High Maintenance Mom

Remember the President's Fitness Challenge from grade school? Now you can join other moms in the classic program to win an award with the Presidential fitness seal. As an adult you can choose from several challenges depending on your fitness level (the Active Lifestyle program is for those of us trying to get 30 minutes/day five days/week whereas the Presidential Champions program is for anyone who works out more). If you want your child to join, they can participate in the "Get It In Gear" program sponsored by Trek bicycles...

Okay - I realize I am a little stuck on the exercise program idea but it's free and I need a little motivation to make time for exercise. Plus, I think the magnets are fun. And yes, I did check it out after reading about the new food pyramid for kids.

To join the High Maintenance Mom group:

1. Go to http://www.PresidentsChallenge.org/login/register_individual.aspx
2. Fill out the registration form and include the following information.
• Group ID Number: 33693
• Group Member Number: [use the last four digits of a phone number]
3. After registering, start logging your activities. If you complete the challenge and are also registered on High Maintenance Mom, we will send you a magnet. You will also receive an embroidered emblem and certificate signed by the President. If you are registering your child, then you will need to go to your nearest Trek dealer for their prize.

To win an award in the Active Lifestyle group you need to exercise 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week, for a total of 6 weeks. You can choose from close to 100 activities or record the number of steps you've taken each day from a pedometer. The Presidential Champions program is a little more complicated. You can view the rules by clicking here. Although you need to complete the log online, you can enter your information for up to 14 days after completing an activity.