Take Off Pounds Sensibly
An international weight loss support group with local Cape Cod, MA, chapters.
Weekly Meetings
2025 Weekly Minutes
March 25, 2025
13 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 3.6 lbs, gained 12.2 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Ellen
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 2.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Kiwi
Tip of the Week: Do not buy Easter Candy! It's too early and too risky to have in the house.
Deb won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Rick
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Brigid
March 18, 2025
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 3.0 lbs, gained 5.8 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Jeri
3 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Edamame
Tip of the Week: Try to get outside to walk in the nice weather.
Carol won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Ellen
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Jeri
March 11, 2025
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.4 lbs, gained 7.8 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Brigid
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.8 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva & Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: cabbage
Tip of the Week: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly
Rick won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Jeri
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steven
March 4, 2025
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 3.8 lbs, gained 3.4 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Jeri
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 1.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Lil
Yes, Yes, Food: apple
Tip of the Week: Each an apple before dinner to curb overeating at that meal.
Pat won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Lil
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Rosie
February 25, 2025
13 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 15.2 lbs, gained 2.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Brigid
3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 3.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: no losers
Yes, Yes, Food: Green Tea
Tip of the Week: Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper.
Deb won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Pat
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di
February 18, 2025
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 10.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Jeri
3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Celeriac
Tip of the Week: Make a pot of soup to enjoy for lunch or dinner all week long.
Jeri won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Lil
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart:February 18, 2025
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 10.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Jeri
3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Celeriac
Tip of the Week: Make a pot of soup to enjoy for lunch or dinner all week long.
Jeri won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Lil
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve
February 11, 2025
16 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 5.0 lbs, gained 6.2 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Brigid
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Sue & Lil
Yes, Yes, Food: Fish: tuna, salmon, sardines, shrimp
Tip of the Week: Try to eat fish 2-3 x a week.
Rick won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Diane R.
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Brigid
February 4, 2025
16 members weighed in.
13 TOPS members: Lost 5.6 lbs, gained 13.2 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Jeri
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.2 lb., gained 0.4lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Sue
Yes, Yes, Food: Big salad with losts of veggies, 2 tablespoons of salad dressing, everyday.
Tip of the Week: Get healthy with habits
Karen won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Sue
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve
January 28, 2025
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 17.4 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Pat
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 1.2 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Big salad with losts of veggies, 2 tablespoons of salad dressing, everyday.
Tip of the Week: Get healthy with habits
Jeri won attendance.
Ate the yes food: no winner
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva
January 21, 2025
15 members weighed in.
12 TOPS members: Lost 14.4 lbs, gained 6.8 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Brigid
3 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Cabbage
Tip of the Week: Indoor walking at Gus Canty Monday - Friday, 11 am-12 pm is a great way to get out of the cold. Walk in place during commercials or while talking on the phone. Every step helps with exercise goals.
Eva won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Debbie
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di M.
January 14, 2025
14 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 21.8 lbs, gained 6.4 lbs, one turtle
Best Weight Loss: Ida
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.0 lb., gained 1.6 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
Yes, Yes, Food: Low sodium tuna fish, or other canned food product.
Tip of the Week: Help your heart, buy low sodium whenever possible.
Carol won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Stephen
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Stephen
January 7, 2025
Seventeen members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 6.8 lbs, gained 7.0 lbs, one turtle
Best Weight Loss: Carol M.
6 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 2.4 lb., zero turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, zero medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli
Tip of the Week: Fresh start; today is number 1, so don't look back!
Susan won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Ellen
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Brigid, Jeri, and Rosie
2024 Weekly Minutes
December 17, 2024
17 members weighed in.
12 TOPS members: Lost 15 lbs, gained 11.8 lbs, 0 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Debbie
5 KOPS members: Lost 1.0 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food for the next 3 weeks: Yogurt
Tip of the Week: Substitute yogurt for dips, topping on pie and with fruit.
Eva won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Carol
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve
Won the monthly food chart drawing and $10: Rosie
Won the Grand Prize $25 for the food chart from August - December: Roberta
December 3, 2024
14 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 4.4 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, 0 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Ellen S.
5 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Tie - Cheri & Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Spaghetti Squash
Tip of the Week: Portion control can prevent your chance of over eating.
DiM. won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Pat J
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva
November 26, 2024
11 members weighed in.
6 TOPS members: Lost 0.6 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, 0 turtle
Best Weight Loss: No best loser
5 KOPS members: Lost 1.2 lb., gained 1.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M
Yes, Yes, Food: Salad
Tip of the Week: How will you navigate the holiday? Take the time to make a plan.
Deb won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Eva
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Sue
Won $10 monthly challenge: Eva
November 19, 2024
15 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 7.4 lbs, gained 14.2 lbs, 0 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Ellen
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6lb., gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Cauliflower
Tip of the Week: Don't buy it - can't eat it! Avoid ultra-processed foods.
Cheri won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Rosie
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di M.
November 12, 2024
11 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 8.8 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: No winner
3 KOPS members: Lost 4.8 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli
Tip of the Week: Pre-plan your week's menu. Avoid buying ultra-proccessed foods. Consider if you are going out to lunch or dinner this week, and try to bring half the meal home for the next day.
Ida won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Diane R.
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
November 5, 2024
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 7.4 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Ida
3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 5.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one lost.
Yes, Yes, Food: Carrots
Tip of the Week: Get our for walk during this Indian Summer. Looking at the sky first thing in the morning helps improve mood and lower cortisol levels.
Roberta won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Ida
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva
October 29, 2024
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 13.6 lbs, gained 2.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Rosie
3 KOPS members: Lost 4.6 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: A bouquet of flowers
Tip of the Week: Reminder: Do not buy Halloween candy! Use the money to buy a bouquet of flowers. Take a picture of your bouquet for show and tell next week.
Cheri won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Eva
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva
$10 winner of the October food chart challenge: Stephen
October 22, 2024
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 11.4 lbs, gained 6.88 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Pat
5 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Sweet Potato
Tip of the Week: Do not buy Halloween candy!
Linda won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Pat
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve
October 15, 2024
15 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 14.4 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Pat
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 4.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Chicken
Tip of the Week: Portion control starts with measuring everything you eat. After a few days, you can quickly eyeball a portion.
Di M. won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Karen
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
October 8, 2024
12 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 5.8 lbs, gained 8.8 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Linda
5 KOPS members: Lost 4.4 lb., gained 0.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Lil
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli or cauliflower
Tip of the Week: Eat fibrous vegetables & drink 8 glasses of water each day.
Eva won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Lil
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva (entered into the monthly drawing).
October 1, 2024
13 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.6 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Carol
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Lil
Yes, Yes, Food: Apples
Tip of the Week: Better choices lead to better living.
Eva won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Lil
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
September 24, 2024
9 members weighed in.
6 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 0.6lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Ellen
3 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Sue
Yes, Yes, Food: Squash
Tip of the Week: Measure all oils, mayo, and butter.
Diane R. won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Deb
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
$10 winner of the food chart from September: Stephen
September 17, 2024
19 members weighed in.
12 TOPS members: Lost 3 lbs, gained 21.2 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
7 KOPS members: Lost 3.2 lb., gained 6.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Cabbage
Tip of the Week: Close the kitchen after dinner.
Lil won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Ida
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Stephen
Food chart from Eva, KOPS, added to the monthly drawing.
September 10, 2024
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 16 lbs, gained 8.0 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Diane R.
3 KOPS members: Lost 1.4 lb., gained 0.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelom
Tip of the Week: What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. ~ Ralph Marston
Stephen won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Stephen
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Stephen
September 3, 2024
12 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 8.6 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Diane R.
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.8 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva P.
Yes, Yes, Food: Zucchini & summer squash
Tip of the Week: Make a conscious effort to find time for your health: make a meal plan, exercise, and keep a food diary.
Di M. won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Ellen
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Roberta
Di M. won the monthly $10 drawing.
August 27 - No report
August 20, 2024
13 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 19.2 lbs, gained 14.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Debbie
3 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon
Tip of the Week: Eat more veggies! They are abundant now and from local farms.
Debbie won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Carol
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Roberta
August 6, 2024
12 members weighed in, and 1 traveling TOPS member.
7 TOPS members: Lost 8.8 lbs, gained 0.4 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
5 KOPS members: Lost 1.4 lb., gained 5.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Tomatoes
Tip of the Week: Keep food chart and use exchange check boxes to help you stick to your goals.
Diane R. won attendance.
Ate the yes food: no winner
Won $3.00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di
July 30, 2024
14 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 9.8 lbs, gained 9.4 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Babz
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Zucchini & summer squash
Tip of the Week: Shop the farmers market on Thursdays, Noon - 5 pm, Bigelow Marine Park.
Linda won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Debbie
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Di
Thought for the week: Stay cool and drink plenty of water to combat the hazy, hot, humid weather.
July 23, 2024
11 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 10.8 lbs, gained 0.8 lbs, 01turtle
Best Weight Loss: Carol M.
4 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 1.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva P.
Yes, Yes, Food: Peaches, stone fruit
Tip of the Week:Try skipping one snack each day this week.
Ida won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Diane
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Carol
Thought for the week: Although the food package looks tempting with healthy-sounding ingredients, you do need to read the ingredients to make a smart decision.
July 16, 2024
14 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 5.6 lbs, gained 10.8 lbs, 01turtle
Best Weight Loss: Roberta E.
5 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Sue H.
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon
Tip of the Week: I will measure mayo, butter, and all oils. One teaspoon = 1 fat exchange.
Linda won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Roberta
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Lucinda
Thought for the week: Change your mind (narrative) with positive thoughts.
July 9, 2024
13 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 9.0 lbs, gained 16.2 lbs, 01turtle
Best Weight Loss: Karen B.
4 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: no winner
Yes, Yes, Food: Cherries
Tip of the Week: Yes, you need to cut out some foods to lose.
Ida won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Ida
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve
Thought for the week: There is no time like today to start again.
July 6, 2024
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 8.2 lbs, gained 16.8 lbs, 01turtle
Best Weight Loss: Diane R.
5 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 3.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Fresh herbs
Tip of the Week: Preplan your holiday menu.
Marlene won attendance.
Ate the yes food: none
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Marlene
Thought for the week: Enjoy the 4th with family, friends, and fireworks!
June 25, 2024
NO GAINER for the Entire Chapter!!!!!!!
15 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 22.8 lbs, gained 0.0 lbs, 01turtle
Best Weight Loss: Carol
4 KOPS members: Lost 11.0 lb., gained 0.0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Grapes, any color
Tip of the Week: You hold the key to your success. It's up to you!
Ida won attendance.
Ate the yes food:
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Marlene
Thought for the week: You make original days special by being you.
June 18, 2024
12 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 12.2 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss:Tie - Pat & Diane
3 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 3.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon
Tip of the Week: One positive thought can brighten your whole day.
Carol won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Pat
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
Thought for the week: Drink lots of water during this HOT spell!
June 11, 2024
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 9.0 lbs, gained 7.8 lbs, turtles
Best Weight Loss: Pat
5 KOPS members: Lost 3.4lb., gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberries
Tip of the Week: Drink more water this week cause it's hot!
Ellen won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Cheri
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Steve
Thought for the week: We only fail when we give up trying.
June 4, 2024
13 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 4.0 lbs, gained 10.6 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: No winner.
6 KOPS members: Lost 4.8 lb., gained 3.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Blueberries
Tip of the Week: Get outside! Go for a 10-minute walk after breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's lovely in the evening, this time of year. Stroll along Main Street, leave nose prints on the windows. Maybe pull a few weeds in the garden as the heat of the day lessens as the sun moves lower in the sky.
Marlene won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Babz
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
May 21, 2024
11 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 8.6 lbs, gained 4.0 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Debbie
4 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberries
Tip of the Week: I tried to blame everyone and everything for my weight. I finally had to admit it was me!
Carol won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Eva
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart:
May 28, 2024
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 8.0 lbs, gained 4.6 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Diane R.
3 KOPS members: Lost 2.6 lb., gained 1.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Sue
Yes, Yes, Food: Watermelon
Tip of the Week: Cut calories with simple swaps.
Ellen won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Diane R
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Eva
May 21, 2024
11 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 8.6 lbs, gained 4.0 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Debbie
4 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Strawberries
Tip of the Week: I tried to blame everyone and everything for my weight. I finally had to admit it was me!
Carol won attendance.
Ate the yes food: Eva
Won $3,00 for bringing in a complete food chart: Cheri
May 14, 2024
11 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 3.2 lbs, gained 5.6 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Debbie
3 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 1.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one
Yes, Yes, Food: Spinach
Tip of the Week: Every journey begins with a first step. Take it!
Pat won attendance.
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Pat ate 23 different vegetables!
Won $3,00 for bringing in a completed food chart: Stephen
May 7, 2024
13 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.8 lbs, gained 5.6 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: No one
4 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 2.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: A large variety of vegetables. Keep track of how many different vegetables you eat this week.
Tip of the Week: Vegetables help you feel full. Eating enough vegetables each day ensures you are satisfied between meals.
Diane won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Carol
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Pat
April 30, 2024
9 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 3.8 lbs, gained 5.8 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: No one
2 KOPS members: Lost 1.8 lb., gained 0 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Any green vegetable
Tip of the Week: Track your exercise this week.
Roberta won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Lucinda
April 23, 2024
15 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 7.2 lbs, 1 turtle
Best Weight Loss: Linda
6 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 5.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Mint tea as a STOPPER after dinner.
Tip of the Week: Implement a Keystone Habit this week.
Sue won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Roberta
April 16, 2024
15 members weighed in.
10 TOPS members: Lost 14.0 lbs, gained 4.6 lbs, 2 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Linda
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 4.6 lb., one turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Salad, 5 X per week
Sin Food: Cookies
Tip of the Week: Make one salad per day the meal.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Diane
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Roberta
April 2, 2024
12 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 6.8 lbs, gained 9.8 lbs, 0 turtles
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
4 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 2.6 lb., one turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No winner
Yes, Yes, Food: All berries
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: Buy fresh food mostly v egetables everytime you shop.
Karen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Steve
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Sue
March 26, 2024
15 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 5.0 lbs, gained 9.8 lbs, one turtle
Best Weight Loss: Pat
6 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 2.2 lb., one turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: tie, Cheri, and Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: tree nuts: walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, pine nuts
Food: Chocolate of any kind: cake, cookies, ice cream, candy, pie, doughnuts
Tip of the Week: Savory snacks can keep you from being tired, and hangry in the afternoon.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Lucinda
$1 Yes, Yes Food:
March 19, 2024
15 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 2.6 lbs, gained 7.6 lbs, two turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Lucinda
7 KOPS members: Lost 3.4 lb., gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Lil H.
Yes, Yes, Food: Asparagus
Sin Food: Easter candy
Tip of the Week: Members created their own tip to use this week. Many mentioned drink more water and get outside when the sun shines.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Lucinda
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Linda
March 12, 2024
11 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 8.6 lbs, gained 2.8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Lucinda
4 KOPS members: Lost 3.0 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: Cabbage
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: Eat your greens! Lettuce, bok choi, broccoli, scallions, cabbage, kale. Super low calorie and a healthy dose of fiber.
Pat won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Eva
March 5, 2024
14 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 6.2 lbs, gained 13.2 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
5 KOPS members: Lost 2.4 lb., gained 2.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di
Yes, Yes, Food: Berries
Sin Food: Chocolates (don't buy Easter candy, yet)
Tip of the Week: Eat veggies before you eat your meal.
Cheri won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: no winner
February 27, 2024
9 members weighed in.
6 TOPS members: Lost 9.2 lbs, gained 2.2 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
3 KOPS members: Lost 1.6 lb., gained 1.2 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Tie-Di & Eva
Yes, Yes, Food: Oranges or blueberries.
Sin Food: Ice cream.
Tip of the Week: Be consistent with your habits - read the ingredients in everything you buy. Get in the habit of finding, then buying items that list no sugar or sugar is not one of the first three ingredients.
Roberta won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Cheri
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Debbie
February 20, 2024
15 members weighed in.
9 TOPS members: Lost 2.2 lbs, gained 14.0 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Roberta
6 KOPS members: Lost 2.2 lb., gained 4.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Marlene
Yes, Yes, Food: Seasoning without salt
Sin Food: Added salt.
Tip of the Week: Make the 0, 1, 2, 3 Diet Plan a habit. Follow for 40 days.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Lucinda
February 6, 2024
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 11.6 lbs, gained 9.4 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Linda
5 KOPS members: Lost 6.0 lb., gained 0.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Root vegetables
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: Roast or air fry root vegetables on a sheet pan. Store extras in the refrigerator to add to meals throughout the week.
Roberta won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Rosie
January 30, 2024
16 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 5.8 lbs, gained 3.4 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Lucinda
5 KOPS members: Lost 0.4 lb., gained 2.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: 30 plant soup
Sin Food: Soda, Diet Soda. Seltzer is okay!
Tip of the Week: TOPS is not a magic formula for losing weight. The only sure cure for overweight is eating less.
Ellen won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Babz
January 23, 2024
15 members weighed in.
11 TOPS members: Lost 16.4 lbs, gained 4.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: no winner; had to have weighed in the week before and had a loss this week.
4 KOPS members: Lost 0 lb., gained 6.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: No one lost this week.
Yes, Yes, Food: White rice
Sin Food: Cheese and crackers
Tip of the Week: After cooking rice, cool in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours to lower the glycemic index before eating it. The reason this happens is explained here.
Debbie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Di M.
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Pat
January 16, 2024
8 members weighed in.
4 TOPS members: Lost 1.8 lbs, gained 1.6 lbs, 0 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: Ida
4 KOPS members: Lost 0.6 lb., gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Di M.
Yes, Yes, Food: Frozen veggies
Sin Food: Chips
Tip of the Week: If you find salads boring, try adding blueberries or mandarin oranges, as well as walnuts or pecans, and a light raspberry vinaigrette. It's delicious!
Diane R. won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Eva
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Diane R.
January 9, 2024
10 members weighed in.
7 TOPS members: Lost 8.4 lbs, gained 2.8 lbs, 1 turtle.
Best Weight Loss: no one
3 KOPS members: Lost 7.4 lb., gained 0.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Rick
Yes, Yes, Food: tuna fish
Sin Food: cookies and bars (brownies)
Tip of the Week: Find something in your daily life to either create or brake a habit..
A new member, Marlene, won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Ida
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Rick
January 2, 2024
11 members weighed in.
8 TOPS members: Lost 0.4 lbs, gained 11.8 lbs, 0 turtles.
Best Weight Loss: Babz
3 KOPS members: Lost 4.4 lb., gained 0.4 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuses.
Best Weight Loss: Cheri
Yes, Yes, Food: Broccoli
Sin Food: Ice cream
Tip of the Week: Writing down your goals for the year can help make it happen.
Rosie won attendance.
$3 Food Chart: Ida
$1 Yes, Yes Food: Ida
Monthly Awards
February 2025
TOPS lost 17 lbs and gained 11 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 1.0 lb. and gained 6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Brigid
Lost 5+ pounds: Jeri, Brigid
January 2025
TOPS lost 24.6 lbs and gained 24.0 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 1.0 lb. and gained 1.6 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Michele
Lost 5+ pounds: Michele, Brigid
TOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Jeri, Pat
KOPS at or below goal 4 weeks in a row: Di M.
December 2024
TOPS lost 12.8 lbs and gained 21.0 lbs, 2 turtles
KOPS lost 2.4 lb. and gained 1.6 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Carol M.
October 2024
TOPS lost 16.2 lbs and gained 19.0 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 6.0 lb. and gained 0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Rosie
Lost 5+ lbs during May: Debbie C. & Pat J.
KOPS at or below goal 4 weeks in a row: Cheri and Di M.
KOPS at or below goal 8 weeks in a row: Eva P.
September 2024
TOPS lost 14.0 lbs and gained 11.2 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 0 lb. and gained 6.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Carol
KOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Di M., and Eva P.
August 2024
TOPS lost 18.6 lbs and gained 7.4 lbs, 2 turtles
KOPS lost 1.8 lb. and gained 1.6 lb., 2 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Carol
Lost 5+ lbs during August: Deb
July
June 2024
TOPS lost 22.6 lbs and gained 12.8 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 9.4 lb. and gained 2.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, and 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Pat J.
Lost 5+ lbs during May: Debbie C. & Pat J.
KOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Eva P.
May 2024
TOPS lost 20.6 lbs and gained 10.8 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 3.2 lb. and gained 1.8 lb., 0 turtles, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Carol M.
Lost 5+ lbs during May: Carol M., Debbie C.
KOPS below goal 4 weeks in a row: Di M, Rick R. Eva P.
April 2024
TOPS lost 10.8.lbs and gained 9.4 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 0.6 lb. and gained 3.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Karen B.
TOPS lost 4 weeks in a row: Karen B, Pat J.
KOPS under goal 4 weeks in a row: Rick
KOPS under goal 8 weeks in a row: Eva, Di M.
March 2024
TOPS lost 12.0lbs and gained 19.4 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 6.4 lb. and gained 0.8 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss: Pat J.
KOPS under goal 4 weeks in a row: Cheri, Rick & Di
February 2024
TOPS lost 15.8 lbs and gained 18.4 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 5.0 lb. and gained 0.8 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss Pat J., lost 4 weeks in a row.
December 2023
TOPS lost 5.0 lbs and gained 14.2 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 1.8 lb. and gained 6.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in December: Babz
All KOPS were at or below goal.November 2023
TOPS lost 6.2 lbs, and gained 21.8 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 1.4 lb. and gained 8.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in November: Ida
October 2023
TOPS lost 7.6 lbs, gained 31.8 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 8.2 lb. gained 6.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in October: Barbara Z.
September 2023
TOPS lost 23 lbs, gained 6.6 lbs, 1 turtle
KOPS lost 0 lb. gained 7.6 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in September: Karen B.
Runner Up: Roberta E.
Lost 5+ pounds: Karen and Roberta
August 2023
TOPS lost 29.0 lbs, gained 15.8 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 10.8 lb. gained 6.4 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in August: Carol M.
Runner up: Rosie O.
July 2023
TOPS lost 8.4 lbs, gained 22.6 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 3.2 lb. gained 7.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in July: Rosie O
June 2023
TOPS lost 31.2 lbs, gained 3.8 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 10 lb. gained 0.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in June: Carol M. lost 9.4#
Runner up: Deb C. lost 8.4#
Attained KOPS status: Susan H.
May 2023
TOPS lost 8.4 lbs, gained 13.6 lbs, 1 turtle
KOPS lost 5.0 lb. gained 6.0 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in May: Ellen
April 2023
TOPS lost 19.2 lbs, gained 6.4 lbs, 0 turtle
KOPS lost 3.4 lb. gained 1.4 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in April: Sharon
March 2023
TOPS lost 2.0 lbs, gained 28 lbs, 1 turtle
KOPS lost 3.8 lb. gained 1.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in March: Ellen
February 2023
TOPS lost 14 lbs, gained 4.6 lbs, 0 turtles
KOPS lost 0.4 lb. gained 2.2 lb., 1 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in February: Diane
KOPS at or below goal 8 weeks: Eva and Di
January 2023
TOPS lost 29 lbs, gained 20.4 lbs, 0 turtle
KOPS lost 0.4 lb. gained 7.2 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in January : Ida
December 2022
TOPS lost 10.4 lbs, gained 20.7 lbs, 2 turtles
KOPS lost 2.6 lb. gained 5.0 lb., 0 turtle, 0 KOPS in the red, 0 medical excuse.
Best Weight Loss in December: Ellen
KOPS at or below goal 8 weeks: Cheri