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For Better or for Worse, TOPS Members Lose Weight Together

MILWAUKEE, WI – Love is in the air during February, and TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is no exception.  Many couples join a TOPS chapter together because the group not only improves members’ relationship with food but can also enhance bonds between significant others.  TOPS is an ideal opportunity for couples to encourage one another and work toward a common goal, and it is an important aspect of many members’ success – in weight-loss and relationships.

A Vow to Lose Weight

Don and Mildred Dillard joined TOPS in 2001 to lose weight and improve their health together.  TOPS became an important aspect of their lives and, through mutual support, they were able to reach their goals.  Don became his state’s King in 2009 (losing more weight than any other male member in the state during that year) and the 2009 International King Runner-Up (losing more weight than any other male member in the entire organization, except the International King, during that year).  At State Recognition Days, after it was announced that he lost 141.25 pounds and Mildred lost 54 pounds, Don said that he had another goal:  to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 29, 2011.

As their anniversary approached, Don worked with his TOPS Coordinator and chapter Leader to plan a surprise vow renewal ceremony that would take place after the group’s weekly meeting.  The ceremony was led by the Rev. Mark Gilson, the husband of a chapter member.

“I decided to have the ceremony after a TOPS meeting, because if it weren’t for the group and everything TOPS promotes, I probably wouldn’t have been able to overcome my health issues and see our 50th wedding anniversary,” Don explains.

Wedded Weight Gain

After their first few years of marriage, Sean and Raechel Weed had gained weight and struggled to lose.  In April 2008, they decided to join TOPS together to learn healthy eating and lifestyle tips and reach their weight-loss objectives.

“We were constantly cheering for one another’s success and encouraging each other when we struggled,” Raechel says.  “We pushed and pulled to the finish line and finally reached our goal.  Sean lost 30.5 pounds, and I lost 29 pounds.”

The evening of their KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) graduation, they were surprised with a wedding ceremony graduation by Area Captain Judy Bell.  Raechel and Sean were the “bride” and “groom,” and the graduation was sealed with a kiss.  “Our celebration was very special, and it was another reminder of the support we have received from other TOPS members,” Raechel shares.

Love and Marriage

Ed La Fleur and Jean Bolton were both longtime TOPS members.  Ed was a 16-year KOPS and Assistant chapter Weight Recorder, and Jean had held several chapter offices.  In June 2011, the TOPS members tied the knot.

“Our chapter was very happy to hear that two of our members were going to marry,” says Mary Perkins, Treasurer of their TOPS chapter.

TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 64 years ago, TOPS is the only nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise, and wellness information. TOPS has about 170,000 members – male and female, age seven and older – in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

Visitors are welcome to attend their first TOPS meeting free of charge. Membership is affordable at just $28 per year in the U.S. and $32 per year in Canada, plus nominal chapter fees. To find a local chapter, view http://www.tops.org or call (800) 932-8677.

 

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