SmartChoice
Healthy Lifestyle Program
Helping you make smarter choices for a healthier life.
​SmartChoice is a free benefit available to employees of Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) or Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) who are covered by their insurance plan. It is a supervised health and wellness education program designed for anyone who has or is at high risk to develop a chronic health condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, hyperlipidemia (high fats in the blood) and/or obesity.
SmartChoice Members
SmartChoice offers healthy lifestyle programs individualized to the employee based on his/her self-identified opportunities. The SmartChoice non-bariatric programs consist of six sessions over a 6-12 month timeframe and the bariatric program includes monthly sessions over 12 months. Each program is championed by a licensed healthcare provider who is a resource expert on chronic health conditions, healthy eating/nutrition, exercise and/or stress management. All sessions are one-on-one and support the meaningful and realistic goals created by the employee during the first session.
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SmartChoice is the right choice in pursuing a healthier lifestyle.
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For additional information about the SmartChoice program, please contact (239) 659-7700 or email smartchoice@chealthpartners.com.
Tips for Everyone.
Get Healthy. Stay Healthy.
Portion Control
One surefire way to cut calories is to control your portions. Learn how to eat less of some foods such as fatty meats, fats, desserts and sweets. Fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables.
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Snack Smart and Healthy
Make your snacks healthy and snack on cut-up or ready-to-go vegetables. Try something simple like a piece of fruit, a handful of nuts or a piece of part-skim cheese with whole grain crackers. Smart snacking requires you to plan ahead!
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Move That Body
Exercise has been shown to aid weight loss, but even more importantly, it helps you keep the weight off. It can lower blood sugar, has heart-health benefits, improves joint mobility, and even improves sleep quality. ADA recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and resistance training twice a week.
Get to a Healthy Weight
The best way to lose weight is to eat less of some foods. Start by just eating a few bites less at each meal. Keep eating less by monitoring portion sizes. Set a short term goal to achieve first and set out to change your eating habits forever.
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Stress Less
Try to manage your stress and keep life balanced. Ways to reduce stress include taking a walk, reading a book, watching a good movie, or pausing to reflect and breathe!
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Sleep Well
Work on getting a sufficient amount of deep sleep to feel rested. Change your bedtime routine to help you decompress. Two healthy lifestyle actions can improve your sleep quality: moving more and losing a few pounds!
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