Manatee YourChoice offers programs and events to power your healthy lifestyle!


July Hydration Challenge
While most medical experts recommend drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day, this challenge is to drink at least 6 glasses each day for 20 days this month. Print the challenge below and check off each day you drank at least 6 glasses (48 oz) of water.
Challenge runs: July 1st - July 31st
Drinking water helps:
- Helps boost brain power and energy
- Supports weight loss
- Improves complexion
- Flushes toxins through your kidneys
- Prevents headaches
- Generally helps keep your body functioning properly
After you complete your challenge, upload your participation by clicking the link below. First 20 participants to submit proof of completing challenge will win a stainless-steel water bottle! Must submit by August 7th to be eligible to win a prize.
Eligibility: ALL employees regardless of health plan status

Financial Workshop

1 Week Flexibility Challenge
Challenge Runs: July 21st - July 27th
Tired of feeling stiff? Want to be able to touch your toes? Or perhaps just interested in feeling better throughout the day? Take this challenge to get the jump start needed to improve your mobility!
What’s included:
- Pre and post assessment link to measure your success
- LIVE 10-min stretching sessions via ZOOM at 10am and 2pm Monday- Friday with Julie or Dan. NO equipment needed except for a chair.
- Link to our YouTube stretching library to do stretches anytime during the week
- Presentation on Importance of Flexibility as we age to watch at your convenience
- Goal is to complete 1- 10 min session per day for 5-7 days
- All who complete challenge pre/post assessment will be entered to win one of 3 yoga mats with printed yoga poses on it
Eligibility: ALL Employees and members on the YourChoice Health Plan
August Events

Quiet the Inner Critic
Tired of Negative Self-Talk?
Self-criticism drains your energy—and it doesn’t lead to real change. In this class, discover why it backfires and how to transform that inner voice into a powerful ally. You’ll gain science-backed tools to reduce stress, build confidence, and feel more supported from within.
You'll Learn To:
- Understand how self-criticism affects the brain
- Recognize the Inner Critic's roots in safety and perfectionism
- Use a 4-step method to shift negative self-talk
- Practice a healing visualization for inner strength

Breaking Old Habits
Learn how to break the habits you want to change. Understand how negative patterns are ingrained to protect us, and how self-regulation and self-kindness get us unstuck and create the changes we want.
Where could you be in 3 months, 6 months, even 1 year if you brokefree from habits keeping you stuck?
Come Learn:
- Why self-criticism keeps us tied to the things we don’t want (it’s about brain science!)
- Importance of seeing yourself with the change before they show up
- The powerful “Name Why You Want It” method
- 5 simple action steps that can get you unstuck

Mindful Eating Webinar
Mindful eating creates space between our triggers and our actions. Experience ways to be present with food for:
- Weight Loss
- Better digestion
- Stress management
- Enjoyment and appreciation
September Events

Financial Workshop
November Events

Financial Workshop
Watch Previously Recorded Webinars:

Financial Workshop
Hosted by: Workplace Money Coach
Financial Workshop
Mindful Eating Webinar
- Weight Loss
- Better digestion
- Stress management
- Enjoyment and appreciation
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.
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.
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.
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.