HOULTON, Maine — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter of Houlton met Friday Nov. 8, at the Aldergate building on Kelleran Street. There were 7 TOPS and 4 KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) present.
The loser of the week was Joanne Lane and the runner-up was Mildred Gagnon. Congratulations ladies. Joanne Lane won the skinny dish and Betty Wyman won the 50/50.The health basket went to Dianne Folsom.
Barbara Troy led the group through an exercise program. Thank you for doing this. Seven members of Houlton TOPS went to the workshop in Washburn on Nov. 9. Dianne Folsom placed fifth and Betty Wyman placed sixth as KOPS. Great job ladies, we are very proud of you for your efforts. Brenda Lacostic won one of the door prizes.
The program this week was given by Joanne Lane and Jean Merritt on calorie content in food. For instance, did you know that there are 17 calories in 1 tablespoon of ketchup? Or that there are 105 calories in just one cup of plain macaroni? But there are only two calories in a cup of grapes!
That one saltine cracker contains 20 calories? So maybe instead have one cup of popcorn at 31 calories. Something for all of us to think about. Thank you Joanne for these figures to think about our “figures” a little bit more.
We would love to have you join us for a different kind of Friday morning for yourself. Get the encouragement and support to get you on your way to a better life style and and maybe, like me, get to like yourself more. For more information, call me at 207-538-8760 or Diane Folsom at 207-521-1717. Looking forward to hearing from you.
