Black America Loses One Million Pounds

In its historic thrust to make the African American community more healthy, the 50 Million Pound Challenge has hit a pertinent milestone with over one million pounds lost.

"It is extremely gratifying to know that in just seven months, that more than 250,000 have joined the cause, and lost one million pounds," said Dr. Ian Smith, author, host of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club and creator of the project.

Since its launch in Washington, D.C. on April 7, more than a quarter of a million people have signed up at www.50millionpounds.com, a national call to action to grasp the final goal of losing 50 Million pounds by the year 2009.

The campaign hit 14 major cities in 2007 to increase awareness, and will look to target Black churches and HBCUs in 2008.

Source: AOL Black Voices