Memphis and Meta Take Small Steps for Big Health Changes

Here at SparkPeople, we love seeing other companies help communities reach healthy, positive goals—and Meta is doing just that! This summer, Metamucil® underwent an evolution to become part of a full line of wellness products called Meta, which aims to give people simple solutions to help them live their best, healthiest lives. The folks at Meta believe that making small, everyday changes can lead to long-term health and wellness results (a philosophy that mirrors our own). Now, Meta is challenging Americans in Memphis, TN—which is currently ranked as the unhealthiest city in the United States*--to make strides toward more healthful living, one step at a time. Memphis is up for the challenge, and the city is making better health more attainable for everyone with a year-long partnership with Meta and national sweepstakes** hosted on the Meta Facebook page. 

Do you live in Memphis and want to get involved? Meta and the City of Memphis will kick off their partnership together at a special MEMFix event in the Edge District on October 18, 2014. Head on over to check out the wellness lounge, a cycling studio, sampling station, and even get an opportunity to meet with Latreal “La” Mitchell (personal trainer of Meta spokesman Michael Strahan) for fitness and nutrition advice. Learn more about the event here!

In addition to the kickoff event, Memphis residents can look forward to motivational and healthy activities throughout the year. We're excited to watch this partnership unfold!

Want to get involved, but don't live in Memphis? Get the chance to experience your own ''Meta Effect'' by visiting Facebook.com/MetaWellness1 in October and November to share a small health step and be entered in The Meta Effect Sweepstakes.

This blog is brought to you by Meta, a SparkPeople sponsor.
*2014 ACSM American Fitness Index® Data Report

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. The Meta Effect Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. who are 18 years of age or older as of the last day of the month prior to date of entry. The sweepstakes period consists of two entry periods with the first Entry Period starting at 9.00 a.m. ET on October 11, 2014 and ending at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 15, 2014 and the second Entry Period starting at 9:00 a.m. ET on November 16, 2014 and ending at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 22, 2014 (“Entry Period 2”). For Official Rules, visit http://metaeffectsweeps.dja.com