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Men's Division 7, First Place

"I have not missed a week at TOPS, and I’ve lost over 180 pounds.”

“It was after I was older and settled with a family and eating all the wrong foods that my weight became a problem. My doctor recommended surgery. I felt hopeless and overwhelmed. But I learned that even with surgery I would have to eat healthy foods and exercise. I knew i had to change my thinking, the foods I ate and the level of my activity and NOW! At first, I could barely walk five minutes on the treadmill so I joined a group water aerobics class. My participation in water aerobics has paid off immeasurably. I have not missed a week at TOPS, and I’ve lost over 180 pounds. Now I feel great and walk the day with gratitude instead of guilt.”