January is the month of fitness for many who've packed on the holiday pounds. We'll be giving away fitness-related products this month to keep you and your kids moving throughout the New Year. In case you don't know the statistics:
- Fifteen percent of children ages 6-19 are overweight (approximately 9 million);
- another 15 percent are considered at risk of becoming overweight. - National Center for Health Statistics
- The number of overweight children 12 -19 has increased 50% in 10 years-National Center for Health Statistics
- U.S. teens are more overweight than youth in 14 other countries -- National Institutes of Health
- Forty percent of New York City public school students are overweight and 24% are obese - New York City Health Department
Today's giveaway** encourages healthy choices for kids. Making Healthy Choices: A Story 
to Inspire Fit, Weight-Wise Kids by Merilee Kern is an award-winning fictional children's book that depicts the life of an average overweight American kid as (s)he encounters the emotional and physical challenges associated with an adolescent overweight condition.
We're giving away one edition for girls and one for boys. Please specify which you'd prefer. Enter to win by leaving a comment and subscribing to my newsletter below. Deadline ends January 9th.
We promise never to rent, sell or give away your personal information. Ever.
**US and Canada only.
Congrats to Sara and Christi for winning!
