Benefits of joining TOPS

At TOPS, there are no quick fixes or miracle drugs. Your losing weight will be up to YOU.....your committment to lose the weight and YOUR desire and determination to succeed. But at TOPS, we will be there to support you every step and pound along the way.

 
Weekly Chapter Meetings

TOPS chapters hold weekly meetings and every member has a confidential weigh in to see how they progressing. Every week there will be a program or group discussion on a weight related subject. Often the programs are given by the chapter leader or one of the chapter members. Ocassionally, your chapter will have a guest speaker, such as a doctor, therapist, or a nutritionist, come and give a talk on a related subject. Most chapters have ongoing contests and incentives to help keep your motivation going. The meetings are fun and informative.

But most importantly, the weekly meetings are a time to share your weightloss accomplishments and your set backs, to be inspired by others successes, to recieve support and to offer support to other members.

 
Monthly TOPS NEWS Magazine

With your membership, you will recieve a one years subscription to TOPS NEWS. You will find this monthly magazine chocked full of inspiring stories, diet tips, advice, recipes, contest and program ideas, plus lots of other articles to help motivate you. Each chapter is asked to submit articles about their chapter and its members. Who knows, maybe someday you'll be in the publication.

 
Year Round Activities

At TOPS, you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of scheduled events throughout the year. We hold annual recognition days at all levels: local, state and international. There are also open houses, walkathons, fundays and rallies. By participating in these events, you come away with new ideas, new friends, and a new dedication to your new lifestyle.

 
Retreats

Because it sometimes helps to get away, TOPS regularly sponsors retreats throughout the United States and Canada. Here, members can escape the pressures of everyday life, and learn from others in a quiet, relaxing setting. It's a time to reflect on your goals, learn new things and practice new ways of thinking. In order to accommodate as many members as possible, the retreat costs are kept low and the locations vary. Announcements of ongoing retreats are found in TOPS News or through your chapter leader.