What does it mean?

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 of African Americans! It takes only a few minutes to register. It’s free, and you’ll find all the tools you need at http://www.50millionpounds.com/

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 coming together and looking out for one another as we work to take control of our health. It’s about taking the time to reach out and lock hands as we join forces to fight the real risks that being overweight pose to our families, our communities, as well as ourselves.PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOUR 50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE STORIES AND SUCCESSES HERE ON THIS BLOG!! I will share the stories, you share with me, with my listeners each week. Tell me your successes and your challenges as you and your loved ones work to improve your lives through weight loss and healthy living.

We can inspire and learn from one another. Through our collective efforts, we can reach our long term goals. I look forward to hearing from you.

God’s best 2 you,
Yolanda Adams

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Each week, Yolanda will share one of these stories on the air so we can all inspire and learn from one another.

What is the 50 Million Pound Challenge?

Dr. Ian Smith, physician, journalist and well-known author of The Fat Smash Diet ,is teaming up with State Farm Insurance Company to issue a 50 million pound weight loss challenge to African Americans. To help reach this ambitious goal, participants across the country will get information and tools to take off the pounds, receive and give encouragement, as well as track progress.