From ESPN RISE: Julie Foudy takes Twitter plunge, but advises you to stay on the sidelines

U.S. women's soccer legend is having a ball with her new social media tool

I resisted.

I put up a good fight.

I tried hard not to join the masses.

I tried really hard to convince myself I didn't need it.

I thought it was a tool for narcissists only.

I really did.

And now?  Well …

It's Kristine Lilly Day!

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has proclaimed today, Friday, May 20, 2011, Kristine Lilly Day in the city of Boston! As many of you probably know, Lilly is a soccer legend. She was a member of the winning 1999 World Cup US National Team. Later, she became captain of the Boston Breakers, the team with which she spent her entire professional career.

She is the most capped player in US Soccer history with 352 international appearances for the US Women's National Team. She has also appeared in five FIFA Women's World Cups and three Olympic Games. In her final season last year, she earned WPS All-Stars honors and guided the team to the WPS Super Semi-Final.

Lilly will be honored for her contribution to soccer at an event on City Hall Plaza in Boston at 2 pm today. The event is free to the public, so get out there and celebrate this historic player! Her #13 jersey will also be retired during the half-time ceremony at Harvard Stadium on Sunday.

Congrats, Kristine Lilly! You are a true SuperStar!

Please welcome our newest Superstar, Tyson Gay!

The Ask, Listen, Learn team is proud to announce triple world champion Tyson Gay as our latest addition to the Superstar Team!

Are you "Fed Up"?

Fed Up Inc. educates kids on body image, self esteem and healthy living to prevent eating disorders.  They are creating social change to be healthier and love our bodies.

Based in Los Angeles, their goal is to help educate everyone on how media is created and encourage people to stop comparing themselves to these images.  They encourage people to be their best individual selves.  Their young people become Junior Ambassadors who are able to work hard to help promote a healthier and happier world as leaders of their peers.  Fed Up educates people on “no body bashing”, discouraging negative talk about a person's body or food. Fed Up founder, Bridget Loves, has written for our blog on “the secret to a happy and healthy child.”

Ask Listen Learn in Powell, OH

We had a great event in Ohio yesterday with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. We brought out the Ask, Listen Learn game for the kids at Hyatts Middle School in Powell, OH, and Attorney General DeWine shared his thoughts with the kids, urging them to say 'YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO' to underage drinking.

We'd like to thank Attorney General DeWine for his support, and the kids of Hyatts Middle School for all their energy and enthusiasm!

Rep. Coble joins Ask Listen Learn in Cameron, NC

Today, U.S. Representative Howard Coble (R-NC) joined the Ask, Listen, Learn program at New Century Middle School in Cameron, NC.

Rep. Coble spoke to the kids, persuading them of the benefits to saying 'YES' to a healthy lifestyle and 'NO' to underage drinking. Afterwards, the kids played the Ask, Listen, Learn Game.

Thanks to Rep. Coble and his staff all their help, and to the kids of New Century Middle School for their enthusiasm!

Apolo Ohno: Did you know May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month?

For National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Apolo Ohno wanted to get a quick message out to the Ask, Listen, Learn Team:

Exercise and physical activity strengthen the mind and body while helping you to maintain good health and can even help prevent injury and disease. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) children need at least 60 minutes of exercise each day and adults need at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.

The most important step is to make physical activity fun! Not everyone has a speed skating rink in their town, but you can choose any activity you enjoy whether it is walking or running, biking, swimming, or playing on a soccer or basketball team with your friends. No matter what activity you pick, remember the most important thing is to make regular physical activity part of your healthy lifestyle.

As an athlete, I know firsthand how competition can accentuate the energy and excitement that physical activity adds to a person's life. That is why I want to take this opportunity to challenge you to get active and fit not just this month but for life. No matter what your age, background, or ability, everyone can add some regular exercise or physical activity into their daily lives to improve their mental and well-being. To learn more about saying “yes” to a healthy lifestyle and “no” to underage drinking and how other top athletes stay fit, visit www.asklistenlearn.com and commit to making healthy choices that will help you live a happy and long life.