We're Number One!

"Men's Fitness" magazine came out with a study today that named Chicago as the "fattest city" in America. Woo Hoo! Now there's a title I can get behind. They used a whole bunch of criteria to come to this conclusion, one of which was not looking at the actual residents of Chicago.

I'm not sure I believe this study. Have you ever been to Milwaukee? I travel quite a bit and trust me when I tell you, there are lots of fatties everywhere. Go to any mall in any city USA, and you will be treated to a horror show of personal fitness and hygiene. I think the whole country is getting fat. I know, what a revelation, but it's true. Home Town Buffet and it's ilk are stuffing people's gullets with low end, high fat food at reasonable prices. We don't even need to leave our cars to practice gluttony. Pimply faced ne'er do wells just push it right through our windows. Can in car feeding tubes be far behind?

Like just about everyone else this time of year, I've decided to try to lose some weight and live healthier. Keep your fingers crossed. A friend of mine had gastric bypass and has lost the equivalent of a small man, weightwise. I don't think I can go that route. The thought of never having a beer again or enjoying a plate of wings sends shivers down my spine.

For the record, Chicago is full of gorgeous women and handsome dudes. People work out and exercise, but the temptations are great.

What should we make of this? I'm a big guy who now lives in Chicago. Was this a conscious choice, or my instincts taking over and bringing me back here? Was it like the mighty elephant who travels to a certain spot to die? Was it nature that brought me here, or a craving for a breaded steak sandwich? I'm not sure, but I think I'll go for a walk. There's a Dunkin' Donuts a few blocks from here. Later....Brian