Carthage TOPS 0674

06/18/2026

Minor blip on the radar! We all have these weeks… it’s called life.
HOWEVER… we still celebrate our Best Loser, Linda E and Cindy as Runner Up! Wise activity: Healthy food choices.
We also welcome new member, Kathy C and wish her the best as she begins her journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Barb lead the program: Energized for Change following with great group discussion.
Sue A offered her positive thought: SUCCESS IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION.
Rain 🌧️ and sun ☀️ in the forecast… make plans for both and have a wonderful week!

06/13/2026

Walking may seem simple, but it creates positive changes
throughout the body. How your organs react to walking.

06/11/2026

6-10-26
Once again our chapter came in with a large number of losses.
Tied for Best Loser was:
Cindy and Yvonne
Runner up: Kathy
Wise choices: Portion control and exercise.

Dolly LaRose, our area advocate, dropped in for a visit and presented her program regarding TOPS meeting features and activities.

Group members joined in discussion on meeting practices and how they are supportive to each other.

Ending with TOPS 🙏 prayer

06/11/2026

6-3-26
We had some great losses this week…our summer weather is kicking in and we’re kicking back!
Nancy was our Best Loser with Dawn coming in as Runner up!
Wise activities: Exercise, water, smaller portions…great advice!
Congratulations, ladies.

Best Losers for the month of May:
Tie: Donna and Cindy
Runner up: Laurie

Therapy: Determination is the 🔑 KEY…isn’t that the truth!

Positive thought:
Living a healthier life is more than losing weight, it’s about losing the mindset that got you there in the first place!

06/10/2026

06/01/2026

Last Wednesday’s meeting was very eventful when it came to the number and amount of losses for the week. Some are Working with the Mediterranean diet…testing the waters…seems to be very effective. Also, gluten free choices.
Best Loser was Sue A. (Who also experienced lessening of inflammation)
Runner Up: Faye
Wise food: Gluten Free, Whole Foods

Positive thought: If I can’t do great things, I can do small things in a great way!
Summer’s creeping up on us… weather has been iffy. We are looking forward to sun, fun and outside activities! Bring it on!

05/22/2026

Another good day at the chapter meeting!
Best loser: Yvonne
Runner up: Penny H
Wise activity: Portion control
Many of us worked with the Mediterranean Diet over the past week and were met with positive results. Many small weight losses, which is, whether we like it or not, the actual way to lose weight. Too fast and it quickly comes back! Slow means we’re doing it right and, hopefully for good!
Also note the different names each week. This indicates the entire chapter is working it…not just a chosen few. We remind ourselves…WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER AND TOGETHER WE WILL WIN! 🥇
Have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.
Always Remember

05/15/2026

May 13,2026:
Best Loser: Donna
Runner Up: Linda E
Wise activity: Portion Control

Cindy was awarded a certificate for losing 42.8 lbs. since joining! Great job, Cindy…keep it up…or off, in your case!

We were joined by Registered Dietitian-nutritionist, Shane Dudley, from the Cooperative Extension to discuss dietary nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. It was a very informative session, as we were enlightened into some food facts and given helpful insights to use throughout our journey of weight loss and maintenance.

Everyone left with a renewed sense of purpose to live this healthy lifestyle while still enjoying life.

05/14/2026

Nature therapy is the perfect reason to get back outside, with sunnier skies boosting our mood just as much as our physical health.