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Manatee YourChoice Health Plan offers additional programs and events to support a healthy lifestyle. We are offering you easy access to the tools and resources to improve your wellbeing from the inside out.  Learn how to maximize your benefits through our wellbeing programs. 

GIVE ME FIVE
As a member of the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan you are eligible to receive:
 

Hover over the key words above and click on the link to be redirected to learn more about each of the benefits.  Visits renew each calendar year!

21 Day Sugar Challenge - BEGINS JANUARY 8TH

Hosted by:  Polly Pitchford of Wellness Journeys

When:  Wednesdays, January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Time:  9am - 9:30am
Location:  Zoom
 

Register Here

Get off the holiday sugar rollercoaster and get the skills and support to live a lower-sugar lifestyle in 2025.  Here is what is included in this challenge:

  • 21 Day sugar tracking journal
  • Weekly 30 minute meetings
  • The latest research on sugar
  • Cooking videos
  • Accountability meetings (optional)
  • Food label savvy, and much more

Eligibility:  Manatee County Government Employees & YourChoice Health Plan Members

Financial Workshop
"Start Strong, Stay Strong"
Your Financial Game Plan for the Year Ahead
 
Upon registering you will be sent a link to access the webinar.
 
 
When:  January 14th
Time:  12pm - 1pm
Location:  Zoom 
 
Limited to the first 99 registrants! 
Eligibility:  Open to all Employees and Members on the YourChoice Health Plan. 

Lose to Win - BEGINS JANUARY 30TH

Hosted by:  Certified Health Coach & Exercise Physiologist, Mirabai Holland

When: Thursdays, January 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, March 6th
Time:  12pm-1pm
Location:  Zoom
 

Register Here

Lose to Win™ is designed to guide you through a weight management program, help you lose weight, address lifestyle factors, potential obstacles and ways to address them, to finally keep the weight off for good!  NEW ADDITION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS!  Lose to Win™ is an interactive 6-week education and health coaching program with a weekly group education seminar with live a live Q&A forum. Each participant will receive 2 personal one-on-one sessions in addition to the group education sessions.

1/30: Week 1:  READY SET GO! Overview
Orientation Q&A
Initial Goals Track Food at least 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day.
Instructions how to use  http://www.myfitnesspal.com
Weigh-in once a week at home, same scale, same time of day and email weight to Mirabai the day before each class.
 
2/6: Week 2: CREATE YOUR FOOD PROGRAM: We’ll apply the Lose To Win™ Approach to the various food plan options and find one or a combination of several, that fits your personality, your lifestyle, and achieves your goals. 
Explain How to Create S.M.A.R.T Goals.
You will receive a Goal Setting Form by email so you can create at least 1 short-term Smart Goal. Continue tracking your food 2 weekdays and 1 weekend day.
 
2-13 Week 3: EATING FOR LONGEVITY: Specialized Food Plans For Specific Health Issues.
How specific food affects your health, and your particular health issues. Dirty dozen and Clean 15, foods that increase metabolism and volume. Sleep, Meds.??
 
2-20: Week 4 SUPERMARKET SAVVY:  Navigating the Merchandising Minefield and coming home with the right stuff.
 
EATING IN, EATING OUT: Food choices, Portion sizes, Cooking, Seasoning, Plating, Advance menu reading.
 
2-27: Week 5: STRESS EATING: Understanding and Control Strategies. Creating resilience.
 
3-6: Week 6: EXERCISE SMART FOR WEIGHT LOSS: Learn how to exercise to boost your 3etabolism and burn max calories.
THE TAKEAWAY: Get down to your target weight & maintain. Developing A Weight Management Program for Life that helps you stay on Track: The Challenges and Rewards Of Healthy Living
 
*Limited to 24 spots*
Eligibility:  Members on the YourChoice Health Plan

Previously Recorded Webinars

Watch recordings from the convience of home.

 
Fiscally Fit Holidays 
Hosted by:  Workplace Money Coach
 
 
 
The New Science of Gratitude Webinar - Power to Affect Your Health & Wellbeing

Hosted by:  Polly Pitchford of Wellness Journeys

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The benefits of practicing gratitude are nearly endless. People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems.

Research has shown:

1. Men and women with heart disease who practiced gratitude showed significant improvement in heart health.
2. Grateful teens are less likely to abuse alcohol and drugs.
3. In a study of character strengths, gratitude was found to be the single best predictor of wellbeing.
4. Appreciating what we have brings greater positivity and life satisfaction, even when scientists disregarded the effects of optimism,  spirituality, and emotional self-awareness.
5. People who are grateful are more likely to demonstrate self-control. This can help foster better decisions regarding healthy eating, smoking, avoiding impulse purchases, and saving money.
 

Come and discover the cutting edge science behind the benefits of gratitude; then learn specific tools to use at work and at home to improve your own health and well-being.

 

October Stress Relief and Self-Care "Happy Hour" Webinar
Hosted by:  Polly Pitchford of Wellness Journeys
 
 
New research underlines the importance and benefits of self-kindness.  Feel better fast by learning the "3-Step Self-Care Method" that will:
  • Leave you feeling energized
  • Balance your nervous system
  • Shift your body into "Rest, Digest and Heal" mode

HEALTHY PREGNANCY

This program offers you the resources to feel good and guide you through a health pregnancy.

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Manatee YourChoice Health Plan members receive up to 20 visits with a Network Registered Dietitian each calendar year.  The first 5 visits are free!

Click the link below to learn more about your nutrition benefit.

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All members of the Manatee YourChoice Health Plan receive 5 personal training sessions per calendar year at no cost.

Click the link below to learn more about your personal training benefit.

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Manatee YourChoice Health Plan members receive up to 20 visits with a Network Registered Health Coach each calendar year. 

Click the link below to learn more about your health coaching benefit.

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Manatee County Government Employees and YourChoice Health Plan members receive 5 counseling sessions at no cost each calendar year.

Click the link below to learn more about your behavioral health benefit.

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