Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA
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8-Week Weight Loss Program

Session Starts February 25

Wednesday Mornings | 10 AM - Session Starts February 25
Thursday Evenings | 5:30 PM - Session Starts February 26

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Embark on a Transformative Journey to a Healthier You!

Program Information

Weight Loss Program Siouxland is an 8-week small-group experience at the Siouxland YMCA designed to help you lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way with education, support, and accountability. You’ll build real-life skills around nutrition, food tracking, strength training, and daily movement, all while staying connected to a community that’s cheering you on.

Who It’s For

This program is a great fit for adults who want:

  • A clear plan and weekly accountability
  • Support with nutrition habits and calorie targets
  • Guidance on resistance training and safe exercise
  • Tools to handle real-life challenges like stress, busy schedules, and social events

Schedule & Location

  • 8 weeks Program
  • Group Meetings:
    • Wednesdays | 10 AM
    • Thursdays | 5:30 PM
  • Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA | 601 Riverview Dr., South Sioux City, NE 68776

Registration: Member: $350 | Community: $500 (8-week membership)

What’s Included

  • 6 group meetings (education, support, skill-building)
  • Weekly individual check-ins (weigh-in, goal review, problem-solving, planning)
  • SMART goal tracking and progress milestones
  • Guidance on food tracking, strength training, and daily movement
  • Session recaps after individual meetings (goals + plan of action)
  • Community Registration will include Y Membership during the program
What You’ll Need
  • A food-tracking app: MyFitnessPal, EatThisMuch, or Fitbit (if available)
  • Comfortable workout clothes and a willingness to start where you are

What You’ll Learn and Practice

Weekly Individual Meetings (Accountability + Coaching)

Each week includes:

  • Weigh-in and progress review
  • Weekly SMART goals:
    • Nutrition goal
    • Activity goal
    • One additional wellness goal (optional)
  • Wins, roadblocks, and solutions
  • Food tracker check-in and plan for the week ahead

Week 1 includes additional support:

  • Measurements and starting photos (optional)
  • Set a personalized calorie goal window (based on estimated daily needs)
  • Discuss YMCA group classes and build a realistic exercise plan
  • Gym tour and equipment orientation if needed

Weeks 2–7:

  • Consistent check-ins to keep you moving forward

Week 8:

  • Final progress check, measurements, and celebration of wins
  • Build your plan to maintain results long-term
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Benefits

Benefits for Participants

  • Build confidence and self-efficacy through measurable progress
  • Learn practical tools for food tracking and strength training
  • Improve problem-solving skills for nutrition and activity challenges
  • Create small, manageable habits you can sustain long-term
  • Feel supported by a welcoming YMCA community

Why People Choose the Y

  • Coaching that focuses on education, encouragement, and accountability
  • A supportive environment where you can build healthy habits at your pace
  • A community-centered nonprofit committed to helping people thrive

Ready to take the guesswork out of weight loss and build habits that stick?

Register for the 8-Week Weight Loss Program at the Siouxland YMCA: 

Questions or want help deciding if this program is right for you?

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