I am happy to report my first event as Miss Texas International was more than I could have imagined. The Kids in The Kitchen Event at Children's Medical Center Plano had a great turn out of parents, kids and families truly staying active and looking for ways to become more active. It was refreshing to see so many organizations come out to support and promote healthy living among kids. I had an opportunity to meet so many awesome kids and parents and share with them my story about staying healthy and active, even on a budget!
The American Heart Association provided wonderful activities for the kids to participate in for a chance to win many great prizes. The kids had an opportunity to perform an activity with their parents to win a heart healthy cook-book-so many moms jumped right in! It is great to see how these kids influenced their parents to be more active and encourage them to cook together, eat together and be physically active as a family. I saw these families come together in more ways than one just by teaching them to do a healthy activity together! This is the goal I want to reach with every family so it was a great start and truly inspiring. If you are interested in how to stay healthy log on to www.americanheart.org to find healthy recipes, fun and easy exercises and local parks that are safety approved.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization was present at this event and I had the opportunity to talk with a few of their representatives about their organization. I am pleased to say I will soon be a Big Sister! I could not be more excited about having my very own little sister to mentor. Stay tuned for updates about the process and my new little sis!
Keeping up with my appearances? Follow me.... I will be at the Frisco Roughriders baseball game Sunday, April 10th for an on-field appearance and to enjoy a great game! The Roughriders care about healthy living too so they provide kids the coolest opportunity to run the bases before and after the game. Bring your kids to the game and see what it's all about! They also have a heart for special needs children who love baseball and have designated days in August to play a game with these kids. I will be participating in this event to help the kids run the bases; I am so excited! Don't forget April 15th I will be stopping in to Austin Elementary School to chate with these kids about how to overcome challenges in their life. I am looking forward to sharing my story and encouraging them to continue to reach for their goals and accomplish their dreams!
Stay tuned...
Kelli Ansley
Miss Texas International 2011
About Me
- Miss Texas International 2011
- I am Miss Texas International 2011. I was recently crowned in San Antonio, Texas on March 13th, 2011. I also won the Fitness & Interview award. This experience is one of the most exhilirating and amazing accomplishments I have ever achieved. I was born and raised in the great city of Dallas,Texas. My platform is "Preventing Child Obesity" and I have dedicated my reign to educate parents and children about the importance of healthy food choices. Educating children at a young age about the importance of eating right is a significant part of my life; which is why I continue to reach out to new organizations providing new ideas to help prevent child obesity. I am available for appearances,attend special presentations and assist with civic and non-profit oriented projects. To schedule an appearance, contact the State Office, at 210.403.0589 and ask for Kristin Koether, Executive State Director. Inner beauty if a very important part of my beliefs; my favorite quote that reminds me of that everyday is "Beauty cannot be seen or even touched, it must be felt with the heart" Thanks for visiting my page!
Friday, April 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Meet Miss Texas at her first event!!
Kids in The Kitchen
April 2, 2011 at Children's Medical Center Legacy in Plano, Texas
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME....
Kids in The Kitchen is a national initiative of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Developed in 2006 to address the growing issue of childhood obesity and poor nutrition, Kids in The Kitchen is designed to educate and connect youth and their families with tools to improve fitness, nutrition and family lifestyle. More than nine million children between the ages of six and nine are overweight, a number which has tripled over the last 20 years. The statistics are alarming, but true.
By providing fun, family oriented solutions to healthy living, kids and youth are encouraged to be active participants in their own health and well-being.
Each year, the Junior League of Plano's Kids in The Kitchen hosts a spring community event with their co-sponsor, Children's Medical Center Legacy. This FREE EVENT includes a fun walk, cooking demonstrations, performances and physical activity breaks, as well as booths filled with resources and information about healthy eating and getting active (provided by health and wellness experts). They also partner with other community organizations and projects, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and CITY House, to offer education cooking demonstrations.
Hope to see you all there, you can find me at the event all around. I will be signing autographs at the American Heart Association Booth.
Kelli!
April 2, 2011 at Children's Medical Center Legacy in Plano, Texas
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME....
Kids in The Kitchen is a national initiative of the Association of Junior Leagues International. Developed in 2006 to address the growing issue of childhood obesity and poor nutrition, Kids in The Kitchen is designed to educate and connect youth and their families with tools to improve fitness, nutrition and family lifestyle. More than nine million children between the ages of six and nine are overweight, a number which has tripled over the last 20 years. The statistics are alarming, but true.
By providing fun, family oriented solutions to healthy living, kids and youth are encouraged to be active participants in their own health and well-being.
Each year, the Junior League of Plano's Kids in The Kitchen hosts a spring community event with their co-sponsor, Children's Medical Center Legacy. This FREE EVENT includes a fun walk, cooking demonstrations, performances and physical activity breaks, as well as booths filled with resources and information about healthy eating and getting active (provided by health and wellness experts). They also partner with other community organizations and projects, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and CITY House, to offer education cooking demonstrations.
Hope to see you all there, you can find me at the event all around. I will be signing autographs at the American Heart Association Booth.
Kelli!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Tell your Representitive to vote YES for Child Nutrition
This is the moment we have been pushing for! Within the next 24-48 hours, the House of Representatives will vote on the Child Nutrition Act- but the success of the vote is up to us.
For the 30 million kids counting on Congress to make their classrooms and cafeterias healthier, tell your Representative to vote YES!
Passage of the bill would mean significant improvements to the school environment to help establish a foundation for a lifetime of healthy behaviors for our kids, including:
- Improving the nutritional standards of school meals
- Removing junk food from cafeterias, snack shops, and vending machines.
- Establishing a framework to strengthen local wellness policies and include the community in the development and implementation of districts' physical activity and nutrition goals.
Please send a quick message right now, urging your Representative to support the passage of this important bill.
Thank you for your quick action! As soon as we know the outcome of the vote, I'll be in touch.
Heart Disease and Stroke. You're the Cure.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Miss Texas International 2011
I have officially accepted the invitation to return to the beautiful San Antonio, Texas and compete again for the crown of Miss Texas International 2011. I will represent Dallas again this year as Miss Dallas Internationl 2011. The competition is March 11, 12 & 13th in the beautiful San Antonio!
I am thoroughly excited to be a part of this amazing group of ladies again and compete to win a new title. I had such an amazing experience in 2009-2010 from the time I received the honor of Miss Dallas 2010 up until placing first runner up at Miss Texas International 2010. I met some of the kindest, smartest, most beautiful ladies in Texas who I still have the privilige to surround myself with from time to time. So many of us Misses & Mrs. have stayed in touch through phone, facebook or even continuing to make appearances together. I could not have asked for a better group of ladies, across the board to have met and built friendships with during that time.
I encourage you all to return and compete again; let's enjoy a fun week and friendly competition. I learned so many areas where I needed to improve to win and welcome the excitement of new and returning competition.
Here's to Miss Texas International 2011!!!!!
I am thoroughly excited to be a part of this amazing group of ladies again and compete to win a new title. I had such an amazing experience in 2009-2010 from the time I received the honor of Miss Dallas 2010 up until placing first runner up at Miss Texas International 2010. I met some of the kindest, smartest, most beautiful ladies in Texas who I still have the privilige to surround myself with from time to time. So many of us Misses & Mrs. have stayed in touch through phone, facebook or even continuing to make appearances together. I could not have asked for a better group of ladies, across the board to have met and built friendships with during that time.
I encourage you all to return and compete again; let's enjoy a fun week and friendly competition. I learned so many areas where I needed to improve to win and welcome the excitement of new and returning competition.
Here's to Miss Texas International 2011!!!!!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Senators heard your message: they did the responsible thing for our kids and passed the Child Nutrition Act before adjourning for recess.
But now that Members of Congress are beginning their August Recess, we need to make sure the House of Representatives doesn't fall behind!
Our Representatives need to see that when school and Congress are back in session this fall, millions of kids will be counting on them to take action to make cafeterias and classrooms healthier places.
Hundres of You're the Cure advocates submitted their photos urging Congress to pass the Child Nutrition Act- and now it's time to use the pictures to demonstrate to our Representatives just how important Americans think the health of our children is.
The Child Nutrition Act will give our kids the tools they need to fight childhood obesity at school by strengthening nutrition standards for school meals and expanding opportunities for physical activity.
Thank you for your commitment.
But now that Members of Congress are beginning their August Recess, we need to make sure the House of Representatives doesn't fall behind!
Our Representatives need to see that when school and Congress are back in session this fall, millions of kids will be counting on them to take action to make cafeterias and classrooms healthier places.
Hundres of You're the Cure advocates submitted their photos urging Congress to pass the Child Nutrition Act- and now it's time to use the pictures to demonstrate to our Representatives just how important Americans think the health of our children is.
The Child Nutrition Act will give our kids the tools they need to fight childhood obesity at school by strengthening nutrition standards for school meals and expanding opportunities for physical activity.
Thank you for your commitment.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Right now 1 in 3 children in teh United States are considered obese.
The Child Nutrition Act currently being debated in Congress could provide a much needed boost for healtheir school lunch programs and physical education programs to fight childhood obesity.
But Congress is dragging its feet on passing this legislation that would prioritize the health of our kids. We've been telling them enough is enough- now we need to show them.
Will you take a picture of yourself or kids, grandkids or friends holding a sign with a clear message to Congress: "Please give me (or my child or grandchild) healthy options. Pass the Child Nutrition Act"?
Email your picture to amheartadvocacy@yahoo.com
The Child Nutrition Act currently being debated in Congress could provide a much needed boost for healtheir school lunch programs and physical education programs to fight childhood obesity.
But Congress is dragging its feet on passing this legislation that would prioritize the health of our kids. We've been telling them enough is enough- now we need to show them.
Will you take a picture of yourself or kids, grandkids or friends holding a sign with a clear message to Congress: "Please give me (or my child or grandchild) healthy options. Pass the Child Nutrition Act"?
Email your picture to amheartadvocacy@yahoo.com
As the cast of the new movie "Standing Ovation" will tell you, dancing is fun- and great exercise!
Standing Ovation is awarding 75 price packages to young people who share how they will be empowered to stay active this summer.
The Grand Prize (first 25 entries) will include:
$40. for you and your family or friends to see the movie (in the form a gift debit card)
One official Soundtrack recording from "Standing Ovation"
The Second Prize (next 50 entries) will include:
One official Soundtrack Recording from "Standing Ovation"
Find out how to enter by visiting www.empowerme2b.org!
Standing Ovation is awarding 75 price packages to young people who share how they will be empowered to stay active this summer.
The Grand Prize (first 25 entries) will include:
$40. for you and your family or friends to see the movie (in the form a gift debit card)
One official Soundtrack recording from "Standing Ovation"
The Second Prize (next 50 entries) will include:
One official Soundtrack Recording from "Standing Ovation"
Find out how to enter by visiting www.empowerme2b.org!
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