What better way to promote healthy living then with a picture of a hunky Congressman?

That is what Men’s Health magazine is doing with its latest issue which features a bare-chested picture of Congressman Aaron Schock – six pack abs and all.

A member of the House of Representatives from Illinois, 29-year-old Schock is the youngest member of Congress. Definitely not the wonkish-looking types we’re used to seeing.

He said he decided to do the cover to help promote healthy eating.

Some of his colleagues think it is a bit much and question whether the photo is appropriate. but Schock certainly is getting some attention.

Schock said he can be a role model for good health. "I think if you want to start talking about healthy lifestyles and staying in shape, then you yourself should do your best to try to be a role model," he said in the article.

And while he is a Republican, he is complimentary of Michelle Obama’s campaign to curb childhood obesity.

Schock said he changed his lifestyle after he started to notice his body start to become a little out of shape after college.

He works out before sunrise: "It’s got to happen early or it’s not going to happen," he said.

 he said exercise also helps him alleviate stress.

Don’t know how many people will change their lifestyle because of Schock, but I at least took a second look. I’m sure others will too.

What do others think? Will baring it all – or most of it – help promote healthy living?