Good morning all, seems like we are all very busy. Since I've changed my hours, I don't have much time for much of anything. I'm still getting up at 4, and exercising, and doing stuff around the house. Last night we were all in bed at 8:30. I was hoping that the change in hours wouldn't give me much time to snack at night, and dinner would be ready when I get home, however, where there is a will there is a way for anything.
Nita, I'm so very proud of you, and my goal for the next 6 weeks is to say losing. We have some new challenges at tops, and I'm hoping it works for me. I'm having a couple of problems at tops, not major but if you all have any suggestions I would love it.
#1, curves opened in our town and our new treasurer isn't getting to meeting till 15 min. prior. ONe person has said something about it, and I probably will address the issue today with her, cuz i have to call her anyway.
2. we've made collars for our chapter and a couple of people insist that we said we are to ware black shirts with them, I don't think that's the true case, I have my secretary checking into the min. for this, but the past leader thinks what i say goes, and if I tell everyone to wear black they must. I don't agree, I think it should be majority rules, and I basically said that to her the other day. If I had the min. to back her up it would be different, but so far nothing. So my plan is to do this one of two things, take a secret ballet, or strongley suggest we wear black.
Any imput from you all is greatly apprectiated.
I also started walking on my break at work, so hopefully more exercise will show more weight loss, we will see.
talk to you all soon
me.

Good Morning

I took some time from my chores to turn on the Montel Williams show this morning and it is good! It's about "Inspiring weight loss stories" and the TOPS woman that is on there looks great after losing 200 lbs. Another person has lost weight on the "Lindora" program. I am not familiar with that program. Do any of you know what its about? I had to leave the TV while they were talking about it.

Thanks everyone for the internet sites yesterday. There are so many sites that it is overwelming to try to look for something. I put in a search for weight loss clip art and after looking thru about 30 pages, I decided I had to refine my search, and then I found one that I wanted. I'll keep looking as I get time to spend on it.

Wendy....I would put the wearing of the black shirts to a vote and let the majority decide. I feel the decision should be up to the chapter. That way if someone doesn't like it, they can't blame you. Some of them will wear what they want to anyway. Long before I joined TOPS, our chapter decided our colors would be red, white, and blue. We have red shirts and are supposed to wear white pants to SRD, workshops, etc., but at SRD, there are so many people with red shirts that I would like to do something different, but don't have any good ideas yet. I don't really like having to dress like everyone else. I usually wear black pants.

Wishing you all the best at weigh in.

Nita

Nita,

Glad to hear you are doing so well. Yes eating normal meals is helping. In just my first day yesterday I lost 3 lbs over night. At least I am off to a great start again.

Mickey,

I know what you mean about the time girl. I find that now I am working full time that I don't have time for anything at night. I am hardly ever on the computer anymore. I am here at work today sneaking on to say hi.LOL
You can get back on track glad you had a great time at the lake. I would love to go away about now for a vacation.

CoCo,

You guys will do great with sugar busters. Ask Christie for help that is her plan of choice and how she reached kops. I know when you were doing it before you were losing great on it. It doesn't work that great for me like it does you 2. Let me know how it is going. Great for you that you guys went walking together. It passes the time doesn't it.

Eleni,

How are you doing? Did you start looking for a job yet? I am thinking of you lady.

Wendy,

You are right about the majority rules thing.
You are doing great keep up the great work. I was in bed about the same time as you last night. Trying to get caught up on sleep.

Eating healthy works I lost 3 lbs overnight.

sherri

Hi everyone,

I guess here in Canada it is www.google.ca

I really wouldn't worry too much about the SARS warning. It only applies to Toronto and apparently they are very upset that they were classified this way.

As for me, I am doing OK. I ended up not having a good dinner last night. We take the kids to the chiropractor to see if he can help with the ear infections. By the time we left if was 6:30 so we stopped to get something to eat. I ordered chicken salad, hubby nachos and the kids pizza. The food was terrrible and we left most of it. I ended up eating some chocolate and cookies later on.

I am back on track today.

I hope everyone has a good day.

Hi Everyone
I was with FLGAl today. I watched the Montel show. And cried like a baby. The stories really hit home with me. I am also like FLGAL I havent heard of the Lindora diet either. The way I understood the lady say. You go on program 8-10 weeks. Go off for 2 weeks. That is to let your body adjust to the changes its made. Then go back on for 8-10. They gave a web site. So I might check it out. Just to see what it is. But the TOPS lady was really inspiring to me. She is going to help another lady that was on the show. They live in the same town. And TOPS is paying for a one year membership. I thought the show was really inspiring. Should have taped it. Then I could rewatch it.
Well not much happening here. Washed 3 loads of clothes and hung out. A little cool. But should dry fairly well. Trying to figure out what to have for supper. Not sure yet. The guys are at the neighbors. Son is weed eating for them. Well I better get off here. Sister in law is in the hospital. She may need me to go pick her up. So will have to get off here. So if she tries to call. I am thinking of everyone. Hope everyone has a great day.
A TOPS PAL

I am taping the show while I watch my soaps. The Oprah show today also has a man that lost a ton of weight without surgery. I will tape both and show them at our meeting.

Hi all,

Nita and coco, glad you got to see Montel's show. We didn't have the 3 major networks this morning due to wet heavy snow....a good 12 inches here, but it is melting abit......even making it heavier. We go out early before it got too bad, since we both have bad backs. Wish I could have seen it. Sounds like it was inspirational. I like seeing others successes.

Hopefully I worked off some of the 4#'s I gained last night. Really didn't think it would be that bad. Maybe one day, my mind will get back to the correct mindset and I will get back to goal.

Wendy, I don't understand your first question. Is there something wrong with the treasurer getting there 15 min before the mtg starts? As long as she is there to weigh in before the meeting and stays for it and does her job, what is the problem? In regards to the 2nd question, majority rules on ANYTHING a chapter does that involves members. No one person.....or committee..... rules what involves everyone. Dressing alike is common at SRD's, IRD's, Workshops or Fall Rally's. Usually in chapter mtgs, the most that is alike is wearing the chapters sashes, vests, blazers, or whatever they put their charms on. Please make sure you become familiar with the OFFICIAL TOPS RULES [13-b] to help avoid these situations and then they can be 'nipped in the bud'. You wouldn't believe how 'nasty' some things can get when a few start to think they can rule. Has your Area Captain or Coordinator done their Spring Workshop yet? [normally done shortly after elections or installations] That is a great time to ask any question and all in attendance benefit from the info. Officers really need to attend these. Hope this helps.

Sherri, nice to see you back. I know you've been busy and I hope things are working out for you. Only you can do it......and you will!

Linlin, Have a better day today.

My eating is better so far and I have a lot to do with my hands today so I hope it will be OK. Take care all .....

TOPS {{{{{HUGS}}}}},
Summer

Eleni, You snuck in on me.......Hi there! have a great meeting tonight