Grass-roots campaign promotes healthy lives

1. http://impactnews.com/austin-metro/san-marcos-buda-kyle/grass-roots-campaign-promotes-healthy-lives/

2. Category of Problem/Issue identified in article: Health/Medical

3. Level of problem/issue: Local Level

4. A problem/issue that individuals/families face

5. Why this is important to individuals/families OR How does this affect individuals/families: 
This article is import to individuals and families because of the high rates of obesity.  Obesity is a uprising issue and It's Time Texas is promoting healthy lifestyles to help our community as well as others.


6.  What are your views on the issue/policy?
My view on the issue of obesity and It's Time Texas trying to help, a positive opinion.  It's Time Texas is encouraging all communities throughout the state of Texas to join friendly competition to see  which community can be the most dedicated to healthy living. I think that it is great to get the community involved in something like this to help promote a healthy lifestyle.  As of September 1st to the 31st of October, each city will have a chance to compete with each other for the winning of: recognition, a trophy, street banners, and a $1,000 grant to support a health project at a local school.  Mayor Daniel Guerrero is all for it and quoted, "Our responsibility as a municipality is to help enhance quality of life ... As mayors, our biggest asset is our ability to encourage healthy habits."  I think that it is great that our mayor is for It's Time Texas, as well as our local H-E-B.  Kyle Mayor Lucy Johnson also plans to participate and positively comments saying, "It's really encouraging and heartwarming to see H-E-B, our local grocery store, take such a proactive approach to children's health and wellness."  I think that it is great for our community to be encouraged by our mayor, as well as other mayors.  Obesity as a huge problem right now, something like this can help people develop positive outlook towards exercise and healthy eating.  Once you start to develop a positive look on eating and exercise instead of, "Ugh, I guess it's time to go for a run," or, "I guess ill eat a head of lettuce and a glass of water,"  it'll be easier to keep it up and keep it fun.