TOPS update
I don’t want to discourage anyone who is a TOPS member or anyone considering joining TOPS by what I have said about my own chapter. These are my own feelings and opinions. As with any organization each chapter has it’s own personality. Please do not judge the entire organization by my experience. TOPS is an amazing source of knowledge and support. I am forever greatful for what being a members has done in my life. As with buddyslim I have learned more about what I am capable of though my experience there than I ever thought possible.
This week at TOPS was much better than the last few months. I was getting so discouraged with the group and I am not the only one. A few of us met outside of the meeting and did a bit of brainstorming. We discussed some of the reasons why things have been going so badly and some solutions. The first solution…move the older members who refuse to wear their hearing aides to the front of the room. Which helped some. Next time I am going to seperate the ones that talk all through the meeting. I feel like an elementary teacher putting kids in time out for bad behavior. A dunce cap is not out of the question at this point.
I started a challenge with everyone this week. The purpose is to get them involved again. I call it the Green Key Contest. It’s a point system for drinking water, keeping a food journal, walking, exercising, and writing/calling other members. The little prize for the first week is this pin I found on sale at Wal-Mart. I love it, I think I will buy one for myself. That or just kick ass this week and win it. If you can’t see it the pin says imagine on it. Anyway, I have decided no matter what I am sticking with TOPS until April. That is when my term as Co-Leader is over and membership is up. If things have not turned around by then I will walk away with no guilt what so ever. I will have done what I committed to do and done everything in my power to do a good job. I love so many of the members, not all of them make me want to scream and yell and pull out my hair. I will decide then what I will do.
Sounds like a great plan–I admire how committed you are to fixing what’s not working, and how realistic you are about the support you want. And that pin is adorable! Are you going to wear it in the 5K?
No, it’s not mine to wear yet. I havne’t earned it. But I will wear it to the next one.
I was involved in TOPS when I was close to one, and I made good friends there. It can be frustrating though, I agree. Not everyone seems focused during the meeting! Each group is very different. I hope yours straigthens up!
I was involved in TOPS when I was close to one, and I made good friends there. It can be frustrating though, I agree. Not everyone seems focused during the meeting! Each group is very different. I hope yours straigthens up!
I like WW, but I think every class is different and the one on Sun. I go to is great. But other days are not as much fun. I think everyone has to join a group they feel comfortable with. Or things won’t work out. I admire you for hanging in there so long.
I didnt even know what TOPS was til u. I also think it is awesome how committed u r. That leads me to KNOW that u r in this to win it and ur gonna reach ur goals and be happy and healthy
I have said it before and I will say it again, U inspire ME!
I had no clue what tops was until you wrote about it. thanks for informing us about it
Those are great great ideas! I’m glad you are making it work. NOW I’M WAITING FOR A 5K BLOG!!
Those are great great ideas! I’m glad you are making it work. NOW I’M WAITING FOR A 5K BLOG!!
Those are great great ideas! I’m glad you are making it work. NOW I’M WAITING FOR A 5K BLOG!!
ahhh!!!!! i was wondering what TOPS was…. it all makes sense now!
Hope you did well on the 5 k! i love the pin. You are really rocking with your attitude!
OH, Ihope you get things figured out and working like a great funning machine.
Hey girl! You are going to win an award at TOPS for all the weight you have lost! TRUST me on this. hehe Hang in there. I think I am going to be the greatest loser of the year for my group. That is if I don’t screw up and put it back on. I am glad you are trying to make it work. If all the good ones go away…then what?