The Helping Overweight People Embrace Program is a weekly one-hour therapeutic support group led by credentialed counselors who help participants explore and gain insight about emotional eating. Throughout this program, participants learn new strategies to help break related behaviors. 

H.O.P.E. is designed for people who struggle with their body weight. We recognize the importance of the spiritual, mental and physical components when seeking lifestyle change, but our primary focus is on the emotional component. The group provides support as participants discover and practice strategies that can break unhealthy eating, with the goal of developing and maintaining lasting lifestyle changes. Check out our blog! 

Ages	18+
Cost	YMCA Members	$15/month
	Program Members	$20 (annual fee)
		$30/month
Additional   Information	Registration and orientation class required. To register, call (704) 716-6800. Childcare available during meetings. Questions? (704) 716-6844

H.O.P.E. Founder:
Julie Hall has experienced a life changing journey which resulted in losing 240 lbs and a feature story on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Through this journey, Julie has discovered the importance of addressing the emotional and spiritual issues which lead to obesity along with incorporating fitness and healthy eating into her life. She has dedicated her life to helping others who struggle with emotional overeating and is committed to assisting those just like her to begin and maintain the journey of lifestyle change.

For more information, please contact:
Julie Hall
H.O.P.E. Program Administrator
(704) 716-6816
julie.hall@ymcacharlotte.org

"You satisfy me more than the richest of foods. I will praise you with songs of joy."
Psalms 63:5