Linda Fondren started Shape Up Vicksburg to help residents of her hometown lose weight . The nonprofit organization has been helping people in the city since it was founded by a group of women who wanted to make sure they were healthy and active for their children's sake. Fondren offers free fitness and nutrition classes ; she has also started a walking club . `` This is a life-or-death issue , '' she said . Vicksburg residents have lost 15,000 pounds since Fondren started her mission .
Linda Fondren started Shape Up Vicksburg to help residents of her hometown lose weight . The nonprofit organization has been helping people in the city since it was founded by a group of women who wanted to make sure they were healthy and active for their children's sake. Fondren offers free fitness and nutrition classes ; she has also started a walking club . Vicksburg residents have lost 15,000 pounds since Fondren started her mission .