At Atlantic Health System, we believe in empowering our patients and employees to take charge of their health. The inclusion of the Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating Program into our employee wellness programming resonates with our vision, and cultivates a healthy culture that supports mindful choices.
As participants discover in the workshops, learning how to be present in the moment, pause, assess the situation, and then make a mindful decision empowers them to take charge of their eating. This positive, empowering approach is flexible enough to fit all lifestyles. The skills also translates to other aspects of their personal and work lives. As one participant said, “It isn’t just about food. This is about my whole life.”
We have had such great success and continued interest in the program! We are now offering ongoing support groups in addition to the 8-week workshops.
We invited Am I Hungry?® founder Dr. Michelle May to help us kick-off our program last fall. She delivered an engaging keynote for our community and a motivating lunch and learn session for our employees. 
Her presentations sent a powerful message that mindfulness inspires people to make healthier choices and promote balance and freedom in their lives.
Another part of our healthy culture is our strong Wellness Champion Network of employees. These champions act as wellness advocates in ways that meet the needs and culture of their unique departments. They serve as motivators and role models and engage their peers to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyles. Once a Wellness Champion experiences the power of the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program first-hand, they share their experiences with their co-workers and encourage them to participate. One Wellness Champion said, “Participation in Am I Hungry? has been life-changing. I no longer worry about or count my food. I have more energy and feel so free.”
The ripple effect of the Am I Hungry? program at Atlantic Health System has been exciting. It is truly an integral component of the overall wellness of our employees.