Obese and the City

I wanted to share a few more facts about obesity in America in both adults and adolescents!!

No problem with being 'thick,' 'valumptios,' 'loving your curves,' or anything else people say to themselves to make them feel better: just be healthy while loving every bit of your yummy self. ummhumm!!!


~Black and Mexican-American men with higher income or more likely to be obese than those with lower income
          *I guess since they can afford steak and potatoes with a side of ribs: eat up*
~Higher income women are less likely to be obese than lower income women
           *I blame society and it's views on women and pressure to stay unhealthy thin*
~Blacks have the highest obesity rate, followed by Mexican Americans, than Hispanics, so forth
           *these stats are in a previous blog post of mine*
~2010 results from CDC had Mississippi with the highest rate of 34%
      *Colorado the lowest 21%
      *Nebraska 26.9%
~Childhood obesity (6-11 yrs old) has increased from 7% in 1980 to 20% in 2008
~Teenagers (12-19 yrs old) an increase of 5% to 18% over same years
~Obese children are more likely to be obese adults and develop cardiovascular diseases


What am I doing to help the cause????


Step 1: Bring awareness through blog, and social platforms
Step 2: Volunteer to clean up parks and playgrounds for children to exercise
Step 3: Talk to young children about the importance of exercise or 'playing outside'
Future plans: Join local and national groups on the campaign: Develop and lead programs through organizations: Lead by example and live a healthier life!!!!  


Always site your sources:
Adults Obesity facts
Adolescent Obesity facts