Blue Choice

Great Expectations® Weight Management

BlueChoice HealthPlan knows that changing your eating and exercise habits can be tough. That’s why we offer our members the Great Expectations® Weight Management  program. We provide information and resources to support you as you work toward reaching a healthy weight.

You can take advantage of the Weight Control Self-Care Center, filled with articles, self-assessments, and links to useful websites. Or check out the Cool Tools, like the ideal weight calculator and the calorie burn calculator. This information is courtesy of Caremark, an independent company that offers health education information on behalf of BlueChoice HealthPlan.

You can also order your BlueChoice HealthPlan pedometer here.

We also encourage you to use some of the great value-added discounts available to you as a BlueChoice HealthPlan member. See what Jenny Craig and certain fitness centers offer. They can help you on your path to healthy eating, exercise and a thinner you.

And now, we are teaming up with the American Institute for Preventive Medicine (AIPM) to offer you the chance to join its HealthyLife Weigh® program. AIPM is an independent company that produces health management programs and materials. When you participate in the HealthyLife Weigh program, you have unlimited access to a weight counselor who gives you ongoing guidance and support.

You will also get a comprehensive kit that includes:

  • A workbook that guides you through the 10-week, self-paced program
  • Menus and recipes to prepare foods for yourself and your whole family
  • A record book to keep track of your food intake
  • A resistance exercise band and guidebook with exercise tips
  • A CD of relaxation exercises to help you relax and stay in control

Any member, age 18 or above, can enroll. The cost is $15 (or $5 for those already enrolled in another disease management program). For more information or to enroll in the HealthyLife Weigh program, log in to My Health Toolkit®. Select "Great Expectations" from the Health and Wellness menu.

Other Helpful Links

Aim for a Healthy Weight – National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Eat Smart and Move More
Food & Nutrition Center – MayoClinic.com
Health Education Answers – This content is courtesy of Eli Lilly, an independent company that offers health education information on behalf of BlueChoice HealthPlan.
Physical Activity Guidelines

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