Maria Alexandra Bella is a registered dietitian and the founder of Top Balance nutrition located in New York City. Maria started her career in nutrition with a weight loss of over 70 lbs that she has been able to maintain since 2006. Her own experience that that of many of her patients allowed Maria to understand the importance of accountability, ongoing support as well as the most reliable and up-to-date information in order to achieve lasting weight loss. Our weekly weight loss support group …

Have you ever wanted to healthily lose weight and keep it off? Have you ever received good advice that you were unable to follow? Have you ever wanted something in your life, but found you couldn’t achieve it alone? It’s easy to overlook all of the things that contribute to our sense of nourishment and fulfillment. It’s not just the food we eat, but all of the other factors present in our daily lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity and a spiritual awareness …

We all know that serious weight loss is about , "the journey - not the destination". But sometimes the journey can be lonely and overwhelming, so why not share it with a few others along the way? The Weight Loss Peer Support Connections group is a place where people making taking steps to change their life and habits can share information and experiences as we travel along our personal journeys. We will try new cuisines and share recipes that re-make old ones. Gain a deeper understanding of nutr …

We are the original and Official NYC Weight Loss Challenge!!!  RSVP today for the next Weight Loss Challenge! This is a Weight Loss Championship where you will get free coaching and an opportunity to win cash prizes! The cost for the entire challenge is only $35 which goes back to YOU if you are one of the top 3 winners! You will look AMAZING! We have tons of fun! Just check out our photo section! Note: Please do not join this meetup if your intention is to promote or sell you weight loss produ …

We are a women's boot camp based in New York City offering meetup members free classes held monthly. This is a great opportunity for women who are curious about boot camp or intimidated by the thought of boot camp. We do not yell like a drill sergeant. Our workouts are challenging for all fitness levels. We encourage results with positive support. Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or just tired of the same routine come try this whole new approach to exercise.

Exhilarate! Intervals Fit Camp and PiYo Strength in Cooper Park and McCarren Park - Small Group Classes forming NOW! All classes will begin the week of June 11* Get fit, have fun, reduce stress, enjoy fresh air, burn calories, make friends! ALL fitness levels welcome – modifications will be offered for those new to the program as well as those desiring more difficulty or intensity. 4-Week Sessions include 2 classes per week, for a total of 8 for ONLY $100! (except Saturday session, 1 class per …

Ready to make a positive change in your life? As a Health Coach, I am your personal advocate for living an energized and passionate life. I work with my clients to help them create happy, healthy lives in way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. By working together, we can discover the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. Making gradual, lifelong changes enables you to reach your current and future health goals. You have support from myself as well as other membe …

If you are living sugar free or aspire to be, this is the group for you. Living sugar free will allow you to live a healthier and happier life. Run by a Licensed Psychotherapist who has been sugar and flour free for 2.5 years.

This DRAMA FREE group is for all you awesome misfits who are looking to make real genuine friendships. I joined some groups but felt some what out of place, and decided to start my own group in hopes of meeting women with my same interest where we can talk, share, and support one another. This is a judgment free zone it doesn't matter if your gay, straight, single, married, with or with out children, any race, any size all are welcomed. Our activities will include brunches, dinners, museums, sho …

Meet with other local people who are interested in weight loss and management. Gather to support each other and offer tips on weight loss strategies. If you are tired of being overweight and tired all the time then join this group.This group is for those that need to lose more than 50 pounds. Our requirements are not the same as someone that only needs to lose 20 pounds. This group is not a company trying to convince you to use their product or method for weight loss, nor will we tolerate member …

It's time for Hoboken to take getting healthy seriously. Ever have some trouble trying the latest diet or fad but it just didnt seem right for you? It might be because of your genetics. Literally! Anyone who wants to be a part of this challenge has the opportunity to have a genetic test which tells you not only which type of diet is ideal for your genetics, but also what types of workouts will provide you with the best results! Members will have opportunities to work out together and make friend …

Welcome to Fit in the City... 8 of my friends and I all are bonded by our goals of being fit. Some of us want to lose weight, some  want to gain muscle - but all of us are striving for fitness. Since we are all separated through various parts of New York, we figured this central site would not only help us keep connected, but inspire our friends & family and create a larger network of fitness partners.  Some of our friends who are trainers, or work in fitness, will be weighing in with advice, re …

Most of us agree that most people, in this day and age, are under a toxic load.  We are constantly exposed to environmental toxins not only in industrial chemical exposures, but in our every day life including our food, laundry detergent, hair care products, etc but in the air we breath, the water we drink and the beds we lay in. The cost of these toxins is not completely understood nor should it be underestimated!  Toxins have the capacity to rewire us - to change our thoughts, behaviors and de …

An obeisty support group for adults with weight management concerns. We will meet once per month for private support chats as well as special guest speakers. Special guests will vary from, personal trainers, nutritionist, dietitians, and more.

One4All BootCamp Morningside Park @114th St. Have Fun. Get Fit. Be Healthy. If you are trying to lose weight, tone-up or gain lean muscle and have fun while doing it, this is the boot camp for you. At One4All BootCamp our motto is: Have Fun. Get Fit. Be Healthy. So, expect to be challenged and have fun at the same time. One-hour sessions will focus on fat burning, endurance, agility and strength and will include calisthenics, plyometrics, interval and aerobic training to keep the body guessing. …

Lisa Lea Farley CHC, RYT 200- Lisa is a Certified Health Coach and Yoga Instructor.  She received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Pure Yoga with Equinox in New York City. She is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and registered with Yoga Alliance.  She is also an AFAA nationally certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer.  Lisa has a private health coaching and yoga practice specializing in effective diet, lifestyle changes, …

This group is for everyone that's: tired of being fat, out of shape, slightly overweight, tired all the time, looks good in clothes but has rolls up under your clothes, can't run a mile, isn't very physically fit but wants to be, has a gym membership they never use, tired of following fad diets and wondering why you're still out of shape, want to know all about proper nutrition, tired of doing fad workouts that don't really make you fit, can't fit into your skinny jeans anymore, can't do a singl …

If you live in NYC and you are looking to lose weight, to get healthy, to have some fun.... this group is for you.... . You will have the opportunity to sample Beachbody's amazing workout programs for FREE!.... products such as P90X®, INSANITY™, TurboFire®, Brazil Butt lift and many more ... No matter your fitness level you will learn to get fit using the best home fitness programs ... no shortcuts, no gimmicks, no magic pills ... simple nutrition and exercise is what i have to offer ....

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This is a group for anyone interested in having fun, dancing, and losing weight (and that's just for starters). Dance and groove to merengue, reggaeton, hip-hop, pop and other music. No dance experience necessary. All you need are your workout clothes, sneakers and a fun-loving spirit. This is open to all adults (men are welcome, so please come!).

We will meet for 45 min to 1 hour for "fitness" walks, gradually adding intervals of walking/slow jogging (1-3 min.) depending on the group. This is a BEGINNERS group but with the idea to make it FUN, gradually increasing our stamina and endurance..who knows we may even sign up for races around the city! We will meet at Columbus Circle by WHOLE FOODS and alternate our walks in Central Park, Westside Hwy., Battery Park, Brooklyn brige...who knows ??

Let's get together for walks in Central Park while talking about whatever comes to mind plus health, healthy living, food & cooking, wellbeing, spirituality, and intuitive living. I am a Health Coach and have my own business working with clients. I'd love to meet other like minded people and hit the pavement for some exercise while we're at it!

You walk down the produce aisle and think hmmm...could I juice that? You look at leafy greens and imagine them pulverized, pressed, and fiber free in a tall glass. In short, you understand the power of juicing! Juicing Fools is the home of juicing enthusiasts in New York City. We bring together new and experienced juicers to celebrate the art and health benefits of juicing together. We will visit juice bars throughout the city and have juicing demonstrations. And we don't discriminate - if you'r …

New York Yoga Club is part of a national Yoga club that was created to offer people of all levels cost effective forms of healthy practices (yoga, tai chi etc) with local quality instructors in natural outdoor settings. We want you to come out & create community through YOGA around NYC.  It is through community that we feel connected, inspired and supported. "When you break up the individuals from a community into individual units, they become disempowered because it's the collective consciousne …

Total Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.  If you are interested in Exploring Hypnosis, NLP (Neuro-Linguistric Programming), Coaching, Somatics (body awareness), FACS, EFT and other alternative tools for self-knowledge, growth, communication, influence, sales, healing, recreation &/or just curious join us. All skills levels are welcome to learn and explore. We'll even have fun exploring some film and TV, such as "The Mentalist" & "Lie to Me", recent TV series which sometimes use differen …

Welcome to Women's World of Boxing! The purpose of our meetup is to bring women together in a positive, safe, empowering, supportive, uplifting environment to explore the sport of boxing. Our goal is to open the first women only boxing gym in NYC. Women's World of Boxing has grown over the years and has been featured in: Self.com, ESPNW, DailyCandy.com, wellandgoodnyc.com, Blackenterprise.com, The New York Daily News, WPIX11, DNAinfo.com, TLC'S What Not to Wear, SHAPE Magazine, and GO! Magazine. …

Our company and the American Diabetes Association have teamed together to form an exercise and nutrition lifestyle program. It is designed to work for people looking to reduce their risk of developing diabetes as well as those who have type 2 diabetes. The meeting will not only involve learning about this program with the opportunity to purchase but also it will serve as a support group for those on the program. I would like to start the meetings bi-weekly and then see if we could do the meet …

Have you ever felt like there wasn’t enough time to even eat, let alone prepare a healthy meal or exercise? Are you afraid that taking time for yourself means sacrificing time with your family? Are you always putting out fires and tired of feeling like you have no energy? At the same time, you know this isn’t a path you’d like to continue on for long... This is a group for busy women who are professionals, mothers, or both, and would like to create a strong network and community to support them …