Wa-Rite

The Wa-Rite Club congratulates member Karen Green who was a top loser at the July 21 meeting. Green lost 3.5 pounds since last week’s meeting, bringing her total weight loss since April to 16 pounds. Green said that if her stomach growls, she pretends it is the sound of her body eating the fat. The total weekly weight loss for all members participating in the weigh-ins was 17 pounds.

Member Shirley LaBrecque gave a presentation on living with type 2 diabetes. A diabetic herself, she brought personal insight in addition to facts about the disease.

LaBrecque also spoke about lifestyle and dietary changes to control diabetes without the need for insulin. Other members also shared their knowledge and experience with this disease. Diabetes affects approximately 37 million Americans. About 40% of those are over the age of 65.

Wa-Rite meets every Friday in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weighins are from 8:15-8:45 a.m. Each meeting runs from 9-10 a.m. Annual membership fee is $10. Weekly dues are ten cents.

Women interested in better health, more energy and some light-hearted camaraderie are welcome to visit up to three meetings before deciding to join.

—Judy Chambers