Saturday, September 10, 2011

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.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Keep the scales movin' DOWN!!!

Best Loser: LINDA L!!!
Wise: No night snacking
Unwise: Fattening desserts

August Best Loser:
Pat!!!

Program:
BINGO!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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.
  1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
  2. Exercise regularly
  3. Eat a healthy diet
  4. Reduce sodium
  5. Limit the alcohol you drink
  6. Avoid tobacco products and second hand smoke
  7. Cut back on caffeine
  8. Reduce your stress
  9. Monitor your blood pressure and make regular doctors appointments
  10. Get support from family and friends

Thursday, August 26, 2011

O.K.  It was not a banner week for us.

No one qualified for the 'Best Loser'.

Welcome Visitors!
Helen (a former member) and Kathleen

Challenge:
Continuing from last week...
What will you change this week?

Program:
Lowering your blood pressure naturally
   Exercise
   Low Salt
   Lower Stress
   Who's at Risk?
      Ages 45 and over
      Race
      Weight
      Gender
      Genetics
      Lifestyle


Thursday, August 11, 2011

Ya know we can do better!

Best Loser: MARCIA!!!
Wise: Veggies
Unwise: Ice Cream

Walking Update:
We have walked...492 MILES!!!

Program:
What are our enemies?
   Sugar
   Processed foods
What should we avoid?
   Artificial sweetener
   High fructose corn syrup
   Hydrogenated oil
   Processed soy products
SO...
Eat real Foods
   Fruits
   Veggies
   Meat
   Milk
   Whole Grains