TOPS Nashville members encouraged with nutrition tips

On Sept. 10, TOPS OH1573 Nashville opened with pledges.

Geneva Pringle was the best weekly loser. She said to eat fruit and vegetables and drink water each day.

Lana Rush was the best weekly KOPS.

The “Don’t Feed the Shark Contest" continues.

Janice Tope led the group in balance exercises taken from the TOPS News Magazine for July/August. The first was squats plus abduction. Another was standing knee internal and external retractions. The third was single Romanian deadlifts. The last was a lateral step to front lift.

On Sept. 3, TOPS OH1573 Nashville opened with pledges.

Tope tied for best weekly loser. She said drink seven 8-ounce glasses of water each day.

Rush was the best weekly KOPS.

Gaye Keller gave a program on protein diets. Protein burns more calories, builds lean muscle mass and promotes fat loss. All these factors help maintain weight loss. It also increases feelings of fullness and boosts metabolism.

The club meets at the Nashville Global Methodist Church on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., with weigh-in at 5 p.m. The first meeting is free.