Learning how to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and fibromyalgia is the focus of a new six-week workshop from Healthy for Life, the T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program.

The Better Choices Better Health workshop will be offered from 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, from October 16 through November 20, at University Hospital, Room GL-11.

The course is open to persons living with chronic conditions, as well as their caregivers. It will teach participants how to take small steps toward positive changes and healthier living. It also is designed to build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage day-to-day life. Topics will include pain and fatigue, exercise, nutrition, treatment decisions and communication.

University of Missouri employees, retirees and benefit-eligible family members are encouraged to attend. Participants may be eligible to receive an incentive for participating in a health assessment.

For more information or to register, please contact Amber Phelps, health program specialist, at (573) 882-8097 or phelpsam@missouri.edu.

Get Moving…Avoid the Flu
Flu shots are now available through Healthy for Life, the faculty and staff wellness program. Mark your calendars for campus flu clinics listed below . Faculty, Staff and their dependents who are 12 years and older AND are enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a FREE flu shot. To do so, please bring your insurance card (for each individual receiving the vaccine) and a completed Flu Consent Form. No appointment needed, just show up!

Not a UM Health Care plan enrollee? That’s ok, those 12 years and older can still receive the vaccination. Please bring $15 (cash or check made payable to Healthy for Life), as well as a completed Flu Consent Form.

Date	Time	Location
Oct. 1	9 a.m.-5 p.m.	Veterinary School, Room W233
Oct. 2	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Hulston Hall (Law School), Fireplace Lounge
Oct. 3	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Townsend Hall, Lobby
Oct. 8	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	MU Student Center, KC/STL Room
Oct. 11	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	MU Student Center, KC/STL Room
Oct. 16	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Jesse Hall, Auditorium Lobby
Oct. 17	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Oct. 19	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	School of Nursing, Room S235
Oct. 29	1-3 p.m.	MOREnet Office, Conference Room
Oct. 30	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Lewis & Clark Hall, Lobby
Oct. 31	8 a.m.-12 p.m.	Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Nov. 1	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Ellis Library, Colonnade
Nov. 7	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	School of Medicine, Atrium

Flu shots are sponsored by the University System’s myTotal Rewards, Healthy for Life, and the UM Faculty and Staff Benefits Office.

Get moving with physical activity classes

• Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu.
• Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu
• Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.
• Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.

Chair Massage Available
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.

Get Moving…Avoid the Flu

Flu shots are now available through Healthy for Life, the faculty and staff wellness program. Mark your calendars for campus flu clinics listed below . Faculty, Staff and their dependents who are 12 years and older AND are enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a FREE flu shot. To do so, please bring your insurance card (for each individual receiving the vaccine) and a completed Flu Consent Form. No appointment needed, just show up!

Not a UM Health Care plan enrollee? That’s ok, those 12 years and older can still receive the vaccination. Please bring $15 (cash or check made payable to Healthy for Life), as well as a completed Flu Consent Form.

Date	Time	Location
Sept. 24	2-4 p.m.	Printing Services, Lobby
Oct. 1	9 a.m.-5 p.m.	Veterinary School, Room W233
Oct. 2	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Hulston Hall (Law School), Fireplace Lounge
Oct. 3	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Townsend Hall, Lobby
Oct. 8	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	MU Student Center, KC/STL Room
Oct. 11	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	MU Student Center, KC/STL Room
Oct. 16	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Jesse Hall, Auditorium Lobby
Oct. 17	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Oct. 19	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	School of Nursing, Room S235
Oct. 29	1-3 p.m.	MOREnet Office, Conference Room
Oct. 30	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Lewis & Clark Hall, Lobby
Oct. 31	8 a.m.-12 p.m.	Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Nov. 1	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	Ellis Library, Colonnade
Nov. 7	10 a.m.-2 p.m.	School of Medicine, Atrium

Flu shots are sponsored by the University of Missouri System’s myTotal Rewards, Healthy for Life, and the UM Faculty and Staff Benefits Office.

Become a self-management leader
Attend a FREE instructor training to help individuals learn how make exercise a part of their regular routine. The Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (CEMRAC) is looking for volunteers to lead Walk with Ease and/or the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in your community.  In return, CEMRAC will cover the cost of your training and provide materials for your class.

Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain.  It’s also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit.  Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart, lungs and bones.  Walking can also help manage weight which can reduce one’s risk of arthritis in the knee, heart disease and diabetes.  Walk with Ease is a structured walking program that offers support, information and tools to help participants develop successful exercise routines.  During the program, participants will learn proper stretching and pain management techniques, as well as build stamina and walking pace.  The program can even be modified to meet the needs of individual participants so that each person can develop an exercise routine that fits their unique goals.

• The next Walk with Ease instructor training is scheduled on September 28, 2012 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm in Columbia. Space is limited.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly known as PACE) is designed specifically for people with arthritis but is appropriate for people without arthritis.  It uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and help maintain muscle strength.  The program is designed to fit any fitness level – with exercises done while sitting or standing.  The exercises in the program, however, should not replace therapeutic exercises prescribed by a therapist.  Participants previously enrolled in the program have experienced such benefits as increased functional ability, increased self-behaviors, decreased, pain, and decreased depression.

• The next Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor training is scheduled on September 29, 2012 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in Columbia. Space is limited.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information or to register.  Registration deadline is September 21, 2012.

 

Blaine Snow

Program Coordinator MU, MU Health Care and UM System

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness Program

573.884.2402 (Phone)

SnowB@umsystem.edu

Web: wellness.umsystem.edu

 

 

 

Control your weight without dieting! Enroll Now for In-person or Online Course
Take the 10 week Eat for Life Program and discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management and re-discovering the joy of eating.  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. Using the principles of intuitive eating, mind-body practices, and group support learn to make lifestyle changes that help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body.

In Person Class: September 11 – November 20 (12 – 1pm) at Memorial Union.

Online Class: Weeks of September 14 – December 7 (except Thanksgiving week)

Cost: $50 ($25 refunded with full participation).

For more info watch videos and to enroll contact RossyL@umsystem.edu.
Get moving with physical activity classes

• Sept. 7-Oct. 12: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Friday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $18 for series. Must have 10 registrants to begin the course. Sign up with Kate Walker at Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Sept. 10-Oct. 22: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $18 for series. Must have 10 registrants to begin the course. Sign up with Kate Walker at Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
• Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu.
• Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu
• Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.
• Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.

Become a self-management leader
Attend a FREE instructor training to help individuals learn how make exercise a part of their regular routine. The Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (CEMRAC) is looking for volunteers to lead Walk with Ease and/or the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in your community.  In return, CEMRAC will cover the cost of your training and provide materials for your class.

Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain.  It’s also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit.  Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart, lungs and bones.  Walking can also help manage weight which can reduce one’s risk of arthritis in the knee, heart disease and diabetes.  Walk with Ease is a structured walking program that offers support, information and tools to help participants develop successful exercise routines.  During the program, participants will learn proper stretching and pain management techniques, as well as build stamina and walking pace.  The program can even be modified to meet the needs of individual participants so that each person can develop an exercise routine that fits their unique goals.

• The next Walk with Ease instructor training is scheduled on September 28, 2012 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm in Columbia. Space is limited.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly known as PACE) is designed specifically for people with arthritis but is appropriate for people without arthritis.  It uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and help maintain muscle strength.  The program is designed to fit any fitness level – with exercises done while sitting or standing.  The exercises in the program, however, should not replace therapeutic exercises prescribed by a therapist.  Participants previously enrolled in the program have experienced such benefits as increased functional ability, increased self-behaviors, decreased, pain, and decreased depression.

• The next Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor training is scheduled on September 29, 2012 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in Columbia. Space is limited.

The attached flyer provides additional information about the instructor training and instructor requirements.  Please feel free to contact me for additional information or to register.  Registration deadline is September 21, 2012.

Race for the Cure, 5K
Are you interested in saving a life? The 3rd annual Susan G. Komen Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure will be held on the MU campus on September 16th. The race raises money for breast cancer education and awareness, diagnosis, treatment, mental and financial health services for survivors, and research to find a cure. 75% of the proceeds stay in the Mid-Missouri area, while the remaining 25% is granted out on a national level for ground-breaking cancer research. Sign up for the race today and MAKE AN IMPACT!

Blaine Snow
Program Coordinator MU, MU Health Care and UM System
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness Program
573.884.2402 (Phone)
SnowB@umsystem.edu
Web: wellness.umsystem.edu

De-Stress with your Partner or Spouse.  Register NOW!
Healthy for Life invites you to take advantage of this “two for the price of one” offer to take the 8 week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR).  The class teaches skills for responding to stress with greater skill and creativity using formal mindfulness skills (meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness. Participants will be asked to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class.
Orientation:  Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30
Class: Tuesdays, September 25 – November 13 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Full day retreat:  Saturday, November 3 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Cost: $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes).

For more information go to or to register, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.

Learn to love your food and respect your body –Enroll Now for In-person or Online Course!
Take the 10 week Eat for Life Class and discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management and re-discovering the joy of eating.  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. Using the principles of intuitive eating, mind-body practices, and group support learn to make lifestyle changes that help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body.

In Person Class: September 11 – November 20 (12 – 1pm) at Memorial Union.

Online Class: Weeks of September 14 – December 7 (except Thanksgiving week)

Cost: $50 ($25 refunded with full participation).

For more info watch videos and to enroll contact RossyL@umsystem.edu.

Get moving with physical activity classes
•    Sept. 7-Oct. 12: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Friday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $18 for series. Must have 10 registrants to begin the course. Sign up with Kate Walker at Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
•    Sept. 10-Oct. 22: Yoga. Missouri Psychiatric Center, Gym. Class meets every Monday from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $18 for series. Must have 10 registrants to begin the course. Sign up with Kate Walker at Integrallife1976@yahoo.com.
•    Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Monday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu.
•    Drop In, ongoing: Lunchtime-Me Time Strength Conditioning. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Nani Fudge. If you have questions, email Nani at FudgeK@missouri.edu
•    Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.
•    Drop In, ongoing: Yoga. Ellis Library, Room 4F51. Class meets every Thursday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. and costs $1 for each class. No registration is needed and class is taught by Glenda Moum. If you have questions, email Glenda at MoumG@missouri.edu.

Wellness Ambassador Kate Walker selected as Athlete of The Year
Kate Walker, Wellness Ambassador and Campus Facilities Training Coordinator, has recently been selected as the 2012 Show-Me State Games Female Athlete of the Year!  As part of this honor she was entered into the “National Congress of State Games Athlete of Year,” where she was ranked #3 from athletes among 31 states.  Kate will be awarded her Show-Me State Games award at an upcoming Mizzou Football game, tentatively scheduled for the October 6th game.

So, here’s a big “Congratulations!” to Kate for this recognition of all her hard work!

Become a self-management leader
Attend a FREE instructor training to help individuals learn how make exercise a part of their regular routine. The Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (CEMRAC) is looking for volunteers to lead Walk with Ease and/or the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in your community.  In return, CEMRAC will cover the cost of your training and provide materials for your class.

Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain.  It’s also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit.  Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart, lungs and bones.  Walking can also help manage weight which can reduce one’s risk of arthritis in the knee, heart disease and diabetes.  Walk with Ease is a structured walking program that offers support, information and tools to help participants develop successful exercise routines.  During the program, participants will learn proper stretching and pain management techniques, as well as build stamina and walking pace.  The program can even be modified to meet the needs of individual participants so that each person can develop an exercise routine that fits their unique goals.

•    The next Walk with Ease instructor training is scheduled on September 28, 2012 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm in Columbia.  Space is limited.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly known as PACE) is designed specifically for people with arthritis but is appropriate for people without arthritis.  It uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and help maintain muscle strength.  The program is designed to fit any fitness level – with exercises done while sitting or standing.  The exercises in the program, however, should not replace therapeutic exercises prescribed by a therapist.  Participants previously enrolled in the program have experienced such benefits as increased functional ability, increased self-behaviors, decreased, pain, and decreased depression.

•    The next Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor training is scheduled on September 29, 2012 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in Columbia.  Space is limited.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information or to register.  Registration deadline is September 21, 2012.

The Tiger Institute introduces the Columbia Steps Challenge
Over 3,600 Columbians spent the summer losing weight and getting fit by participating in the Columbia Slimdown Challenge. Are you looking for some health and wellness motivation? This fall, Tiger Institute will offer the Columbia Steps Challenge, a fun competition to help you get active, stay healthy and make yourself and your teammates proud. The Steps Challenge is a free 12-week competition where all Columbians, ages 13 and up, work in teams of 4-6 people to get active and use pedometers to compete on the number of steps taken. Great prizes will be awarded on a bi-weekly basis with a grand prize awarded to the top team.  The competition is managed online using a real-time scoreboard.  If you are interested in participating, please visit www.columbiastepschallenge.com to learn more and register your team beginning on Monday, September 3rd.  The competition will start on September 17th and end on December 17th, 2012.

Epic Mud Run needs volunteers—THIS WEEKEND
Want to be part a large, exciting outdoor event in Columbia? Kids, adults and teams will be running in this year’s Epic Mud Run on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2. Organizers have positions of all kinds where volunteers can see the start, portions of the race and even the finish. Nearly 100% of all unsolicited racer comments include praise for the volunteers; this is truly what makes these events possible. The racers really appreciate your time because they know and realize they could not pursue this sport without volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please take a second to fill out our Volunteer Inquiry Form. If you or someone you know are interested in volunteering, please contact Michelle Kemp at 573-882-5686 or kempms@healt.missouri.edu. For more information , visit http://epicmudrun.com/info.

Blaine Snow
Program Coordinator MU, MU Health Care and UM System
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness Program
573.884.2402 (Phone)
SnowB@umsystem.edu
Web: wellness.umsystem.edu

Stress Reduction Program – EARLY ENROLLMENT starts now!
The Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program is an 8 week class for faculty and staff (and their partner or spouse for no extra fee). Sign up NOW for the next program and learn skills for responding to stress with greater ease and creativity. Formal mindfulness skills (meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness become your tools for greater health and enthusiasm for life. Participants will be encouraged to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class.

Orientation: Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30
Class: Tuesdays, September 25 – November 13 (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Full day retreat: Saturday, November 3 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Cost: $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes).

For more information go to or to register, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.
Learning to Eat for Health and Enjoyment – Online and In Person 10 week classes – ENROLL NOW!
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management. 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. The Eat for Life 10 week program uses mind-body practices, the principles of intuitive eating, and group support to guide you in making lifestyle changes that will help you create a healthier relationship to your food, mind, and body.

In Person Class: September 11 – November 20 (12 – 1pm) at Memorial Union.
Online Class: Weeks of September 14 – December 7 (except Thanksgiving week)

Cost: $50 ($25 refunded with full participation).

For more info watch videos and to enroll contact RossyL@umsystem.edu.
Million Step Pedometer Program
This on-going program is designed for the University of Missouri’s faculty and staff to get moving through counting their steps. For $15, participants will receive a pedometer and a log book. Once you reach 1 million steps, you get to keep the pedometer and you’ll receive a T-shirt, certificate and a $15 refund. There are a variety of prizes for every additional million steps you take—with no limit. To enroll, contact wellness@umsystem.edu.

Ride to Wellness Program
This program is designed for the University of Missouri’s faculty and staff to get moving through counting their miles. For $20, participants will 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 refund. There are a variety of prizes for every additional 500 miles—with no limit. To enroll, contact wellness@umsystem.edu.

City Cycling: PedNet is working with Healthy for Life to help you incorporate biking into your daily activities. City Cycling Class is taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors who are very experienced in all aspects of biking for transportation and recreation. Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just bike curious, City Cycling will help you bike more, stay active and be Healthy for Life!

Class covers:
• The rules of the road for safe and legal biking.

• Improve safety and avoid crashes through bike handling skill drills.

• Put your new biking expertise to work with an instructor guided ride around town to familiarize you with the rules of the road and bike friendly routes.

City Cycling is a five-hour course available as one weekend morning or two evening sessions. City Cycling consists of on-bike and lecture portions. Class setting and pace are non-competitive, laid back and casual.

Registration/Tuition: – Pre-registration is required. Tuition is $50 for the 5 hour course due at time of registration; HFL will reimburse $25 upon class completion. For more information or questions, contact Gina Overshiner, 573.303.1033 or gina@pednet.org
Register at http://www.pednet.org/programs/confident-city-cycling.asp>

Free Exercise & Physical Activity Guide and DVD
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) offers a FREE exercise & physical activity guide AND a companion DVD. To add the guide to your shopping cart, go to http://newcart.niapublications.org/order/order.aspx?id=BK004. To add the DVD to your shopping cart, go to http://newcart.niapublications.org/order/order.aspx?id=MS033. NIA offers many other publications free of charge, too. To see all of their publications (grouped by category), go to http://newcart.niapublications.org/shopdisplaycategories.aspx

Get a Taste of Mindfulness
Interested in having a mindful relationship to your food, your body, and your life but often forget your good intentions? You might be interested in hooking up with the social media support community called Tasting Mindfulness. Created and maintained by Dr. Lynn Rossy, at Healthy for Life, the wellness program for faculty and staff, and designed to support you in your quest for a happier, healthier lifestyle. Through these sites you can find encouragement, advice, and support from Dr. Rossy and others. Subscribe for a weekly blog at www.TastingMindfulness.com, “like” us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TastingMindfulness, and follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/DrLynnRossy. Check out these great audio and video recordings that you can access while at your desk for FREE!

Susan G. Komen Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure
Together, we can make an impact! Registration for the 2012 Susan G. Komen Mid-Missouri Race for the Cure is now open!

What: 5k Walk/Run
Where: Mizzou Campus
When: September 16, 2012 at 8:30 am
Who: Everyone!

Cost: Adult early registration is $25 until August 1st (additional $5 to be chip-timed). Children 12 and under are $15 and can participate in both the 5k and the Kids’ Dash, held inside Memorial Stadium! Other registration options include “Sleep in for the Cure” and “Pink in the Pew,” for those who would like to participate, but cannot make it on a Sunday morning.

Register as an individual, join a team, or start a team today! Go to www.KomenMidMissouri.org and click the link to “Sign Up Today.” Compete with other departments for the largest team and the most money raised by team members. Prizes are awarded to the largest team and the team with the most money raised. The individual who raises the most money wins a free round-trip ticket from American Airlines!

Seventy-five percent of the funds raised will stay in our local community for breast cancer awareness and education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment support. The remaining 25% is granted out on a national level to fund important research to find a cure for breast cancer. One in eight women will hear the words “You have breast cancer” in their lifetime. Let’s join together and help achieve our mission: to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

For further information, please visit the website at www.KomenMidMissouri.org or email RaceChairKomenMidMo@gmail.com

Weight Watchers
Faculty and Staff are eligible for Weight Watchers discounts:

• 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. That’s less than $5 per week!
• Weight Watchers also offers a discount for University of Missouri faculty and staff who enroll through its portal system.
 Login Instructions: Go to this website https://wellness.weightwatchers.com and enter in the MU ID 46814 and passcode WW446814. It will then take you to next page where you enter in your personal information and set up your website user ID and password (this user ID and password is just for this registration website). There is only one website portal, so be sure when you enter in the company address 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!
Blaine Snow
Program Coordinator MU, UM System and Extension
Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness Program
573.884.2402 (Phone)
SnowB@umsystem.edu
Web: wellness.umsystem.edu

Weight Watchers
Starting July 1, 2012, Healthy for Life will no longer be organizing classes on campus or offering a participation rebate. If you are currently enrolled in a 12-week session that is scheduled to end after July 1, you can submit your tracker to employee wellness at 205 Heinkel Building, MU to receive your rebate.

Faculty and Staff will continue to be eligible for Weight Watchers discounts:

• If you are a Coventry member, you are now 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. That’s less than $5 per week!
• Weight Watchers also offers a discount for University of Missouri faculty and staff who enroll through its portal system.
  • Login Instructions: Go to this website https://wellness.weightwatchers.com and enter in the MU ID 46814 and passcode WW446814. It will then take you to next page where you enter in your personal information and set up your website user ID and password (this user ID and password is just for this registration website). There is only one website portal, so be sure when you enter in the company address 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!

Million Step Pedometer Program
This on-going program is designed for the University of Missouri’s faculty and staff to get moving through counting their steps. For $15, participants will receive a pedometer and a log book. Once you reach 1 million steps, you get to keep the pedometer and you’ll receive a T-shirt, certificate and a $15 refund. There are a variety of prizes for every additional million steps you take—with no limit. To enroll, contact wellness@umsystem.edu.

Ride to Wellness Program
This program is designed for the University of Missouri’s faculty and staff to get moving through counting their miles. For $20, participants will 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 refund. There are a variety of prizes for every additional 500 miles—with no limit. To enroll, contact wellness@umsystem.edu.

City Cycling: PedNet is working with Healthy for Life to help you incorporate biking into your daily activities.  City Cycling Class is taught by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors who are very experienced in all aspects of biking for transportation and recreation.  Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just bike curious, City Cycling will help you bike more, stay active and be Healthy for Life!

Class covers:
·     The rules of the road for safe and legal biking.

·    Improve safety and avoid crashes through bike handling skill drills.

·     Put your new biking expertise to work with an instructor guided ride around town to familiarize you with the rules of the road and bike friendly routes.

City Cycling is a five-hour course available as one weekend morning or two evening sessions. City Cycling consists of on-bike and lecture portions. Class setting and pace are non-competitive, laid back and casual.

Registration/Tuition: – Pre-registration is required. Tuition is $50 for the 5 hour course due at time of registration; HFL will reimburse $25 upon class completion. For more information or questions, contact Gina Overshiner, 573.303.1033 or gina@pednet.org
Register at <http://www.pednet.org/programs/confident-city-cycling.asp>
Get a Taste of Mindfulness
Interested in having a mindful relationship to your food, your body, and your life but often forget your good intentions?  You might be interested in hooking up with the social media support community called Tasting Mindfulness.  Created and maintained by Dr. Lynn Rossy, at Healthy for Life, the wellness program for faculty and staff, and designed to support you in your quest for a happier, healthier lifestyle.  Through these sites you can find encouragement, advice, and support from Dr. Rossy and others. Subscribe for a weekly blog at www.TastingMindfulness.com, “like” us on Facebook at  www.Facebook.com/TastingMindfulness, and follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/DrLynnRoss

Yoga Classes starting in July
Core Conditioning, Memorial Union, Various Rooms. July 10-July 31, Tuesdays 12:10-12:50pm. Our 3-week session is $15.00 (no class July 17 due to Union Availability). Advanced registration required.  Once confirmed – payment required to hold the session by June 20, 2012. Spaces are limited. Register with Ashley.

Fundamentals of Ashtanga, Memorial Union, Various Rooms. July11-August 1, Wednesdays 12:10-12:50pm. Our 3-week session is $15.00 (no class July 18 due to Union Availability). Advanced registration required.  Pre-payment before session due by June 20, 2012 to hold session. Register with Ashley.

Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes?
Men and Women with type 2 diabetes wanted for a breakfast eating study.  Must be 21-55 yr. old, Overweight, Not on insulin, byvetta, victosa, Non-smoker, Must eat breakfast regularly, Financial Compensation. If interested, please contact Peggy Nigh, 573-882-9917 or nighm@missouri.edu

Healthy Men Needed for Exercise and Bone Study
Study seeks men 25 to 60 years old who are physically active (4 hrs. per week) for a clinical trial to test the effects of different types of exercise on bone density. Participants must be able to perform weight-lifting or plyometric (jumping) exercise. Benefits of participation include supervised exercise training, determination of body composition and bone density, and monetary compensation. For more information please  email mubonestudy@gmail.com or call the Study Coordinator at 882-9917.

Safe Kids Discovery Day
Join MU Health Care to celebrate Safe Kids Discovery Day at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Pavilion Parking Lot. The event features a Carnival-style atmosphere from 9:30-1 p.m. and includes: Explore a fire truck, learn about trunk entrapment, Bicycle helmet fittings, Local stage entertainment, Free lunch  and Hourly give-a-ways. There will be a youth only fun race starting at the employee parking lot. To register, visit www.muhealth.org/safekids and click on the fun run button on the bottom left.

 

 

 

LAST CHANCE!
Due to popular demand, we have extended the Wellness Incentive deadline until May 25th for in person screenings and May 31st for individual screening submissions (you can use our online Doctor Screening Form). Thousands of employees have completed the program and time is running out, don’t miss out on your $100. Simply complete a personal health assessment (15 minutes) and a FREE health screening. Primary subscribers to the UM Medical plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.

Get started now:

1.     Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
2.     Enter your email address and join the program.
3.     Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
4.     Schedule your FREE health screening at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.

Upcoming Screenings
Date    Time    Location
May 25    8-11 a.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
*SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu
Questions? Email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu

Wellness Office seeks a Business Administrator
The University of Missouri System employee wellness program seeks a career-minded professional to manage fiscal, database administrative and human resource functions. Bachelor’s or masters degree and 3-5 years’ experience preferred. Proficiency in Excel, MS Office, data analytics, budgeting, and general office support is needed. Columbia-based position serves staff in a four campus system. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply at jobs.missouri.edu.

Seeking a Wellness Ambassador for volunteer event
Healthy for Life’s Program Coordinator Blaine Snow is looking for one or two Wellness Ambassadors to staff an event on June 1, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. It can be one Ambassador for the entire shift or two can split the time. You will be asked to provide wellness information at the CAFNR Staff Appreciation Day held at South Farm. It’s a great opportunity to get out and see another part of campus while helping your colleagues to learn about becoming healthy. Please respond directly to Blaine at SnowB@umsystem.edu if you can help.

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)– REGISTER NOW!
Learn new ways of responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity in this eight week program.  Classes provide information about relating to stress, effective communication, and wellness tips as well as instruction in mindfulness (sitting meditation, body scan, yoga, and walking meditation).  MBSR compliments the medical management of a wide variety of mental and physical health challenges.
Orientation: Thursday, May 31 (5 p.m.)

Class:  Thursdays, June 7-July 26 (5-7 p.m.)

Full day retreat: Saturday, July 14 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Cost: $40 ($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes).

For more information go to or to register, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.

Eat for Life now enrolling
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management.  This ten 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.  This non-judgmental, non-diet approach helps you use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat. Books and recordings are provided with the course.

Online Course:

Orientation: Week of June 1
Classes:  Week of June 8 through August 10
Cost:  $50, $25 to be refunded with full participation in discussion board

There are two ways to enroll:
1.    Register with credit card by calling the Healthy for Life office at (573) 884-1312 by May 23 so we have time to send you your books.

2.    Send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life to Lynn Rossy, 205 Heinkel Building by May 23 so we have time to send you your books. Please send the registration form at the end of this email with your payment.

Healthy for Life’s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home.  Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a class in the comfort of your own home.  All you need is a computer and, of course, the time to commit to taking the class.  Everyone that signs up will be going through the class at the same time.  You will have a week to complete each section.  There are practice exercises to complete each day.  All is completely explained on Blackboard once you get signed in.

Curious about the class? Check out our video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO14BniFgOo&feature=g-upl and testimonials:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjgmBrBrA2A&feature=g-upl

Read what participants have to say about the class:

“EFL has been a transformational experience…my relationship to food has changed dramatically.  I actually think about food much less than before — now it’s rarely on my mind until I begin to experience hunger.  And I am savoring my food infinitely more…EFL embodies an intuitive, gracious approach to living, and I am captivated by the gentleness and kindness inherent in the process.”
–Linda Dyer
“It is amazing that 10 weeks have gone past…I will use the “make peace with food” for a long time to come, that has been the most successful tip. I don’t have forbidden food, or food that is “bad”. I can have it just in the quantity that will satisfy…I thank you for the insight and the motivation.  You have made this a successful experience that has changed my life.”

–Amy Hampton

Eat for Life Registration Questionnaire for Online Course
Name:   ________________________________________
Pawprint/USER ID:  ________________________________________

Please check your location:
______ Columbia campus
______ UMKC campus
______ Rolla campus
______ UMSL campus
______ University Hospitals and Clinics
______Other (please indicate __________________________________________________)

Books
Mail my books to the following campus mailing address:
___________________________
___________________________
For community members only, my home mailing address is:
___________________________
___________________________

Participation ( CHECK ONE)
______ I am new to the Eat for Life course (send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life at address below, or call 884-1312 to give credit card information)
______ I have previously completed the Eat for Life course and am retaking it. (no payment necessary)
______ I have previously taken a portion of the Eat for Life course but dropped out and am now retaking it. (no payment necessary

MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:
University of Missouri – Columbia
Healthy for Life
Attn:  Lynn Rossy
205 Heinkel Building
Columbia, MO  65210

Healthy for Life and PedNet partner for class
Bike Education – City Cycling class empowers students with the tools to commute safely and legally by bike. You’ll learn traffic laws and concepts, practice handling skills and take an educational bike ride through the city. If you want to feel better about biking then this is the class for you. First class will be held on June 16, 2012.
Class covers:
•         Laws regarding biking and rules of the road.
•         Skill drills to build bike-handling abilities, improve safety and avoid crashes.
•         Guided road ride around Columbia to put new knowledge into practice and to familiarize students with bike friendly routes.
Tuition: $50/student (Six student minimum) Healthy for Life will provide a $25 rebate for ALL faculty and staff
Basic Class info:
•         5 hours – Format is flexible and can be adapted to fit schedules as needed.
•         Lecture and on-bike instruction
•         Bike & Helmet required
Register:  Contact Gina Overshiner – gina@pednet.org  OR 573.303.1033. More information: http://pednet.org/programs/confident-city-cycling.asp

Meditation
Take a break from your hectic schedule and de-stress with meditation. No experience or registration is necessary for any of the meditation sessions. Classes do not meet on holidays or holiday weeks. If you have questions, please contact Lynn Rossy, Ph.D. at RossyL@umsystem.edu.
Mondays
Heinkel Building, Room 10
12:15–12:45 p.m.

Wednesdays
Hulston Hall, Room 332A
4:15–4:45 p.m

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
Keep up to date with all the latest Healthy for Life events and classes!
Twitter: @Healthy4LifeMU
Facebook: Healthy For Life

LAST CHANCE!
Due to popular demand, we have extended the Wellness Incentive deadline until May 25th for in person screenings and May 31st for individual screening submissions (you can use our online Doctor Screening Form). Thousands of employees have completed the program and time is running out, don’t miss out on your $100. Simply complete a personal health assessment (15 minutes) and a FREE health screening. Primary subscribers to the UM Medical plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.

Get started now:

1.    Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
2.    Enter your email address and join the program.
3.    Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
4.    Schedule your FREE health screening at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.

Upcoming Screenings
Date    Time    Location
May 18    8-11 a.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
May 23    8-11 a.m.    MU Student Center, Room G-118
May 24    1-4 p.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
May 25    8-11 a.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
*SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu
Questions? Email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR)– REGISTER NOW!
Learn new ways of responding to the stresses of life with skill and creativity in this 8 week program.  Classes provide information about relating to stress, effective communication, and wellness tips as well as instruction in mindfulness (sitting meditation, body scan, yoga, and walking meditation).  MBSR compliments the medical management of a wide variety of mental and physical health challenges.
Orientation: Thursday, May 31 (5 p.m.)

Class:  Thursdays, June 7-July 26 (5-7 p.m.)

Full day retreat: Saturday, July 14 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Cost: $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes).

For more information go to or to register, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.

Eat for Life now enrolling
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management.  This ten 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.  This non-judgmental, non-diet approach helps you use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat. Books and recordings are provided with the course.

Online Course:

Orientation: Week of June 1
Classes:  Week of June 8 through August 10
Cost:  $50, $25 to be refunded with full participation in discussion board

There are two ways to enroll:
1.    Register with credit card by calling the Healthy for Life office at (573) 884-1312 by May 23 so we have time to send you your books.

2.    Send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life to Lynn Rossy, 205 Heinkel Building by May 23 so we have time to send you your books. Please send the registration form at the end of this email with your payment.

Healthy for Life’s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home.  Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a class in the comfort of your own home.  All you need is a computer and, of course, the time to commit to taking the class.  Everyone that signs up will be going through the class at the same time.  You will have a week to complete each section.  There are practice exercises to complete each day.  All is completely explained on Blackboard once you get signed in.

Curious about the class? Check out our video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO14BniFgOo&feature=g-upl and testimonials:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjgmBrBrA2A&feature=g-upl

Read what participants have to say about the class:

“EFL has been a transformational experience…my relationship to food has changed dramatically.  I actually think about food much less than before — now it’s rarely on my mind until I begin to experience hunger.  And I am savoring my food infinitely more…EFL embodies an intuitive, gracious approach to living, and I am captivated by the gentleness and kindness inherent in the process.”
–Linda Dyer
“It is amazing that 10 weeks have gone past…I will use the “make peace with food” for a long time to come, that has been the most successful tip. I don’t have forbidden food, or food that is “bad”. I can have it just in the quantity that will satisfy…I thank you for the insight and the motivation.  You have made this a successful experience that has changed my life.”

–Amy Hampton

Eat for Life Registration Questionnaire for Online Course
Name:   ________________________________________
Pawprint/USER ID:  ________________________________________

Please check your location:
______ Columbia campus
______ UMKC campus
______ Rolla campus
______ UMSL campus
______ University Hospitals and Clinics
______Other (please indicate __________________________________________________)

Books
Mail my books to the following campus mailing address:
___________________________
___________________________
For community members only, my home mailing address is:
___________________________
___________________________

Participation ( CHECK ONE)
______ I am new to the Eat for Life course (send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life at address below, or call 884-1312 to give credit card information)
______ I have previously completed the Eat for Life course and am retaking it. (no payment necessary)
______ I have previously taken a portion of the Eat for Life course but dropped out and am now retaking it. (no payment necessary

MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:
University of Missouri – Columbia
Healthy for Life
Attn:  Lynn Rossy
205 Heinkel Building
Columbia, MO  65210

Healthy for Life and PedNet partner for class
Bike Education – City Cycling class empowers students with the tools to commute safely and legally by bike. You’ll learn traffic laws and concepts, practice handling skills and take an educational bike ride through the city. If you want to feel better about biking then this is the class for you. First class will be held on June 16, 2012.
Class covers:
•    Laws regarding biking and rules of the road.
•    Skill drills to build bike-handling abilities, improve safety and avoid crashes.
•    Guided road ride around Columbia to put new knowledge into practice and to familiarize students with bike friendly routes.
Tuition: $50/student (Six student minimum) Healthy for Life will provide a $25 rebate for ALL faculty and staff
Basic Class info:
•    5 hours – Format is flexible and can be adapted to fit schedules as needed.
•    Lecture and on-bike instruction
•    Bike & Helmet required
Register:  Contact Gina Overshiner – gina@pednet.org  OR 573.303.1033. More information: http://pednet.org/programs/confident-city-cycling.asp

LAST CHANCE!
Due to popular demand, we have extended the Wellness Incentive deadline until May 25th for in person screenings and May 31st for individual screening submissions (you can use our online Doctor Screening Form). Thousands of employees have completed the program and time is running out, don’t miss out on your $100. Simply complete a personal health assessment (15 minutes) and a FREE health screening. Primary subscribers to the UM Medical plans will receive $100 in a tax-favored account to use for medical expenses in 2012 Benefit Plan year.

Get started now:

1.    Create your Cerner Health account by visiting www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu.
2.    Enter your email address and join the program.
3.    Complete your personal health assessment – an online questionnaire that helps you understand your health risks and provides you with resources to improve your well-being.
4.    Schedule your FREE health screening at a convenient time and location on campus. Your health screening provide you a look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, height and weight. If your screening is before noon, fasting for 9 hours is recommended, but not required (6 hours if pregnant) and drinking 64 ounces of water the day before is suggested.

Upcoming Screenings
Date    Time    Location
May 15    8:30-11:30 a.m.    Memorial Union, Mark Twain Ballroom (N201/202)
May 16    8-11:30 a.m.    Quarterdeck Building, Cafeteria Hallway
May 17    1-4 p.m.    MU Student Center, Room G-118
May 18    8-11 a.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
May 23    8-11 a.m.    MU Student Center, Room G-118
May 24    1-4 p.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
May 25    8-11 a.m.    University Hospital, GL-17, Hallway
*SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT AT www.healthyforlife.umsystem.edu
Questions? Email Blaine Snow at SnowB@umsystem.edu

Healthy for Life offers Stress Reduction Program
The Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction Program is an 8 week class for faculty and staff (and their partner or spouse for no extra fee).  Sign up NOW for the next program and learn skills for responding to stress with greater ease and creativity. Formal mindfulness skills (meditation, yoga, body scan) and information about stress, communication, and wellness become your tools for greater health and enthusiasm for life. Participants will be encouraged to engage in daily practice exercises outside of class.
Orientation: Thursday, May 31 (5 p.m.)

Class:  Thursdays, June 7-July 26 (5-7 p.m.)

Full day retreat: Saturday, July 14 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Cost: $40($20 refunded if you attend 7 of 8 classes).

For more information go to or to register, contact Dr. Lynn Rossy.

Eat for Life now enrolling
Discover the benefits of this innovative approach to weight management.  This ten 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.  This non-judgmental, non-diet approach helps you use your internal physical cues to guide what and when you eat. Books and recordings are provided with the course.

Online Course:

Orientation: Week of June 1
Classes:  Week of June 8 through August 10
Cost:  $50, $25 to be refunded with full participation in discussion board

There are two ways to enroll:
1.    Register with credit card by calling the Healthy for Life office at (573) 884-1312 by May 23 so we have time to send you your books.

2.    Send $50 check made payable to Healthy for Life to Lynn Rossy, 205 Heinkel Building by May 23 so we have time to send you your books. Please send the registration form at the end of this email with your payment.

Healthy for Life’s regular 10 week program on creating a healthy relationship with your food, body, and mind is now a course you can take online in your own home.  Video and audio components teach you the foundational mindfulness practices (meditation and yoga) and the BASICS of Mindful Eating.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a class in the comfort of your own home.  All you need is a computer and, of course, the time to commit to taking the class.  Everyone that signs up will be going through the class at the same time.  You will have a week to complete each section.  There are practice exercises to complete each day.  All is completely explained on Blackboard once you get signed in.

Read what participants have to say about the class:

“EFL has been a transformational experience…my relationship to food has changed dramatically.  I actually think about food much less than before — now it’s rarely on my mind until I begin to experience hunger.  And I am savoring my food infinitely more…EFL embodies an intuitive, gracious approach to living, and I am captivated by the gentleness and kindness inherent in the process.”
–Linda Dyer
“It is amazing that 10 weeks have gone past…I will use the “make peace with food” for a long time to come, that has been the most successful tip. I don’t have forbidden food, or food that is “bad”. I can have it just in the quantity that will satisfy…I thank you for the insight and the motivation.  You have made this a successful experience that has changed my life.”

–Amy Hampton

Eat for Life Registration Questionnaire for Online Course

Name:   ________________________________________

Pawprint/USER ID:  ________________________________________

Campus (Please check you campus location):
______ Columbia
______ UMKC
______ Rolla
______ UMSL

Books

Mail my books to the following campus mailing address:

___________________________
___________________________
___________________________

For community members only, my home mailing address is:

___________________________
___________________________
___________________________

Participation ( CHECK ONE)

______ I am new to the Eat for Life course.

______ I have previously completed the Eat for Life course and am retaking it.

______ I have previously taken a portion of the Eat for Life course but dropped out and am now retaking it.

MAIL THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO:

University of Missouri – Columbia
Healthy for Life
Attn:  Lynn Rossy
205 Heinkel Building
Columbia, MO  65211

Show Me State Games deadlines approaching
The Show-Me State Games and the Missouri State Senior Games are coming up soon, don’t miss the deadline.

Deadlines are quickly approaching for the Show-Me State Games of the Midwest, scheduled for June 8-10 in Columbia.
•    3v3 Soccer  Deadline May 31
•    Adult Soccer Deadline May 27
•    Adult Basketball Deadline May 27
•    Swimming  Deadline June 1
The second two weekends of the Show-Me STATE GAMES are scheduled for July 20-22 and July 27-29.  For our full list of sports for all ages and ability levels, please visit  www.smsg.org/sports