Thursday, April 23, 2015

Best Loser

 

Marcia

Wise: Drinking water

Unwise: Pizza

 

Several of our members attended the Inspiration Workshop held this past weekend.  They were able to update those members who were not able to attend. We learned the fall rally will be held in Saratoga and more information will be forthcoming. 

 

 

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Best Loser

 

Rosalie

Wise: Drinking water

Unwise: Butter popcorn

 

Our program this evening was an "open mike".  The question asked of the members was : Is competition a motivating factor for your membership in TOPS. While some members felt that competing for best loser spot each week did help to keep them on track, others voiced different reasons for their attendance at meetings. Some liked the nutrition info discussed while others felt the weigh-in motivated them to maintain their weight.

We also had a report from Pat and Sandy on the Kops luncheon which both attended. 

 

Thursday, April 09, 2015

A WINNING COUPLE

March's Best                         This week's

 Loser                                Best loser

Shelley                              Michael

Our meeting this week discussed the importance of keeping a food diary also known as journaling.  Many of us would rather jump off a bridge than write down every morsel of food we consume. However, if we bite the bullet (zero calories) and actually record our daily intake of food, we generally find many of the trouble spots in our food plan. Some problem areas are portion size, carb laden meals and/or abundant snacking . We can pinpoint problem times, i.e. after dinner snacking or office breaks.  Journaling can be an effective tool to help us attain our goal weight.

Other topics included the final list for SRD and awards for the month of March

 

 

Thursday, April 02, 2015

Best Loser












Janet K

Wise: Stick to the plan
Unwise: Don't forget your water

The program this evening anticipated the coming Easter weekend and the likelihood of our members either hosting or attending a celebratory Easter meal.  Sandy reminded us to watch portions and make solid healthy choices in order to maintain our weight loss objectives.

And a special treat, Marcia donated a potted tulip.  We held a raffle and were able to add some monies to our treasury. Janet picked the winning number, making her the best loser and best winner this evening.  Since the tulips were still buds at the meeting, we needed to wait until Easter Sunday to dertermine the actual color. The 4 buds did open on schedule and 2 bloomed a lovely pale pink and the other 2 were a purple and pink variegated flower.     

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Best Loser

 

Linda L.

Wise: not eating after dinner

Unwise: Cheese

 

News from our coordinator: The Kops luncheon to be held at Scotia Turf  April 11th 2015. Trina did also suggest some "spring cleaning" of our pantries.  Removing expired items and those items we all have which are not in our best interest.

 

Our program discussed mobile munchies.

How those in the know eat on the go. Suggestions included making larger batches of food on "free days" to have available for the "busy days".  Also if eating out, research the menu to plan your meal to fit your calorie budget.   

 

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Best Loser

Carol D.

 

Wise: Not eating after dinner.

Unwise: Tasting what you cook. 

 

Our program this evening discussed upcoming Inspiration workshop. (see sidebar)

Also, SRD in June, We have decided to wear our red shirts and marine type  headgear.

Food for thought: we all have a brain, we need to apply it to be successful. After a hard winter, we need to spring back into spring. 

Next week a new buddy system contest. Rules and partners to be announced.   

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Best Loser

Sandy

 

Wise: Back to exercising with onset of better weather. 

Unwise: Too much snacking

 

Sandy was brimming with news from Trina Steves our new coordinator. She received correspondence informing us of time and date for the Inspiration Workshop and updated SRD material. Please check sidebar for data. 

 

A TOPS program "A Prescription to Exercise"  rounded out the evening. We received advice to take physical activity in small doses and increase gradually. The side effects of this dosage include increase in energy and well-being, more productivity and better sleep.

Thursday, March 05, 2015

Best Loser

 

 

Shelley

Wise: Eating more vegetables. 

Unwise: Ice cream.

 

Shelley presented our program for this evening choosing to review several foods that help to reduce inflammation. So peppers, tomatoes squash among others should be on our dinner plates Very timely topic since we hope to leave this winter behind (enough already) and anticipate renewing our outdoor activities -walking, jogging, running- with the onset of spring.