T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Is a non-profit international group of all ages, sizes, and shapes from all walks of life. Dedicated to helping each other Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly.
TOPS’ mission is to support our members as they take and keep 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. Recognition, accountability and physician support remain key elements. An incentive for chapter members who reach and maintain goal weights set by their doctors is acknowledgment as KOPS (Keeps Off Pounds Sensibly) members.This is one of the most challenging parts of successful weight management. TOPS publishes education material to help its members understand the dynamics of behavior change, good nutrition, increased activity aimed at developing a healthy new lifestyle. Local chapter meetings incorporate all of these elements on a weekly basis.
