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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.

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all! You are special in our eyes.

05/08/2026

Two week recap for our fantastic losers!
4-29-26
Best Loser: Linda E
Runner Up: Kathy
Wise food& activity: Venison, walking, yard work…keeps you busy, along with great exercise.

5-6-26
Best Loser: Cindy
Runner Up: Dawn

April Best Loser: Laurie
April Runner Up: Linda E.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THESE LADIES!
This is a great example of the payback you receive when transitioning to a healthier lifestyle.

04/25/2026

In the second TOPS Spices of Life blog post, TOPS President Rick Danforth's topic is THYME. It takes THYME and patience to achieve good health and weight loss. TOPS is here to support you through every stage of your journey. 🌿🕰️💙

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04dfKPf0

04/23/2026

Recap for two weeks!
April 15:
Best loser: Sue C
Runner up: Penny H
Measure food, walking were these ladies secrets!
Congratulations 🎊

Pat offered her therapy:
Write It Down
One of the best ways of tracking input is to write all you consume down. A very good reference for success or questionable outcome.
Positive thought:
The body achieves what the mind believes,
One day at a time and never give up!

April 22:
Best loser: Bruce
Runner up: Penny G
Wise activity: Minimize food intake to the healthiest ones!

Positive thought:
Eat for the body you want,
Not the body you have.
It’s not about perfect,
It’s about effort!

Have a great week!

04/11/2026

Good day for the scales after Easter dinner! We had some great losses this week.
We celebrated Nancy as Best Loser and Yvonne was Runner Up! Congratulations, ladies!
Wise food and activities: Water 💦 and walking 🚶‍♀️ (It works!)

Faye presented her program with a different question of challenges for weight management to each member and how they would address it. Effective interaction with all members. Thanks, Faye!
Something to remember: The best progress is smaller, steady losses rather than large and few!
Positive thought for the day: TRUE WEALTH IS GOOD HEALTH!
ENJOY our warmer temps and ☀️… have a great week!