First Lady Pushes Fitness at Places of Worship

People often turn to their faith to ease their minds. Now first lady Michelle Obama is hoping people will turn to churches, temples and synagogues to lose weight as well. The first lady launched a new addition to her Let's Move! campaign. Things might be changing at local services.

Starting Monday, faith-based organizations of all kinds will begin a new crusade to end childhood obesity in a generation. It's called Let's Move: Faith and Communities, and the First AME Church of Los Angeles is leading the charge.

It was an exciting morning for church leaders as they listened to one of their own make a joint announcement with Michelle Obama.

"We know it's the right thing to do in addressing the obesity epidemic in California," said Denise Hunter, president and chief operating officer, First AME Church.

Just before she left for the White House Sunday, Hunter told the congregation about Mrs. Obama's plan to involve religious groups in her fight to end childhood obesity.

"We will increase activity in our lives to do what God has put us here to do," said Hunter.