's motd Thurs June 18, 2009

[Guest guest]

ROLL THE PRESSES!

Thursday, 18 June 2009

I'm here in New York City for my big press day. And you know what my focus is going to be. That's right, I'll be talking about getting the Fit Kids Bill passed in congress!This bill will allow kids all over the United States to get the exercise their bodies need everyday they're in school. And I'm not just talking about sports here. Sports are great but I'm talking about real exercise classes that will include stretching, cardio workouts and toning.

I have to tell you something I've noticed. Every kid who comes to Slimmons with their parents just doesn't want to leave. Why? Because the atmosphere there is just so much fun. And hey, we want our kids to have fun! Especially when it means they're getting plenty of exercise. There is so much research out there supporting the fact that kids who move their bodies more...learn more! This morning, I'll begin my press day doing GMA Health. This is the fourth hour of ABC-TV's Good Morning America and it runs on the Internet. To see it, just go to the GMA website and you'll find my interview there.

After I finish at GMA, I'll be doing another show called Better TV. (Check your local listings for the show in you area.) On both shows, I'll be talking about my efforts to get the kids in our schools moving and like I said before...really moving everyday!

And here's something neat! I just watched an interview President Obama did on TV. And guess what he was talking about? He was talking about health care and the crisis of obesity in our country. So it looks like the President and I are on the same wavelength. Isn't that nice to know!

After I finish Better TV, I'm taking a break from doing press for a meeting at the Bravo cable network to pitch to them a new TV show idea I've created. So you ask, what is the show? Well, I like to describe it as a mix of Dancing With The Stars and American Bandstand. Doesn't that sound like fun?! It's a show with lots of music, movement and performances by some great musical artists. So keep your fingers crossed for Bravo to bring this fun show on the air!

Later this afternoon, I'll visit my dear friend Neil Cavuto at FOX News. I have to be honest here. See, I was very nervous the first time I went on Neil's show. He usually has lots of political guests on. So where was I going to fit in? But when Neil heard about my crusade to get PE and fitness back into our public schools, he really wanted me on his show and invited me to join him. Now Neil's a very smart man and I always manage to make him laugh! The first time I was on with him, I gave out my website's address and asked his viewers to write their Congressman about helping to get the Fit Kids Bill passed. And do you know how many people responded to my request? 15,000!The next time I was on his show, I shared that news with Neil and thanked him for giving me the opportunity to issue my request on his show. When I told him how many E-mails we'd received, I actually think he was a little shocked.

Now I usually go on Neil's show wearing a coat and tie. But I'll be sparkling in a fancy tank top when I sit across from him today. Last but certainly not least, this evening I'll head over to CNN. I'm so excited because I'll be meeting another anchor I admire and watch every night. I'm talking about and I'll be appearing on his show, 360. is a man who, you can tell, takes his own exercise very seriously. In fact, I heard him talking the other night about riding his bicycle through the streets of Manhattan! I'm really looking forward to my interview with him. He's a man who knows how important exercise is and...especially for our kids! After 's show, I'll be done for the day. Whew! When I return to my hotel, I'll put on a little extra eye cream, say my prayers then hop into bed and get ready for some more press and our big Pep Rally at New York City Hall tomorrow.Hope you've been good to yourself today!Love,