I am joining TOPS tonight!

[Favorite Auntie]

I have never posted on this forum, I have only lurked once in a while. I joined WW 4 years ago and lost 70 pounds, only to put almost 30 back on! I am joining TOPS tonight with my sister, her hubby, and two friends from work. I know having a support system is the best way to succeed.

I am cruising on the Magic the week after Thanksgiving, and would LOVE to lose 20 pounds by then....I hope I can do it!

[~Sparkly~Zoe]

Good luck! I hope it works for you!

[nativetxn]

TOPS is an excellent way to get healthy again. Does this mean you will be taking the WISH challenge? I sure hope so, I would love to have you as part of my support group.

Katholyn

[Favorite Auntie]

I am not sure what the WISH challenge is...as I said, I am new to this board. Any info would be great!

The meeting was good last night. AI bit wacky, and they didn't really talk about losing weight or how to do it. The majority of the members were also old, like 70's and 80's.... I am going to stick with it though, as is my sister and a friend from work. I am keeping my fingers crossed and I will be on my treadmill A LOT!

[JRoglitz]

Congratulations on joining TOPS! I have been a member for about 3 1/2 years. It is mainly a support group. They don't have a specific program they use but the best part for me is the friends I have made and the weighing in each week. It helps me to keep on track. I have lost about 25 pounds and kept it off. I have more to go and last month started back on low carbs. I've lost about 12 pounds. Good luck!

[Favorite Auntie]

Glad to hear that it has worked for someone! I'll let you know how Thurs night goes...

[JustMe28]

Congratulations on joining TOPS. :) I have a friend who joined and she loves it. :)

[mowsie dreamer]

Hi Favorite Auntie :wave: I'm glad you are joining us here on the WISH board!! Grab a clippie and get ready to roll!!! This is a great board with soooo much support!! Congratulations on joining TOPS, I'll be looking forward to your posts about it!!:D

[catherine]

Welcome to WISH Favorite Auntie. You'll love it here, everyone is really friendly and so helpful.

Now if someone could please let me know what TOPS is, obviously we do not have that in the UK!! Thanks!

[MelanieC]

Congrats on joining TOPS. Welcome to WISH! This is a great place to keep yourself on track and everyone here is wonderful.

Thanks,
Melanie

[wiskband]

Whats TOPS?

[Favorite Auntie]

TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. They meet weekly for support and weigh in. They have a website... www.tops.org

We meet Thursday night. They have goofy little games and people share ideas, recipes and things. Kind of like Weight Watchers, only a LOT cheaper ($20 per year and $1 a week) and they don't really have a food plan like WW.

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

[catherine]

Thanks Favorite Aunties for the info. and the link. I'll have a look at their website.

[Favorite Auntie]

I lost one and a half pounds! I was happy with that. I find the meetings a bit disorganized...but I am going to keep going until at least my cruise...I might try a different meeting as I have heard that they are all a little different.

At least I lost!:D