February 1st, 201012 Week Vtrim Online Classes now available through the YMCA
Posted by: Beth Casey Gold
Vtrim Online and the YMCA are the perfect combination for losing weight and getting healthier. YMCAs are committed to serving health seekers through their Activate America initiative in an effort to combat the obesity and lifestyle crisis we face as a nation. What are health seekers, you ask? Health seekers are individuals who want to be active and healthy but continually start and stop the process and, therefore, have been unable to sustain a commitment to healthy living. That is where Vtrim comes into play. Vtrim paves the way to sustainable weight management in an evidence-based, systematic, 12 week online program. It is not intimidating and is very doable. Did I mention it is backed by 18 years of scientific study at the University of Vermont?
Most importantly we teach the way to sustainable lifestyle change since ultimately that is how you keep the weight off and get healthier long-term. The YMCA supports your Vtrim efforts by providing the exercise infrastructure to meet your weekly exercise goals. Plus, the face to face interaction at the Y is a nice complement to the online aspect of Vtrim. These two programs together provide the momentum needed to make consistent, healthier choices and to finally learn a new way of living.
Read more about this exciting initiative, currently through the Greater Burlington YMCA, YMCA of Greater Boston and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh. We are starting 2 Vtrim @ the Y classes in February. The classes are open to members and non-members and you do not need to live in Burlington, Boston or Pittsburgh to participate. Sign up today!




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