A wellness program
for mind, body, spirit.

For more information,
contact Health & Wellness Director,
Mark Graham

The Wallingford Family YMCA is pleased to offer nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle counseling for groups and for individuals.

Our Nutrition Manager Consultant, Sally Darrow, has been certified through Lifestyle Management Associates and by The American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists. Our program, Healthy Balance, is part of an exciting new initiative currently rolling out across the country!

Whether you choose a group setting or one-on-one counseling, you will receive professional instruction in nutrition, menu planning, a personalized fitness plan, and stress reduction techniques.

Fitness Management article: Creating a Healthy Balance. (pdf)
How a new lifestyle-change program is helping
Y members lose weight and lead healthier lives.

Healthy Balance Group Program

The Healthy Balance Group Program is a wellness program for the mind, body, and spirit.  It is an 8-week session that includes 8 weekly group classes and 3 individual appointments.  You will receive:

• A personalized exercise program designed to your fitness goals.
• A book with menu plans, recipes, and a lifestyle journal.
  
• Diet analysis software to analyze your eating patterns.
  
• A better understanding of the effects of stress on health and ways to control or eliminate stress.
• A total lifestyle management plan that comes with a permanent partner in your quest for health -- the YMCA!!

New Session starts Tuesday, January 19th, 2010, 12-1 pm
Contact Health & Wellness Director,
Mark Graham at (203) 269-4497, x24.

Introductory Group Program rates
YMCA Members	$239
Community Participants	$299*
Price includes a 3-month membership for community participants.

Personalized Nutrition Counseling

This one-on-one counseling with our certified Nutrition Manager Consultant, Sally Darrow, customizes a nutrition and exercise plan to meet your needs!  Learn how to  incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle without dieting!  Have a fitness program designed just for you! ($25 start-up fee for materials.)

For more information, or to register for personalized nutrition counseling, contact Sally Darrow at sdarrow@wallingfordymca.org.

One-on-one training	5 Sessions	10 Sessions
YMCA Members	$230	$375
Community Participants	$300	$500

Recommended sites

MyPyramid.gov: Steps to a Healthier You
From the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

The Nutrition Source
From the Harvard School of Public Health
Knowledge for Healthy Eating

We’re reaching out to the community! The Healthy Balance Program will come to you for groups of 4 or more! Contact Mark Graham at 203-269-4497 ext. 24 for more information.