September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease (Department of Health and Human Services, 2013).
The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented! In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Healthy for Life encourages your family to:
Get active outside — walk around the neighborhood, go on a bike ride, or play basketball at the park.
Limit screen time — keep inactive (sitting down) screen time to 2 hours or less per day.
Make healthy meals — buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods.
Tips for parents:
o    Get the kids involved in planning and cooking healthy meals. http://1.usa.gov/hnuGz4
o    Use these tips to reduce your child’s screen time. http://1.usa.gov/69My6u
o    Make sure your child gets at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Get tips: http://1.usa.gov/3wnZMl
Department of Health and Human Services. (2013). National Childhood Obesity Month. Retrieved from https://www.healthfinder.gov

If you have Chronic Illness, Pain, Anxiety, Depression—Register Now for Stress Reduction Class
Three decades of research show the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program is effective in helping people coping with medical problems, job or family-related stress, anxiety, and depression. This 8-week program provides tools for responding to the stress associated with illness and everyday life with greater skill and creativity using mindfulness meditation, yoga, and body scan and 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, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.
Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. *October 23 class will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.  Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.

Don’t eat when you’re not hungry. Register for Fall 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 course.  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: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
•        Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
•        Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members

Online Class:

•         Online Orientation: week of September 27
•         Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
•         Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
•         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

Yoga
Yoga taught by Kate Walker
Dates:  Fridays, Sept. 6- Nov. 22
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m.
Location: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym
Cost: $24 for series
Registration: email Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com

Gentle Yoga taught by Sandy Matsuda
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 4 – Sept. 25
Time: 7:00 -7:45 a.m.
Location: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym
Cost: $12 for series
Registration: email Sandy at MatsudaS@missouri.edu

Drop-in Yoga Sessions taught by Glenda Moum
Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 7
Time: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery
Cost: $1 per class
Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.

Pilates
Pilates taught by Tina Price
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 9  – Oct. 28
Time: 12:10 – 12:40 p.m.
Location: Hill Hall, Room 305
Cost: $3 per class
Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Pilates taught by Tina Price
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 30
Time: 12:10 – 12:40 p.m.
Location: Townsend, Room 222
Cost: $3 per class
Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Running Group
3 mile run for ALL levels
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, weather permitting
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Run begins at Memorial Union Arch
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Tai Chi
Tai Chi taught by Kenneth Greene
Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 5
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery.
Cost: A donation is appreciated
Registration: email elliss@umsystem.edu, maximum of 12 participants

Bicycle Education and Train/On-Road Rides
GetAbout Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, has released the fall schedule of bicycle education and trail/on-road rides.  Education classes include City Cycling (classroom and on-road skills courses) Bike Maintenance Series,  Kids’ Mountain Biking 101 and a Kids’ Bike Workshop.  Scheduled rides include the Two Wheeled Tuesday Ride series, MKT Secret Access Trail Rides and a variety of destination rides and special events.
•         All GetAbout programs are FREE!  Information and registration details can be found in the fall issue of Leisure Times (pages 32 – 33) at: https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/Leisure_Times/
•         Bicycle education classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors.  Call Columbia Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 to register or for more information.
•         Funding for Getabout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration’s Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program.

Act Healthy Enrollment is Open Again. Sign Up Now!
Ever wanted to start a new healthy behavior and stick with it?
Do you want to:
•be more active?
•manage stress better?
•improve your diet?
•lower your blood pressure or cholesterol?
•lower your blood sugar?

Did you hear about the Act Healthy project this past summer? One hundred MU employees enrolled in Act Healthy in June. We are now enrolling 100 additional people. This project is a research study for MU employees sponsored by Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program.

Research participants will be eligible to receive a total of $40 in gift cards. Individuals in the treatment group will attend 6 group meetings over the lunch hour.  Group meetings will be held in the following locations on campus:  Ellis Library, University Hospital, Women and Children’s Hospital area, Agricultural Engineering Building on Rollins St., and Woodrail Center on Nifong and Forum.  For more information, see the flier and view the study consent form. If you wish to sign up for the study after reading the consent form, register for an orientation meeting by visiting www.regonline.com/acthealthyorientationmeetingfall2013. The last day to sign up is October 3. Group meetings will start the following week. Contact Mary Clark, RN, with questions at (573)884-1439 or clarkmj@umsystem.edu.

Lower your stress in just 8 weeks – Sign up for MBSR 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, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.

Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.

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

Feel good about your body! Register for Fall Eat for Life Program — In Person or Online.

Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through Eat for Life.  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: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

·        Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

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

Online Class:

·         Online Orientation: week of September 27

·         Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6

·         Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23

·         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

Cyclists, Virtual Riders and Volunteers Needed to Support bikeMS
Express Scripts is the title sponsor for the Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2013 and is partnering with University of Missouri to raise funds for and make a difference in the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Anyone can join us on Sept. 7 and 8 in Columbia, MO for this unforgettable experience. You can also join the team as part of the virtual rider program, if you are unable to ride. Sign up or donate at BikeMS: St. Louis.

Want to get involved, but not able to join as a cyclist?  Volunteers are needed as well! When you visit the link above, you’ll be taken the Express Scripts Team page which we are a part of. Simply click join team. You can join as a Cyclists or as a virtual rider. If you are more interested in Volunteer opportunities, you’ll see a link on the left hand side for “Volunteer”, also attached is the volunteer form that must be completed and faxed in.  If you have any questions, please contact Mary Fascioti at FasciotiM@missouri.edu.

Yoga

Yoga taught by Kate WalkerDates:  Fridays, Sept. 6- Nov. 22 Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. Location: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym Cost: $24 for series Registration: email Kate Walker at yogateacher530@gmail.com

Gentle Yoga taught by Sandy MatsudaDates: Wednesdays, Sept. 4 – Sept. 25 Time: 7:00 -7:45 a.m. Location: Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym Cost: $12 for series Registration: email Sandy at MatsudaS@missouri.edu

Drop-in Yoga Sessions taught by Glenda MoumDates: Thursdays, Sept. 19 – Nov. 7 Time: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Location: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery Cost: $1 per class Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.

Pilates

Pilates taught by Tina PriceDates: Mondays, Sept. 9  – Oct. 28 Time: 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. Location: Hill Hall, Room 305 Cost: $3 per class Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Pilates taught by Tina PriceDates: Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – Oct. 30 Time: 12:10 – 12:40 p.m. Location: Townsend, Room 222 Cost: $3 per class Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Running Group

3 mile run for ALL levels

Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28, weather permitting

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Run begins at Memorial Union Arch

Cost: Free

Registration: No registration is needed, for questions email Tina Price at  PriceT@missouri.edu

Tai Chi

Tai Chi taught by Kenneth Greene

Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 5

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Ellis Library Room 5, State Historical Society of Missouri Art Gallery.

Cost: A donation is appreciated

Registration: email elliss@umsystem.edu, maximum of 12 participants

Bicycle Education and Train/On-Road Rides

GetAbout Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation, has released the fall schedule of bicycle education and trail/on-road rides.  Education classes include City Cycling (classroom and on-road skills courses) Bike Maintenance Series,  Kids’ Mountain Biking 101 and a Kids’ Bike Workshop.  Scheduled rides include the Two Wheeled Tuesday Ride series, MKT Secret Access Trail Rides and a variety of destination rides and special events.

• All GetAbout programs are FREE!  Information and registration details can be found in the fall issue of Leisure Times (pages 32 – 33) at: https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/Leisure_Times/
• Bicycle education classes are taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors.  Call Columbia Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 to register or for more information.
• Funding for Getabout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration’s Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program.

 

Drop–In Running Groups  and Walking Groups

Running Group: Sept. 9-Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m., Mondays & Wednesdays. Group is led by Tina Price. All levels are welcome for a 3 mile run. Run begins at Memorial Union Arch, weather permitting. No registration is needed and participation is free. If you have any questions please contact Tina at PriceT@missouri.edu.

Walking Groups: Aug. 26^th  12:30, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Walking is great exercise, whether you are a novice or a regular walker. Healthy for Life is coordinating walking groups, led by volunteer leaders from Ultramax Sports. We will offer two different paces, the “I’m just starting out, so don’t kill me pace,” and the “I’m really high strung and want to walk really fast pace.”  No registration is needed, join at any time, and all activity levels are welcome!  This is a free group designed to help you squeeze in a little extra activity into an otherwise sedentary day.  Starting August 26th we will meet at the following locations:

Memorial Union
Mondays 12:30-1 p.m.

West Side of the Pedestrian Bridge over College
Tuesdays 12:30-1 p.m.

Columns at the Quad
Thursdays 12:30-1 p.m.

Don’t Forget About all the Resources and Discounts Healthy for Life has to Offer

Some of the resources you may find include:

• Counseling and Family Services
• Faculty & Staff Resources
• Columbia Resources
• Walking Maps
• Wellness Resources
• A list of discounts available only to faculty and staff

Check out all these great resources at http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/links_mu
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.

Orientation: Wednesday, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.

Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Cost:  $40 for faculty, staff, retirees, and spouses/partners. Attend 7 of 8 classes and receive a $20 rebate.

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.

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

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

Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management through 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: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

·        Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

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

Online Class:

·         Online Orientation: week of September 27

·         Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6

·         Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23

·         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

 

Blaine Snow
myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness
Program Coordinator: MU, UM, and UMHS
Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program
205 Heinkel Building | Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573.884.2402 | Fax: 573.884.3123 | SnowB@umsystem.edu

Faculty and Staff: To learn more about Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu

 

Be more present for your life and make better choices – Sign up NOW for the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program!

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 deep discounts 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, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.

Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.

To register, go to http://www.regonline.com/mbsrfall2013

Change how you think about eating. Register for Fall 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 with 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.

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

For more information: watch informational videos

In Person Class:

• Orientation: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
• To register for the in person class, visit:  http://www.regonline.com/eatforlifefall2013inperson

Online Class:

• Online Orientation: week of September 27
• Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
• Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
• Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members
• To register for the online class, visit : http://www.regonline.com/eatforlifefall2013online

Yoga Classes Enrolling

Stretch your way into fall with yoga.  Classes are held at the Missouri Psychiatric Gym, ground floor of the hospital on the east side near the VA Tunnel. This class is suitable for all levels and is helpful in learning balance, toning, relaxation and strength.  Bring a mat and wear clothing you can stretch in.. Cost $24, required the first day of class and cash preferred, but checks are accepted.

• Mondays 12:10-12:50, 8 weeks beginning August 26 (no class on Labor Day)
• Fridays 12:10-12:50, 8 week class September 6, 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, November 15 and 22

To register, contact the instructor at Yogateacher530@gmail.com;

 

Blaine Snow
myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness
Program Coordinator: MU, UM, and UMHS
Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program
205 Heinkel Building | Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573.884.2402 | Fax: 573.884.3123 | SnowB@umsystem.edu

Faculty and Staff: To learn more about Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu

Campus Facilities offering Lunch and Learn series

Paula Vandelicht,  RD, LD/Hy-Vee Dietitian is working with the Campus Facilities Training Unit to provide a year full of healthy ideas. This is open to everyone, but if you are from Campus Facilities, please sign up with your department training representative for the classes. Get approval from your supervisor if sessions are not at your regularly scheduled lunch hour. You will need to bring your lunch. Paula will provide samples.

August 20^th—Healthy Meals on the Go

TIME:                           NOON

LOCATION:                  Campus Facilities Break room at the General Services Building

RSVP:                         Campus Facilities Training Representatives if you want to attend or if you do not work in Campus Facilities, email Kate Walker at WalkerJa@missouri.edu.

Taking Care of You: Body, Mind, Spirit

Good intentions to take care of yourself can be pushed out of reach by demands on your time and attention.  You may overextend yourself trying to meet the needs of others, face daily responsibilities or live up to expectations.  This can lead to feeling stressed or burned out. Taking Care of YOU is an eight-week MU Extension program offering practical strategies to deal with life’s stress and understand the mind-body connection. Fridays at 12-1pm Sept 6-October 25, Room 226 Heinkel Building.  Bring your lunch. Fee $30. Contact Amy Lake lakea@missouri.edu 573-239-0654 to register. See attached flyer for details.

 

Cyclists, Virtual Riders and Volunteers Needed to Support bikeMS
Express Scripts is the title sponsor for the Express Scripts Gateway Getaway Ride 2013 and is partnering with University of Missouri to raise funds for and make a difference in the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Anyone can join us on Sept. 7 and 8 in Columbia, MO for this unforgettable experience. You can also join the team as part of the virtual rider program, if you are unable to ride. Sign up or donate at BikeMS: St. Louis. When you visit the link, you’ll be taken the Express Scripts Team page which includes MU. Simply click join team. You can join as a Cyclists or as a virtual rider. If you are more interested in Volunteer opportunities, you’ll see a link on the left hand side for “Volunteer”.

Women Needed for Fruit & Vegetable Juice Concentrate Study
The Department of Nutrition & Exercise Physiology is looking for overweight female volunteers (18-45 years) to participate in a study to look at the effects of fruit and vegetable juice concentrate on inflammation.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.

August is Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccines (shots) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to get caught up on their shots.

• Flu season is only a few months away so be on the lookout for upcoming flu clinics http://www.umsystem.edu/curators/wellness/
• Curious about the flu shot? Take action. Everyone age 6 months and older needs a seasonal flu shot every year: http://1.usa.gov/W8iCgm
• Take this quiz to see which vaccines you need: http://1.usa.gov/N23Ujl
• Did you know? Vaccines are for all of us – from babies to older adults. Learn more from @CDC_eHealth: http://1.usa.gov/km5wwv

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2013). National Awarness Month. Retrieved from http://healthfinder.gov/NHO/PDFs/AugustNHOToolkit.pdf

Eight Weeks to Better Health and Well-being – Sign up NOW for the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program!
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, September 25 (Memorial Union) at 5:30 p.m.

Class: Wednesdays (October 2-November 20) 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Retreat: Saturday, November 16 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

To register, go to http://www.regonline.com/mbsrfall2013

Improve your relationship with your food and your body. Register for Fall 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: Tuesday, September 24, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Class: Tuesdays, October 1 – December 10, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
• Cost: $50 for faculty, staff, retirees, and partners/spouses ($25 rebate with full participation); $180 for community members

To register, go to  http://www.regonline.com/eatforlifefall2013inperson

Online Class:

• Online Orientation: week of September 27
• Online Class: week of October 4 – week of December 6
• Online Class Registration Deadline: September 23
• Cost: $50 for faculty, staff and family members ($25 rebate with full participation);

$180 for community members

To register, go to http://www.regonline.com/eatforlifefall2013online

Wellness Challenge Kits
Would you or your department like to start a walking or weight loss challenge? Healthy for Life has created template kits to help you get started. Included in these kits are directions on how to start a group competition, sample marketing materials and sign-up sheets. Email wellness@umsystem.edu if you’d like to receive a kit electronically or by campus mail.

Get healthy with Weight Watchers
Have you been thinking about joining Weight Watchers?  Faculty and Staff have several Weight Watchers discount options:

• Weight Watchers offers a discount for faculty and staff who enroll through its portal system.

Ø  Login Instructions: Go to https://wellness.weightwatchers.com and enter the MU ID 46814 and passcode WW46814. It will then take you to the next page where you enter your information and set up your website user ID and password. Be sure to specify which location you want to attend a meeting. Enrolling through this portal will give you a $39.95/month membership instead of $42.95!

• If you are a Coventry member, you are eligible for a discounted rate to enroll in Weight Watchers online. For $55, you can access recipes, tracking tools and chat boards for three months.

Exercising in the Heat Safely

• Clothing should be loose, light-weight, and light-colored to reflect the sun’s rays. Cotton material helps to absorb sweat
• Wear sun-block
• Avoid exercising from 10am-3pm as this is the hottest time of the day
• Fluid replenishment before, during and after exercise is essential to avoid progressive dehydration. Strive to drink 7 to 10 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise.
• Reduce the intensity of your workout
• No the warning signs of heat exhaustion

Congratulations to MU Health Care Dining and Nutrition Services
Kudos to Lorena Moyer and the Patient Kitchen Morale Committee at University Hospital! Lorena’s group has been tracking their steps while on shift with plans to celebrate with a party when they arrive at their first destination—New Orleans. They mapped out cities that were around 1-2 million steps apart and once they arrive, they hold celebrations with a theme. They are funding their party via funds raised through a bake sale. Next stop for the group is Mexico City, Mexico. If your group would like to start tracking steps, let us know by emailing Blaine at SnowB@umsystem.edu, we can help you get started today.

Therapeutic Massage
De-stress this semester through massage therapy. Licensed Massage Therapist Jeff Rioux provides this service in his office at University Hospital (GL-20). He also provides department chair massage in three-hour blocks. To schedule an individual appointment or chair massage, call Healthy for Life at 884-1312. If you’d like to buy a gift certificate, stop by Medtique Gift Shop in University Hospital, the Healthy for Life office at 205 Heinkel Building on campus, OR drop a check in campus mail to 205 Heinkel Building specifying the length of session you want. Make checks payable to Healthy for Life.

Farmers’ Markets & Community Supported Agriculture
Don’t miss out on fresh produce, eggs and baked goods. Below is a list of local farmer’s markets in the Columbia area.

• · Columbia Farmers’ Market offers produce, eggs, meats, and baked goods.
• · DanJo Farms produces fresh-baked bread, meats, herbs, vegetables, eggs, berries and fruits in Ashland, Mo.
• · Pierpont Farms, a 34-acre family farm, 15-minutes south of Colubmia, produces vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruit using organic methods.

 

Take a Stress-Reduction Break
Research suggests that regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.  Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the weekly sitting meditation session. Faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary. If you can’t make the sitting meditation group, consider listening to one of the audio recordings<http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/curators/wellness/video.shtml>.  Join Healthy for Life on Mondays (12:15-12:45 p.m.)—Heinkel Bldg, Room 216. Contact Lynn Rossy for more information.

American Cancer Society Bark for Life
Help fight cancer with your favorite four legged friends! Friends and family are encouraged to attend—and bring your dogs!  See attached flyer for more details.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Blaine Snow

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness

myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness

Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care

205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)

Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu

Walking Groups
Walking is great exercise, whether you are a novice or a regular walker. Join Amy from Ultramax Sports on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for a midday walk break from 12:30-1 p.m. She will be leading these walks each week through Aug. 11. No registration is needed and all activity levels are welcome!  This is free and anyone who attends 12 times in 6 weeks will get a free T-shirt. Contact Amy at amy@ultramaxsports.com for more information.

Memorial Union
Mondays 12:30-1 p.m.

South Entrance to MU Student Center
Tuesdays 12:30-1 p.m.

Columns at the Quad
Thursdays 12:30-1 p.m.

You can use your steps to count toward your progress in the Governor’s 100 Missouri Mile Challenge, which encourages Missourians to walk, bike, paddle, hike or run 100 miles by the end of this year. For more information about the governor’s challenge, visit www.100missourimiles.com. Go to the website and sign up, regardless of your location you can challenge the governor.

Schedule a wellness presentation or workshop
Schedule a Healthy for Life representative to speak at your next faculty or staff meeting. They can tailor their talks or workshops to meet your department’s needs and time constraints. Their presentations are interactive to keep your employees engaged. To set up a time, email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu.

Tobacco cessation options available
We understand that quitting is not easy, so Healthy for Life has a variety of options available for faculty, staff, retirees and dependents:

• Resources include coaching, classes and nicotine replacement therapy
• myChoice and myOptions Health Plan members are eligible for free online and telephone coaching: see details here.
• UM Prescription Drug program covers buproprion SR (generic Wellbutrin SR) and Chantix under the formulary. Contact your health care provider for a prescription. You can also call ExpressScripts customer service at 1-800-955-1201 for more information.
• Questions? Contact Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu.

Campus Walking Maps & Pedometer Program

Walking Kits & Maps

Now is a great time to get moving and create a culture of health on campus! It’s easy to get started. Healthy for Life has FREE walking kits that provide directions to lead a walking group or competition. If you’re interested in leading a group or competition, email Blaine at SnowB@umsystem.edu. Walking maps are available on the Healthy for Life website at www.wellness.umsystem.edu.

Million Step Pedometer Program

The maps are a great way to get started with the Million Step Pedometer Program. There are a variety of prizes for every million steps you take—with no limit.

• Basic pedometer: $15
• FitBit pedometer: $39.50

If paying by credit card, please contact Healthy for Life at 573-884-1312 and your pedometer packet will be sent to you via campus mail.

If paying by check, send checks via campus mail (made payable to Healthy for Life) to Healthy for Life at 202 Heinkel Building, MU Campus.

You can use your steps to count toward your progress in the Governor’s 100 Missouri Mile Challenge, which encourages Missourians to walk, bike, paddle, hike or run 100 miles by the end of this year. For more information about the governor’s challenge, visit www.100missourimiles.com. Go to the website and sign up, regardless of your location you can challenge the governor.

Ride to Wellness Program

This program is designed for University of Missouri faculty and staff to get moving by counting their bicycle miles. For $20, participants receive an odometer and a log book. Once you reach 500 miles, you get to keep the odometer and you’ll receive a T-shirt, certificate and a $20 rebate. There are a variety of prizes for every additional 500 miles—with no limit. To enroll, contact wellness@umsystem.edu.

June is Employee Wellness Month

June is National Employee Wellness Month. We encourage you to take one step to improve your health. Here are a few ideas to get started:

• Join a Healthy for Life program (www.wellness.umsystem.edu)
• Learn more about Extension programs and classes (http://extension.missouri.edu/)
• Participate in the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles Challenge at www.100missourimiles.com

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

Blaine Snow

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness

myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness

Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care

205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)

Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu

Walking Groups
Walking is great exercise, whether you are a novice or a regular walker. Join Amy from Ultramax Sports on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for a midday walk break from 12:30-1 p.m. She will be leading these walks each week through Aug. 11. No registration is needed and all activity levels are welcome!  This is free and anyone who attends 12 times in 6 weeks will get a free T-shirt. Contact Amy at amy@ultramaxsports.com for more information.

Memorial Union
Mondays 12:30-1 p.m.

South Entrance to MU Student Center
Tuesdays 12:30-1 p.m.

Columns at the Quad
Thursdays 12:30-1 p.m.

Get healthy with Weight Watchers
Faculty and Staff will continue to be eligible for Weight Watchers options:

• Weight Watchers offers a discount for faculty and staff who enroll through its portal system.

Ø  Login Instructions: Go to https://wellness.weightwatchers.com and enter the MU ID 46814 and passcode WW46814. It will then take you to the next page where you enter your information and set up your website user ID and password. Be sure to specify which location you want to attend a meeting. Enrolling through this portal will give you a $39.95/month membership instead of $42.95!

• If you are a Coventry member, you are eligible for a discounted rate to enroll in Weight Watchers online. For $55, you can access recipes, tracking tools and chat boards for three months.

Take a Stress-Reduction Break with Meditation
Research suggests that regular mindfulness meditation practice can reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.  Find out for yourself by taking advantage of the weekly sitting meditation session. Faculty and staff are welcome on a drop-in basis, and no previous experience with meditation is necessary. If you can’t make the sitting meditation group, consider listening to one of the audio recordings.  Join Healthy for Life on Mondays (12:15-12:45 p.m.)—Heinkel Bldg, Room 216. Contact Lynn Rossy for more information.

Show-Me State Games
Mark your calendars now for the Show-Me State Games, an Olympic-style sports festival! Congratulations to Wellness Ambassador Kate Walker for being selected to be a torch-bearer at the Opening Ceremonies on July 19^th at 7 p.m. at Mizzou Arena. Kate was chosen because she was an Athlete of the Year in 2012.

Event Dates:

• June 14-16
• July 19-21
• July 26-28

Registration:

• Individual Sport Registration Form
• Team Sport Registration Form
• Liability Waiver
• Volunteer Form

June is Employee Wellness Month
June is National Employee Wellness Month. We encourage you to take one step to improve your health. Here are a few ideas to get started:

• Join a Healthy for Life program (www.wellness.umsystem.edu)
• Learn more about Extension programs and classes (http://extension.missouri.edu/)
• Participate in the national wellness challenge (http://employeewellnessmonth.com/the-challenge/)

_____________________________________________________________________________

Blaine Snow
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness
myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness
Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care
205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)

Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness, visit www.wellness.umsystem.edu

Ever wanted to start a new healthy behavior and stick with it?

Do you want to:

• be more active?

• manage stress better?

• improve your diet?

• lower your blood pressure or cholesterol?

• lower your blood sugar?

Act Healthy is a research study for MU employees sponsored by Healthy for Life: T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program. Research participants will be eligible to receive a total of $40 in gift cards. For more information, see the flyer and the study consent form. If you wish to sign up for the study after reading the study details, register for an orientation meeting by visiting  www.regonline.com/acthealthyorientationmeeting. Orientation meetings will be held the first week of June and Act Healthy classes start the second week of June and will be held over the lunch hour. Contact Mary Clark, RN, with questions at (573)884-1439 or clarkmj@umsystem.edu.

Be less stressed and get more out of life – Sign up NOW for the Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program

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.

• Orientation: Wednesday, June 5 (Memorial Union) at 5:00 p.m.
• Class: Wednesdays (June 12-July 31) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. *June 26 class will be from 6-8 p.m.
• Retreat: Saturday, July 20 (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
• Cost: $40 for faculty, staff, retirees and spouses/partners. ($20 rebated with full participation)

Program taught by Dr. Lynn Rossy.  Register by contacting Craig Deken at csdk89@mail.missouri.edu.
Yoga Classes accepting enrollees

• Yoga for Every Body. Missouri Psychiatric Gym, 8 weeks for $24. Time to stretch, tone and strengthen your body for summer, learn relaxation skills in this 40 minute class. Bring a mat and wear loose clothing. Class suitable for all levels. Register and pay the first day of class. Need 10 to register. Contact Kate Walker at Yogateacher530@gmail.com.

Two upcoming series, sign up for one or both:

• Mondays, June 3-July 22, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
• Fridays, June 7-Aug. 2, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. (There will be no class held July 5th due to the July 4th holiday).

Campus Facilities Offering Lunch and Learn Series

Paula Vandelicht,  RD, LD/Hy-Vee Dietitian is working with the Campus Facilities Training Unit to provide a year full of healthy ideas. This is open to everyone, but if you are from Campus Facilities, please sign up with your department training representative for the classes. Get approval from your supervisor if sessions are not at your regularly scheduled lunch hour. You will need to bring your lunch. Paula will provide samples.

June – Grilling for Health – June 18^th

August – Healthy Meals on the Go – Aug. 20^th

SAVE THE DATES:      June 18 & Aug. 20

TIME:                           NOON

LOCATION:                  Campus Facilities Break room at the GSB

RSVP:                         Campus Facilities Training Representatives if you want to attend or if you do not work in Campus Facilities, email Kate Walker at WalkerJa@missouri.edu.

 

Food Preservation Classes via Extension

Food Preservation workshops start next month.

All of the workshops will be held at the Boone County University Extension Center on Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.  Sign up for one session, two, three, four or all five!

• June 12: Freezing & Drying
• June 19: Making Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Spreads (using a water-bath canning and freezer methods)
• June 26: Pressure Canning Vegetables and Soups
• July 10: Water Bath Canning Pickled Produce
• July 17: Water Bath Canning Salsas and Fruits

The attached flyer has all the details about the workshops.  If you are interested in attending, please complete the registration form and mail in before the June 6 registration deadline.

 

_____________________________________________________________________________

Blaine Snow

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness

myTotal Rewards,­­­ Wellness

Program Coordinator, MU, UM System and MU Health Care

205 Heinkel Bldg.| Columbia, MO 65211 | 573.884.1312 (Phone) | 573.884.3123 (Fax)

 

Faculty & Staff: To learn more about wellness, visit www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu