WACO (January 4, 2013)--Six McLennan County residents have been selected to receive help trimming fat and living healthier.

Participants will be paired with area fitness experts beginning Saturday at Richland Mall.

The New Year, New You Wellness Journey will teach participants how to make lifestyle changes that include healthy eating and exercise programs.

The participants were selected by Live Well Waco after applying to take part in the program.

The 12-week program will be documented in a blog.

A second program called New You Too will launch in February.

Participants interested in being part of the new program should attend a Meet and Greet in the JC Penney Court at Richland Mall Saturday at 2 p.m.