Lose weight - feel great
WE'LL HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY TO A NEW YOU
You're ready for change and looking for some options.
Wonderful! At the Y we believe you owe it to yourself to
be healthy and happy. We believe even small lifestyle
changes can lead to great results and the community
you'll find at the Y can be a powerful force in helping
you achieve those results.
Maintaining a favorable weight level is an important part of our overall
health and well-being. Research has shown that your health can be greatly
improved by a loss of just 5-10 percent of your starting weight. That
doesn't mean you have to stop there, but it does mean that an initial goal
of losing 5-10 percent of your starting weight is both realistic and
valuable. Being lighter leads to more energy which provides momentum to move
even more. And when we're lighter and more active we feel better about
ourselves and how we relate to those around us.
We'll partner with you to develop a solid plan that is
realistic, tailored to your needs and that will help you
reach your goals. Then we'll introduce you to others at the
Y who will provide support as you take the first steps on
your journey.
» Weight Loss &
Well-Being — The Y's Approach
THREE KEYS TO REACHING AND MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WEIGHT
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Nutrition |
Not surprisingly, food is the aspect of weight loss most
of us dwell on most. "If I can just find the magic diet
I can be successful." But diet is just one of the three
keys to unlocking weight loss success. Our nutritional
consultants will work with you to develop a sensible
approach to eating that's in concert with maintaining an
active lifestyle and takes into account the
psychological aspects of behavior change.
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Y Nutritional Consultations
Your nutritional needs are as individual
and unique as you are! We can help you
discover ways for you and your family to
achieve optimal health through a variety
of nutrition options.
From cooking classes to consultations to
access to organic produce, the Y will
provide expert, up-to-date information
that will help you learn how to
purchase, prepare and consume nutritious
food that is good for your body.
- Learn more about great food
ideas and new cooking techniques
- Align your food choices to meet
your nutritional needs
- Improve your energy level for
increased endurance
- Use good nutrition to improve or
prevent chronic conditions
- Get the coaching you need to
create healthier habits
Options vary. Contact your local
branch for more information.
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Activity |
We all know that being more active will help us lose
weight and make us healthier but getting started is a
big step. We can smooth the process with one-on-one
coaching and programs that will allow you to start by
taking smaller steps. The Y offers a wide variety of
programs, equipment and activities and we'll help you
discover what's enjoyable for you.
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Y One-on-one Coaching
When you join the Y you’ll receive a
free initial appointment with a
lifestyle coach to form your
personalized wellness plan, as well as a
follow-up in a couple of months. You'll
get help focusing on the health and
lifestyle changes that you would like to
make and setting goals that are clear
and realistic. During that time we'll
get to know you better, learn about your
needs and interests and work with you to
develop a step-by-step activity plan
that's tailored to you. We'll walk you
through our cardio and strength
equipment so that you're comfortable
with it and talk to you about different
programs and classes and introduce you
to instructors. If you like, we can even
help you find a personal trainer who is
a good fit for your needs.
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Healthy Mindset & Behavior Change |
Research has proven that our beliefs and attitudes are
some of the most important determinants of success when
it comes to making major lifestyle changes. We'll help
you employ important self-management strategies like
stimulus controls, peer support networks,
self-monitoring and self-rewards, to overcome barriers
that come between you and your goals.
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Y Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Change
Program
A signature program of Y-USA, Healthy
Lifestyles Behavior Change is a
scientifically proven program that uses
group dynamics and one-on-one coaching
to help you achieve your personal goals,
whether it's losing weight, exercising,
reducing stress or curbing an
undesirable habit.
- Participate in facilitated group
sessions that meet every-other-week
for ten months
- Get help with short term goal
setting
- Enjoy group support that keeps
you motivated and accountable
- Access proven strategies to
transform your current lifestyle
habits into positive life behaviors
- Track your progress with mid and
end-of-program reports
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