Healthy Eating through the Holidays"Food is at the center of nearly every holiday celebration, and eating is a wonderful way to connect, nurture, and bond when practiced within healthy boundaries. The abundance of food and frequent celebrations often makes this a challenge at this time of year. - Eat routine balanced meals with plenty of wholesome foods. Allow room for both nutrient dense foods and holiday treats, and benefit from the immune boosting effects of wholesome foods. Skipping meals to save up for a special occasion is likely to backfire. When you show up undernourished, you are more likely to be hyper focused on food, eat quickly, overeat, and miss out on connecting with others.
- There is no need to deprive yourself. Save room for holiday treats that are special to you. Pay attention and savor what you eat. Focusing on the enjoyment honors both physical and emotional wellness.
- Listen to your body to connect with your instinctive ability to know what your body needs. Do a belly check and notice the degrees of hunger and satiety. Reminding yourself “I can enjoy this food again later” can be a powerful reminder to shift out of mindless habits and overeating. Move daily, hydrate often, and sleep plenty.
May you be happy, be healthy, and be mindful.
Learn more about Campus Rec's Nutrition Services at gvsu.edu/rec/nutrition
- Lori Schermers, Dietitian
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Rec Center HoursThe Recreation Center will be CLOSED on Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26, Dec 31, & Jan 1. Hours will also be shortened over the holiday season. Visit gvsu.edu/sportsfacilities for the full list of hours and more info about specific athletic facilities.
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Program Area Updates
FITNESS AND WELLNESS - Winter 2019 Group Exercise passes are available for purchase! Check out the class schedule, and don't forget that a pass provides UNLIMITED access to all classes through the entire semester!
- Mon, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 13: Group Exercise Try-It-Before-You-Buy-It. Come check out any of the group ex classes at no charge. Just bring your student ID!
- Want to learn how to swim or enhance your swimming skills? Visit our website to register for winter classes, or learn more about our instructors!
- Registration for Winter 2019 Small Group Training is open, too!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - We're HIRING for Summer and Fall 2019! Visit our employment website for an upcoming info meeting and how to apply!
- Winter programs and events coming soon - including ice climbing trips and workshops, snowshoeing, and other cold-weather adventures!
INTRAMURAL SPORTS CLUB SPORTS
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TREK100 Challenge- Tues, Jan 1 - Fri, Mar 1, 2019
- Registration is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
- We challenge you to earn a t-shirt by completing 100 miles in 9 weeks! Mileage is manually tracked through various activities using an online dashboard. Log your indiviudual progress and use the leader board for extra motivation!
- More info at gvsu.edu/rec/newyear
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Wellness Fair- Wed, Feb 13, 2019
- Pew Campus, Building C, DeVos Student Project Area and UClub
- Join us for food demos, chair massages, flu shots, and poster presentations, and learn other campus wellness resources.
- Registration is encouraged.
- For more information,
visit gvsu.edu/bewellgv/fair
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2019 Spring Break Backpacking Trip- Sat, March 2 - Thurs, Mar 7
- Registration is open!
- Experience 5 days backpacking the Tennessee Mountains, adventuring to waterfalls and cliffs and growing your GVSU community!
- Need gift ideas? Add this trip to your wish list and make memories with us!
- For more information,
visit gvsu.edu/rec/events
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