{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Beyond Weight Loss: Jim\u2019s Transformation Through Coaching & Community","description":"We have two inspiring guests today. Jim Snoddy, a member of the Robert D. Fowler Family Y, who has lost nearly 100 pounds through the YMCA\u2019s supportive wellness programs, and Beth Girmay, the health & wellness instructor who has guided Jim every step of the way. Jim also serves on the Branch Community Engagement Board, which, as I understand it, plays pickleball almost every day. Today, we\u2019re discussing transformation, body, mind, habits and the role of coaching, community, consistency, and mindset. We\u2019ll delve into how the YMCA\u2019s Coach Approach & Weight Loss For Life programs support members, what obstacles arose, how Beth worked with Jim, and how Jim persevered. Beth, Jim, thank you both so much for joining us. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:    \u2705 How weight loss coaching drives transformation through personalized support and community engagement at the YMCA \u2705 The role of coaching and consistency in overcoming obstacles for a sustainable fitness journey \u2705 Practical tools like MyFitnessPal that enhance wellness and support weight loss coaching goals \u2705 The impact of community-driven fitness transformation on building lasting motivation and mindset shifts \u2705 Non-scale victories that boost energy, mood, and confidence through a dedicated fitness journey Join the Y Connect podcast to discover inspiring stories of transformation and wellness. Tune in for practical tips and community-driven insights on fitness transformation. Subscribe now to elevate your fitness journey! TIMESTAMPS:   00:00 Intro: Jim discusses weight loss coaching, community and wellness on his fitness journey as a result of the YMCA\u2019s accountability partners 07:44 Consistency in weight loss coaching helped Jim lose weight incrementally, using tools like MyFitnessPal to focus on quality nutrition 11:19 How to overcome obstacles, making your fitness journey sustainable, with coaching and activities like pickleball, fostering transformation and connection 17:40 Weight loss goals, tracking methods, and the importance of mindset 24:23  Beth expresses pride in Jim\u2019s consistency and community-driven fitness transformation, noting his role in inspiring others KEY TAKEAWAYS:   \ud83d\udc8e Weight loss coaching at the YMCA, with personalized coaching from Beth, enabled Jim\u2019s transformation, resulting in nearly a 100-pound weight loss. \ud83d\udc8e Community support, through activities like pickleball and group classes, fosters motivation and sustains a fitness journey. \ud83d\udc8e Small, achievable steps and tools like MyFitnessPal enhance consistency and mindset for lasting wellness. \ud83d\udc8e Non-scale victories, like improved energy and confidence, highlight the broader impact of a community-driven fitness transformation. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Jim Snoddy is a member of the Robert D. Fowler Family Y, who has lost nearly 100 pounds through the YMCA\u2019s supportive wellness programs. Jim also serves on the Robert D. Fowler Community Engagement Board and is an avid pickleball player. Betelhem Girmay is a wellness coach and group fitness instructor at the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA.  Using her education in exercise science as well as her passion for wellness, fitness and health, she helps members reach their wellness and fitness goals. RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Website: YMCA Metro Atlanta Facebook: YMCA Metro Atlanta LinkedIn: YMCA Metro Atlanta YMCA Coach Approach QUOTES:  "I encourage members to start small with doable steps." Betelhem Girmay \u201cWe start with small doable steps. When members see what they're able to do and they see their progress, they just add more success into it. And before they know it, they reach their goals.\u201d Betelhem Girmay \u201cThe Y has pickleball, chair yoga, regular yoga, water aerobics, and adult strength classes. A lot of times you can't start off with regular yoga, you start off with chair yoga and you get a ton of friends there. But the Y has a variety of stuff and it is so great.\u201d Jim Snoddy "Beth taught me about alternatives." Jim Snoddy ","author_name":"(Y) Connect","author_url":"https:\/\/ymcaatlanta.org\/podcast","html":"