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12/14/2025

Our Wednesday meeting was a very productive one!
Even though the weather was challenging outside, we were winning the battle inside.
The Linda’s were the heroes this week with Linda S as Best Lost and Linda E as Runner up! Congratulations, ladies.
Wise activity: Mindful eating for overall success.
Our program was delivered by Sue A with an article from our TOPS NEWS magazine titled: Breaking Old Habits and our positive thought was shared by Laurie: It’s not too late to change old habits.
Something we all must keep in mind.

On Friday, Dec 12th we enjoyed our Christmas luncheon with great fellowship and delicious food.

Next week we will celebrate at out Christmas party.

Have a great week, everyone!

12/04/2025

Two weeks of good news! We’re crushing it during holiday time at the Carthage chapter.

November 26th:
Linda E was Best Loser with Pat coming in as runner up. Good job ladies!
Wise activity/food: Stay busy, exercise and healthy choices.
Sherri educated us on a test of Healthy Heart Choices…a few surprising insights on what is the best choices.
Positive thought by Cindy: If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way…Martin Luther King, Jr.

December 3: Cindy was our Best Loser with Dawn as Runner Up! Thanksgiving was a challenge but we beat it!
Wise food/activity: Vegetables/stay busy, portion control.
Faye offered her program sharing a success story of a woman overcoming many challenges by being strong minded and making healthy choices.
Yvonne shared positive thought:
Building a positive attitude begins with building a positive thought in yourself.

Have a great week and Keep up the good work!

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving Blessings to all.

11/22/2025

The holiday season is quickly approaching. With it, brings temptations to many who are challenged daily with an abundance of food choices not normally available.
We work weekly on discussing these issues and are making ourselves aware of them and how to be able to enjoy the gatherings and keep sensible eating in mind at the same time.
With that said, our Best Loser of the week was Sue A. and Cindy as Runner Up. Wise food/Activity: Portion Control…that’s what it’s all about!
Penny H. delivered her program by discussing these issues: Thanksgiving dinner choices, what the favorites are and totaling calories. (Literally, food for thought). So helpful for awareness.
Cindy offered the Pisitive Thought:
If you want to lead a happy life, tie it to a goal…not people or things.

11/16/2025

Updates for our group over the past two weeks:
November 5:
Best Loser: Sue c
Runner Up: Cindy
Sue c also reached her targeted goal that day. Congratulations!

October Best Loser: Cindy
October Runner Up: Linda E.
Congratulations to our newest members!

November 12:
Best Loser: Yvonne
Runner Up: Cindy
Wise food: Soups

Teri offered this wee’s program:
The KOPS program and the effects both mentally and physical.

Positive thought from Cindy:
It’s not about perfect, it’s about effort…and when you bring effort every day, that’s when the transformation happens.

Have a good week all!

11/11/2025

11/02/2025

Wednesday was a good day for our TOPS group!
Facing the daily challenges of eating the proper foods to live a healthier life is a lifetime commitment. So often we are easily distracted, either by activities or emotional situations, it’s easy to slip back into bad habits or convenient eating habits.
Discussing all of these issues makes it easier to face the challenges. Our group are great supporters for each other.
With that said, we had ties in both of our loser categories!
Best Losers were Sue C. And Linda E.
Runners up were Kathy and Dawn
Congratulations, ladies!
Our program was delivered by Nancy who read a story from a TOPS NEWS magazine: Embracing Change
Pat offered her positive thought: Friendship is like a good pair of shoes, they wear well and last a long time!
Have a great week all.

10/23/2025

Congratulations to our new members! They rocked it this week, along with several others…
Cindy was our BEST LOSER & Yvonne was Runner Up!
Wise activity/food: No Sweets and Portion Control…it works!
Our program was referenced from our TOPS News magazine by Wayne Frederick: Getting Personal- One man’s descriptive writing of his weight loss journey. A similar story we can all identify with.
A group discussion was had on what was one thing we changed last week or added to our lifestyle that was a positive toward our weight loss journey. We heard a variety of activities that were effective and will be continued.
Reminder: We would love to welcome new members! We meet each week at the Brady Acres Community Room. Weigh in 9:00-9:30, Meeting 9:30-10:30
Until next week… Be a good loser!

10/17/2025

Our losses truly “outweigh” our gains! This week was no exception! Staying conscious of our journey throughout the week, not just a day or two will get us to our goal!
We welcomed Cindy P. to our chapter this week…another member to begin her journey to a healthier lifestyle!
Best loser for the week was Linda S and Barb as Runner Up! These ladies formed a team and are crushing it! Congratulations!
Wise food/ activity: Awareness- staying focused, fasting
Bruce offered therapy from an article in our TOPS NEWS. His subject was Men in TOPS… it’s not just for women! We would love to see some guys join our chapter.
Sherri shared her positive message: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m Possible!
Best of luck for another successful week of losers!

10/11/2025

We enjoyed a very productive meeting on Wednesday. Many losses in our group.
We welcome new member Linda E.! Our best to you, Linda. We are here to support you as you begin your journey to a healthier you.
Penny G was our Best Loser with Nancy as Runner Up. Congratulations, Ladies!
Great advice for Wise food and Activities:
Sensible eating, positive mindset, portion control, some fasting
Barb offered our program with an article from Tops News: KICKING THE HABIT .., explains the issue of habitual eating and how to overcome.
Positive Thought:
IF THE PLAN DOESN’T WORK, CHANGE THE PLAN, NOT THE GOAL.

10/03/2025

We are breaking the scale record! Coming into fall like crazy...this cool weather is a benefit for our group.
Tied for the week's Best Loser was Sue C. and Kathy with Teri coming in as Runner Up.
Wise food/activity: Less sweet and increase activity. Choosing healthy snacks works every time! Congratulations, Ladies!
The September Best Loser of the month was Dawn with Nancy as Runner Up.
Sue A. offered therapy from the TOPS NEWS magazine...Spooky Season...Holidays...not HoliMonths! Enjoy the day of celebration...and then, back on track...Maintain control.
We are collecting toiletries for our local Food Pantry...any members that would like to contribute, we will have a box set aside for items.