Weight loss group marks 30 years in the valley
TOPS meets Tuesdays at 2 pm at the Whitingham Municipal Center. The first visit is free. For more information call chapter facilitator June Tool at (802) 423-7648 or go to www.tops.org.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) was established in 1948 and has helped millions of people in a weight loss journey. The Jacksonville Vermont Chapter was created in 1995 and will celebrate 30 years in the community this year.
Weekly meetings offer support and encouragement to men, women, and children over the age 7. Over 70% of new members come to TOPS for accountability at the scale. TOPS is not about diets or one-size-fits-all food plans. Members are encouraged to create meal plans, with support, by using a variety of tools and tips for portion control and tracking.
Two members, Isabel Bosley and Elizabeth Cole, have achieved and maintained their goal weight for over 20 years. The Jacksonville chapter also was proud to have Rebekah Green as a Vermont State Queen in 2019.
