Coming Jan. 22 – MHealthy Rewards 2013
We all have our reasons for wanting to be healthy – feeling good, being around for loved ones, releasing stress. No matter your reason, MHealthy Rewards can help you maintain or improve your health.

Beginning Jan. 22, qualifying benefits-eligible faculty and staff can:

1. Complete the confidential annual health questionnaire by March 15 to get a personalized health report and earn $50 (before-tax) and a chance to win a $500 prize
2. Then, complete one Rewards-eligible activity before July to earn an additional $50

Eligible activities include Active U 2013, MHealthy Weight Management and dozens of other activities to help you stress less, eat smarter, be tobacco-free, and move more.

We are also excited to announce a new feature: If you are a U-M employee who has an enrolled spouse or other qualified adult (OQA) on your U-M health plan, that spouse/OQA can also complete the 2013 health questionnaire to get a personalized health report. They will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing to win a $500 prize, and have access to free or reduced-cost health and well-being programs.

Look for more information in Jan. 2013!

Coming Jan. 22 – Register for Active U 2013
Over the last seven years, Active U participants have logged more than 100 million activity minutes. For our eighth year, we're raising the bar and setting our sights on reaching a record 30 million activity minutes in 2013! Register for Active U 2013 and be a part of our biggest, most rewarding year ever:

• Benefits-eligible faculty and staff who complete both the MHealthy Rewards 2013 health questionnaire and Active U 2013 can earn up to $100 (before-tax)
• Receive chances to win fun prizes during the program
• Earn an Active U 2013 T-shirt when you successfully complete the program

You'll have just two weeks to register, Jan. 22 - Feb. 5, so start thinking about your teams now. All faculty, staff, students, employee spouses/other qualified adults and retirees can sign up as an individual or as part of a team. Look for more information in Jan. 2013!

MHealthy's Weight Management Program provides support and guidance and gives you access to a team of registered dietitians, physical activity and health behavior experts, who will work with you for an entire year to help you stay focused and healthy. The program includes one-on-one personal nutrition and fitness consultations, 12 weekly group classes and 12 months of phone/email support. Registration opens Dec. 11 for January 2013 sessions.

MHealthy also partners with Weight Watchers to offer a discounted rate to faculty, staff and spouses/OQAs enrolled in a U-M health plan. Additionally, both MHealthy Weight Management and Weight Watchers are Rewards-eligible activities (see article to left).
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"The MHealthy Weight Management Program helped me see how my thoughts and feelings were influencing the choices I was making. I knew what I should be eating and how I should be exercising but I learned how I was sabotaging my own best efforts! I learned how to really change my lifestyle, remain vigilant regarding good health and get right back on track if I strayed. I've lost 20 pounds and have kept most of it off for two years." Kristin R., Department of Political Science

'Tis the Season for MHealthy Series – Sign up for one or more of these free 30-minute online programs to help you stay on a healthy track while enjoying all the season has to offer.

Fitness Centers - Discounts are available for Personal Training and MFit Fitness Center memberships. Memberships are available for Rec Sports facilities.

Exercise & Relaxation Classes - Choose from more than 150 classes offered by MHealthy and U-Move Fitness, including yoga, strength training, body sculpting, and more. Classes begin in January.