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Weight management

The Durham chapter of TOPS* (0902) held an Open House event on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Union Baptist Church (http://www.myubc.org/). 

Chapter members shared their reasons for continued commitment to sustained weight management with attendees of the event while everyone got acquainted over light refreshments.

As TOPS members, we share our #WhyiTOPS stories to encourage ourselves and to encourage others. Here’s why Mary E. Hatley TOPS:

I joined The Durham Chapter TOPS NC0902 in August 2015. TOPS has been my success in taking off 20+ pounds in addition to making healthier food choices and a healthier lifestyle. TOPS is also a great support group. The information provided is very helpful in this weight-loss journey. Taking off Pounds Sensibly, I’m glad to be a part of TOPS NC0902.

Many people are overweight; most people 20-years of age and older are. We ask #WhyDontYouTOPS as a call to action.

If you’d like to learn more about TOPS contact Angela H. at (919) 225-7934.  There are several TOPS chapters in Durham, NC. Visit TOPS’s main website at tops.org and click the ‘Find A Meeting’ link.

*TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, the last 23 days have been well spent. I began each day with about a 10-minute warmup and then ran for 30 minutes.  My mother was visiting from Austin, TX. during this time.  She likes to walk, so for my cool-down, we walked about 1-mile.

Oddly enough, my family and I leave for Summer vacation tomorrow.  Nice way to celebrate this life-changing accomplishment.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 1 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 2 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 3 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 4 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 5 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 6 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.

If it takes 21 days to develop a habit, I am 7 days away from getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day.