Thursday, July 7, 2016

Best Loser

Sandy P.

Wise: Avoided grocery store shopping

Unwise: Little exercise this week


Our meeting this evening covered the duties of each of the officers. This, as a prelude to chapter elections to be held at next weeks meeting.  In addition,  any member who was unable to attend tonight's meeting can refer to Tops Incorporated Rules in your chapter manual for a description of the duties of each office holder.

Travel gift was lost and Carol L. will attempt to claim its prize. Good Luck Carol!!!!

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Best Loser                                                                                         Happy Birthday

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

Marcia D.

It certainly was Marcia's night. Best Loser and her birthday to boot. Congrats times two.
Wise: Drink Water   Unwise: Pizza 

We were treated to a visit from our area coordinator/captain Trina S.  She presented a TOPS program "Lean on Me for Support" This targets one of the advantages of being a TOPS member. Each member has had their own battle with weight loss and can be empathetic to others. The key is the support we receive from each other.  

A big thank you to Trina for a informative presentation. Both Trina and her husband Phil are KOPS and their visit was enjoyed by all attendees.

June 23, 2016

Carol S.

Best Loser

Carol S.

Wise: Exercise

Unwise: Eating Out


How much does advertising impact our  weight loss journey? 
This was our topic for tonight's meeting. First, Sandy repeated several famous advertising lines and we were to guess the product  Ex. "it's the real thing"  (Coca Cola) etc. Then on to discussing some of the gimmicks used to convince us that a particular product is healthy.  Ex. Honey Bunches of Oats . The labeling is deceptive since the oats is actually the third listed ingredient after wheat and rye. we also covered supermarket tactics to entice us to buy a certain product --featuring it on an endcap--a display right as you enter the store or perhaps a dump in the middle of the aisle.  We also discussed ways and means to avoid the highly processed foods. Shop from a list and when you have little time to shop so that you are in and out fast  Do not shop when hungry and shop the perimeter of the store for healthy choices.

Happy Birthday this week to Linda L. and Carol S.

June 16, 2016

Best Loser:

Sandy P.

Wise: walking

Unwise: Cheating

Judy J. gave the chapter a summery of her attendance at SRD 2015.  New York State lost a total of over 18 thousand pounds! SRD was held this year in Niagara Falls NY. and was attended by 108 chapters.. A total of 600 members from these chapters participated in the various events . SRD for 2016 will be held June 2nd and 3rd in Liverpool NY. and more information will be forthcoming. 

Best Loser of the Month for May: Gigi L.

Congrats to both of our losers.

And finally our new contest guidelines for TOPS. 

The name of the contest is "LOSE IT"

1. Must be a loser and must attend the meeting. A sticker will be given. 

2. Biggest loser will be given an extra sticker.

Kops: 

1. Lose or stay the same = sticker.

2. If a KOPS gains weight even if they are still in leeway = no sticker.

The contest will run until one member reaches 12 stickers.    

June 9, 2016

Best Loser

Linda L.

Wise: Exercise

Unwise: Ice Cream

and our topic for this evening.  We had a round table discussion of the various brand and forms of ice cream.  Dish or cones or chocolate covered on a stick. We discussed the importance of portion control when dealing with this cool and delicious treat.

Coming attractions:  New contest starting next week. Still in the formulation stage , but previews state stickers for weight loss. Contest to run for 12 WHAT??????????????????? days, weeks, pounds WHAT???? Be at next weeks meeting to find out.