Missouri is in a desperate state of emergency health wise. The obesity rate has reached an all time high and continues to skyrocket beyond belief. The Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranked Missouri as the 11th fattest state in the country. Many people are sadly losing their lives because of the obesity epidemic.
A local church in St. Louis MO is taking matters into their own hands. Located near the Central West End, Christ Deliverance Ministry is on a quest and mission to help people live and thrive. They began fighting the obesity epidemic and health crises within their own church last year. CDM encouraged members and residents in the community to participate in their fitness challenges.
“Once we started within, we began to achieve amazing results. Through the course of 12 months, we have a total of 17 people with a weight loss of 683 lbs!!! Their ages range from 21-70 years old,” explained Pastor Cynthia Ringo. “With these amazing results many people were able to get off of certain medications and are now able to be more productive in society. Most importantly they are alive!”
After witnessing how many people were able to transform their lives, CDM was inspired to grow their fitness challenge. They believe that the fight against obesity can be successful throughout St. Louis. Pastor Ringo states that “It is vital and important to fight obesity within our local community. We can help rectify the situation one person at a time!”
CDM is currently inviting the entire city of St. Louis to take a step towards better health. On May 19th, Christ Deliverance Ministries (www.ChristDeliveranceMinistry.org) will sponsor a citywide health awareness event and fitness challenge entitled “CDM presents Mind and Body 2012,” -A focus on health. The fitness challenge will be held at Cardinal Ritter College Prep. The address is 701 North Spring Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 8:30. All participants are required to register at (www.CDMMindandBody.org). Author and nutritionist, Shawn Stevenson will be the keynote speaker. Popular Fitness Trainer, Briant K. Mitchell of BKM Boot Camp will lead the 3K run and fitness challenge.
