Houston has been challenged by the 50 Million Pound team to become a healthier City.
The Mayor’s Wellness Council has partnered with the 50 Million Pound Challenge to help Houston Get fit and Get Moving. Started by Dr. Ian Smith, the 50 million Pound Challenge encourages all Americans to take a pro-active stance and make positive lifestyle changes to reduce obesity in our communities.
Why do we need a Challenge?
Excessive weight and obesity are the causes of a health crisis threatening thousands of Houstonians. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and other illnesses result as effects from being overweight and claim the lives of too many loved ones. The Mayor’s Wellness Council welcomes all Houstonians to change this trend and register for the challenge. Since it’s inception in 2007, almost 1,000,000 people have registered and lost more than 3.6 million pounds!
What is the Challenge about?
Participants will gain access to a gamut of free online resources to help them lose weight and maintain a healthy diet. In order to encourage participation, monthly prizes will also be given away to participants. These include $100 visa cards, 50 Million Pound Challenge Duffle bags and iPods. Everyone is eligible to win. All you have to do is join the Get Moving Houston team and continue to update your profile and bring others onboard.
To register visit our team page:
GET MOVING HOUSTON 50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE
or
- Go to 50millionpounds.com and click on “TEAMS” in the upper right corner
- Left click on search and type in “Get Moving Houston”
- Left click on “Join Team”.
- If you are new to the site, go to “Not a member” and left click on join.
- If you are already a member, just sign in and you are ready to go!
Special Events:
You can also join the Mayor’s Wellness Council on Saturday, September 12, from 5 -7p.m. at Emancipation Park for the Inaugural 50 Million Pound Challenge “Walk Off.” Apart from loads of fun activities, the “Walk Off” will offer free health screenings, fitness demonstrations, and the chance to win great prizes.
For more information about the challenge, contact Ms. Tenille Cleaves at Tenille.Cleaves@cityofhouston.net or (713) 794-9041.
Have fun and Get Moving Houston!