Oklahoma City Goes on a Diet

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says, "this city is going on a diet" and is asking everyone in Oklahoma City to join in. His goal - to lose a collective 1,000,000 pounds. Here is a little bit form the website:

Obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions and Oklahoma City wants to lead the way to a healthier nation. You are a few clicks away from joining a community dedicated to getting serious about our health.

We hope this Web site can help you achieve your weight loss goals toward a healthier you.

Our weight loss community is doing really well and we hope you continue to stay active and invite others to join us. As a member on this site, you have access to all sorts of information on nutrition and losing weight plus you can capture your journey through an online journal. Our goal as a community to lose ONE MILLION POUNDS can be accomplished. We can do this -- together.

The Mayor put a website together for the challenge and is asking people to sign up and begin tracking the progress they are making.

I am going to join. I do now want to contribute to Oklahoma City being one of the top 10 most obese states in the US. So, if you have not joined in, join today!

Later on this blog:

I will be talking more about my mission to get fit, places to cycle and mountain bike, hike and walk, and other events I see around the area.