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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2019 | | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2019 | 63 63 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) December is here and the holiday season is upon us, which can be an especially vulnerable time of year for anyone focused on healthy weight management. Family gatherings and club parties often present an array of tasty temptations that can be difficult to resist. This year can be different and enjoyable at the same time! With TOPS, all foods fit… including desserts. Losing weight and getting healthy doesn't have to doom anyone to a life of deprivation, and it's okay to have some special treats during the holidays. You're more likely to keep up healthy changes over the long haul if you plan for food you love. The key, whether you're watching your weight or keeping an eye on carbs, is to watch portion sizes and use healthier ingredients. Studies have shown that eating breakfast curbs the urge to binge later in the day. TOPS is here to provide the support that members need during the holidays and throughout the year. Sun Lakes residents are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. We meet on Thursday at the South Clubhouse with weigh-ins from 9 to 9:50 am and meeting from 10 to 11 am. TOPS is affordable, only $32 a year plus $3 monthly chapter dues. This gives you six magazines a year and access to our TOPS website. Come join us! TOPS Monthly Best Losers are: Peggy Andrews, Lillie Brown, Linda Callahan, Janet Contreras, Bea DiMatteo, Renie Harrison, James Kozik, Linda Miller, Jan Prindle, Bernie Smith, and Suzanne Strauss. KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) in good standing for the month were Yvonne Adams, Alma Bolla, Terry Foster, Jon Haman, Lynne Haman, Agna Harper, Carol Kreckow, Donna Leone, Dorothy Monterville, Ruth Schoonover and Rosalee Strong. Great job TOPS and KOPS on your monthly success! Congratulations to Linda Callahan as a reinstated KOPS. Linda you did it and we are all so proud of you. Thanks to all of our TOPS members who participated in the Veterans Walk in November to honor those who have served our country. All of the proceeds from this event goes to the Wounded Warrior Program. What a great project! Our Christmas Holiday Brunch is Dec. 12 at the South Clubhouse catered by Thomas Catering. Games, prizes and lots of fun for all. TOPS will not be meeting on Dec. 26. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our Sun Lakes friends. For info. on TOPS, contact Rosalee Strong at (951) 845-9313.