Center for Healthy Living focusing on weight management in upcoming workshop

In February, the West Lafayette Center for Healthy Living will begin offering a six-week weight management program to individuals who are in the process of losing weight or seeking motivation and tools to begin their weight loss journey.

The program is led by Cheryl Laszynski, a certified health and wellness coach at the center who will help individuals identify issues that contribute to being overweight, assist in developing goals and strategies for successful weight loss and maintenance and provide support and guidance. The program will include presentations from special guests in the areas of nutritional counseling and physical activity as well as offer 10 free visits over a 30-day period at Purdue's recreational center for those without a prior membership.

"Weight management or weight loss can be frustrating, but learning tips that become habits to help take control of your nutrition and movement can make it possible," Laszynski says. "Keeping a healthy weight and being healthy is achievable." For a firsthand look at a success story, see the HR Connect article feature on Rebecca Stevenson and her healthy living journey.

The first session begins Feb. 25 and meets weekly on Thursdays through April 7. Class will not meet the week of March 14 due to spring break.

Register by Feb. 24 by calling 49-45505. Limited seats are available for this small group format.

Sessions will take place in the center's conference room for an increased interactive approach with the center's health coach.

Center for Healthy Living programs and workshops are free for benefits-eligible faculty and staff and for spouses/same-sex domestic partners covered on a Purdue medical plan. Adult dependents covered on a Purdue medical plan as well as benefits-eligible employees who have opted out of a Purdue medical plan also can attend free of charge.

Individual health coaching is available for weight management as well. For more information on all services offered, please visit the center online.

The center is open 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Lab hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For medical consultation after hours or on weekends, contact the Anthem nurse line at 888-279-5449 for assistance.