Find a lifestyle approach to weight loss with Wa-Rite

The Wa Rite Club meets on Friday mornings from 9-10 in Clubhouse 3, Room 1. Weighins are from 8-8:45.

Dues are $10 a year, plus 10 cents upon signing in. That dime goes to the person who lost the most weight that week. Leisure World ID card must be shown. The club is a supportive group of women sharing weight loss tips and keeping each other accountable. Female residents who want to lose at least ten pounds are invited to stop by one of the meetings at 9 a.m.

Judy Chambers reminded everyone to drink more water and stay on track, even if it means saying no to cookies made by a family member. She also shared a weekly quote: Shirley LaBrecque earned a top loser title the week of May 3 with a weight loss of 4 pounds. Her husband wanted to eat healthier, reduce calories and control his portions. While LaBrecque helped her husband, she got inspired to get on a wagon and was rewarded by losing few pounds herself. The top loser of the month was Shirlene Bradrick.

Melinda Lee earned the queen of the month title with the whooping 18.5 pounds weight loss in one month. She credits her success to a keto diet. Lee and her mother have been the Wa-Rite members since 2008.

—Jan Friedland "If you are going to quit anything, try to quit waiting for the right time."

Shirley LaBrecque (l-r), Melinda Lee, and Shirlene Bradrick.