Healthy Lifestyles is a 12-week program, open to all adults who have been notified by their health care provider that they are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes; focusing on lifestyle/behavior modification through exercise, nutrition and social connection.
Program runs in fall, winter and spring in Allentown, Deer Path, Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Quakertown.
The Program
This free program includes:
✔️ Participation in the 12-week Healthy Lifestyles Program with evidenced-based curriculum based on CDC guidelines
✔️ Twice weekly meetings (classroom & fitness center) with topics and activities including nutrition, yoga, personal training, fitness classes, and more.
✔️ Family membership during the 12-week duration of the Healthy Lifestyles program.
✔️ Upon completion receive certificate and t-shirt
Who qualifies:
✔️ adults who have been notified by their health care provider that they are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
The Impact
Our Healthy Lifestyles Program has impacted 538+ individuals during the program run.
2023 Program Participant Total: 67
In 2023, participants reported over 54,000 reported activity minutes, weight loss exceeding 142 lbs. and at least 5 individuals achieved a weight loss of more than 10 lbs.
Branches served: Allentown, Deer Path (Flemington, NJ), Doylestown, Fairless Hills,
Community Impact and Pathway programs are provided by the graciousness of our donors through Cause Membership. Interested in supporting these programs? Visit here.
Veterans Wellness Program Leaders
Notes on the Pathway Experience
In our efforts to provide a platform of togetherness and safety, and by the graciousness of our donors, the pathway experience will consist of five, essential modules:
- Access to our virtual wellness platform, Y Wellness 24/7
- Weekly connections and conversations via ZOOM with your pathway family.
- Pre/Post survey and InBody scan
- Weekly Togetherness Times will be established by the pathway family by week two. Togetherness Times has shown days/times during the week that the majority of pathway participants plan on accessing a YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties branch. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties will have qualified staff standing by during Togetherness Times for support and connection.
Thank you Healthy Lifestyles Program sponsors:
