September 27, 2018

Best Loser: Linda L.
Wise: Preplanning meals
Unwise: Bread

Program:
Sarah shared her journey to KOPS status



TOPS is like family
Needs to go to meetings during the rough weeks
Counts calories
Weighs everything
Uses the "My Fitness Pal" app
Logs and plans
Faces what she eats
Strict about weighing and logging but has no strict rules
Eats a lot of fruits and veggies
Has small daily desserts
Cooks in small batches
Eats 3000 calories a day and works out
Knows she is getting off track if she starts thinking about weight
Focuses on habits
Picked a comfortable goal weight
Husband invited her to work out with him
Keeps a journal
Feels better emotionally when exercising
Likes workout DVD's: "Turbo Fire" and "PIYO"
Focuses on positive rather than negative




September 20, 2018

Best Loser: Carol L
Wise: Savor it
Unwise: Underestimating calories

Best Loser for August
Marcia

Program:
Chair Exercises



September 13, 2018

Best Loser: Sandy
Wise: No chocolate
Unwise: Ice cream

The chapter had a small loss

Travel gift update:
Pat got to open it!
Amanda's got it now

We spent our normal program time planning for the upcoming Fall Rally

Next week:
Chair exercises




August 30, 2018

Best Loser: Linda
Wise: Planning ahead
Unwise: Ice cream

The chapter can do better...

Marcia was the Best Loser at TOPS Chat and Chatter

Here's some Daily Tips for September

Program
Walking - can you walk your way to fitness?
(Mayo Clinic article)