PENNSYLVANIA STATE ROYALTY

After years of overeating I was not feeling good physically. With high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a weight of 267 pounds, my doctor said " you need to lose weight or you are going to die young." Then my Mom introduced me to TOPS. I took what I learned at each meeting and used it to help me change my unhealthy lifestyle. My TOPS family got me motivated by having a walking contest last summer. I walked over 500 miles. My family and friends supported me while I reached my goal weight of 175 pounds and KOPS status.

Queen

Eleanor Bird

TOPS PA 0859, Slatedale

112.00 pounds loss to goal

My Daughter and I joined TOPS in 1983. I am the mother of 7 children, 16 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. I was married for 59 year before my husband passed away 8 years ago. Since then I have been living alone. With the support of my family and TOPS friends, at age 84 I have reached my goal that I had set many years ago. It has not always been an easy journey, but if I can do it, you can do it as well. Each day has its own problems, just don't give up on yourself, Take of pounds sensibly and you can reach your goal too.

King Runner-up

Lawrence McEnroe

TOPS PA 0098, Nazareth

81.25 pounds loss to goal

Queen Runner-up

Valerie Dietrich

TOPS PA 0284, Bridgewater Beaver

91.75 pounds loss to goal