{"id":2153,"date":"2010-05-14T10:13:55","date_gmt":"2010-05-14T16:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2153"},"modified":"2010-05-14T10:13:55","modified_gmt":"2010-05-14T16:13:55","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-34","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/05\/14\/healthy-for-life-update-34\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

May Newsletter Available<\/strong>
\nClick here<\/a> to read the latest success story about an employee from the University Hospital and more about MU\/MUHS wellness programs. Email us to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eat for Life- Offered Online<\/strong>
\nHealthy 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. If you have a history of chronic dieting, have rigid rules about eating, or find yourself eating when you’re stressed, bored, or unhappy, this may be the program for you. Cost is $50 for materials ($25 refunded with full participation in the class). The course starts the week of May 24. To enroll, contact Angie Bodling<\/a>, MA. More info click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Weight Watchers at Work<\/strong>
\nWeight Watchers is short TWO people to hold a class in Clark Hall<\/strong>, Room 542 from 12-1 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting May 12. If you are interested, please contact Lori Thunhost<\/a>. These 13-week series are open to everyone and costs $156. Faculty & Staff who miss no more than once receive a 25% rebate through Healthy for Life<\/em>. Enroll this time for a special WW deal: 8 weeks of FREE <\/strong>e-tools and 6 months FREE<\/strong> WW magazines. Payment options are available. WW accepts cash, check or credit card. Weight Watchers fees are fully reimbursable through the Flexible Spending Account with appropriate medical documentation. Questions? Call 884-1397.<\/p>\n

Chancellor\u2019s Walk<\/strong>
\nJoin Healthy for Life<\/em> on Thursday, May 20th<\/sup> beginning at 11:00am on the south steps to Jesse Hall. There will be free blood pressure screenings, Pedometer and Odometer sales and a power walk to the Katy Trail starting at noon. The walk will last approximately 30 minutes. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for more information on Healthy for Life<\/em> programs. Everyone who signs up to receive more information will be eligible to win a Healthy for Life<\/em> gift basket.\u00a0 Bring a friend!<\/p>\n

Workplace Fitness Opportunities<\/strong>
\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. Full payment is due at the beginning of the first class<\/strong> and space is limited. Please contact the instructor directly to register or for questions. All classes are designed so that exercises can be performed in work clothes.<\/p>\n