The Marietta Family YMCA was packed early today with people hitting the treadmills and the other exercise equipment...to work off those extra pounds.

both the parkersburg and marietta family y's have a program called "healthy holidays", aimed at starting that exercise program right away.

"We want people to get fit before New Year's," says Service Staff Manager Jan Shepherd. "Why wait? Start working out, get healthy. If you're going to go to a party, work out before your party."

"No one's saying you can't have that piece of pie or that cookie," adds Member Experience Karen Shaner. "But you want to watch your portions very carefully."

The program is in effect between now and January 10th...and offers free nutrition classes and waives joiner fees for those who begin memberships now.