Humility of Mary offers weight management classes

Humility of Mary Health Partners registered dietitians certified in weight management will start up their adult and children’s programs in September.

SlimDown, a six-week adult weight management program taught by registered dietitians who are certified in weight management, will begin classes 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 11 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center, 5401 Market Street, Boardman, and Thursdays, through Oct. 13 at St. Joe’s at the Mall, Eastwood Mall, Niles.

Cost is $40 for new participants and $20 for repeat participants. Dietitians teach lifestyle changes in food, activities and behaviors.

Registered dietitians from Humility of Mary Health Partners and the staff of the D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA in Boardman have teamed up to provide a weight management program specifically designed for children 9 to 12-years-old.

Go for It! Children’s Weight Management Program is a collaborative program of HMHP dietitians and the D.D. and Velma Davis Family YMCA in Boardman. The program provides nutrition counseling and fitness training, using the expertise of HMHP. Parents also participate in the program. The goal is a healthy outlook on weight and exercise that will last a lifetime.

Go for It! runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Oct. 19 the Davis Family YMCA at 45 McClurg Road, Boardman.

On Mondays, children attend fitness classes taught by YMCA fitness instructors. On Wednesdays, children and their parents attend a nutrition class taught by a registered dietitian certified in childhood and adolescent weight management. The first half of the class is child focused. For the second half, children go to a fitness class while parents continue the nutrition class.

To register for either program, call Humility of Mary Healthline at 330-480-3151 or toll free 877-700-4647.