Phi Beta Sigma answers the call for a Healthier Nation

 

Greetings Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc:
 
My name is Brother Craig Nash and I am excited and honored to be the Captain of the "Phi Beta Sigma National Team" http://50millionpoundchallenge.com/PHI BETA SIGMA NATIONAL TEAM on Dr. Ian Smith's "50 Million Pound Challenge" http://www.50millionpounds.com which is sponsored by "State Farm Insurance". 

Our great organization is providing awesome service to people all over the world and it is my hope and prayer that our efforts are multiplied a hundredfold because we are living healthy lifestyles.  We all have seen the statistics that too many of our brothers' quality of life is reduced or die from ailments which can be prevented or controlled through proper diet and exercise.  Whether you need to lose 2 or 200lbs to lower your blood pressure, prevent diabetes, cure sleep apnea or prevent other illnesses related to inactivity and diet - the Challenge is for YOU! 

 

Dr. Ian has done the research and set up an incredible online resource that is available to you 24/7 with the tools and tips necessary to make better choices.  I know from personal experience that it works - I have lost over 200lbs!  You can read my story and see before & after pictures in Iota Nu Sigma, "The Sentinel" or by typing my name in the blog section of "50 Million Pound Challenge".  The Challenge and two brothers; Brother Gerald Washington, my trainer and Brother Michael Patrick, my State Farm Agent have supported me to change my life and I thank God for them.  Brothers helped me and it is now my responsibility to help my Brothers. 
 

1.  Free - similar programs cost hundreds of dollars

 

2.  Accountability - members of a team lose more weight than those who try alone

 

3.  Opportunity- to lead others to improve their health and fitness levels

 

4.  Win prizes - 50 Million promotes several contest throughout the year (join now for details about the $10,000 contest) 

 

5.  The 50 Million Pound Challenge will be one of the title sponsors of the 95th Anniversary Conclave.  There will be a 50 Million Pound Challenge booth on site to provide information about the Challenge and register attendees. 
 

WOW!!!  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and the 50 Million Pound Challenge collaborating to change lives - Awesome!!!  Don't wait to register for the Challenge at the Conclave join today and join the Phi Beta Sigma National Team.  If you are already a member of the Challenge and on a team you can still join our Team (being on multiple teams is permitted).

 
Again, I'm excited and honored for the opportunity to serve our fraternity and look forward to seeing you soon.

Challenge yourself to Live Well!!!
 

Fraternally yours,
 
Brother Craig Nash
 

 

Joining THE 50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE means becoming part of something exciting, life-altering, historic, and tremendously beneficial! Not only for you, but to others in your family and community, as well as to future generations.

 

Why Join?
Participating in The Challenge is not just about shedding those extra pounds - though that is critical to your health and well-being.
It's about all of us coming together and looking out for each other as we work to take more control of our lives. It's about taking the time to reach out and lock hands as we join forces to fight the very real risk that being overweight poses to ourselves, our families, and our community.

The Crisis
The number one health crisis facing all Americans is being overweight. Two out of every three adults (66%) today are considered to be overweight, or even worse, obese. Even more troubling, 17% of all children in the U.S. are now overweight. The statistics for African Americans are even more alarming-where almost 80% of adult women and 67% of adult men are overweight. Equally worrisome is that 20% of African-American teenagers between the ages 12-19 are overweight, and this number appears to be rising.

Our teenagers are developing Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and in some cases, early signs of heart disease. This decline in our youths' health can be attributed to poor diet, lack of exercise, and inadequate medical guidance.

 

What We Can Do
The very good news is that we have the ability to reverse these unhealthy trends! For many of us it's not just a matter of fitting into a smaller size, but a matter of life and death! THE CHALLENGE can do so much, not just for our physical health, but for our minds and spirit too. Below are just a few of the many things I hope we'll accomplish together.

Yours in The Challenge,
Ian K. Smith, M.D.