Healthy Habits Pay Off

When Audrey first joined the Y in December 2023, she was committed to working out—but despite her efforts, she didn’t lose a single pound. Then, during a class with Angie recently, she heard about the Healthy Habits coaching program.

“Angie talked to me about coaching, and I thought, ‘Why not?’” she recalls. Instead of focusing solely on exercise, they shifted their attention to other areas of health, like sleep and stress. The results were immediate—she lost 16 pounds.

Audrey has an autoimmune disease—Sarcoidosis—and was once told she would be on steroids for life. She gained 80 pounds and was miserable. “Eventually, I weaned myself off the steroids, but the weight never really came off. Now I’m finally starting to see progress.”

Her coach, Angie, emphasizes that health is more than just working out. “Exercise is powerful, but true health comes from reflecting on mind, body, and spirit. Knowing WHY and HOW to make changes impacts every aspect of life and that’s the most exciting part of being a coach.”

Having a coach has helped Audrey stay on track and focused on what truly matters. “I exercise regularly now, which is huge—I always used to find an excuse not to,” she admits. “But I feel so much better when I come here.”

One of the biggest changes has been her sleep habits. After years of working night shifts, she never fully adjusted to a healthy sleep schedule. Now, she makes it a priority to go to bed earlier. No phone, no TV—just better habits.

Angie says this kind of progress is what makes the Healthy Habits program unique. “When you’re stressed, not sleeping well, and aren’t seeing results, it’s easy to lose hope. This program offers personalized goals, daily actions, and accountability through daily emails and feedback from your coach. Healthy habits become a priority even on the hard days”

For anyone considering the Healthy Habits program, Audrey’s advice is “Give it a try. The support is wonderful, and the ideas are so helpful. All the instructors are so knowledgeable and encouraging.”