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42 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2016 | 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. • 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. Following these tips can make it a little easier to stick with your healthy eating habits. 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 starting from 9 to 9:50 am and meeting from 10 to 11 am. Come and join us! TOPS Monthly Best Losers are: Ginny Hernandez, Terry Foster, Janet Contrertes, Marla Henrich, Ginny DeBry, Darleen Moxon, Lillie Brown, and Bernie Smith. KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) in good standing for the month were Alma Bolla, Linda Callahan, Audrey Carey, Lauren Curtner, Agna Harper, Donna Leone, Dorothy Monterville, Ann Oliver, Fran Rayner, Jan Sandberg and Rosalee Strong. Great job TOPS and KOPS on your monthly success! Congratulations to Carol Kreckow and Sandy Burgon for reaching their goal weight and becoming our newest KOPS. We are so proud of you! Thanks to all of our TOPS members who participated in the Veteran Walk in November to honor those who have served our country. All of the proceeds from this event went to the local VFW Post. What a great project! For info. on TOPS contact Peggy Andrews, 845-8295 or Rosalee Strong, 845-9313 Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our Sun Lakes friends