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  Get Fit Kids Corner Holds Auditions

  Posted on August 16, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in News, Uncategorized

  Get Fit Kids Corner CEO Leslie Hoffman organized tryouts for dance leaders and participants on Wednesday at the East Jefferson Wellness Center in Metairie. Area children interested in their health and fitness accepted the challenge to become Get Fit Kids Corner leaders. “All the kids who showed up were so talented,” said Hoffman. “It was so exciting to see so many children interested in their health and wellness.” To see all the pictures of the event, visit the Get Fit Kids Corner Facebook page. Please like us and share with friends to support ridding New Orleans and its surrounding areas of childhood obesity! [Continue Reading …]

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• Get Fit Kids Corner is Holding Auditions

  Posted on August 8, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in News

  Get Fit Kids Corner is looking for kids between the ages of 9 and 13 to lead their peers in a dance fitness workout. We are holding auditions next Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the East Jefferson Wellness Center on Houma Blvd. in Metairie at 6:45 p.m. We will be selecting three kids with outgoing personalities who have dance experience. Email info@getfitkidscorner.org for more information. [Continue Reading …]

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• Vitamin C – Raw is where it’s at

  Posted on August 6, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Healthy Recipes, News

  Did you know that most animals can make their own Vitamin C? Not humans. Find out how you can get yours! [Continue Reading …]

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• Bananas can be heart healthy

  Posted on August 5, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Healthy Recipes, News

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• Coconut oils can be a healthy part of the diet

  Posted on August 5, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in Healthy Recipes, News

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• Get Fit Kids Corner Receives Tax-Exempt Status

  Posted on July 3, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in News, Uncategorized

  Get Fit Kids Corner is officially a tax-exempt organization as of July 2, 2013.  Executive Director Leslie Hoffman says this is the first step in helping to prevent childhood obesity in the New Orleans area. Begun in December 2012, Get Fit Kids Corner is an organization which sponsors fitness and nutrition events in order to teach children and teenagers about healthy living.  Through working with area fitness and nutritional experts, Get Fit Kids Corner programming will focus its efforts on education and exercise. “This is an exciting day for the organization,” says Hoffman. “I am driven to help end childhood obesity and help kids feel good about themselves.  Get Fit Kids Corner is an avenue for children and teenagers to learn about health and fitness in a fun environment.  I look forward to working with area schools and organizations.” As a 501-(c)3 organization, Get Fit Kids Corner now qualifies to apply for local, state and [Continue Reading …]

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• Get Fit With Leslie’s Founder Has a New Focus

  Posted on March 11, 2013 by jeanwithgfkc in News, Uncategorized

  For over 15 years Leslie Hoffman has helped New Orleans’ working adults get up and get fit with fun exercise routines and nutrition tips on her award-winning show, “Get Fit with Leslie.” But now she’s turning a new corner with a new non-profit organization designed to combat childhood obesity – Get Fit Kids Corner. According to the Center for Disease Control, childhood obesity has doubled in the past 30 years. In Louisiana alone, the childhood obesity rate rose from 15 percent in 2009 to 16 percent in 2011. Obese children are more likely to have higher blood pressure and cholesterol, have a higher risk of diabetes as well as other health, social and psychological problems. However, CDC studies have also shown that healthy lifestyles, including good eating habits and regular exercise, can prevent childhood obesity and stem the development of related health issues. To that end, Hoffman created Get Fit Kids Corner to present fun [Continue Reading …]

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