I commend Mississippi Public Broadcasting for featuring this county and bringing this information to light. The Edwards are doing a tremendous work under dire circumstances! I love their courage because I know it is not easy.

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! We appreciate your sentiments!

GOd bless this BEAUTIFUL inspired Family...Thank Tom 4 ur help....God bless em with a tractor & even a few donations....Come on Mississippi let's get moving, not just out teeth & jaws but our bodies....we can do it...I love Mississippi..

@JazzLoveTV

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your words of encouragement 😊

i really admire their perseverance and dedication in the midst of the statistics of poverty and obesity, all with out federal funds... this is a testimony!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jimmie!

keep up the great work and may God reward you and your wife for your effort.

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raye!

Bless the Edwards Family what amazing people. It's well known that those that have less share more. Truly wonderful people I wish them well in everything

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Krissjay!

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2 жыл бұрын

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2 жыл бұрын

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@aydinowen8290

2 жыл бұрын

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It's good to see some of the positive things going in the Mississippi Delta with so many still near hopelessness. I'm Little Joe Lewis, I'd like to help the hopeless see hope through building faith in a future being brighter!

Is it the stuff in the food jus Asking cause I no Mississippi love to cook

This is truly an inspirational movement. What is unique about this story, a grassroots movement has begun, and over time, will change so many lives.for the better. The positive attitude coupled with a can do spirit are the ingredients for success. The farmers market is a brilliant Idea. Not only does it help the local farmers, but introduces a healthier food choice. I hope a mechanic steps up, and offers to repair the tractor for a contribution to this cause. The younger generation will see the benefits of eating healthy,exercising, and most of all, if you want to change something in your life, get off the couch and go make it happen! Mr. and Mrs Edwards, Well Done! Keep up the good work!

@JazzLoveTV

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We are now expanding to the State of Georgia too! The program is working very well 💯

I have never heard of this place! They have an awe-inspiring story that needs to be told across the nation. This shows each of us that there are really no excuses for overcoming obesity. These people have been able to accomplish so much with so little!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Terry! I had never heard of it either before I moved here! LOL ... Thank you for your sentiment, it gives us the strength to keep going!

@ilovejesuschrist9793

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMerovingian101 I’m from here and know these ppl and we definitely not a fat county

@JazzLoveTV

Ай бұрын

Yes, we have lost the heavyweight title! We attended the Global Obesity Summit in Jackson MS back in 2010 as well as the news report in the Clarion Ledger mentioned in this video are our sources of the information we have shared here. Please share your source of information because it helps us know the truth of the matter We are purposed to create a healthier happier environment for our community!👍🏾​@@ilovejesuschrist9793

These two caring & selfless individuals are a testament to the good in mankind. Taking money out of their own pockets & extending their land & a helping hand to their 'fellow neighbors' is a testament to their great character. What a great, wonderful & envious country America would truly be had it possessed likewise individuals such as these two in her corridors of power doing what they can to help, heal & unite people rather than dividing people. I really hope that someone with the financial means comes forward to help these two in getting them a new tractor so that they can continue with their good & worthwhile deeds. It is truly people like this who make America great.

@JazzLoveTV

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this ‼️ Your words are like food to our soul 🤗💞 We are still implementing our program in its 11th year of implementation!

I am so proud of my children for addressing this issue in our community!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mama!

i love their spirit!! i know God will bless this program!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Watina!

Congratulations Joseph for losing that 80lb and I'm glad to see you did not get angry with the news paper publisher 4 publishing your picture as the poster child you used it for a teaching moment and as you see you your brother and his wife started a movement and for the host of the show you showed them youngsters that the old man still can move with the best of them lol I love this programming take care of Mississippi

May God Bless Your efforts Family!!! 👍❤️👍❤️

I live in Mississippi and lot of ppl here never was tought how to eat healthy greasy food , pork,and corn bread is a household must have do to the lack of being uneducated all our ancestors ever knew how to do is Work and eat...thats how we relax, keep family close,have fun is through food....i lost so many family members due to diabeties, highblood pressure, heart failure, and stress....we been struggling with low income for a long time and eatting is all we ever knew what to do to have some kind of joy in our lives..but i thank God i know how to control my weight and try an teach my girls how to eat healthy...and everybody here is not over weight...thats not true...

this is really eye-opening and informative, who knew?

It is inspiring to see such a story of triumph!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Machell!

this is an awesome story of triumph!! kudos to you and your family for tackling this obesity issue in one of poorest counties in the nation and all without federal funds!! you guys are champs already and keep moving from FAT to Fit!!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bleu Marie!

i would love to attend the summer fat to fit event, this is awesome!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Come on Audrey! We are coming up on the 8th Annual FAT to Fit Summer Olympic Games 2018! It is always the third week in July! Friday and Saturday! This year it's on the 20th and 21st! Hope to see you there!

TRULY AN INSPIRATION FOR THE NATION!! we have no more excuses!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry!

I love you guys, this is what we all should be doing, forget pride and start a go fund me page for a new tractor, and maybe even that barn and vegetable food market, charging very little for veggies, and printing up easy recipes, you do need help and America wants to help people who want to help themselves, not keep expecting hand outs constantly. I believe you are on the right track please keep it up.good luck.😊

somebody give these guys a tractor!!!

I hope you guys get some help. I will be praying for you to continue such a much needed program!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Terolina!

impoverished, rural, food desert and obese... i truly love the tenacity and dedication of this couple and their family. i can't wait for the google+ hangout with Michelle Obama to hear more of their story!! wooohhooo.... way to go FAYETTE!!!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you David!

this is inspiring!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine!

@olu great question! we need to find out what they are doing!

they really do need a tractor...

i love the last comment made by Mr. Edwards; "the world needs to know that we want to do something about it, but we need help"

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dre!

@mstann8153

3 жыл бұрын

why is it they have bad to always say everything about black people but they never talk about the poor white people they never go into their area and talk about they people at all never never

i admire them

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anetey!

Janelle is so positive.

the edwards are the bomb.com!!

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph!

God Bless the Edwards and the people of Jefferson County!!! Greetings from Stone County :)

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremy!

So I noticed that this a couple of years old how is this situation going now , I'm really interested?

@JazzLoveTV

Ай бұрын

We are still going strong! We shut down for three years due to COVID but we are now in our 11th year of implementation. This year we are bringing the program to Savannah GA, Janell 's home town 👍🏾🎉😁

If this community is ground zero for the obesity issue in America, why haven't they received funding for their efforts?

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Olu! This is a great question! As we understand it, the funds for addressing obesity are there, but because when we submit a proposal, we are up against universities, facilities, academia, and professors, and the grants are usually awarded to them because our organization does not have this type of capacity. Therefore, we work from donations and small grants funded by foundations.

Please support !!!! Love!

Give the people a check for fitness, money to live on Ubi

I’ve seen people way fatter than people in this video. Especially at Walmart

I didn't understand the beginning. Two vlack man stacking and protecting the white man's money smh read between the lines

I heard the reporter say.. there needs to be assistance, there needs to be support. Answer: follow the lead of the native American Indian and receive tax breaks, government funding and ownership of land and cosino's.

I KNOW HOW IT FEELS TO BE FAT AND SEE YOUR FACE ON CAMERA, I HAVE BEEN LOOSING WIEGHT AND LOOKING GREAT SINCE I DECIDED TO WORK OUT AND EAT HEALTHY, AS A MATTER OF FACT ANY ONE WHO WANT TO SEE DRAMATIC FAT LOSS "DO A ONE MEAL A DAY CHALLENGE FOR 100 DAYS AND BE SURE TO WORK OUT AND EAT HEALTHY "AND THE FAT WILL MELT OFF LIKE BUTTER TRUST ME !😉

Why are they Obeist

they really do need a tractor...

@TheMerovingian101

6 жыл бұрын

Yes Indeed! LOL