Martin City TOPS #538
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The Martin City, MT Chapter of the International TOPS Organization, join us for information, support, and laughs about our weight management journey.
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Martin City Firehall
Martin City, MT
59926
General information
TOPS Club, Inc. is a nonprofit, noncommercial weight-loss support organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with chapters located worldwide. Its two-fold objective is to encourage healthy lifestyles through weight-management support groups and to sponsor obesity research. Most members refer to the organization simply as "TOPS,” an acronym for "Take Off Pounds Sensibly.” TOPS was founded in 1948 by Esther Manz, as a response to the need to assist overweight and obese people lose weight by setting up a support group system. Over the years, as more weight management problems such as bulimia and anorexia became widely recognized in medicine, TOPS expanded their scope to include all people with weight problems. They also created an incentive for club members who reach and maintain their weight at their goal level to stay in the club as KOPS (Keeps Off Pounds Sensibly) members -- giving them extra recognition to help encourage other members in the club Club meetings emphasize nutrition and exercise education focused on supplementing a member's effort to manage their weight. TOPS also has published education material for its members. TOPS has about 170,000 members in nearly 10,000 chapters in the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries throughout the world. Membership includes women, men, and children.
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Frequently asked questions..............
~ What is TOPS?
TOPS Club, Inc. is a nonprofit, weight-loss education and support organization. Our members refer to us simply as TOPS, which is an acronym for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. We focus on developing healthy lifestyles through weight management and sponsor research aimed at finding the root cause and effective treatment of the disease of obesity.
~ Who can join TOPS?
Virtually everyone is welcome. TOPS is available to men, women and children from age 7 to 100+.
~ Can I visit a TOPS meeting before I decide to join?
Yes. Visitors are always welcome. The first TOPS chapter meeting is free of charge.
~ Do TOPS members actually achieve weight-loss success?
Yes. We have thousands of successful members.
~ I belong to another organization (gym, weight-loss facility, etc.) – is it permissible to belong to TOPS, too?
Yes. TOPS provides a supportive, encouraging and caring environment and knows that many people need additional assistance with the difficult challenge of weight management.
~ What makes TOPS different from other weight-loss organizations?
TOPS helps our members make changes that promote good health and last a lifetime – not for just a few short weeks – in behaviors, attitudes, exercise and eating. We sell no food products and accept no advertising from commercial companies. We empower volunteers who share similar weight issues to help each other with supportive materials and educational tools.
~ What does TOPS do for me after I lose weight?
TOPS has a robust recognition program to reward and honor people for maintaining weight through time.
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