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Great Expectations® Weight Management

BlueChoice HealthPlan knows that changing members' 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 them as they work towards reaching a healthy weight.

Members can take advantage of the Weight Control Self-Care Center, filled with articles, self-assessments, and links to useful Web sites. Or they can check out the Cool Tools, like the ideal weight calculator and the calorie burn calculator. They can also order a BlueChoice HealthPlan pedometer here.

We also encourage members to use some of the great value-added discounts available to them as a BlueChoice HealthPlan member. They can see what Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and certain fitness centers offer. They can help members on their path to healthy eating, exercise and a thinner body.

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

    Members will also get a comprehensive kit that includes:

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

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

 

Other Helpful Links

Aim for a Healthy Weight -- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

MyPyramid.gov -- United States Department of Agriculture

American Dietetic Association

Food & Nutrition Center -- MayoClinic.com

Eat Smart and Move More

Physical Activity Guidelines

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