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Healthy-living Program

Tuesdays, January 17-May 15: 12:10-12:50p, city campus union. 18-week group program is held on. Take steps to feel younger in a year through healthy living. Course will focus on creating positive habits for physical activity, nutrition, building healthy relationships, and stress management. Program is facilitated by professionals from the UNL employee assistance program and campus recreation. Participants may register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LRF8T8T 

Live Healthy Nebraska

January 23-May 1: Make your New Year’s Resolution a reality with the Live Healthy Nebraska 100-day Challenge. Teams of 2-10 can sign up now! Log on www.livehealthynebraska.org Create a team with Code: LHNUNL and discount code: LH2468. Cost with both codes is $5 per team member. 

Well on Your Weigh

January 23-April 27: Well on Your Weigh is a 14-week comprehensive weight loss program facilitated by nutrition and exercise professionals. Participants will meet as a group for exercise, nutrition and goal setting education. This intensive program includes group exercise sessions, nutrition education, goal setting, individualized coaching for nutrition and individualized fitness coaching. Cost: $250 (+Campus Recreation membership, if non-member). Contact: Kimberly Barrett for more information at kbarrett4@unl.edu 

College Survival 101

Thursdays, January 18–March 9: 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Campus Rec. UNL students are invited to participate in an 8-week pilot program focused on helping students with exercise, nutrition, health, and weight management while managing classes, work, finances, and time. Any student is invited to participate, especially current freshmen and sophomores living in the residence halls. $10 registration fee will include: a pedometer, 2 personal nutrition assessments, 2 fitness tests, snacks, and a 'dorm room' cookbook. (Package value: $75).To participate, sign up at the Member Services desk in Campus Rec or contact Emily at eestes@unlnotes.unl.edu. 

Supermarket Survival

Tuesday, January 31: 5:30-6:30p at city Campus Recreation. Based on the popular book, “Eat This - Not That, Supermarket Survival!” learn about easy substitutions that you can make in the supermarket to improve the wholesomeness of your choices. Cost: $20, Campus Rec member & $10 non-member. Contact Karen Miller at kmiller4@unl.edu for more information. 

National Wear Red Day

Friday, February 3: 11:00a-1:00p at Campus Rec, room 230. Join Wellness Services for an open house celebrating National Wear Red Day. Drop in anytime and bring a friend! Register to win: 30-minute massage, Spring Semester Unlimited Fitness Class Pass, one introductory nutrition coaching session, and a free wellness profile at UHC Lab. Cost: $5 donation suggested towards Women’s Heart Disease Awareness. Contact Emily for more information at eestes@unlnotes.unl.edu 

Restaurant Dining

Tuesday, February 7: 5:30-6:30p at city Campus Recreation. Based on the popular book, “Eat This - Not That!” learn about easy substitutions that you can make while dining in restaurants to improve the wholesomeness of your choices. Cost: $20, Campus Rec member & $10 non-member. Contact Karen Miller at kmiller4@unl.edu for more information. 

Cooking for One: The Basics

Tuesday, February 14: 5:30-6:30p at Campus Rec, room 55. Learn to be creative in planning for your meals even if you cook for one or two. “Cooking for One: The Basics” goes beyond the frozen dinners night after night. Join us to get recipes, share recipes, and learn from others. Cost: $20, Campus Rec member & $10 non-member. Contact Karen Miller at kmiller4@unl.edu for more information. 

Springtime Nutrition

Friday, February 24: 12:30-1:30p in Campus Rec room 55. Springtime brings the goal of increasing fitness, and it’s not fitness without nutrition; nutrition can be the key to effective exercise. Learn the basics of eating for optimal physical activity. Cost: $20, Campus Rec member & $10 non-member. 

Cooking for One or Two: The Next Step

Tuesday, March 13: 5:30-6:30p at Campus Rec, room 55. Take your knowledge of food and nutrition and actually prepare and eat a meal with “Cooking for One or Two: The Next Step”. Cost: $20, Campus Rec member & $10 non-member. Contact Karen Miller at kmiller4@unl.edu for more information. 

Myths of Supplements

Friday, March 30: 12:30-1:30p at Campus Rec, room 55. Supplement sales are all around us, especially if we are physically active or trying to lose weight. Learn to separate the facts from the myths of supplements. Cost: $20, Campus Rec member & $10 non-member. Contact Karen Miller at kmiller4@unl.edu for more information. 

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