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Y's P.A.T.H. to Weight Loss
Positive Attiudes Toward Health
According to the Center for Disease Control, the prevalence of obesity has increased 74 percent since 1991. The weight loss industry has thrived on this fact, inventing new pills and creams to help you lose weight. But is it working? Statistics say no: 95 percent of dieters will regain their lost weight in one to five years. So, what can we do to make sure that the weight comes, and stays, off? The answer is simple, and it’s not found in a pill. It’s all about LIFESTYLE CHANGE.
Here, at the South County YMCA, we understand that weight loss is important to some of our members, and we know that it’s hard. So we have developed a program to teach participants how to eat healthy and exercise, not just for a few months, but for the rest of your life. Our Y's P.A.T.H. to Weight Loss program encourages small changes in diet that add up to pounds lost. We provide an effective, personalized workout that you’ll not only be able to do, but you’ll start to enjoy. We’ll get you excited about exercise, and provide you with the necessary tools to continue on with a healthy diet, even after the program has ended. With our staff consisting of a registered dietician, a nutrition educator, an exercise physiologist, and a cardiac nurse, we provide qualified people to guide you on your journey to weight loss…and a healthier life.
If you, or someone you know, can benefit from losing weight, make an appointment to see our exercise physiologist, Christine Vish, to assess your physical fitness, and get you started on your way to a healthier, happier you in the new year!
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A Wise (Y's) Path - Our Philosophy
In all of our Wellness programs, the South County Family YMCA offers high quality, highly reputable programming to our members with special medical needs and weight management concerns. In addition to health enhancement and prevention, ourprograms offer rehabilitation, pain management and a hopeful decrease of further progression of diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. The goals of our weight loss program are not only significant reduction of body fat, but also providing education and support to ensure success for a lifetime.
The Y's P.A.T.H. programs take an individual approach to our members’ needs. Each program participant receives a personal program created by our staff exercise physiologists and dietitians that considers individual goals, physical limitations, physician recommendations and personal preferences.
Participants undergo thorough physical and behavioral assessments prior to beginning a program so that both our staff and the participant understand the parameters of the program design. Individuals meet on-on-one with their exercise physiologist and dietitian as well as attend group fitness classes and nutrition counseling sessions. Lectures, field trips and support meetings are important parts of our programs providing education and support.
People with debilitating conditions and weight issues do not have to be a victim of their bodies. Our Y's P.A.T.H. programs provide sound exercise, diet and mind/body techniques to teach empowerment and personal control leading to a healthy, happy, less painful life.
Contact Christine Vish, Exercise Physiologist, for more information or to register for a program at (941) 492-9622 ext 140.
