One of the panelists from the hit show Celebrity Fit Club has a new mission: help Americans shed 50 Million pounds.
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Dr. Ian Smith calls his task the 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is trying to get Americans to fight off the fat.

"The 50 million pound challenge is unique because it's the only national initiative of this size of this scope that is completely free to the public," said Dr. Smith.

50 Cities across the U.S., including Houston, are helping Dr. Smith execute his idea.

Cities encourage teams to sign up for free, and schedule exercise time together.

Dr. Smith is certain the team environment will help drive people to get fit, fast.

"Weight loss is important when you talk about doing it as a team," said Dr. Smith. "All the medical studies show that if you have a support network, not only will you loose more weight but you'll keep it off longer."

Teams can meet to begin walking off the weight September 12 at Emancipation Park.