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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2015 | 45 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! TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) offers some tips to get through the holidays: Practice portion control. Reduce the calories of a meal by loading half the plate with vegetables or fruit. Plan your menu to include salads and lots of vegetables. Use a luncheon-sized plate for your meal. Wait 20 to 30 minutes before deciding on a second helping. If you are still hungry, choose a small helping of a fruit or vegetable. Eat breakfast – Studies have shown that eating breakfast curbs the urge to binge later in the day. The holiday season can be tough for people who want to stick with their healthy eating habits. Following these tips can make it a little easier. TOPS is here to provide the support 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 starting at 9 -9:50 am and meeting from 10 – 11 am. Come and join us. Due to the holidays our TOPS Chapter will have a weigh- in only on Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st TOPS Monthly Best Losers are: Ruth Bray, Agna Harper, Marla Henrich, Linda King, Jan Sandberg, Grace Simms-Franklin Delores Storey, and Suzanne Strauss. Great job! KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) in good standing for the month were Alma Bolla, Linda Callahan, Audrey Carey, Lauren Curtner, Donna Leone, Dorothy Monterville, Ann Oliver, Rosalee Strong, and Nora Van Wert We are so proud of you! In November our TOPS members participated in the Veteran Walk to honor all who have served our country. All of the proceeds from this event went to the Wounded Warrior Project. What a great project! For information contact Peggy Andrews, 845-8295 or Rosalee Strong, 845-9313 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our Sun Lakes friends.