{"id":2279,"date":"2010-07-09T09:52:59","date_gmt":"2010-07-09T15:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2010-07-09T09:52:59","modified_gmt":"2010-07-09T15:52:59","slug":"healthy-for-life-update-39","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/07\/09\/healthy-for-life-update-39\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy for Life Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Want to Quit Smoking?<\/strong><br \/>\nAre you or someone you know ready to quit tobacco once and for all?<strong> <\/strong>The FREE <em>QuitNet<\/em> Smoking Cessation Program is offered by the University health plan to UM Choice Health Care Program members. selected medications are available through the UM Prescription Drug Program.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/curators\/wellness\/programs.shtml#tobacco\">Click here<\/a> for more information. Volunteers are also needed to take part in an online study which involves reading several consumer reviews of quit-smoking products and takes about 25-30 min.\u00a0 You can join a raffle for one of several $50 gift cards from Amazon.com. \u00a0To participate, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecklerresearch.com\/\" >www.EcklerResearch.com<\/a> If you have questions, e-mail the researcher at\u00a0<em><a href=\"mailto:ecklerp@missouri.edu\" >ecklerp@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Become a Wellness Ambassador<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Healthy for Life<\/em> is now recruiting volunteers to serve in their departments as a Wellness Ambassador. Being an\u00a0Ambassador takes little time to make a big difference.\u00a0 Aside from disseminating information and bringing wellness into their workplace, Ambassadors will also have volunteer opportunities such as health fairs, wellness walks and more. We would love it if you would put <em>Healthy for Life<\/em> on your next staff meeting agenda. \u00a0If you wish to become an ambassador please send <a href=\"mailto:heiderj@umsystem.edu?subject=I%20want%20to%20become%20an%20Ambassador\">Jaclyn Heider<\/a> an email including your department, t-shirt size, and campus mailing address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips for Mindful Eating Blog<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u2018<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/newscentral\/mindfuleating\/\">Tips for Mindful Eating<\/a>: It\u2019s more than just about food\u2019<\/em> is a new blog that offers a weekly post with tips, articles, research, reflections, and opportunities to practice mindful eating and living through the way that you eat, move, work, play and relate to yourself, others, and the world.\u00a0It grew out of the ten week program entitled \u201cEat for Life\u201d developed by Dr. Lynn Rossy and Hannah Bush, M.A. offered through the wellness program. <a href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=TipsForMindfulEating&amp;loc=en_US\">Click here<\/a> to subscribe to weekly posts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workplace Fitness Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\nTake advantage of these classes that fit your budget. <strong>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<ul>\n<li><strong>July 8-29:<\/strong> <strong><em>Core Conditioning.<\/em><\/strong> Lewis Hall, Room 3. Class meets on Thursdays from 12:10-12:50 p.m. and costs $8. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 6. <a href=\"http:\/\/clients.mindbodyonline.com\/ws.asp?studioid=7658&amp;stype=-101&amp;sView=day&amp;sTrn=100000003&amp;sDate=7\/8\/201\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Core%20Conditioning\">Ashley Jenkins<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 8-29: <em>Zakti<\/em><\/strong>. University Hospital, School of Nursing. Class meets on Thursdays from 1:15-1:50 p.m. and costs $8. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 6. <a href=\"http:\/\/clients.mindbodyonline.com\/ws.asp?studioid=7658&amp;stype=-101&amp;sView=day&amp;sTrn=100000003&amp;sDate=6\/3\/201\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with <a href=\"mailto:om.yoga@yahoo.com?subject=Zakti\">Ashley Jenkins<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 9-23: <em>Pilates\/Yoga Combination (Pi\/Yo).<\/em><\/strong> MOREnet, Room 224-225 (on Lemone Industrial Boulevard). Class meets on Fridays from 11-11:40 a.m. and costs $6. This is a fusion of the strength and movement of Pilates and stretch and relaxation of Yoga. A mat is highly recommended for floor exercises. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 7. <a href=\"mailto:Rebekka123@yahoo.com?subject=Pi\/Yo%20%28July%209-23%29\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with Rebekka Mars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 13-Aug. 17: <em>Yoga<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em> Jesse Hall, Room 220. Class meets on Tuesdays from 4:15-5 p.m. and costs $12. *Minimum of 10 participants are needed to start the class. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 11. <a href=\"mailto:petersrs@missouri.edu?subject=Yoga%20%28Jesse%20Hall%29%20July%2013-Aug.%2017\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with Rebecca Peters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 14-Sept. 1: <em>Yoning (Yoga+Toning)<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em> Dalton Research Library, Room 132. Class meets on Wednesdays from 11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and costs $16. \u201cYoning\u201d is a dynamic mix of basic yoga postures and core strengthening, designed for all levels of fitness and all core work can be done regardless of back or neck issues. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 12. <a href=\"mailto:lisa_blue_nagy@yahoo.com?subject=Yoning%20%28July%2014-Sept.1%29\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with Lisa Nagy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 19- Aug. 23: Yoga.<\/strong> Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Mondays from 12:15 to 12:50 and costs $12 for the six week session. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 17. <a href=\"mailto:integrallife1976@yahoo.com\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with Kate Walker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 21- Aug. 18: Beginner Yoga<\/strong>. Missouri Psychiatric Gym. Class meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:15\u00a0and costs $12 for the six week session. This is a beginners class for those who aren\u2019t flexible, however all levels of fitness are welcome. Pre-registration is required and registration deadline is July 19. <a href=\"mailto:integrallife1976@yahoo.com\">Click here<\/a> to sign up with Kate Walker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dancing in the Street<\/strong><br \/>\nMark your calendar for Wednesday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m.   Enjoy Salsa, ballroom, clog, square, and swing dancing in the streets by Flat   Branch Park. Free entertainment for the entire family will feature music,   special performances, art activities, bounce-houses, hands-on activities,   balloon-animals, face painting and guaranteed fun for all ages. Family Fun   Fests are presented by Columbia Parks and Recreation. Sponsored by Convention   &amp; Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5 Radio, KOMU TV8 and Columbia Home &amp;   Lifestyle Magazine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer Cycling Opportunities<\/strong><br \/>\nSummer time and bike rides go hand-in-hand. The Ride to Wellness program encourages movement for those riding bicycles or using wheelchairs. For $20 participants receive an odometer and log book. When you reach 500 miles, turn in the booklet for a prize and receive a $20 refund. To enroll, send or bring a $20 check (our cost, made payable to <em>Healthy for Life<\/em>) to 205 Heinkel Building. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/curators\/wellness\/programs.shtml#odometer\" >Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/getaboutcolumbia.com\/calendar\">GetAbout Columbia\u2019s website<\/a> for multiple cycling opportunities such as commuter skill classes, family fun rides, and guided rides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk-a-Hound, Lose-a-Pound<\/strong><br \/>\nAre you looking to make a new friend or two? Help a shelter dog get some much needed exercise and fresh air while walking for better health in the Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound program! Friendly, adoptable dogs from Central Missouri Humane Society &amp; Columbia Second Chance will be available for exercise walks on Bear Creek Trail. Participants receive a program t-shirt and may participate in a study of the benefits of dog walking.\u00a0 Leashes and dog treats provided\u2026just bring your walking shoes! To register, call Parks and Recreation at 874-7460 or go <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gocolumbiamo.com\/\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to Quit Smoking? Are you or someone you know ready to quit tobacco once and for all? 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