February 21, 2019

Best Loser: Amanda

Wise: Time for yourself

Unwise: Eating meals out

The chapter has definitely been better

January Best Loser:

Linda L.

Program:

Ways to beat the winter blues

Eat soup

Turn up the heat with exercise

Have a mental workout

Journal

Tighten your belt

Walk everyday

Start your day with porridge

Takeout the takeout

Keep your hands busy

Go Italian (but limit it and go whole grain)

Think before you drink

Get loved up

Plan your vacation (include a new activity)

Learn to dance

Serve up a stew or casserole

Eat orange foods

Make you favorite comfort foods healthier

Eat fruit in the winter

February 14, 2019

Best Loser: Sandy (Again!)

Wise: Drink your fluids

Unwise: Valentine's candy

The chapter has work to do...

Field Staff Update:

New service program coordinator, Mary Mullane

2019 SRD Info:

SRD Lake Placid
Convention Center
“TOPS in Wonderland”
May 30-June 2

https://www.topspower.org/new-york-srd-2019.html

Program:

Beware of larger portions

Valentine's Celebrations

February 7, 2019

Best Loser: Sandy

Wise: Pay attention to night snacking

Unwise: Large portions

Travel Gift Update:
Linda lost it

Sarah got it

Program:
Carol D. presented:
How to break those bad habits

Be specific in the changes you want to make

Identify and deal with the triggers

Develop a substitute plan

Change the contest or the environment

Use prompts (reminders or alerts)

Get support

Reward yourself

January 10, 2019

Best Loser: Linda L

Wise: Planning meals

Unwise: Cookies/sweets

The chapter had a loss

That's a great start to the new year!

Program:

Diet motivation tips for success

Here's some great tips from WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/diet-motivation-tips

Here are some additional tips:

Start journaling

List 10 things you love about you and 10 things you want to change

Start a photo diary of your progress

Remind yourself while you are doing it

Add exercise to your lifestyle

Have fun

Give yourself a pep talk

Surround yourself with success

Pat yourself on the back

Challenge yourself

Get involved

Use your pet as a workout partner

January 3, 2019

Happy New Year!

We start 2019 with a clean slate

Wise: Drinking more water

Unwise: Leftover holiday treats

January is Pledge to Lose month

Program:
We shared what we did last year and
what our goals are for this year