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By: Joanne | March 11, 2008 | Category: Health

President's Fitness Challenge: Join HereToday I’m going to sign up for the President’s Fitness Challenge, a six week fitness program encouraging Americans to be active 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. The Challenge starts March 20 and is designed to help you live healthier and get fit by adding physical activity to your day.

Physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, build strong bones and reduces the risk of many serious diseases, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. It is particularly important as two thirds of Americans are obese or overweight, and half of us aren’t as physically active as we should be.

I have never been a regular exerciser, and let’s say that I’ve celebrated the anniversary of my 29th birthday a few times, but just last year I began exercising regularly. A medical provider recommended it to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety that were giving me problems. I’m not eager to begin the phase of life where my day begins with a series of prescription medicine bottles, so I gave it a shot. It took a little time to really feel the benefits, but it totally worked! Now I ride my bike 5-7 miles a day and I stick with it because I feel noticeably better on days when I exercise.

Everyone can participate - kids, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. Regular activity is good for you, no matter what your current size. Join the program on your own or with a friend to track your activities, see your progress and challenge yourself to become healthier.

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I AM TAKING THE CHALLENGE I HAVE PUT ON 150LBS IN THE LAST 8 YEARS AND IT TIME I GET BACK FIT. THE PRESIDENTIAL CHALLENGE IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO GET MOTIVATED TO DIET AND EXERCISE TO GET FIT. I ENCOURAGE OTHER TO DO THE SAME SO MY GOAL IS 145LBS. AND BEING A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER AMERICAN SOON.

Posted by CHALLENGED IN MICHIGNAN on March 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM EDT #

Good for you challenged in Michigan! I've been dieting and exercising and have lost 13 pounds so far - find the things that will keep you motivated and remember that if you stray from the path, you don't need to give up. It's a journey, stick with it : )

Posted by Joanne on March 14, 2008 at 11:33 AM EDT #

It is good to be encouraged to exercise, but I have to say I think Weight Watchers really helps too. It is the only diet regimen that has worked long term for me. Combine it with exercies, and you really see results!

Posted by Counting Points on March 14, 2008 at 11:15 PM EDT #

Why did I have to type a number in the box to send you a comment? Are you tracking me?

Posted by Counting Points on March 14, 2008 at 11:16 PM EDT #

Good point, Counting Points. If your goal is weight loss, combine your exercise with a sensible and nutritious diet program. It's been my experience that exercise alone doesn't make the pounds fall off! That being said, there's more to gain from exercise than just weight loss, but it sure helps with that too!

Posted by Joanne on March 17, 2008 at 09:22 AM EDT #

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Posted by Joanne on March 17, 2008 at 09:40 AM EDT #

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