Esther S. Manz of Milwaukee founded this weight-loss organization in 1948.
Weight Watchers
Overeaters Anonymous
TOPS
Nutrisystem
TOPS – Take Pounds Off Sensibly. While pregnant with her fifth child, Manz decided the same support she received in her childbirth class could be transferred to a weight loss group. Today, TOPS is an international non-profit organization. Manz served as president for 43 years.