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<p>Take Off Weight Naturally Clubs of Victoria</p>
<p>TOWN Clubs encourage weight loss, by promotion of a nutritional eating regime, at weekly meetings that include weigh-in and group therapy. This has been designed to stimulate the exchange of ideas for healthy living and exercise. TOWN Clubs strongly discourage the use of non-prescribed medication and substitute food.</p>
<p>TOWN Clubs of Victoria started in Melbourne in 1968 following a visit to the United States by two Melbourne women. Over recent years the number of clubs has grown to 120 with several more being developed, at present we have approximately 9000 members.</p>
<p>TOWN Club is one Club with many venues, run with similar formats, reporting to Zones who make up the Central Council, which is the governing body of the affiliated clubs. Annual competition between the clubs encourages weight loss and increases the network of support.</p>
<p>TOWN is a non-profit organisation, run by voluntary people who are willing to work and promote weight loss for men, women and young people. The day and evening clubs are low cost, relaxed, friendly and offer support, ideas and stimulation to reach and maintain a realistic weight. The full meeting takes between one and two hours per week.</p>
<p>To join TOWN, a person needs to be over 14 years of age, have 10 kg's to lose to obtain Graduate status, however 6.5 kg's will allow for Mini Graduate status. A Doctor's letter must be submitted stating the desired goal weight before joining. A commitment must be given for regular attendance at full meetings as well as every effort being made to achieve weight loss.</p>
<p>A feature of TOWN is the monthly award night when members are rewarded for their weight loss and gainers are encouraged to try again.</p>
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