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First leg of 16,000 mile quest for fitness approaches in Maine
Augusta, Maine 8 June, 2007 — Couple bicycle 16,000 miles to battle obesity
Priscilla & Morton Houliston have bicycled and walked all the way to Augusta from Key West, Florida. Priscilla's weight was 343 pounds when she left the Sunshine State and is now 260 and falling.
The pair spend 6 to 8 hours daily on their bicycles or walking, speaking to thousands of people as they travel, that EVERYONE needs 30 minutes of exercise daily...no matter WHAT size they are.
With invitations to speak at a hearing at the State House in Boston, just a few weeks ago, the pair were only too happy to accept an invitation to visit the State House in Maine.
Meeting four State Representatives, the Houlistons carried with them the message of "movement" to battle the obesity problem that has become an epidemic in America.
Just one year ago Priscilla was over 400 pounds and decided to take responsibility for her own failing health, before someone she loves had to. Starting with just a 30 minute walk each day, she shed her first 50 pounds in under 6 months.
The couple will be really seeing Maine up close and personal. Heading towards Quoddy Head, the pair will then bicycle north to Madawaska. Then they will make their way south to New Hampshire border, continuing their two-year trek by heading out west to Washington State.
Circling the entire country, they will even be bicycling in Alaska and Hawaii.
The public are invited to watch the website which is documenting the entire event, http://www.LittleChanges.com and currently gets over a million visitors a day.
There is also a book and full-length movie in the works. Along the way, the couple are shooting video that will end up being a documentary of the many aspects that a journey like this entails.
There are many more struggles along the way then just weight loss. The real story behind this incredible journey is the people they are meeting along their path.
More information available at http://www.littlechanges.com
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