SONGS written by Lori Ferran CA0880, San Diego
Feel free to copy and print these songs and sing them at your chapter meeting.NEW TOPS CLUB
(Tune: On Top of Old Smokey)
I joined a new TOPS club~~just yesterday.I met all the ladies~~they asked me to stay.
I think I will like this~~they all were so kind.
With all the support here~~I’ll lose my behind.
I’m hoping my belly~~ill soon disappear.
I’m setting my goals now~~before the “New Year”
If I stay focused~~and meet TOPS each week.
Learn foods that are
no-no’s~~and good ones to eat.
I’ll change my bad habits~~and help others, too.
We’ll all work together~~Lose all we can lose!
PANTS ARE TIGHT, POUNDS ROLL FORTH
(Tune: Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In)
Oh, when your pants start feeling tight
Oh, when your pants start feeling tight
You better get on down to your TOPS Club
Start eating foods that’s right!
Oh, when those pounds start rolling forth
Oh, when those pounds start rolling forth
You better call on all your TOPS pals
For help and for support!
Oh, when you think you’re looking great
Oh, when you think you’re looking great
Keep on going to those meetings
So you will maintain your weight!
OH, MY TOPS PAL
(Oh, My Darling, Clementine)Oh, My TOPS Pal, Oh, My TOPS Pal,
Yes, you are a friend of mine.
You have lost and are successful.
You inspire us all the time.
You are losing, You are cruising,
You are happy as you go.
You are sharper, you are thinner,
From your head down, to your toes.
You’re a KOPS now, You’re a KOPS pal,
You have finally met your goal.
Keep on working, on your diet,
You’ll be “Queen” before you know.
CHOICES
by Eunice McFarland
The choices we make along the way,
Will determine how we will spend our day.
We have a choice about how we feel,
By the food we eat at every meal.
How about a hamburger, fries and a pop?
I will choose a chicken salad with nothing on top.
This is a day when friends are together,
Cake, ice cream and lovely weather.
What will I do when tempted this way?
Should I go home or can I stay?
I must remember I am strong and free,
I am going to be the person I want to be.
When I eat healthy and stay in charge,
I can wear a small instead of a large.
TOPS is a way to encourage your friend,
So we will be ready for the weekly weigh-in.
Let us all make wise choices and stay strong,
Then we will all be KOPS before very long.
ONCE A KOPS
I was a KOPS once I felt so lean and keen,
I wonder where incentive went, I gained. I didn't mean
I was a KOPS twice, I felt so very nice
I let excessive eating, Catch me in it's vice
Now, I often wonder, How to fix this blunder
I need to shed this excess, Before they put me under
Luella, (going towards 85) 6-17-2010
WIN BY THE INCH
Measure your arm, measure your wrist
Measure your bust, but do not twist
Measure your waist, measure your tummy,
Measure your hips, it might not be funny.
Measure your thigh, measure your knee
Measure your calf, just wait and see
As you lose weight, as you lose inches
You'll be surprised, at how your 'bod cinches
Luella 9-28-2010
THANKS TO MY CHAPTER
by Luella 2-18-2010
The first day of TOPS week, my conscience said to me
You have lost 4 pounds, now, don't blow it, see?
Had oatmeal for breakfast laced with raisin and grapes
Hoping for success, we'll see what it takes
I feel better already, I slept well last night
Not so worried 'bout little things,
my schedule's right on site
Each week, I draw strength from faithful friends at TOPS
You're always there for needed help, on my road to KOPS
THE TURTLE
When it comes to getting in the race,
It's a very common habit,
To look down upon the turtle's pace,
And wish to be a rabbit.
A rabbit makes the start with style,
From hop to run to leap,
And a turtle plodding all the while,
Seems to move at just a creep.
Recall the race between the tortoise and the hare,
When you want things here and now.
The turtle crawled the course with care,
And won the final bow.
In TOPS we have our turtles too.
Don't treat them with distain.
Perhaps this week they did not lose,
But at least they didn't gain.
Thom Spencer 2005 WA1261, Richland
PRESENTATION OF THE YELLOW ROSE
Presentation of the Yellow Rose means
I thank you friend for all you've done.
You have been my light, my inspiration,
And because of you I now have won
Expectation rose my TOPS friend,
All my dreams for you these petals hold,
Blossom forth with hope, remember,
KOPS wants you White and Gold.
You will walk the ramp, successful,
Presentation rose inspire thee,
Pedals wilt, but faith goes on forever,
Expectation rose to you from me.
Lovely rose to you for friendship,
Hold it to your heart and it will say,
Presentation rose of yellow,
TOPS friend, KOPS is on your way.
(I'm not sure where this came from)
Written and submitted by:
Romayne Allen-TOPS CADILLAC STREAMLINERS
Detroit, Michigan
Taken from the January 1963 issue of the Tops News
10 spare tires . . . all of them mine.
I joined TOPS and then there were 9.
9 spare tires . . . a horrible fate.
I said, “No desserts.” Then there were 8.
8 spare tires, lumpy - uneven.
A sister encouraged me...Then there were 7.
7 spare tires. Oh! What a fix!
I got to be “Queen” once. Then there were 6.
6 spare tires. They looked like a hive.
I ate loads of lettuce. Then there were 5.
5 spare tires . . . Though hosts did implore,
I’d not sample seconds. Soon I had 4.
4 spare tires, (I’m getting quite wee),
I just kept on plugging and then there were 3.
3 spare tires. My TOPS friends so true,
Said, "Gal, you can do it.” Then there were 2.
2 spare tires. Hey! Dieting's fun.
When you do it the TOPS way. Then there was l.
I wept tears of gladness at what had been done.
The day that my looking glass said, “There are none!"
You think it is ended? It only BEGINS!
With TOPS friends behind me . . .I’m working on CHINS.
THE PRIDE OF THE WEST
Here are our KOPS, the pride of the West.
They have reached their goals, they are looking their best.
When they first joined the herd at the start of the trail,
They knew in their hearts that they could not fail.
But the path was rugged, with many a bend,
And they feared they never would reach the end.
But they fought the good fight, with their eyes on the prize.
They engaged in regular exercise.
They stuck with their food plan and counted each bite,
And at last the end of the trail was in sight.
So here they are, deserving our praise.
Let us round them up and brand them with K's.
They're a shining example for all the rest.
Let us follow that rocky road through the West,
And when the sun rises this time next fall
May every one of us answer the call,
And be branded as slim successful KOPS.
After all, isn't that why we all joined TOPS?
by Ethel Farr AZ 0167, Phoenix
There are some times in life one needs an angel from above.
That time we may not know, until the angel comes with love.
That angel is in many forms, a person, deed or word.
You never know the form it takes, until its music's heard.
The nicest thing there is about an angel from above,
Is that it's in God's hands, this angel filled with love.
A thank you seems so very small for the gifts that angel brings.
The inspiration given lingers long and comes back with many rings.
Yet, thanks to the Father from above,
who sent an angel filled with love.
And for helping me with open eyes,
see the beauty of that dove.
Jo Wood-Coordinator AZ 0488, Phoenix7/1/02
We blame our weight problem on many things, too many to mention.
Such as thyroid, mid-life crisis, and our old friend water retention.
Or, “My mother was always heavy and I was a very plump child.”
Yes, the excuses just go on and on, they really get quite wild.
A friend of mine says the birth of her baby is why she is not lean.
The child gets blamed because her mom is snacking in between.
The meals full of calories and fancy desserts, I mean,
She keeps on crying instead of trying; but now the baby is 17!!
By December, I'm sure you remember, it was suddenly quite clear.
We looked at our weight charts and said,
”Oh! Well, there's always next year!”
But listen pals, what I have to say, you really need to hear.
NO MORE EXCUSES,
get down to business, 'cause “next year” is already here!
Cathy Flack-Tops CA 1097, La Palma
You can have liposuction, or take a pill.
Buy your food from Jenny, or listen to Dr. Phil.
You can delete fats, or you can delete carbs,
Or buy exercise tapes from Linda, Jane or Barb.
There are cookbooks galore for your low calorie dishes.
And so many magazine that appeal to your thin wishes.
Try South Beach today and cabbage tomorrow.
Take off weight, gain it back, and wallow in your sorrow.
But when all is said and done and your money is gone.
Don't sit around moping; find a smile, put it on.
There's success in your future, but it's all up to you.
Come join us at TOPS. It's the sensible thing to do.
Not sure where I got this one.
WHAT IS IT?
It doesn't make a single sound, it doesn't shout or cheer.
It doesn't hop around your house, nor say to you, “I'm here.”
It's silent and it's deadly, you don't know it's around.
But eat too much and soon you'll meet
THE UGLY CREEPING POUND!!
Tops OH 1128, North Industry
 How To Plant Your Garden For the Garden of your daily living, plant 3 rows of peas: Peace of Mind, Peace of heart, and Peace of soul. Plant 4 rows of Squash: Squash gossip Squash indifference, Squash grumbling and Squash selfishness. Plant 4 rows of Lettuce: Lettuce be faithful, Lettuce be kind Lettuce be patient and Lettuce really love one another. No Garden is complete without Turnips: Turnip for meetings, Turnip for service, and Turnip to support one another. To conclude the garden, we must have thyme: Thyme for each other, Thyme for family, and Thyme for friends. Water freely with patience and cultivate with love. There's much fruit in your garden because you reap what you sow. Not bad, huh? |
“I ONLY LOST ONE POUND??”
Hello, do you know me? If you don't you should. I am a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat you'd ever want to meet. Want to know why? It's because no one EVER wants to lose ME, after all, I'm only ONE pound. Just a pound. Everyone wants to lose three, five, or fifteen pounds, but never only one. So, I just stick around and happily keep you fat. Then I add to myself ever so slyly so you never seem to notice it...that is, until I've grown to ten, thirty or even more pounds of weight. Yes, it's fun being just a pound of fat, left to do as I please. So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, “Oh! I ONLY lost ONE pound.” For you see, if you do this you will encourage others to keep me around because they will think I'm not worth losing. And I love being around you---your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips, and every part of you!! Happy days!
After all, I AM ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT.