The most obese cities in America

[Hifiman]

http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/americas_most_obese_cities.html

Unfortunately my city ranked number 4. That's depressing, but at least that means I won't stick out in a crowd.

 

[TeachtoScrap]

Whew!

Usually Dallas or Fort Worth is one of the top 5. I am sure we are definitely one of the top 50. Me sitting here on my compy is probably now helping our stats any! Must work out...

 

[tammych]

Very interesting. I was surprised that so many southern and warm weather cities made the list. I am in Pittsburgh, where the weather mostly sucks. We can hide under bulky sweaters and coats half the year. I know that every April people get on a kick to be ready for shorts and swimming. I had expected more northern states.
I guess that means I will stick out in the crowd!

 

[MrChapp]

We're at number 5-- Detroit and it's surrounding areas. Not much of a surprise, we're always on those lists. Usually we're higher up.

 

[ritateach]

Michigan

I heard somewhere that Michigan was rated one of the most out-of-shape states in the U.S. Don't know where I heard that...but I believe it....I definitely am out of shape.

 

[lovkteaching]

I was surprised too about a lot of southern states. I figured coming from Northern states where we get stuck inside in the winter we would have had more.

 

[Bethany]

Shocked...

I'm shocked that New Orleans is ranked 13th (and tied with Baltimore!). I thought New Orleans, the city famous for fried foods, is not in the top 5! Interesting...

 

[slooper]

Nyc

I just got back from NYC and noticed that the only overweight people I saw were from out of town. I actually had cheesecake every night for a week and lost 5 pounds because I walked 20 miles a day (no lie). I have finally found the city that I can eat what I want and still lose weight. Now, if I could only afford to live there it would be perfect.