Can you put an entire city on a diet? Mayor Mick Cornett is trying to do exactly that, on a program called
OKC Million:
Obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions and Oklahoma City wants to lead the way to a healthier nation. I invite all citizens of Oklahoma City to join up on this Web site and become healthier for a lifetime.
My goal in establishing this initiative is to bring awareness to the problem, introduce programs to help cure it, and inspire all citizens to become healthier and lose weight.
There are programs for Oklahoma City residents of all ages, and and even a meter to keep track of how many pounds enrollees have lost.
Last year, Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor had a similar program, called the
Mayor's Fitness Challenge for Tulsans:
I challenge kids, parents, and everyone in Tulsa to make fitness and health a top priority in your lives. You don't have to become a marathon runner to achieve a fitter lifestyle -- just get up and get moving!
Parents, be good role models for your kids: shoot some hoops, take a walk in the park, or take them for a bike ride along one of Tulsa's great trails. And then provide your family with healthy, nutritious foods every day.
When we are active and consistently eating well-balanced meals, we will enjoy healthy and fulfilling lives. Join me today in getting fit and healthy for life!
These two city-wide campaigns are part of the larger state-wide
Mayors' Fitness Challenge, and now part of the national
Mayors' Healthy Cities Campaign, by the United States Conference of Mayors.
Labels: fitness, Healthcare
Posted at 2/05/2008 11:58:00 AM
