Wa-Rite: Sleep may be a key component for weight loss
Female residents who want to find support on their weight-loss journey and meet like-minded people are welcome to stop by one of Wa-Rite’s meetings. The Wa-Rite is a women-only club and 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. Those dimes go to the person who lost the most weight that week. LW ID cards must be shown.
Based on the considerable amount of weight lost this week, 32.5 pounds, many club members were motivated to reach their goals. One such person was Melinda Lee who lost 4.5 pounds by exercising and cutting back on carbs.
At the Wa-Rite meetings, members often discuss thoughtprovoking topics. Last week, it was about improving the quality of sleep by Bev Bender. “We would all like to know what we can do to improve our quality of sleep and what habits we might change,” said Bender. She shared some well-known tips and some new ones. They are taking a warm shower or bath before bed, no caffeine after 2 p.m. and no alcohol after dinner. She also added that going to bed too hungry or too full, watching TV, eating, working or using a phone while in bed may disrupt the quality of sleep. Another tip that Bender shared is incorporating deep relaxation techniques during the day, and setting aside worry time for some time other than bedtime. Bender, who doubled as the facilitator plus the speaker, shared food for thought—Mark Twain’s quote: “Everyone is entitled to their own ridiculous opinion.”
—Jan Friedland
Bev Bender
