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Teen's Division 6, Second Place

"I plan to succeed with TOPS.”

“When I first joined TOPS in 2003, I wanted to lose weight, but wasn’t motivated to give up my share of the sweet treats. It didn’t help that my dad was very ill. Eventually, I accepted that I was heavy and continued to eat without concern—until several family members and my dad passed away. The following summer, my family and I sat around a campfire eating s’mores. My mom said, “We need to get serious about losing weight and having healthy eating habits.” I half-heartedly agreed and ate another s’more. The next week at TOPS, I gained 4.75 pounds of s’mores. I finally got motivated. Over the next six months, I only gained once. I plan to succeed with TOPS.”