January was a Busy month. I received the "A-Okay" to kick-off Healthy Kids / Healthy Families 2009 with School District U-46 as part of my initial Pageant Platform. It's very exciting to have the opportunity to continue this program onward in 2009 - 2010, especially since there is SUCH a need in the community for Nutrition, Fitness and Obesity Prevention for our K - 8 kids.
January 28th I presented my "Healthy & Fit, it's the REAL DEAL" program with the aid of English and Spanish take-home materials from the Children's Health Fund. I was honored to have the assistance of Mr. Williams (Physical Education) at McKinley Elementary to futher reinforce those lessons that day. The kids started a 4 week regimen in February to Journal their daily Nutrition and Activity, set goals and monitor their healthy choices.
I'm proud to say.... In only 2 short weeks, many of our 5th graders have already reported increased energy from their healthier choices. Happiest note of all, I had a mother declare her son went from 156 to 151 in 2 weeks alone from his increase in activity - at age 10! Amazing and great, I'm so proud of their enthusiasm and hard work!
