{"id":43649,"date":"2014-10-08T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2014-10-08T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=43649"},"modified":"2020-12-24T10:35:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T15:35:18","slug":"mayor-henry-participates-public-weigh-operation-fight-fitter-fort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2014\/10\/08\/mayor-henry-participates-public-weigh-operation-fight-fitter-fort\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Henry participates in public weigh-in for Operation Fight for a Fitter Fort"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n

Mayor Henry participates in public weigh-in for Operation Fight for a Fitter Fort<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(October 7, 2014) – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today participated in a public weigh-in to demonstrate his commitment to the Operation F4 – Fight for a Fitter Fort (OPF4) program. The event took place as part of Development Day at the University of Saint Francis.<\/p>\n

OPF4 is a community wellness initiative to encourage individuals to implement lifestyle changes that include fitness, nutrition, wellness, and activities. OPF4’s mission is for residents to lose a collective 500,000 pounds by the end of 2016. OPF4 was created by Fort Wayne resident Chris Blake and endorsed by Mayor Henry. To date, more than 600 individuals have signed up to participate in OPF4.<\/p>\n

Mayor Henry today committed to increase his physical activity, eat healthier, lose 15 pounds, and participate in next year’s Fort4Fitness event.<\/p>\n

Two upcoming events will provide opportunities for the public to get involved in the OPF4 program.<\/p>\n