Videos - Weight-Bearing Exercises

The May 1 meeting of TOPS NE0267 started with this humorous little rhyme, contributed by Barb:

Hey diddle diddle
I've a budge in my middle,
And I hope to whittle it soon;
But eating’s such fun
I won’t get it done
Til my dish runs away
With my spoon.

Program

Karen S’s program focused on weight-bearing exercises using videos. The class sampled one of the videos by doing about 10 minutes’ exercise. She brought along three videos she uses interchangeably for her fitness program: Absolute Beginners Cardio & Strength Training Workout for Seniors, Angie Miller’'; Older & Wiser Workout, Sue Grant; and Firming after 50, Joel Harper.
Six TOPS and one KOPS were present at the meeting. Karen W. was the best loser for the week. “Make It Up As You Go” Team contest scores: Tulips, 664 points; Dandelions, 651 points. This week’s challenge for the “Make It Up As You Go” team contest is to set a food boundary this week, and stick to it every day.

Contest Challenges:

Week 1: Walk at least 10 minutes every day.
Week 2: Eat at least 2 fruits and 2 vegetables every day.
Week 3: Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water every day.
Week 4: Keep a food journal.
Week 5: Eat one lean protein each day.
Week 6: 4 deep breaths 3 times a day
Week 7: Choose an eating boundary and stick to it every day.

Open House Report

This challenge was a result of the program Tina gave at the Open House on April 24: Digging Deeper than Dieting, in which she listed reason we tend to overeat. Knowledge is not always power: we know how to eat; the problem is doing it. She suggested setting eating boundaries (no snacking after 8 p.m., for instance) and then suggested several questions to ask yourself before eating outside those boundaries. Many of her thoughts came from the book I Deserve a Donut by Barb Raveling.
We were glad to welcome five guests to the Open House. All the members attended the meeting.

Join Us!

TOPS Club meets from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Imperial Community Center, with weigh-ins beginning at 8:30. For more information about TOPS, phone Cheryl at 883-0265 or see tops.org. The first meeting is free.