Congrats to first time Toastmaster Praveen – “Eating Healthy” theme – perfect amount of content, humor and on the fly commentary

8 Members / 1 Area Governor / 2 Guests = 11 Attendees

3 Prepared Speeches / 5 Table Topics

Started and Ended on Time Other Highlights:

–          WOD – “Fierce” – violently hostile or aggressive (several other definitions too)

–          Sugar has 65 different names – packaging labels are misleading and tricky!

–          45% of Americans have one or more chronic diseases

–          Obesity levels from 1990 – 2017 have skyrocketed – vote 3 times a day to change the system!!

–          Ed showed humility and wisdom speaking to a mistake at work and what he has learned from it.  Two books mentioned:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Win_Friends_and_Influence_People

https://www.amazon.com/Not-Nice-Pleasing-Speaking-Unapologetically-ebook/dp/B076VVH14M

–          Bruce shared his personal experience with Neuroplasticity and inspired the group to rewire their brains to achieve results

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroplasticity

“Neurons that fire together, wire together.” – Donald Hebb

–          Patricia encouraged the group to attend TLI on Dec 1st at Great Wolf Lodge       

Tony  suggested this documentary for info on food:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Defense_of_Food

–          Our Guest Skip told me about this book for overcoming your fear of public speaking:    https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Fight-Punch-Public-Speaking-ebook/dp/B0794ZZ8LN