2023
December 19, 2023
13 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 4.8 lbs, gained 13.2 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
5 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 6.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
For two weeks!
Yes, Yes, Food: Yogurt
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: You have to take everything you learned through the year and apply it.
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Di M
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva
String of Lights contest: Cheri
December 5, 2023
11 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 2.6 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
5 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
For two weeks!
Yes, Yes, Food: Carrots, celery and cucumbers
Sin Food: Baked goods: pasteries, muffins, quick breads, coffee cake, cupcakes, cake, pie. (cookies or bars are okay).
Tip of the Week: It's time to consciously limit sweet treats for special occasions. Weekends are not speical occasions.
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no winner
November 28, 2023
9 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 9.0 lbs, gained 7.0 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: no winner
2 KOPS members: Lost 4.2 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Pears
Sin Food: Chips, any kind
Tip of the Week: Now is always a great time to begin.
Pat won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no winner
November 21, 2023
12 members weighed in.
6 TOPS members: Lost 1.8 lbs, gained 4.0 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Rosie
6 KOPS members: Lost 3.4 lb., gained 6.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli
Sin Food: No more than one serving of dessert (per day if you can't resist)
Tip of the Week: Floss and brush your teeth after dinner to help avoid eating after supper.
Marlene won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no one
November 14, 2023
14 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 8.4 lbs, gained 6.4 lbs, 2 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: no one
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M.
Yes, Yes, Food: Sweet Potatoes
Sin Food: Cookies
Tip of the Week: Strengthen your strategies.
Babz won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: didn't eat
November 7, 2023
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 1.6 lbs, gained 19.8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Stephen L.
5 KOPS members: Lost 0.2 lb., gained 7.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva P.
Yes, Yes, Food: Apples, so many varieties! You should try one you have never eaten before.
Sin Food: Snacks after dinner. Eat them with your dinner. The eating between dinner and bedtime can sabotage your efforts. It's common to consume more than 500 calories in this one snack.
Tip of the Week: Close the kitchen after dinner. Do the dishes - clean up after eating. Wash, and dry the dishes & pans (those that don't go into the dishwasher). Wipe the counters and sweep the floor. Turn off the lights!
Pat won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: no winner
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Rosie
$10 Food Chart 2 Week Challenge won by Cheri.
No Meeting October 31.
October 24, 2023
16 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 0.2 lbs, gained 11.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Diane R.
7 KOPS members: Lost 4.8 lb., gained 4.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick R.
Yes, Yes, Food: Pears. They are in season and are nature's candy.
Sin Food: Chips of all kinds
Tip of the Week: A calorie burning idea: stand instead of sit, sit instead of lying down whenver possible.
Carol won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Susan
Thought of the week: No meeting next week, Halloween, in honor of Barbara Pacheco's birthday and anniversary!
October 17, 2023
12 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 5.4 lbs, gained 20.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
5 KOPS members: Lost 4.2 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Lil
Yes, Yes, Food: Mushrooms
Sin Food: Candy
Tip of the Week: Create your own processed foods. Stop buying ultra processed foods.
Ida won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Carol
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Lil
Thought of the week: Spaghetti squash acts as a gluten-free low-carb sub for pasta.
October 10, 2023
12 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 5.4 lbs, gained 20.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
5 KOPS members: Lost 4.2 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 0 turtles, 1 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Kombucha
Sin Food: White food: pasta, bread, rice
Tip of the Week: Be consistent! If you lost weight, do what you did last week, this week. something
you did or didn't do worked or didn't work.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Rosie
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Ida
Thought of the week: Chocolate + candy = weight gain.
October 3, 2023
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 5.6 lbs, gained 8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Babz
3 KOPS members: Lost 4.6 lb., gained 3.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Olive oil, sesame or avocado oil (healthier alternatives to the sin food)
Sin Food: Vegetable oil, soy or canola oil (GMO, chemically processed)
Tip of the Week: Read the labels and watch for low quality ingredients.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Carol
Thought of the week: Love yourself first.
September 26, 2023
12 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 9.8 lbs, gained 3.8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
4 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Green or black tea.
Sin Food: Added sugar
Tip of the Week: Learn to drink tea and coffee without added sugar or dairy.
Diane R. won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Carol
Thought of the week:
Yellow the bracken,
Golden the sheaves.
Rosy the apples,
Crimson the leaves.
Mist on the hillside,
Clouds grey and white.
Autumn, good morning!
Summer good night!
September 19, 2023
12 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 3.4 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Karen
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.0 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Lil
Yes, Yes, Food: Pears, low glycemic index, about 100 calories medium sized.
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: Eat food that doesn't come in a package.
Ida won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Lil
Thought of the week: Be happy with what you have while working for what you want. ~ Helen Keller
September 12, 2023
13 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 13.0 lbs, gained 2.8 lbs, 2 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.0 lb., gained 4.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one
Yes, Yes, Food: a small piece of fruit at breakfast.
Sin Food: Chocolate
Tip of the Week: Eat fruit instead of drinking it as juice.
Karen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no one
Thought of the week: If you think you can, what stops you?
September 5, 2023
11 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 3.6 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: No one
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 3.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Beets
Sin Food: Fruit juice, eat the fruit instead.
Tip of the Week: There is a direct relation between the intake of sugary beverages and weight gain.
Marie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Roberta
Thought of the week: You win with breakfast brackets.
August 29, 2023
8 members weighed in.
6 TOPS members: Lost 0 lbs, gained 17.7 lbs, 0 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: No one
2 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Cantaloupe
Sin Food: Cookies
Tip of the Week: Have a look at your bad habits.
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Ida
Thought of the week: Today is a new starting point. Begin.
August 22, 2023
16 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 17.8 lbs, gained 2.2 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Karen
7 KOPS members: Lost 13.0 lb., gained 8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Sue
Yes, Yes, Food: Vegetables, at least once for 7 days
Sin Food: Snack food, chips included, anything in a bag.
Tip of the Week: It's never too late to achieve your goal. Keep trying and never give up.
Cheri won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve Sue
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva
Thought of the week: Snack at night, things get tight.
August 15, 2023
15 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 8.4 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Diane R.
7 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 4.6 lb., 3 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one
Yes, Yes, Food: Fresh herbs: basil, parsley, chives, dill, mint, etc.
Sin Food: Cookies
Tip of the Week: There are no forbidden foods, just forbidden quantities.
Steve won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Sue H.
Thought of the week: Success is not an accident, nor should it be a surprise. Success happens when planning meets consistent practice.
August 8, 2023
12 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 5.4 lbs, gained 2.6 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
4 KOPS members: Lost 3.6 lb., gained 0 lb., 2 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Berries
Sin Food: Chips, all types
Tip of the Week: Are you eating the yes, yes foods more often than the sin foods?
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R.
Thought of the week: Calorie counting (using an app on your phone) is eye opening.
August 1, 2023
14 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 15.4 lbs, gained 2.2 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Steve
5 KOPS members: Lost 1.2 lb., gained 0.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva & Di, tie
Yes, Yes, Food: Tomatoes
Sin Food: Candy, including chocolate candy
Tip of the Week: Eat tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Yummy!
Karen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Rosie
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Ellen
Thought of the week: By sneak eating, you avoid taking responsibility for your eating habits. Sneak eating is self-deception. Shome how you think that the food you eat in secret has no calories and will not show up as a weight gain.
July 25, 2023
14 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 3.8 lbs, gained 12.4 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Ellen
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.8 lb., gained 3.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Cucumber, summer squash, zucchini
Sin Food: Bread and bread products.
Tip of the Week: Shop along the perimeter of the store.
Karen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: No winner
Thought of the week: Success consists of getting up more times than you fall. ~ Oliver Goldsmith
July 11, 2023
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 3.0 lbs, gained 20.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Karen
3 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 1.6 lb., 0 turtles 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Pineapple
Sin Food: Ice cream
Tip of the Week: Always measure the serving size of oil, mayo, salad dressing, peanut butter, and cream cheese.
Deb won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri and Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Carol
$5 Bingo drawing: Deb
Thought of the week: Pray for endurance and patience as you take one day at a time on your road to success.
June 27, 2023 _ No gainer for TOPS & KOPS!
11 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 20.6 lbs, gained 0 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Diane R
3 KOPS members: Lost 10.6 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon - one cup = 45 calories
Sin Food: Peanuts, are a bean or legume. 117 calories for 20 dry roasted, and 216 calories for 20 peanuts in the shell. Very high in fat and easy to overeat.
Tip of the Week: Eat starch & carbs at the end of the meal. Eat protein and green low cal veggies first, then wait a few minutes to eat the potato, rice, pasta, or bread.
Diane R won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Carol
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Marlene
June 20, 2023
15 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 5.8 lbs, gained 10.4 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Jean
5 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 9.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: None
Yes, Yes, Food: Mushrooms
Sin Food: Potato in any form.
Tip of the Week: Go outside and sit in the sun first thing in the morning for 10 minutes to get a dose of feel good hormones.
Deb won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Carol
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Jean
June 13, 2023
17 members weighed in.
14 TOPS members: Lost 12 lbs, gained 10.4 lbs, 2 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Karen
3 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di & Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberry
Sin Food: Ice cream
Tip of the Week: Stop eating 3 hours before bedtime.
Paula won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Stephen
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Carol
June 6, 2023
17 members weighed in.
13 TOPS members: Lost 23 lbs, gained 11.2 lbs, 2 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Debbie
4 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 2.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Blueberries
Sin Food: Cookies and bars, like brownies, lemon squares
Tip of the Week: Eat three meals a day, no snacks or nibbling between each meal.
Ellen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Linda
Thought for the Week: It is virtually impossible to maintain weight loss without exercise.
May 30, 2023
19 members weighed in.
14 TOPS members: Lost 31.4 lbs, gained 7.0 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Amy
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Plain yogurt. Use fresh/frozen fruit and stevia or monk fruit to sweeten it.
Sin Food: Bread products: bread, rolls, English muffins, bagels.
Tip of the Week: It's great weather - more reasons to be outside.
Jean won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Marlene
Thought for the Week: Exercies helps build muscle which causes a greater % of fat stores to be burned.
May 23, 2023
16 members weighed in.
12 TOPS members: Lost 7.8 lbs, gained 7.8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Amy
4 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Lettuce, local now
Sin Food: Ice cream
Tip of the Week: Focus on the benefits not on the activities. Whole foods take time to shop, store and prep, but the benefits of eating fresh veggies is worth it.
Roberta won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R
Thought for the Week: A new beginning will be a great day.
May 16, 2023
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 11.8 lbs, gained 1.2 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: No one
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.8 lb., gained 0.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M.
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli
Sin Food: Chips and packaged snack foods.
Tip of the Week: Time will tell-commit to 'doing it' for 4-8 weeks.
Rosemarie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Stephen
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R
Thought for the Week: Bingeing does not create diaster. Over reaction to binges is the major villian.
May 9, 2023
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 6.0 lbs, gained 13.4 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Linda
3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
Yes, Yes, Food: Radishes, in season
Sin Food: Peanuts, a food product that is heavily sprayed for fungus, insects and weed killer. One serving is 16 pieces, 173 calories. Top 10 reason to steer clear of peanuts or peanut butter.
Tip of the Week: Pasta doesn't make you fat. How much pasta you eat makes you fat. 1/3 cup is one starch, or 80 calories on the Exchange System.
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no one
Thought for the Week: Triumph is "try" with a lot of "umph".
May 2, 2023
13 members weighed in.
12 TOPS members: Lost 7.0 lbs, gained 5.0 lbs, 2 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
1 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
Yes, Yes, Food: Melons
Sin Food: Ice cream
Tip of the Week: Binge eating almost always takes place at home.
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no one
April 25, 2023
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 8.8 lbs, gained 6.4 lbs, 2 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Sharon
3 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss:
Yes, Yes, Food: Berries
Sin Food: Potato Chips
Tip of the Week: Are you slipping back into old habits. If so, what are you doing about it.
Carol won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva
April 18, 2023
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 11.4 lbs, gained 6.6 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Rosie
3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 0.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Blueberries, look for grown in USA on the package.
Sin Food: Soda, except seltzer
Tip of the Week: Visualize yourself 10 lbs. thinner.
Pat won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no winner
April 11, 2023
14 members weighed in.
12 TOPS members: Lost 10 lbs, gained 8.4 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Karen
2 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one
Yes, Yes, Food: Mushrooms
Sin Food: Chocolate candy
Tip of the Week:Don't buy 1/2 priced candy.
Diane R. won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Ellen
April 4, 2023
11 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 4.0 lbs, gained 2.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
4 KOPS members: Lost 1.4 lb., gained 0.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri & Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli
Sin Food: Processed cheese slices
Tip of the Week: Eat hard-boiled chicken eggs, not Cadbury or Reeses!
Rick won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Karen
March 28, 2023
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 1.4 lbs, gained 11.8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
3 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 2.2 lb., 0 turtles 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M
Yes, Yes, Food: Kiwi
Sin Food: Cake
Tip of the Week: Always peel and wash fruits and vegetables.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Rosie
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R
Program: Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen
March 21, 2023
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 2.4 lbs, gained 12.2 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Ellen
3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: no one
Yes, Yes, Food: Em-tea. Never heard of this? It's a mug of hot water. Pour yourself a cup when on the verge of a snack attack. The warm cup
in your hand and slowly sipping hot water is a satisfing activity. You'll have to try it to believe it.
Sin Food: Candy, including chocolate
Tip of the Week: Hunger is not an emergency.
Karen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Susan
Thought for the week: The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda. It all comes down to what you do today. ~ John C. Maxwell
March 14,, 2023
No meeting.
March 7, 2023
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 8 lbs, gained 11 lbs, 0 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Sharon
3 KOPS members: Lost 4.6 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Plain yogurt, full fat, greek. Add a bit of fruit or 1/2 teaspoon of real sugar, real maple sugar or real honey. Ditch the artificial sweeteners.
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: Revisit your "why". Why are you here? Why do you want to be healthy? Knowing your why helps you stay on track.
Karen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva
Thought for the week: Time springs forward this Sunday and now the sun sets at 6:45 pm. This allows for a walk after dinner.
February 28, 2023: No meeting because of icy weather.
February 21, 2023
10 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 4.6 lbs, gained 4.2 lbs, 0 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
2 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 1.4 lb., 0 turtles 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one
Yes, Yes, Food: Avocado
Sin Food: Peanuts & peanut butter, very high in calories
Tip of the Week: Ghrelin is the growling goblin. Don’t feed him.
Diane R won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R
Thought for the week: Spring is one month away!
February 14, 2023
13 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 7.6 lbs, gained 5.2 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best TOPS weight loss: Amy
4 KOPS member: Lost 2.6 lb. gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse. Best KOPS weight loss: Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon
Sin Food: Baked goods: muffins, pasteries, donuts, cookies, cake, pie
Tip of the Week: It's up to you to recognize which food choices support your goals and which do not.
Eva won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: None
$1 Yes, Yes Food: None
Thought for the week: Turn negatives into positives.
February 7, 2023
15 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 11.6 lbs, gained 5.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best TOPS weight loss: Tie – Karen & Rosie
5 KOPS member: Lost 2.2 lb. gained 2.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse. Best KOPS weight loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Cauliflower
Sin Food: Candy, any
Tip of the Week: Write a letter to (fill in the blank), to distract you from reaching for something to eat.
Babz won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Lil
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Sue
Thought for the week: Don't give up! Look how far you have come!
Program: Stevia and Monkfruit sweeteners. Avoid aspartame, splenda, nutrasweet (especially for children).
Monkfruit is zero calories. Does not stimulate insulin release. Safe for diabetics. Some brands have erythritol combined with it, which may cause gas. Though erythritol is a pre-biotic which helps feed good gut bacteria.
January 31, 2023
13 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 5.2 lbs, gained 4.0 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Linda
4 KOPS members: Lost 2.6 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtles 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Oranges or pears
Sin Food: Packaged, ultra-processed foods.
Tip of the Week: Read labels to be proactive for your own health.
Karen won attendance.
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Linda
$3 Food Chart: Carol
Thought for the week:
To move forward, determine what your triggers are.
Don't aim for perfection; it is more important to notice incremental improvement.
Homework for this week:
Check the nutrition panel on one or two products purchased frequently, like bread, salad dressing, and peanut butter. We are trying to purchase items with zero sugar or sugar not listed in the first three ingredients.
Once you've found the product with the least sugar, that should be your go-to food item when shopping.
Though this will be tedious the first few times you read the labels, over the course of weeks you'll change your diet and begin to stop craving sugary items. Yes, sugar in your peanut butter makes you crave more sweets.
January 24, 2023
14 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 15.2 lbs, gained 3.0 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Ellen
4 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 3.4 lb., 0 turtles 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M
Yes, Yes, Food: 5 glasses of water per day
Sin Food: Added sugar to your coffee and tea.
Tip of the Week: Read the labels on the food packages. Sugar must not be one of the tops 3 ingredients.
Ida won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Carol
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Rosie
Thought for the week: The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. ~ Mark Twain
January 17, 2023
15 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 13.6 lbs, gained 5.6 lbs, 3 turtles.
Best Weight: Babz
4 KOPS member: Lost 1.8 lb. gained 2.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery
Sin Food: White carbs: white bread, rice, pasta, potato
Tip of the Week: Be kind to yourself. Keep doing the things you know work for you.
Di won attendance
$3 Food Chart: Susan
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Roberta
Thought for the week:
"The person who consumes from better sources gets better thoughts. The person who asks better questions gets better answers. The person who builds better habits gets better results. It's not the outcomes. It's the inputs." ~ James Clear
January 10, 2023
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 10.2 lbs, gained 12.2 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight: Ida
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.6 lb., gained 5.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Walnuts
Sin Food: Cookies
Tip of the Week: Avoid junk food Monday-Friday. Eat fruit or cut up carrots and celery for your snack.
Attendance was won by Ann
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva
Program: Set an intention, not a resolution.
Thought for the week: How did you do last year? Time for a change!
January 3, 2023
12 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 9.2 lbs, gained 6.6 lbs, 0 turtle
Best Weight: Ellen S.
5 KOPS member: Lost 3.4 lb. gained 6.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Di M
Yes, Yes, Food: Lean meat = chicken and fish
Sin Food: Soda (seltzer okay)
Tip of the Week: Use smaller plates for your dinner. Divide the plate into 3 compartments: 1/2 the plate is veggie/salad, 1/4 of the plate is for a starch (pick one – pasta, potato, rice, or bread), and the final 1/4 of the plate is lean protein (chicken, fish).
Attendance was won by Marlene
$3 Food Chart: Marlene
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R
Program: Portion Control Tips
Thought for the week: Everyone smiles in the same language.