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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! • 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 start from 9 to 9:50 am and meeting from 10 to 11am. Come and join us! TOPS Monthly Best Losers are: Suzanne Strauss, Carolee Matthews Renie Harrison, Nora Van Wert, Ruth Schoonover, Lillie Brown, and Peggy Andrews. KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) in good standing for the month were Yvonne Adams, Alma Bolla, Pat Bonarigo, Audrey Carey, Marvine Cirar, Lauren Curtner, Brenda Day, Terry Foster, Agna Harper, Carol Kreckow Donna Leone, Dorothy Monterville, Darleen Moxon, Fran Rayner, and Rosalee Strong. Great job TOPS and KOPS on your monthly success! Thanks to all members that attended the TOPS Area Workshop and participated in our Food Drive. We had lots of food to donate to H.E.L.P., Inc. Food Pantry. Thanks to all of our TOPS members who will participate in the Veterans Walk in November to honor those who have served our country. All of the proceeds from this event goes to VFW Post 233. For information on TOPS contact Rosalee Strong, 845-9313 Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our Sun Lakes friends. | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | DECEMBER 2017 | 49