Wa-Rite

Wa-Rite is a female-only club that meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weigh-ins are from 8-8:45. Dues are $10 a year, plus 10 cents upon signing in. LW ID cards must be shown. For support on a weight-loss journey, women are welcome to stop by at 8:15 to weigh in and complete the registration paperwork. On March 20, members learned that the club lost 15.5 pounds for the week with the biggest loser Joyce Brannon, who lost three pounds by eating right and exercising. She also reached her shortterm weight goal. Bea Quintana earned her master’s degree in eating dinner before 5 p.m. and choosing healthy snacks.

Nasser was a speaker of the day and talked about benefits of chia seeds. They provide essential nutrients to support bone health, digestion, and heart health, and are rich in calcium, fiber, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Nasser suggested sprinkling them on salads, yogurt or smoothies. She added that people should drink plenty of fluids when consuming chia seeds and listen to their bodies for signs of discomfort.

The weekly food for thought was: “You should know that you are worth it even when it’s hard to stay committed and the progress is slow.”

—Jan Friedland

Bea Quintana