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Health & Fitness

Making a Difference in Our Community: Fun and Fit Forever Pilot Program

Fun and Fit Forever–a program focused on the steps to living a healthy lifestyle–was a huge success. But there is still work to be done. What are you doing to make a difference in your own household?

As the Pilot Program, "Fun and Fit Forever," sponsored by the Clinton Township Optimists and held at Parker Elementary came to a close, it was a very humbling experience. Being obese as a child, I took my pain, and turned it into a vision to help others that they might not suffer as I did for many years. My vision became my reality. The program was a COMPLETE success!! Making a difference and changing the lives of families creating a HEALTHIER community is one of my goals. 

The response was off the charts. Former Detroit Lions, Reggie Holmes, organized the exercise activities each week with different players donating their time working with the children. The news media helped promote the awareness. Fun and Fit Forever made newspapers four times. I believe that is proof that this a news worthy topic and warrants attention and action.

Would you agree time is of the essence and education and action is required. There is a REAL NEED to change the direction of childhood obesity and it starts with AWARENESS and EDUCATION. My question to ALL in our community is: What are you doing to make a difference in your own household?  

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Instead of Michigan being at the top of the charts for obesity, we were at the top of the charts for wellness! That makes me feel better already. In order to see a difference, we must choose to "Make a Difference."

I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations better than their lives. Perhaps it's because escape is easier than change.

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"We must be careful not to let our current appetites steal away any chance we might have for a future feast." ~ Jim Rohn

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"Life is a unique combination of 'want to' and 'how to' and we need to give equal attention to both." ~ Jim Rohn

Making a Difference,

Helen McCormick

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