sugar

Inspiration Workshop:
April 20, 2013
Details TBA.

Linda wears so many hats for our chapter!

January 10, 2013

Best Loser: LINDA!!!

 

Marcia's January Challenge:

Hello ALL TOPS Friends/Pals,

 

Yuppers, it's a "Happy NEWYear".   So-o-o-o  this January I'm challenging

YOU to LOSE or Stay the Same on weigh-ins of January 10th, 17th, 24th

and 31st of 2013.  Even that quarter of a pound counts [one stick of butter].

 

KOPS must stay below goal and by no more than 5 pounds below goal. 

 

This will be YOUR Award for January 2013 - "SUCCESS Be Yours".

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Happy New Year!!!
It's clear most of us celebrated the holidays with gusto....

Program:

Linda presented excerpts from
Dr. Oz's 28 Day Fresh Start.
Click the link below and take a look at the guide.
http://www.oprah.com/health/Dr-Oz-on-How-to-Renew-Your-Body-Mind-and-Soul