Weight management focus to return to Center for Healthy Living in upcoming workshop

The Center for Healthy Living at the West Lafayette campus will offer its second weight management program beginning April 28. The six-week program is targeted for 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 center certified health and wellness coach 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 membership.

"As a nurse and wellness coach, I know weight management or weight loss can be frustrating," Laszynski says. "The program helps individuals learn tips that become habits to help take control of their nutrition and movement to help make their goals a reality. Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is achievable." Rebecca Stevenson -- and her success -- is a great example of how the center can play a positive role in helping achieve a healthy weight and lifestyle.

The first session begins April 28 and meets weekly on Thursdays through June 2.

Register by Monday (April 25) 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 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.