City Commits 2B Fit

Program Targets Children and Families

The City of Boynton Beach has become a Commit 2B Fit community. In his Proclamation, presented at a recent City Commission meeting, Mayor Jerry Taylor said, "The intention of the Commit 2B Fit Community Program is to affect positive change in children and families, promote increased physical activity and better nutrition in the community, and to create habits that can lead to a healthier life for all involved."

Commit 2B Fit is a non-profit organization working to combat childhood obesity and to promote overall wellness. The program is dedicated to affecting positive change in children and families by increasing physical activity levels and better nutrition. By becoming a Commit 2B Fit community, Boynton Beach will take part in an effort to promote physical activity and making healthy food choices; providing incentives for accomplishments; and sending this message to families through educational outreach and collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, schools and recreational programs.

Plans call for the City's Recreation & Parks Dept. to participate in the Commit 2B Fit after-school program, which involves maintaining a nine-week journal that helps children set goals and track nutrition and physical activity. Additionally, the City will become a community model and integrate a Commit 2B Fit component into its existing Employee Wellness Program by educating and motivating City employees to develop habits that will lead to a healthier lifestyle.

The Commit 2B Fit Program is part of a community service project in which City Comm. Jose Rodriguez (Dist. III) is participating through the 2009 Leadership Palm Beach County Program. 

For more information, contact: Wayne Segal, (561) 742-6025

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