August 29, 2019

Best Loser: Carol L
Wise: Drink your water
Unwise: Labor Day snacks

The chapter had a small gain...

Contest:
Quarters
Bring six quarters, put them in a plastic baggie.
If you gain, add a quarter.  If you lose, take a quarter out.
First person with an empty bag
wins the contents of ALL the other bags!

Program
Fall brings weight gains
How to feel better after overeating
After 5 minutes
Sip peppermint tea
Cup of coffee
Stay upright don’t sit or lay down
Take gas reducer only if you feel sick
Don’t take a laxative
After 30 minutes
Take a walk
Give yourself a belly rub
After 1-2 Hours
Don’t be too active (inversions, compressing stomach etc...)
Sit on floor and twist at the waist
After 2-3 Hours
Ok to lay down
After 5-6 Hours
Feeling better?  Eat lightly
The next day
Eat a healthy breakfast (no processed foods)
Don’t skip meals

August 22, 2019

Best Loser: Amanda
Wise: Being mindful of desserts
Unwise: Not enough exercise

The Chapter had a loss!

Program:
Sue followed up on being mindful
Thinking outside of the box
Maybe making a Vision Board



August 15, 2019

Best Loser: Mark
Wise: Smoothies
Unwise: Too much sugar

The chapter had a loss!

July Best Loser:
Joyce

Treasurer's Report
Presented by our new Treasurers

Program:
Sue's presentation was about Mindfulness
Be present in the moment
Practice when eating

The four mindful points
Mind: am I tasting each bite or am I zoned out
Body: how does my body feel before and after I eat?
Feeling: what do I feel about the food?
Thoughts: What thoughts does this food bring to mind?
Try journaling to answer these questions

STOP
Stop
Take 3 deep breaths 
Observe 
Proceed

Affirmations



August 8, 2019

Best Loser: Linda L
Wise: Planning ahead
Unwise: Chips

Time for the chapter to turn it around

July Best Loser: Joyce

Travel Gift Update:
Joyce got to open it!
Sara got the new one

Program:
Discussion of our fundraiser with Boscov's


August 1, 2019

Best Loser: Carol L
Wise: Smart snacking
Unwise: Second helpings

We can do better...

2019-2020 Installation of Officers
Theme: The TOPS Garden



Leader: Sandy

Co-Leader: Amanda

Treasurers: Linda N and Roe

Secretary:  Carol D

Weight Recorders: Linda L and Pat

Our New Officers