Ralph Lesure
Advocate for Birkshire anf Franklin counties

I joined TOPS 229, North Adams in 1998, my wife was in this chapter, and she was doing great, and she encourage me to join. Together we supported each other with our losses, and gains.  Not only did I have the support of my wife, and my daughter, who joined later; the three of us supported each other when we had a bad week. The chapter was there every week to keep me going.

By going every week to a meeting, whether I knew I had a gain or loss, I learned to keep moving, drink my water, keep your portion size small and to never give up. The support of my chapter was always there.

I thank my wife and my daughter Dawn for keeping me on track and thank you 229, North Adams for all your help; you are my family.