The secret to losing weight and keeping it off? A weight loss group share things Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (Witi) - The fight against fat! 26% of adults are overweight Wisconsin - This is for an international weight loss group here in Milwaukee. The group claims the answer to lose weight and keep it off.

Something missing in the life of Sue Ander Hold ... but she is not exactly sad. 18 years ago, the goal of the other hold 50 books.

"Honestly, I would not have made on my own," says Ander Hold. "And that` s what I needed. I don `t have to go to the next size jeans that I refused to buy it."

He joined a group called TOPS, which represents the off Pounds Sensibly. TOPS began more than six decades in Milwaukee, and this week TOPS back to its roots. His annual international conference will attract thousands of southeast Wisconsin to celebrate the remarkable achievements of weight loss.

"About a third of the population are medically defined as obese - it's really scary," says Barbara Cady, President of TOPS Club, Inc.

Cady, the social aspect of the organization said it is what makes them different from others. Members encourage each other to be successful, and if they do, always come to help the meetings, mentor those who are just logged.

"You don` excuse poor decisions. 'Re try to help them to learn from them and move in the development of better ways forward, "Cady said.

Cady is a product of TOPS - decided to lose weight, after several miscarriages. His doctor told him he was not going to carry a pregnancy unless she had serious pounds.

"I weighed over 300 pounds at the time. And the journey continues," said Cady.

There is also a special recognition for members of TOPS Wisconsin. A total of 5,000 of them have lost more than £ 20,000 last year.

"It is an incredible achievement, the people here in Wisconsin," Cady said.

And the organizers say they have made with the help of others. TOP reason why many members prove the success.

"We have to keep this option., We must help each other," Aderhold said.

TOPS-conference will begin on Thursday, July 10 Hilton Milwaukee Center.

If you are interested in joining TOPS available for new membership packages and packages, prices range from $ 29.50 to $ 45.00. You can register online or to visit a great meetings.

CLICK HERE for more information about TOPS.