After

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Men's Division 3, First Place

"Since losing this weight, I feel better physically and about myself.”

“I joined TOPS in 2008 with encouragement from my mother. I began losing right away, which gave me incentive to get serious. I ate healthier and gave up my favorite foods of pastries and sweets. It’s tough to do outdoor exercise in Alaska in the winter, so I bought an exercise bike. At first it was a challenge to ride for twenty minutes. Now I ride for forty-five minutes twice a day, seven days a week. Since losing this weight, I feel better physically and about myself. My blood pressure and cholesterol have dropped to healthy levels. No matter how busy I get, I always make time for exercise. I believe that is the key to dropping the weight.”