Healthy for Life Update

Stop eating when you’re stressed or bored! Register for Eat for Life Program – in person or online!

Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Healthy for Life’s Eat for Life program.  This 10-week program uses mind-body practices (meditations and yoga), the principles of mindful and intuitive eating, skills training, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid “healthy” rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. For more information: watch informational videos

In Person Class:

Orientation: Wednesday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Class: Wednesdays, January 29 – April 9 (except March 23), from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 refunded with full participation);    $180 for community members

Online Class:

Online Orientation: week of January 24

Online Class: week of January 31 – week of April 4

Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);  $180 for community members

Program is taught by health psychologist, Dr. Lynn Rossy.

Register by emailing Craig Deken Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu

 

Lower your stress in just 8 weeks – Sign up Now!

Helping employees manage stress effectively is a key goal of Healthy for Life. The wellness program offers eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes at minimal cost to employees looking to manage today's busy lifestyles in a healthy way. You will learn mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan as well as important information about stress, communication, and wellness.  Cost:  $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive $20 rebate.

Orientation: Wednesday, January 22 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays (January 29 – March 19) 5:30 – 7:30p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, March 8 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy. 
Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.

 

Earn your 2014 Wellness Incentive in your May paycheck by completing just two easy steps!

In 2014 active UM medical plan subscribers can earn your $100 Wellness Incentive in your final May paycheck by completing two simple steps: your online personal health assessment and health screening. Plus, we’ve implemented a new, easier to use Cerner Health account that allows you to track your weight, exercise and food goals, participate in wellness workshops and connect with a dietician or trainer with the click of a button. Once screening dates are announced mid-December, you’ll be able to schedule your health screening through your Cerner Health account.

Step 1: Complete your Personal Health Assessment (PHA). Start by creating your Cerner Health Account, or log into your existing account by visiting https://www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu. You’ll be able to complete your Personal Health Assessment and learn more about your health risks.

Step 2: Complete your Health Screening. You can schedule your free health screening at a convenient time and location on campus through your Cerner Health account. Or you can visit your doctor. You can use results from your annual physical exam obtained May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014.


New Yoga and Zumba classes forming
Jan. 6-Mar. 3 (Mondays): Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $24 for series. Registration is needed and class is taught by Kate Walker. No class on Jan. 20th. If you have questions, email Kate at yogateacher530@gmail.com

Jan. 10-Feb. 28 (Fridays): Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Friday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $24 for series. Registration is needed and class is taught by Kate Walker. If you have questions, email Kate at yogateacher530@gmail.com

Jan. 7-Feb.25 (Tuesdays): Zumba. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. Please register and the cost is $24 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com

Mar. 4-Apr. 22 (Tuesdays): Zumba. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. Please register and the cost is $24 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com

Apr. 29-May. 27 (Tuesdays): Zumba. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-6:00p.m. Please register and the cost is $3 for the series or $5 drop-in fee. Class is taught by Megan Jones. For questions and to register please email Megan at jones.megan004@gmail.com