Weekly Meetings

April 22, 2025

10 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 1.8 lbs, gained 5.4 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Jeri

1 KOPS members: Lost 0.8 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva

Yes, Yes, Food: Anything on the Clean Fifteen list [EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen]

Tip of the Week: Use 1/4 cup vinegar to a large bowl (pan) of warm water to clean berries, veggies and all leafy greens and fruits with peels. Soak 2 minutes, rince with clean water, air dry before prepping for storage. We watched this video on how to clean produce.

Jeri won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Karen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Jeri

April 15, 2025

16 members weighed in.

10 TOPS members: Lost 15.8 lbs, gained 0 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Ellen

6 KOPS members: Lost 6.4 lb., gained 1.1 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Lil

Yes, Yes, Food: Fish

Tip of the Week: Get out for a walk during warm days.

Susan won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Pat

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

April 8, 2025

13 members weighed in.

10 TOPS members: Lost 8.0 lbs, gained 10.2 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Ellen

3 KOPS members: Lost 1.6 lb., gained 1.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di M

Yes, Yes, Food: Asparagus

Tip of the Week: Do not buy Easter Candy! It's too early and too risky to have in the house.

Lina won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Jeri

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

March 25, 2025

13 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 3.6 lbs, gained 12.2 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Ellen

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 2.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Kiwi

Tip of the Week: Do not buy Easter Candy! It's too early and too risky to have in the house.

Deb won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Rick

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Brigid

March 18, 2025

10 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 3.0 lbs, gained 5.8 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Jeri

3 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Edamame

Tip of the Week: Try to get outside to walk in the nice weather.

Carol won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Ellen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Jeri

March 11, 2025

12 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 6.4 lbs, gained 7.8 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Brigid

3 KOPS members: Lost 0.8 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva & Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: cabbage

Tip of the Week: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly

Rick won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Jeri

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steven

March 4, 2025

12 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 3.8 lbs, gained 3.4 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Jeri

3 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 1.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Lil

Yes, Yes, Food: apple

Tip of the Week: Each an apple before dinner to curb overeating at that meal.

Pat won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Lil

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Rosie

February 25, 2025

13 members weighed in.

10 TOPS members: Lost 15.2 lbs, gained 2.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Brigid

3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 3.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: no losers

Yes, Yes, Food: Green Tea

Tip of the Week: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper.

Deb won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Pat

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di

February 18, 2025

14 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 10.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Jeri

3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Celeriac

Tip of the Week: Make a pot of soup to enjoy for lunch or dinner all week long.

Jeri won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Lil

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart:February 18, 2025

14 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 10.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Jeri

3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Celeriac

Tip of the Week: Make a pot of soup to enjoy for lunch or dinner all week long.

Jeri won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Lil

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

February 11, 2025

16 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 5.0 lbs, gained 6.2 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Brigid

5 KOPS members: Lost 2.0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Sue & Lil

Yes, Yes, Food: Fish: tuna, salmon, sardines, shrimp

Tip of the Week: Try to eat fish 2-3 x a week. 

Rick won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Diane R.

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Brigid

February 4, 2025

16 members weighed in.

13 TOPS members: Lost 5.6 lbs, gained 13.2 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Jeri

3 KOPS members: Lost 0.2 lb., gained 0.4lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Sue

Yes, Yes, Food: Big salad with losts of veggies, 2 tablespoons of salad dressing, everyday.

Tip of the Week: Get healthy with habits

Karen won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Sue

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

January 28, 2025

14 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 17.4 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Pat

3 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 1.2 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva

Yes, Yes, Food: Big salad with losts of veggies, 2 tablespoons of salad dressing, everyday.

Tip of the Week: Get healthy with habits

Jeri won attendance.

Ate the yes food: no winner

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva

January 21, 2025

15 members weighed in.

12 TOPS members: Lost 14.4 lbs, gained 6.8 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Brigid

3 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Cabbage

Tip of the Week: Indoor walking at Gus Canty Monday - Friday, 11 am-12 pm is a great way to get out of the cold. Walk in place during commercials or while talking on the phone. Every step helps with exercise goals.

Eva won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Debbie

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di M.

January 14, 2025

14 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 21.8 lbs, gained 6.4 lbs, one turtle

Best Weight Loss: Ida

3 KOPS members: Lost 0.0 lb., gained 1.6 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: No winner

Yes, Yes, Food: Low sodium tuna fish, or other canned food product.

Tip of the Week: Help your heart, buy low sodium whenever possible.

Carol won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Stephen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Stephen

January 7, 2025

Seventeen members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 6.8 lbs, gained 7.0 lbs, one turtle

Best Weight Loss: Carol M.

6 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 2.4 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli

Tip of the Week: Fresh start; today is number 1, so don't look back!

Susan won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Ellen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Brigid, Jeri, and Rosie

December 17, 2024

17 members weighed in.

12 TOPS members: Lost 15 lbs, gained 11.8 lbs, 0 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Debbie

5 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food for the next 3 weeks: Yogurt

Tip of the Week: Substitute yogurt for dips, topping on pie and with fruit.

Eva won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Carol

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

Won the monthly food chart drawing and $10: Rosie

Won the Grand Prize $25 for the food chart from August - December: Roberta

December 3, 2024

14 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 4.4 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, 0 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Ellen S.

5 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Tie - Cheri & Eva

Yes, Yes, Food: Spaghetti Squash

Tip of the Week: Portion control can prevent your chance of over eating.

DiM. won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Pat J

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva

November 26, 2024

11 members weighed in.

6 TOPS members: Lost 0.6 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, 0 turtle

Best Weight Loss: No best loser

5 KOPS members: Lost 1.2 lb., gained 1.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di M

Yes, Yes, Food: Salad

Tip of the Week: How will you navigate the holiday? Take the time to make a plan.

Deb won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Eva

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Sue

Won $10 monthly challenge: Eva

November 19, 2024

15 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 7.4 lbs, gained 14.2 lbs, 0 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Ellen

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6lb., gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Cauliflower

Tip of the Week: Don't buy it - can't eat it! Avoid ultra-processed foods.

Cheri won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Rosie

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di M.

November 12, 2024

11 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 8.8 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: No winner

3 KOPS members: Lost 4.8 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli

Tip of the Week: Pre-plan your week's menu. Avoid buying ultra-proccessed foods. Consider if you are going out to lunch or dinner this week, and try to bring half the meal home for the next day. 

Ida won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Diane R.

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

November 5, 2024

10 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 7.4 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Ida

3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 5.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: No one lost.

Yes, Yes, Food: Carrots

Tip of the Week: Get our for walk during this Indian Summer. Looking at the sky first thing in the morning helps improve mood and lower cortisol levels.

Roberta won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Ida

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva

October 29, 2024

10 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 13.6 lbs, gained 2.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Rosie

3 KOPS members: Lost 4.6 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva

Yes, Yes, Food: A bouquet of flowers

Tip of the Week: Reminder: Do not buy Halloween candy! Use the money to buy a bouquet of flowers. Take a picture of your bouquet for show and tell next week.

Cheri won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Eva

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva

$10 winner of the October  food chart challenge: Stephen

October 22, 2024

16 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 11.4 lbs, gained 6.88 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Pat

5 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Sweet Potato

Tip of the Week: Do not buy Halloween candy!

Linda won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Pat

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

October 15, 2024

15 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 14.4 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Pat

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 4.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Chicken

Tip of the Week: Portion control starts with measuring everything you eat. After a few days, you can quickly eyeball a portion.

Di M. won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Karen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

October 8, 2024

12 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 5.8 lbs, gained 8.8 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Linda

5 KOPS members: Lost 4.4 lb., gained 0.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Lil

Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli or cauliflower

Tip of the Week: Eat fibrous vegetables & drink 8 glasses of water each day.

Eva won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Lil

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva (entered into the monthly drawing).

October 1, 2024

13 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Carol

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Lil

Yes, Yes, Food: Apples

Tip of the Week: Better choices lead to better living.

Eva won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Lil

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

September 24, 2024

9 members weighed in.

6 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 0.6lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Ellen

3 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Sue

Yes, Yes, Food: Squash

Tip of the Week: Measure all oils, mayo, and butter.

Diane R. won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Deb

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

$10 winner of the food chart from September: Stephen

September 17, 2024

19 members weighed in.

12 TOPS members: Lost 3 lbs, gained 21.2 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Roberta

7 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 6.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Cabbage

Tip of the Week: Close the kitchen after dinner.

Lil won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Ida

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Stephen

Food chart from Eva, KOPS, added to the monthly drawing.

September 10, 2024

12 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 16 lbs, gained 8.0 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Diane R. 

3 KOPS members: Lost 1.4 lb., gained 0.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di M

Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelom

Tip of the Week: What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. ~ Ralph Marston

Stephen won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Stephen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Stephen

September 3, 2024

12 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 8.6 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Diane R. 

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.8 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva P.

Yes, Yes, Food: Zucchini & summer squash

Tip of the Week: Make a conscious effort to find time for your health: make a meal plan, exercise, and keep a food diary. 

Di M. won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Ellen

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Roberta

Di M. won the monthly $10 drawing. 

August 27 - No report

August 20, 2024

13 members weighed in.

10 TOPS members: Lost 19.2 lbs, gained 14.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Debbie 

3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon

Tip of the Week: Eat more veggies! They are abundant now and from local farms.

Debbie won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Carol

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Roberta 

August 6, 2024

12 members weighed in, and 1 traveling TOPS member.

7 TOPS members: Lost 8.8 lbs, gained 0.4 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Roberta

5 KOPS members: Lost 1.4 lb., gained 5.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Marlene

Yes, Yes, Food: Tomatoes

Tip of the Week: Keep food chart and use exchange check boxes to help you stick to your goals.

Diane R. won attendance.

Ate the yes food: no winner

Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di

July 30, 2024

14 members weighed in.

10 TOPS members: Lost 9.8 lbs, gained 9.4 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Babz

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di

Yes, Yes, Food: Zucchini & summer squash

Tip of the Week: Shop the farmers market on Thursdays, Noon - 5 pm, Bigelow Marine Park.

Linda won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Debbie

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di

Thought for the week: Stay cool and drink plenty of water to combat the hazy, hot, humid weather.

July 23, 2024

11 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 10.8 lbs, gained 0.8 lbs, 01turtle

Best Weight Loss: Carol M.

4 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 1.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva P.

Yes, Yes, Food: Peaches, stone fruit

Tip of the Week:Try skipping one snack each day this week.

Ida won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Diane

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Carol

Thought for the week: Although the food package looks tempting with healthy-sounding ingredients, you do need to read the ingredients to make a smart decision.

July 16, 2024

14 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 5.6 lbs, gained 10.8 lbs, 01turtle

Best Weight Loss: Roberta E.

5 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Sue H.

Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon

Tip of the Week: I will measure mayo, butter, and all oils. One teaspoon = 1 fat exchange.

Linda won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Roberta

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Lucinda

Thought for the week: Change your mind (narrative) with positive thoughts.

July 9, 2024

13 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 9.0 lbs, gained 16.2 lbs, 01turtle

Best Weight Loss: Karen B.

4 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: no winner

Yes, Yes, Food: Cherries

Tip of the Week: Yes, you need to cut out some foods to lose.

Ida won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Ida

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

Thought for the week: There is no time like today to start again.

July 6, 2024

16 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 8.2 lbs, gained 16.8 lbs, 01turtle

Best Weight Loss: Diane R.

5 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 3.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Fresh herbs

Tip of the Week: Preplan your holiday menu.

Marlene won attendance.

Ate the yes food: none

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Marlene

Thought for the week: Enjoy the 4th with family, friends, and fireworks!

June 25, 2024

NO GAINER for the Entire Chapter!!!!!!!

15 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 22.8 lbs, gained 0.0 lbs, 01turtle

Best Weight Loss: Carol

4 KOPS members: Lost 11.0 lb., gained 0.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Marlene

Yes, Yes, Food: Grapes, any color

Tip of the Week: You hold the key to your success. It's up to you!

Ida won attendance.

Ate the yes food: 

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Marlene

Thought for the week: You make original days special by being you.

June 18, 2024

12 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 12.2 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss:Tie - Pat & Diane

3 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 3.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Eva

Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon

Tip of the Week: One positive thought can brighten your whole day.

Carol won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Pat

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

Thought for the week: Drink lots of water during this HOT spell!

June 11, 2024

16 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 9.0 lbs, gained 7.8 lbs,  turtles

Best Weight Loss: Pat

5 KOPS members: Lost 3.4lb., gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberries

Tip of the Week: Drink more water this week cause it's hot!

Ellen won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Cheri

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve

Thought for the week: We only fail when we give up trying.

June 4, 2024

13 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 4.0 lbs, gained 10.6 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: No winner.

6 KOPS members: Lost 4.8 lb., gained 3.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Blueberries

Tip of the Week: Get outside! Go for a 10-minute walk after breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's lovely in the evening, this time of year. Stroll along Main Street, leave nose prints on the windows. Maybe pull a few weeds in the garden as the heat of the day lessens as the sun moves lower in the sky.

Marlene won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Babz

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

May 21, 2024

11 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 8.6 lbs, gained 4.0 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Debbie

4 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di

Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberries

Tip of the Week: I tried to blame everyone and everything for my weight. I finally had to admit it was me!

Carol won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Eva

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: 

May 28, 2024

10 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 8.0 lbs, gained 4.6 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Diane R.

3 KOPS members: Lost 2.6 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Sue

Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon

Tip of the Week: Cut calories with simple swaps.

Ellen won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Diane R

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva

May 21, 2024

11 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 8.6 lbs, gained 4.0 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Debbie

4 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di

Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberries

Tip of the Week: I tried to blame everyone and everything for my weight. I finally had to admit it was me!

Carol won attendance.

Ate the yes food: Eva

Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri

May 14, 2024

11 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 5.6 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Debbie

3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: No one

Yes, Yes, Food: Spinach

Tip of the Week: Every journey begins with a first step. Take it!

Pat won attendance.

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Pat ate 23 different vegetables!

Won $3,00 for bringing in a completed food chart: Stephen

May 7, 2024

13 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 6.8 lbs, gained 5.6 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: No one

4 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: A large variety of vegetables. Keep track of how many different vegetables you eat this week.

Tip of the Week: Vegetables help you feel full. Eating enough vegetables each day ensures you are satisfied between meals.

Diane won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Carol

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Pat 

April 30, 2024

9 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 3.8 lbs, gained 5.8 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: No one

2 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di

Yes, Yes, Food: Any green vegetable

Tip of the Week: Track your exercise this week. 

Roberta won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Eva

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Lucinda

April 23, 2024

15 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 7.2 lbs, 1 turtle

Best Weight Loss: Linda 

6 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 5.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Mint tea as a STOPPER after dinner.

Tip of the Week: Implement a Keystone Habit this week.

Sue won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Steve

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Roberta

April 16, 2024

15 members weighed in.

10 TOPS members: Lost 14.0 lbs, gained 4.6 lbs, 2 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Linda 

5 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 4.6 lb., one turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Marlene 

Yes, Yes, Food: Salad, 5 X per week

Sin Food: Cookies

Tip of the Week: Make one salad per day the meal.

Rosie won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Diane

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Roberta

April 2, 2024

12 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 6.8 lbs, gained 9.8 lbs, 0 turtles

Best Weight Loss: Roberta

4 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., one turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: No winner

Yes, Yes, Food: All berries

Sin Food: Chips

Tip of the Week: Buy fresh food mostly v egetables everytime you shop. 

Karen won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Steve

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Sue

March 26, 2024

15 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 5.0 lbs, gained 9.8 lbs, one turtle

Best Weight Loss: Pat

6 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 2.2 lb., one turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: tie, Cheri, and Marlene

Yes, Yes, Food: tree nuts: walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, pine nuts

 Food: Chocolate of any kind: cake, cookies, ice cream, candy, pie, doughnuts

Tip of the Week: Savory snacks can keep you from being tired, and hangry in the afternoon. 

Rosie won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Lucinda

$1 Yes, Yes Food:

March 19, 2024

15 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 2.6 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, two turtles.

Best Weight Loss: Lucinda

7 KOPS members: Lost 3.4 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Lil H.

Yes, Yes, Food: Asparagus

Sin Food: Easter candy

Tip of the Week: Members created their own tip to use this week. Many mentioned drink more water and get outside when the sun shines.

Rosie won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Lucinda

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Linda

March 12, 2024

11 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 8.6 lbs, gained 2.8 lbs, 0 turtles.

Best Weight Loss: Lucinda

4 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: Cabbage

Sin Food: Chips

Tip of the Week: Eat your greens! Lettuce, bok choi, broccoli, scallions, cabbage, kale. Super low calorie and a healthy dose of fiber.

Pat won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Cheri

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva

March 5, 2024

14 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 13.2 lbs, 1 turtle.

Best Weight Loss: Ida

5 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 2.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di

Yes, Yes, Food: Berries

Sin Food: Chocolates (don't buy Easter candy, yet)

Tip of the Week: Eat veggies before you eat your meal.

Cheri won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Eva

$1 Yes, Yes Food: no winner

February 27, 2024

9 members weighed in.

6 TOPS members: Lost 9.2 lbs, gained 2.2 lbs, 0 turtles.

Best Weight Loss: Roberta

3 KOPS members: Lost 1.6 lb., gained 1.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Tie-Di & Eva

Yes, Yes, Food: Oranges or blueberries.

Sin Food: Ice cream.

Tip of the Week: Be consistent with your habits - read the ingredients in everything you buy. Get in the habit of finding, then buying items that list no sugar or sugar is not one of the first three ingredients.

Roberta won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Cheri

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Debbie

February 20, 2024

15 members weighed in.

9 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 14.0 lbs, 0 turtles.

Best Weight Loss: Roberta

6 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 4.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Marlene

Yes, Yes, Food: Seasoning without salt

Sin Food: Added salt.

Tip of the Week: Make the 0, 1, 2, 3 Diet Plan a habit. Follow for 40 days.

Rosie won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Eva

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Lucinda

February 6, 2024

16 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 11.6 lbs, gained 9.4 lbs, 0 turtles.

Best Weight Loss: Linda

5 KOPS members: Lost 6.0 lb., gained 0.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Root vegetables

Sin Food: Chips

Tip of the Week: Roast or air fry root vegetables on a sheet pan. Store extras in the refrigerator to add to meals throughout the week.

Roberta won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Eva

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Rosie

January 30, 2024

16 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 5.8 lbs, gained 3.4 lbs, 1 turtle.

Best Weight Loss: Lucinda

5 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: 30 plant soup

Sin Food: Soda, Diet Soda. Seltzer is okay!

Tip of the Week: TOPS is not a magic formula for losing weight. The only sure cure for overweight is eating less.

Ellen won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Eva

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Babz

January 23, 2024

15 members weighed in.

11 TOPS members: Lost 16.4 lbs, gained 4.8 lbs, 1 turtle.

Best Weight Loss: no winner; had to have weighed in the week before and had a loss this week. 

4 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 6.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: No one lost this week.

Yes, Yes, Food: White rice

Sin Food: Cheese and crackers

Tip of the Week: After cooking rice, cool in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours to lower the glycemic index before eating it. The reason this happens is explained here. 

Debbie won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Di M.

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Pat

January 16, 2024

8 members weighed in.

4 TOPS members: Lost 1.8 lbs, gained 1.6 lbs, 0 turtle.

Best Weight Loss: Ida

4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Di M.

Yes, Yes, Food: Frozen veggies

Sin Food: Chips

Tip of the Week: If you find salads boring, try adding blueberries or mandarin oranges, as well as walnuts or pecans, and a light raspberry vinaigrette. It's delicious!

Diane R. won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Eva

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R.

January 9, 2024

10 members weighed in.

7 TOPS members: Lost 8.4 lbs, gained 2.8 lbs, 1 turtle.

Best Weight Loss: no one

3 KOPS members: Lost 7.4 lb., gained 0.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Rick

Yes, Yes, Food: tuna fish

Sin Food: cookies and bars (brownies)

Tip of the Week: Find something in your daily life to either create or brake a habit..

A new member, Marlene, won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Ida

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Rick

January 2, 2024

11 members weighed in.

8 TOPS members: Lost 0.4 lbs, gained 11.8 lbs, 0 turtles.

Best Weight Loss: Babz

3 KOPS members: Lost 4.4 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.

Best Weight Loss: Cheri

Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli

Sin Food: Ice cream

Tip of the Week: Writing down your goals for the year can help make it happen.

Rosie won attendance.

$3 Food Chart: Ida

$1 Yes, Yes Food: Ida

March 2025

TOPS lost 7.2 lbs and gained 19.4 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 3.6 lb. and gained 4.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Jeri B. and Ellen S.

February  2025

TOPS lost 17 lbs and gained 11 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 1.0 lb. and gained 6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Brigid

Lost 5+ pounds: Jeri, Brigid

January  2025

TOPS lost 24.6 lbs and gained 24.0 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 1.0 lb. and gained 1.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Michele

Lost 5+ pounds: Michele, Brigid

TOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Jeri, Pat

KOPS at or below goal 4 weeks in a row: Di M.

December 2024

TOPS lost 12.8 lbs and gained 21.0 lbs, 2 turtles

KOPS lost 2.4 lb. and gained 1.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Carol M.

October  2024

TOPS lost 16.2 lbs and gained 19.0 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 6.0 lb. and gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Rosie

Lost 5+ lbs during May: Debbie C. & Pat J.

KOPS at or below goal 4 weeks in a row: Cheri and Di M.

KOPS at or below goal 8 weeks in a row: Eva P.

September  2024

TOPS lost 14.0 lbs and gained 11.2 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 0 lb. and gained 6.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Carol

KOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Di M., and Eva P.

August  2024

TOPS lost 18.6 lbs and gained 7.4 lbs, 2 turtles

KOPS lost 1.8 lb. and gained 1.6 lb., 2 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Carol

Lost 5+ lbs during August: Deb

July

June  2024

TOPS lost 22.6 lbs and gained 12.8 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 9.4 lb. and gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Pat J.

Lost 5+ lbs during May: Debbie C. & Pat J.

KOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Eva P.

May  2024

TOPS lost 20.6 lbs and gained 10.8 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 3.2 lb. and gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Carol M.

Lost 5+ lbs during May: Carol M., Debbie C.

KOPS below goal 4 weeks in a row: Di M, Rick R. Eva P.

April  2024

TOPS lost 10.8.lbs and gained 9.4 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 0.6 lb. and gained 3.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Karen B.

TOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Karen B, Pat J.

KOPS under goal 4 weeks in a row: Rick

KOPS under goal 8 weeks in a row: Eva, Di M.

March 2024

TOPS lost 12.0lbs and gained 19.4 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 6.4 lb. and gained 0.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss: Pat J.

KOPS under goal 4 weeks in a row: Cheri, Rick & Di

February 2024

TOPS lost 15.8 lbs and gained 18.4 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 5.0 lb. and gained 0.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss Pat J., lost 4 weeks in a row.

December 2023

TOPS lost 5.0 lbs and gained 14.2 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 1.8 lb. and gained 6.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in December: Babz

November 2023

TOPS lost 6.2 lbs, and gained 21.8 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 1.4 lb. and gained 8.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in November: Ida

October 2023

TOPS lost 7.6 lbs, gained 31.8 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 8.2 lb. gained 6.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in October: Barbara Z.

September 2023

TOPS lost 23 lbs, gained 6.6 lbs, 1 turtle

KOPS lost 0 lb. gained 7.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in September: Karen B.

Runner Up: Roberta E. 

Lost 5+ pounds: Karen and Roberta

August 2023

TOPS lost 29.0 lbs, gained 15.8 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 10.8 lb. gained 6.4 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in August: Carol M. 

Runner up: Rosie O.

July 2023

TOPS lost 8.4 lbs, gained 22.6 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 3.2 lb. gained 7.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in July: Rosie O

June 2023

TOPS lost 31.2 lbs, gained 3.8 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 10 lb. gained 0.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in June: Carol M. lost 9.4#

Runner up: Deb C. lost 8.4#

Attained KOPS status: Susan H.

May 2023

TOPS lost 8.4 lbs, gained 13.6 lbs, 1 turtle

KOPS lost 5.0 lb. gained 6.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in May: Ellen 

April 2023

TOPS lost 19.2 lbs, gained 6.4 lbs, 0 turtle

KOPS lost 3.4 lb. gained 1.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in April: Sharon 

March 2023

TOPS lost 2.0 lbs, gained 28 lbs, 1 turtle

KOPS lost 3.8 lb. gained 1.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in March: Ellen 

February 2023

TOPS lost 14 lbs, gained 4.6 lbs, 0 turtles

KOPS lost 0.4 lb. gained 2.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in February: Diane 

KOPS at or below goal 8 weeks:  Eva and Di

January 2023

TOPS lost 29 lbs, gained 20.4 lbs, 0 turtle

KOPS lost 0.4 lb. gained 7.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in January : Ida 

December 2022

TOPS lost 10.4 lbs, gained 20.7 lbs, 2 turtles

KOPS lost 2.6 lb. gained 5.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.

Best Weight Loss in December: Ellen 

KOPS at or below goal 8 weeks: Cheri