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June 1, 2007

The One Minute Breakfast


 
If you’re always on the go first thing in the morning, you need only a minute to get some nutrition to start your day in a positive way.  Try one of these one-minute breakfasts:  instant oatmeal topped with fruit, a bowl of yogurt and berries, a bowl of cold cereal with sliced banana or strawberries, or whip up a healthy fruit smoothie in your blender.

Dr. Ian
 

Posted by on June 1, 2007 7:05 AM | | Comments (29)

June 2, 2007

Dr. Ian chat

Dr. Ian will be hosting a chat on BlackPlanet.com on Tuesday, June 5 at 4:00 p.m. EST. 

Update -- We now have lost over 132,000 pounds!

 

Posted by on June 2, 2007 2:39 PM | | Comments (38)

June 4, 2007

Challenge Tour

Our next Challenge event is June 9th at the historic and inspirational National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.  R&B singer & American Idol star Ruben Studdard, Grammy winning R&B singer Mya, national radio personality J. Anthony Brown, rap star & beat boxer Doug E. Fresh, Memphis Grizzlies basketball star forward Rudy Gay, and renowned DJ Biz Markie will be joining us. 

Hope to see you at this free special event to help encourage folks to “give up the pounds not the fight"

Details: 

June 9, 2007
1:00. - 4:00 p.m. (CST), music starts at noon
National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry Street

Posted by on June 4, 2007 12:59 PM | | Comments (14)

Featured Challenge Champion: CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is a national champion and CBC members Elijah Cummings (MD- 7th District) and Kendrick Meek (FL-17th District) have attended our events and provided inspiration to attendees.  Congressman Cummings even wrote an op-ed in support of our initiative.  The Challenge appreciates the support and endorsement of local civic leaders.

Posted by on June 4, 2007 2:41 PM | | Comments (1)

June 5, 2007

Dr. Ian discusses The Challenge with Gayle King

Dr. Ian recently had an opportunity to discuss The Challenge with Gayle King, host of XM Radio's Oprah & Friends and editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine.  He asked her about the importance of African Americans losing weight and gaining control of their health through diet.  Her response focused on nutrition challenges she faced as a busy mom….

"As someone who's always trying to do better with their health, I think the goals of The Challenge are so extremely important. My biggest regret today when it comes to nutrition is that I didn't get it right with my children. I'm not a cook. My idea of a great meal was Spaghetti-O's from the can. I can make scrambled eggs and cheese, and pancakes from the Bisquick box. I wonder how things would have transpired if I would have started talking to my kids at an early age about the joys of broccoli, or how spectacular spinach is...and isn't a carrot a cool thing to eat?  If I would have started that at a very early age, they would have very different eating habits because we control our kids' diets when they're little. You can sell them on the beauty of a vegetable and healthy eating. So if I had to do it differently, nutritionally, I would have raised them in a very different way."

Posted by on June 5, 2007 9:57 AM | | Comments (55)

Dr. Ian on Steve Harvey's radio program June 7

Catch Dr. Ian on the Steve Harvey Morning Show on Thursday, June 7 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

Posted by on June 5, 2007 6:23 PM |

June 7, 2007

Milestone: 150,000 pounds lost!

We have reached another milestone – 150,000 pounds lost!  The Challenge is definitely picking up momentum! 

Posted by on June 7, 2007 7:31 AM | | Comments (72)

We're looking for a "Challenger of the Week"

We want to hear your Challenge success story!  As Dr. Ian mentioned on today’s Steve Harvey Morning Show, if you have a compelling story - Lost 10 pounds or more?  Signed up a bunch of friends?  Organized a local event? -- share it here.  We'll select someone to feature here as the Challenger of the Week.

Please be sure to include your e-mail address in the space provided so we can contact you for more details.  Looking forward to hearing from you! 

Posted by on June 7, 2007 8:05 AM | | Comments (82)

June 8, 2007

Challenge Tour in Memphis June 9

Just a reminder, our next Challenge event is tomorrow at the historic and inspirational National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee.  Hope to see you at this free special event to help encourage folks to “give up the pounds not the fight” 

Posted by on June 8, 2007 7:25 AM | | Comments (9)

June 11, 2007

Challenge community tops 100,000 in just over 2 months!

Strong weekend registration numbers have put us over the 100,000 participants mark!   As of today, our community is 101,288 strong and counting.  Thanks to all of you who have taken The Challenge and are contributing to the cause.  Special thanks to those of you who've encouraged others to join you.  Our goal is large, but we'll get there one person, and one pound at a time.  Continue to help us get there by working toward your personal goals and encouraging others to do the same.

Posted by on June 11, 2007 12:55 PM | | Comments (4)

June 12, 2007

Compromise

Most people on a diet are going to reach for a dessert every once in a while.  That’s fine.  But make a smart decision when doing so.  If you plan on having a dessert while dining out, skip the appetizer and the bread basket.  It’s all about compromise.  If that sweet tooth is really aching, make the trade for something else on the menu and leave with a smile on your face. One thing you shouldn’t compromise is your health and personal well being. Make time to do the right things like exercising and preparing healthy meals.  It pays off for you and your family and friends.  It’s what The Challenge is all about! Thanks for your commitment to The Challenge.  Let’s make it a great week!

Posted by on June 12, 2007 2:45 PM | | Comments (4)

June 13, 2007

Dr. Ian on Steve Harvey radio program June 14

Catch Dr. Ian on the Steve Harvey Morning Show Thursday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

Posted by on June 13, 2007 2:00 PM | | Comments (34)

June 18, 2007

You've lost 200,000+ pounds

Momentum is building!  We topped the 200,000 pounds lost milestone over this weekend.  And, we made it in less than a month after passing the 100,000 pounds milestone!

Keep up the fight and keep inviting people to join us on our journey to 50 million pounds.  And also, don't forget to log back in and register your own weight loss... every pound counts! 

 

 

Posted by on June 18, 2007 9:32 AM | | Comments (6)

June 19, 2007

Going Local – Tell us about your Local Programs!

The Challenge is about the community coming together to get healthy and share our strength.  As the Challenge Tour travels the country, we want to help spread the word about ongoing local community fitness efforts.  Please help us.  

If you coordinate or participate in a local community fitness program, share the information on our Blog or send an email to Contact Us.  For example, Dr. Ian joined the Power Saturday Walking Club in Cleveland.  The group meets every other Saturday morning and is sponsored by the local Power to End Stoke campaign and WZAK 93.1 FM.  These types of efforts are a great way to get into shape as a community.  We’re particularly interested in hearing from Houston, Detroit, St. Louis, Chicago or Milwaukee as we’ll be heading there later this summer, but we want to hear about successful efforts like this all across the country.

Posted by on June 19, 2007 4:21 PM | | Comments (14)

June 20, 2007

Cleveland event recap

A recap of the June 16th Challenge event in Cleveland has been added to our website.
 
 

Posted by on June 20, 2007 9:16 AM | | Comments (2)

June 21, 2007

Oops!

To clarify a typo in our recent email blast... our Houston event is June 30, not July 30.  Sorry for any confusion.  Hope to see you there! 

Posted by on June 21, 2007 12:03 PM | | Comments (6)

What's Your Secret to Success?

What's been key to your success so far?  The Challenge is a grassroots effort which becomes stronger when you share.  Help others benefit from your "secrets to success" by posting here.

 

Posted by on June 21, 2007 12:20 PM | | Comments (56)

June 22, 2007

Be Cool, Stay Cool

One way to keep cravings at bay between meals is to get a bag of ice chips and chew on them. Water has no calories, and the crunching of the ice can actually trick your body into believing it's eating something to quench the hunger pangs. It also helps you stay cool when summer heat's on the rise.           

We're going to need some of that ice when we head to Houston on June 30 because we've got a show that's hot! Destiny's Child founding member Kelly Rowland, gospel and soul singer Kelly Price, and R&B artist Omarion, will turn up the heat for a free afternoon of fun, fitness & live music at our Challenge event in downtown Houston's Hermann Square on Saturday, June 30th. There will also be an appearance and autograph session by Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams. Join us for the fun and tell your family and friends to come out and help the community support this historic campaign to "give up the pounds, not the fight."

Posted by on June 22, 2007 9:10 AM | | Comments (25)

June 26, 2007

Working out

Do you have a work out plan that is “working out” for you?  We would love to hear it if you do!   Please consider adding a comment to this post to share any tips or techniques other challenge participants could use.

Posted by on June 26, 2007 7:28 AM | | Comments (103)

June 27, 2007

The Challenge comes to St. Louis’ Union Station

The 50 Million Pound Challenge event in St. Louis will be at Union Station’s South Plaza.  Union Station is an icon in the city’s history and is located at 1820 Market Street in St. Louis, MO.  
 
Keep checking the website for updated information about the fantastic lineup of entertainment you will see for FREE at Union Station on July 28th.

 

Posted by on June 27, 2007 3:34 PM | | Comments (5)

June 28, 2007

Listen In

Dr. Ian and Steve Harvey will update Challenge progress Thursday at 9:30 E. Listen to your local Steve Harvey affiliate radio station, or live on the Internet at www.steveharvey.com.

Posted by on June 28, 2007 7:42 AM | | Comments (10)

Today on Steve Harvey

Today on Steve Harvey Dr. Ian asked Challenge participants for their success stories. Today we posted a great one from Tanya Davis.

Click on "Comments" below and share your successes with us and you may be our next Featured Challenger!

Posted by on June 28, 2007 9:02 AM | | Comments (50)

June 29, 2007

Brian McKnight to perform in Detroit

R & B singer Brian McKnight will perform at the Challenge event in Detroit’s Hart Plaza.  He has sold more than 16 million albums since his self-titled debut in 1992.  He recently released his latest recording, Ten, featuring the hit single, “Used to Be My Girl”.  You can see Brian McKnight perform live for FREE at the Challenge event in Detroit on July 14th.  

Posted by on June 29, 2007 7:46 AM | | Comments (1)

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