Fitness challenge getting governor a big response

ATLANTA - Governor Perdue is getting a big response to the fitness challenge he issued early this week. <br> <br> The governor issued his challenge late Tuesday to state workers, top state officials and the media <br> <br> In an open letter to state workers, top state officials and the media. Perdue said he&#39;d like Georgia&#39;s residents to get in shape physically while state government shapes up fiscally. <br> <br> Perdue spokeswoman Erin O&#39;Brien says the governor, who stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds, wants to lose 20 pounds as part of a program he calls ``the governor&#39;s Capitol challenge.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> O&#39;Brien says the governor will not go on a name weight loss plan but will follow a program emphasizing healthy eating, fitness and goal setting. <br> <br> The governor&#39;s letter says that professionals in several health-related fields have volunteered to help with the program. <br> <br> The deadline for signing up is Friday, and participants will do a starting weigh-in Monday. <br> <br> To sign up, send an e-mail to fitness--at--gov.state.ga.us. (fitnessgov.state.ga.us) Include name, telephone number and work category, such as agency name, state representative or member of the press.