MGB INC. – Men Giving Back – Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) + Challenge

MGB INC. (Men Giving Back) PALA+ CHALLENGE

What is PALA+?

PALA stands for Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, a national program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. The program’s goal is to increase physical activity and improve eating habits across the nation.

How does it work?
Each week you will choose a different nutrition goal including: increasing whole grains, fruits, veggies, lean protein, water intake, reducing sodium, and monitoring portion size. Then make a commitment to weekly physical activity: 30 mins, 5 days a week for adults, and 60 mins, 5 days a week for kids ages 6-17. You will have to meet these requirements for six out of eight weeks, and track your progress online to earn your award.

What’s in it for me?
The MGB INC. (Men Giving Back) PALA+ Challenge is an opportunity to join your community in good health. Be a part of a team, feel great, and earn an award, there are lots to choose from at The Presiden’t Challenge Website. Complete your challenge by September 23rd and you will be recognized onstage at Let’s Move! Macon, part of First Lady Mrs. Michele Obama’s national Let’s Move anniversary. Mrs. Obama is appealing to the nation to join her in achieving 1 million steps on September 23, 2013 and your steps will help her achieve her goal.

How do I get started?
Join MGB INC. (Men Giving Back) Let’s Move Macon Team to show the nation what Macon families can do when we work together. Here’s how:

1. Go to http://www.presidentschallenge.org.

2. Click on REGISTER NOW in the top right hand corner.

3. Click on CREATE AN INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT in the center of the page.

4. Select a username, password, and enter basic information. Click to accept the terms of service and click REGISTER.

5. Choose a challenge. Select PRESIDENTIAL ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AWARD (PALA+) CHALLENGE and click SUBMIT.

6. Click on GROUPS.

7. Go to SEARCH GROUPS and enter MGB (Men Giving Back) Let’s Move Macon then click SUBMIT.

8. Click on MGB (Men Giving Back) Let’s Move! Macon in the search results.

9. Click JOIN THIS GROUP under the MGB INC. – Men Giving Back logo

10. YOU DID IT! Connect with others in the group and compare your points to others. Click on TRACKER to select nutrition goals and track daily exercise.

For assistance getting started with MGB INC. (Men Giving Back)’ Let’s Move! Macon Group, email mgbfoundation@yahoo.com.

Mr. Kelvin Middleton, is the President’s Challenge PALA Advocate for Macon/Bibb County.

Note: The President’s Challenge is a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) and is administered by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)/Indiana University for the PCFSN.