Shedding some weight

May 22nd, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Dr. Ian Smith (known for his role on Celebrity Fit Club) has challenged our community to lose some weight. 50 Million pounds to be exact. 

                    ”The number one health crisis facing not only African Americans,50 million lb challenge
but all Americans, is being overweight. Two out of every
three adults (66%) today are considered to be overweight,
or even worse, obese. Even more troubling, 17% of all
children in the U.S. are now overweight. The statistics for
African Americans are even more alarming—where almost
80% of adult women and 67% of adult men are overweight.”

Teaming up with State Farm, Dr. Smith has challenged African Americans to unite against a growing health crisis - obesity. And unlike many health crisis that we face, obesity can often be defeated through better eating habits, consistent exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices.

The goal: Lose 50 Million Pounds. We can do it.  “Give up the pounds, not the fight.”

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