The Mind-Body Edit Program

Program Goals

Because weight loss is unique to each person, this program focuses on helping individuals identify ways to make small, modest changes to their behavior within the context of their own lives and in support of their weight loss goals.

The tools provided during this program, along with the knowledge and support of the group, are used by participants to develop their own nutrition and exercise plans that work for them. 

This program will introduce participants to behaviors that have been shown to lead to sustained weight loss, and help participants develop those behaviors in ways that fit into their personal lifestyles.

What’s included in the program:

The Mind-Body Edit Program includes:

  • 12-week program that meets one time per week.  Each weekly session is 60 minutes.
  • Group-based sessions for like-minded motivation and support (12-16 people per group)
  • Participant weigh-ins, food and physical activity tacking, and guided SMART goals setting each week
  • Weekly discussion topics include creating a supportive environment, goal setting, balanced eating, physical activity, positive psychology, and sustainability

What happens during each weekly session?

Each week participants will weigh in, be introduced to a new topic relevant to weight loss, discuss as a group successes/challenges/suggestions around the weekly topic, and develop goals for the upcoming week. Topics covered during the program include nutrition, physical activity, stress and sleep, positive psychology, goal setting, and sustainability.

  • Session 1: Get to know each other and yourself.
  • Session 2: Get to know your environment
  • Session 3: Goal setting
  • Session 4: Putting it all together
  • Session 5: Understanding food choices
  • Session 6: Physical activity
  • Session 7: Mindfulness
  • Session 8: Positive psychology
  • Session 9: Stress and sleep
  • Session 10: All foods fit
  • Session 11: Sustaining your progress
  • Session 12: Celebrating your achievements

Program Fees

YMCA Members $98
Non-Members $120

Have questions? Contact Darlene at d.kievit@morristownymca.org

Let’s make progress over perfection—together!