One Million Pounds Lighter: Million Pound March

Did you know that approximately 300,000 deaths are linked to obesity each year, making it the nation's second leading cause of preventable deaths? As a country, we've got to lose a few extra pounds.

eDiets' Million Pound March is a movement to help build awareness of the current state of obesity in the U.S. They are encouraging Americans to pledge the weight they'd like to lose to help themselves -- and our country as a whole – to become healthier. By the end of summer, eDiets wants to have America become 1 million pounds lighter.

You can help and it's free. All you have to do is make a pledge to lose as many pounds as you would like (if you need to, that is). Sign up on MillionPoundMarch.com.