Richard Simmons on the today show promoting youth fitness

Thanks for the update and that is awesome news. This is something I would like to learn more about particularly since I am deeply concerend by the diminishing amount of outdoor time and P E programs in our schools. I worry that our children are being taught to be only book smart and not heart smart.

For a very interesting after-the-kids-go-to-bed movie, rent "Super Size Me." (A good deal of cussing and a scene where he throws up). He does an exploration of school cafeteria lunches and government subsidized meals and how our kids are being fed tons of processed food. It's really disturbing because he finds kids in the cafeteria eating luches comprised of candy bars, cans of soda, and wow - a carton of milk after a cafeteria worker assures him that kids are being taught to make "healthy choices." Healthy choices, eh?

Further, he visits a school for kids who have otherwise been expelled from school. They have fresh & whole foods served at lunch along with a good amount of physical activity. The students categorically improved, both academically and in their behavior. It was amazing.

I will watch for updates!

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