TOPS Chapter FL 0828 Punta Gorda

🌟 A fantastic weight loss support group! 🌟
About our chapter

Hi. TOPS (Take Off Pounds sensibly) is an international organization dedicated to weight loss and member well-being. Chapter FL 0828 Punta Gorda is a chartered local chapter.

Meets are held at the Civic Center every Wednesday throughout the year. Weigh-in starts at 9am followed by a meeting at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome to visit for their first meeting to see if TOPS is an organization to which they would like to belong. 

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Is TOPS for you?

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is for you if you seek a budget-friendly, non-profit weight loss program focused on sustainable, long-term lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. It offers a supportive community, weekly in-person or online meetings for accountability, and expert-backed resources, often leading to measurable, lasting weight loss.
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Key Reasons to Join

 TOPS:
  • Lasting Results: Members often lose and maintain weight over several years by focusing on behavior changes, not just short-term dieting.
  • Accountability & Support: Weekly meetings with peers provide encouragement, which is essential for overcoming plateaus.
  • Affordable: Membership costs less than per month, making it a highly accessible option.
  • Holistic Approach: The program emphasizes a combination of nutrition education, portion control, and increased exercise.
  • Flexible Options: You can join in-person meetings or participate online to fit your schedule.
  • Expert Guidance: Members receive access to webinars from health professionals, fitness tips, and educational materials.
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You can attend your first meeting for free to see if it is the right fit
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About Our Chapter

Chapter 0828 was chartered in November 2009 by a trio representing three generations of women – grandmother (Gail P), mother (Linda M) and daughter (Gail J). Their experiences at a nearby Cape Coral chapter motivated them to establish a chapter closer to home. They recruited several additional charter members and started the Chapter at the Civic Center.

Celebrating over 15 years of operation, Chapter 0828 consists of a group of women and men who meet weekly to face the scale, share experiences and perspectives with each other, and to participate in motivational programs, contests, and other activities.

The Chapter size has varied over the years but consistently has more than 25 members during the winter season and from 10 to 20 members during the off-season. 

Membership requires paying an annual fee to TOPS Club Inc. and monthly chapter dues of only $3 per month

TOPS does not prescribe a specific diet, sell foods, endorse products, or push a one-size fits all meal plan. We encourage you to choose foods you enjoy, in moderation, on the TOPS meal plan. The flexible guidelines help you control calories while eating real food that you make at home or order in a restaurant. You are encouraged to track what you eat to create awareness and to make wise food choices.

Most importantly, we are working toward making lasting changes in our relationship with food.

But the strength of our Chapter is the motivational support you receive from a group of people who are friends and family to each other.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming meetings.

Contact our Facilitator (Teresa) – send her an email:

myjosh1@icloud.com