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 does not have to doom anyone to
a life of deprivation, and it is OK to have some special treats during
the holidays. You are more likely to keep up healthy changes over
the long haul if you plan for food you love. The key, whether you are
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 Thursdays at the South Clubhouse with weigh-ins from
9 to 9:50 am and a meeting from 10 to 11 am. TOPS is affordable
at only $49 for new members plus $3 monthly chapter dues. With
your membership, you receive My Day
One (a quick-start guide) and six TOPS
magazines a year. You also have access to
a medical library and our members-only
website. Come join us!
TOPS Monthly Best Weight Losers are:
Kati Williams, Sandy Keshishian, Marie
Johnson, Janet Contreras, and Suzy
Hodgkinson. Congratulations! Keep up
the good work.
KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly)
in good standing for the month were:
Yvonne Adams, Peggy Andrews, Alma Bolla, Bea DiMatteo, Terry
Foster, Rennie Harrison, Marla Henrich, Carol Kreckow, Donna
Leone, Darleen Moxon, Ruth Schoonover, Bernie Smith, and Rosalee
Strong. Congratulations to all our KOPS! You are such an inspiration
to our TOPS chapter.
Thanks to all our TOPS members who donated and participated in
the Veteran Walk on November 11th to honor those who have served
our country. All the proceeds from this event go to support the VFW
Post 233 in Banning.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our Sun Lakes
residents. For information on TOPS, contact Rosalee Strong at (951)
855-2836.
| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2023 | 55
