Congratulations to 2009 Overall Winner:

Grand Traverse Area!!!

Keep Moving and Lose Weight!

Featured Participant: Shelley Bobcowski

Let’s Get Moving Northern Michigan can be more than just a fun summer activity, it can be a whole new lifestyle!

Take it from 40 year old Shelley Bobcowski of Traverse City, “This past year was my third year of participation,” she said. Since beginning an ongoing diet and fitness regime January, 2008, Shelley has shed more than 100 pounds and quit smoking. “I did it with a great deal of motivation by the Let's Get Moving program, it is a real motivator when you see how many miles you can do in a day then in a week and then after a few months it was and is a real boost!”

Talk about an inspiration!  Shelley is humble about her accomplishments but also eager to share her story and motivate others.  “With LGMNM I always feel motivated to doing more, I enjoy seeing our team do well and know I am apart of making it great. Our team has done well the last 2 years and I take pride in knowing I have been responsible in helping out. It truly is a great program and a lot of fun!”

Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle is more about the decision than the program you choose to follow.  Let’s Get Moving Northern Michigan employs many tools known to support healthy lifestyle change.  Participating on a team, keeping physical activity and nutrition logs, setting goals, and enjoying friendly competition are all aspects designed to keep you motivated throughout the program and beyond.

We all know that being overweight can and does lead to a plethora of health problems.  What we don’t always realize is how quickly and effectively dropping a few pounds can conquer these concerns.  “I was pretty close to 300 lbs when I started out and with high blood pressure and on my way to having sugar issue as well, not being able to climb a flight of stairs without being out of breath and just plain feeling lousy. Now I feel wonderful and there's no going back!” Shelley tells us candidly. 

Shelley enjoys many activities, but is most commonly walking or using an elliptical trainer.  She has recently joined a gym and incorporates strength training into her fitness program. 

 Shelley Before and After- Way to go!!!

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