Fondren started Shape Up Mississippi to help her hometown lose weight . Containing my excitement , I turned my chair away from the glass door and looked at the blue sky . On being selected as a Top 10 The Blue Ribbon Panel Hero : `` I was overjoyed '' Linda Fondren calls the selection `` a gift '' that she can use to help others who are struggling .
Fondren started Shape Up Mississippi to help her hometown lose weight . On being selected as a Top 10 The Blue Ribbon Panel Hero : `` I was overjoyed '' Linda Fondren calls the selection `` a gift '' that she can use to help others who are struggling .