The YMCA’s Healthy Weight Loss Program helps people lose weight by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors and forming sustainable, healthy habits.

Everyone’s body works differently. The YMCA’s Healthy Weight Loss Program empowers individuals to design their own plans to achieve a healthier weight that they can maintain long-term, rather than prescribing or advocating for one specific method or short-term solution.

Each group, which includes 8-16 people, meets one hour per week for 12 weeks. The group is led by a trained facilitator who creates a safe and supportive environment for all participants. During the 12 weeks, each group’s facilitator leads discussions on goal setting, balanced eating, physical activity, stress, mindfulness and more. Participants track their daily food intake and physical activity, as well as develop weekly action plans that incorporate concepts learned during each session.
 

Each group in the Healthy Weight Loss Program is led by a trained facilitator who has completed more than 30 hours of training specifically to lead this program. Who can enroll in the program? The program is open to anyone 18 years or older.

The class is offered virtually, as well as in-person (following all health and safety guidelines) at several YGBW branches. View offerings.

View a current list of classes.

Participants can register in-branch at their membership services desk or online.

The program is $99 for YMCA members and $189 for non-members.

No. For those who are not YMCA of Greater Brandywine members, the program cost is $189.

Yes. Visit the member services desk at your local YMCA branch for information.
 

No. Participants must enroll before the second weekly class of the 12-week program. If it is after week 2, participants will begin when the next class starts.

No. An assessment is not required. The program is open to anyone interested in achieving a healthier weight.