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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue365 Program + Visa $500 Gift Card Giveaway

First things first, this is a sponsored post. All opinions are entirely my own, and there is a very generous giveaway at the end. OK, so …

When it started getting cooler out and it was clear that Fall was approaching, I began stressing about my shoes. Specifically, the shoes I will wear when walking outdoors. This used to be simple for me, pre-bunion injury. But now that I’ve learned the importance of supportive shoes the hard way — for everyone, not just for people with injuries — I didn’t know what exactly to do.

It’s too cold for my beloved Birkenstocks, and I needed shoes that were supportive but also nice enough looking for the following: going for walks, my day at work, going out to a restaurant and during any weekend activities. Me being me, I stressed about this but I didn’t actually do anything about it either. I have so many shoes I’ve spent money on that I can no longer wear, and I didn’t want to throw more money away on something if it didn’t meet my needs.

When I learned about the Blue365® Program, I checked the website to see if my Blue Company was participating – and they were! Blue365 is a national program offered by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to members of participating Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Companies. Blue365 offers discounts on a number of fitness, nutrition, wellness products and programs from a variety of companies, making it easy to incorporate healthy activities into your budget.

I browsed through all the deals to decide which I wanted to redeem. These offers are updated weekly in a “Groupon-like” way. They are divided into the following categories:

  • Fitness
  • Healthy Eating
  • Living
  • Personal Care
  • Wellness

While I naturally gravitated to the ‘Fitness’ section first, I looked through all the deals to get a sense of what this program offers. I was surprised to see such a variety. The discounts all promoted healthy lifestyle choices, but that really included all aspects of health.

I saw deals from BodyMedia FIT Armband (tempting), Polar Heart Rate Monitor, Lasik eye surgery, vision products, gym memberships, hearing aids, and more.

All deals are aimed to help members live healthy, happy lives. And for me, a healthy, happy life means getting myself moving. At first I wasn’t sure what to choose. While that BodyMedia FIT Armband sounds awesome, I ultimately decided it was not for me.

I saw Reebok gave 20% off to Blue365 members, so I clicked through and browsed their site. Under the ‘Women’ category I saw a subcategory called ‘Walking.’ Curious, I went there. And then I saw them. The Reebok Premier Flex GTX VI sneaker. Not only were these sneakers specifically designed for walking but also to specifically accommodate orthotics (which I have because of my bunion, but they only fit in sneakers and not in dress shoes). They are black, cute and sleek-looking.

In other words, it looked like a shoe I could not only walk in this Fall but also wear anywhere I go without feeling self-conscious. And I felt VERY self-conscious this summer when I had to wear my bulky, blue, running sneakers with my summer dresses. I needed these shoes, and thanks to my Blue365 discount the $99 price tag didn’t defer me as it might otherwise have, because the shoes became $79. And really, without that discount I never would have even been ON the Reebok site to find out these babies existed.

When they arrived, I put them on and was relieved that they looked exactly as I’d hoped. They won’t be conspicuous at work or with jeans, dress pants, yoga pants or sweats. I walked all around a large store in them, and the more I walked the more comfortable they were. I LOVED them!

While I still dread Fall because I don’t do well with colder weather, I’m happy and relieved I can keep myself active through walking. It’s such a simple thing that I never thought about before, and I look forward to covering a lot of steps in these shoes thanks to my Blue365 deal. Hopefully other members will find items they need to improve their own health as well. That’s the idea.

I’m looking forward to receiving my Blue365 weekly email with the current discounts, which also get promoted on the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Facebook page.

Insured through a Blue Company? Sign up for Blue365 to gain access to deals at http://blue365deals.com/. If your Blue Company isn’t yet participating in the Blue365 Program, you can still sign up and will be notified when your Blue Company joins the Blue365 movement.

The Giveaway!

BlogHer is giving away two $500 VISA GIFT CARDS! All you have to do to be entered for a chance to win one of the two gift cards is leave a comment with your answer to this question: How are you planning to stay healthy through the Fall and holiday season?

All the comments from the 15 participating bloggers will be pooled. The prize is awesome, so I hope one of you wins!
Rules: No duplicate comments. You may receive two (2) total entries by selecting from the following entry methods: a) Leave a comment in response to the sweepstakes prompt on this post b) Tweet (public message) about this promotion; including exactly the following unique term in your tweet message: #SweepstakesEntry; and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post c) Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post d) For those with no Twitter or blog, read the Official Rules to learn about an alternate form of entry. Entries from all participating blogs will be pooled for winner selection; only two (2) entries per household. This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. You have 72 hours to respond, otherwise a new winner will be selected. The Official Rules are available here. This Blue365® Program Sweepstakes runs from 10/16/12-11//12/12. Be sure to visit the Blue365® page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ posts!
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is an association of independent, locally operated Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Companies. BlogHer is an independent and/or separate company providing marketing/promotional services and does not provide Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield products or services.

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127 comments on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue365 Program + Visa $500 Gift Card Giveaway

  1. Amy Orvin
    November 6, 2012 at 12:50 am (12 years ago)

    I plan on staying healthy by walking daily!

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  3. Linda
    November 6, 2012 at 11:10 am (12 years ago)

    I’m planning to stay healthy by getting my 5 a day fruits and veggies and to stay moving – walks after work. And when it gets dark so early – head to the gym to get my walk on.

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  4. Cori Westphal
    November 7, 2012 at 8:29 pm (12 years ago)

    I’m running my very first half marathon in April. This is definitely going to help keep me motivated to stay in shape over the winter months. Regular running and strength training, mixed with some Christmas cookies is my plan!

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  6. Kerry
    November 7, 2012 at 9:24 pm (12 years ago)

    I love to walk, so I will be doing that outside until the snow falls. Once that happens, I will have to resort to my treadmill.

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  7. anash
    November 9, 2012 at 11:45 am (12 years ago)

    I plan on taking it easy on the hydrogenated fats and taking walks..thanks for the great giveaway

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  9. Ashley Tucker
    November 10, 2012 at 5:02 pm (12 years ago)

    I plan to stay healthy by running and eating good foods

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  11. Mary
    November 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm (12 years ago)

    I plan to stay away from fast foods, walking and drinking more water.

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  13. Myra Isabelle
    November 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm (12 years ago)

    I plan on staying healthy this holiday season by making smart choices. I believe strongly that this begins with food and drink choices! It’s tempting to over indulge around the holidays but just think about how you will feel after. If going to a holiday party etc I will try and eat a well balanced meal beforehand. Hopefully this keeps me from eating every appetizer or dessert in sight. Also will limit my alcohol consumption, staying away from “specialty” cocktails and remembering to drink water!!! Everything in moderation. It’s okay to indulge here and there, definitely will never deprive myself. But take a second to make that choice.
    I’m also looking forward to taking a few group exercise classes like Barre. Will not wait til the end of the year. We all know how everyone’s NYE resolution is to get in shape! Start NOW!!! No more procrastination 🙂

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  14. Carolsue
    November 11, 2012 at 9:32 pm (12 years ago)

    I plan to do a lot more exercising — walking, aerobics and maybe skiing.
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  16. Karine Traverse
    November 12, 2012 at 12:28 am (12 years ago)

    I am trying to stay healthy by watching my eating and not over eating all the amazing fall and holiday treats

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    November 12, 2012 at 5:04 pm (12 years ago)

    I plan to stay healthy this fall by continuing my weight loss plan of aerobic exercise (bike and fast walk) five times a week, and eating a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables. I also will try to make sure I get at least 6 hours of sleep a night, more if I can.

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