The Bible Belt Got Back!!!

[Carlos_E]

Obesity By State



Mississippi is the fattest state in the Union, with 30.1% of Mississippians being obese. That’s almost one in every three inhabitants. Not that the Magnolia State (in red on this map) should be singled out for its massiveness. It is surrounded by four of the eight other fattest US states (in brown on this map): Tennessee (29.0%), Arkansas (29.3%), Louisiana (29.5%) and Alabama (30.1%). Being overweight clearly is a Southern thing - even if the second-fattest state, West-Virginia (30.6%), broke away from the rebellious South in 1863 to join the North.

The other states in the top obesity bracket are Oklahoma (28.1%), Kentucky (28.4%) and South Carolina (29.2%). The next bracket (26 to 28% of inhabitants obese) is filled out by nine states, three of which are Southern (Texas, Georgia and North Carolina), three adjoin the Great Lakes (Michigan, Indiana and Ohio) and three are clustered in the Midwest (Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri).

The leanest states also tend to cluster: states in the least but one category (22 to 24%) include Maine and New Hampshire; New York and New Jersey; and California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico.

Some of the least obese (20.7 to 22%) states are Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Another one, Utah, is adjacent to Colorado, which is by far the leanest state of them all (18.4%). Overall, the Soutwest and New England are counting calories, while the South and to a lesser extent the Midwest are piling on the pounds.

Obesity, it may be useful to repeat, is not a euphemism for being overweight. It means being so fat that one’s health is affected. You are defined as obese if you have a body mass index of 30 or over (with a bmi of between 25 and 30, you are merely overweight). The US is the most overweight nation in the world, with over a quarter of the total population being obese. Obesity is a global phenomenon, however. It was recently reported that for the first time in history, there are now more overweight than malnourished people in the world.

[Emilio_Rebenga]

looks like i have to go to colorodo to get some skinny chicks

[Panzerfaust]

****ing pathetic! But it is so much easier to control an obese/sick nation that a healthy/fit one.

[Carlos_E]

****ing pathetic! But it is so much easier to control a obese/sick nation that a healthy/fit one.

I agree. It's funny the fat states are republican or leaning republican states.

[Prada]

looks like i have to go to colorodo to get some skinny chicks

F*ck that, just go to the Mediterranean and get thin, fit and tanned chicks who will cook you a low fat dinner after.

[RuhlFreak55]

no wonder i can't find any fitness babes here **** damn shit.......guess i really do need to move

[Carlos_E]

no wonder i can't find any fitness babes here **** damn shit.......guess i really do need to move

Where are you man?

[RuhlFreak55]

Where are you man?

Missouri......close enough.......and the bible belt thing doesn't sit well with me to begin with

[Tesla]

I agree. It's funny the fat states are republican or leaning republican states.

Honestly, I really don't think a region's religion or political leanings has anything to do with their waistlines. We get it Carlos. You're not a Christian or a Conservative. I think the southern obesity epidemic has much more to do with the yummy southern cuisine.

[Panzerfaust]

Honestly, I really don't think a region's religion or political leanings has anything to do with their waistlines. We get it Carlos. You're not a Christian or a Conservative. I think the southern obesity epidemic has much more to do with the yummy southern cuisine.

I would agree, Americans in general are slobs. We always like to point the finger to a specific group, in this case its not necessary. Not one state is "healthy" by a long stretch, it's a sad say when "18.4%" is something to brag about. haha

[Carlos_E]

I would agree, Americans in general are slobs. We always like to point the finger to a specific group, in this case its not necessary. Not one state is "healthy" by a long stretch, it's a sad say when "18.4%" is something to brag about. haha

I agree. 18% is high. 1 in 3 is ridiculous.

[Carlos_E]

Honestly, I really don't think a region's religion or political leanings has anything to do with their waistlines. We get it Carlos. You're not a Christian or a Conservative. I think the southern obesity epidemic has much more to do with the yummy southern cuisine.

I am a Christian. You're wrong.

Compare the fat state map to the electoral college map and the thinnest states lean democratic. I'm sure it's just a coincidence.

[goose]

****ing pathetic! But it is so much easier to control an obese/sick nation that a healthy/fit one.

Yes very true,thats why they have put Fluoride in our drinking water in the UK,I had to spend $1000 to get a filter on my tap.Just dump a nation down and diet is one of the intricate methods for the them to control us.

[Panzerfaust]

Yes very true,thats why they have put Fluoride in our drinking water in the UK,I had to spend $1000 to get a filter on my tap.Just dump a nation down and diet is one of the intricate methods for the them to control us.

And people really seem baffled why the Education System is complete shit and general health awareness (the common sense kind) is not made a priority. haha

I mean seriously people, this shit is not just a coincidence. It's fabricated...

Teachers no longer teach, they endoctrinate kids into the NWO ideology.

Doctors no longer cure patients, they "treat" them and push drugs onto their patients because they have been given major $$$ from pharma companies.

[StoneGRMI]

At least Michigan finally beat Ohio State in something...

[PT]

thats insane and pathetic. honestly if i was fat there would be a simple and easy solution, STOP EATING. how hard is that? i eat a strict diet everyday of my life. i dont do it because i enjoy it so freaking much, i do it to stay healthy so why cant obese people learn self control is beyond me.

[956Vette]

According to the BMI, all of us are overweight. I know I have stood 50lbs overweight with abs showing

[BgMc31]

How dare yall diss my southern heritage! LoL! I'll take my biscuits and gravy, red beans and rice, corned beef hash and grits, fried chicken, fried pork chops any day of the week over the bullshit 'healthy' cuisine most of you claim to eat! There is a reason why most of the greatest athletes of all time have roots in the south. That food builds champions!! Who cares if it shortens my lifespan, I'm still bigger and stronger and more athletic than 99.9% of you bird feed eaters!

You know I still got love for 'Los!

[Carlos_E]

How dare yall diss my southern heritage! LoL! I'll take my biscuits and gravy, red beans and rice, corned beef hash and grits, fried chicken, fried pork chops any day of the week over the bullshit 'healthy' cuisine most of you claim to eat! There is a reason why most of the greatest athletes of all time have roots in the south. That food builds champions!! Who cares if it shortens my lifespan, I'm still bigger and stronger and more athletic than 99.9% of you bird feed eaters!

You know I still got love for 'Los!

bird feed eaters. I eat quite well thank you. Just not the slop you listed above.

[PT]

you couldnt pay me to put any kind of fried food into my body

[amstaf]

i guess i am fat darn

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Us AR peeps should buy an island. And start a superior civilization

[IronReload04]

Being fat is a southern thang

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

[Panzerfaust]

Us AR peeps should buy an island. And start a superior civilization

Why, so America could invade us and claim we had "Weapons of Mass Destruction" that threaten their National Security? haha

"Today, America invaded the small island of "AR" with a total population of 2,743. The White House intelegience reports claim the AR gov't is producing vast quantities of Anabolic Steroids and are the main supplier of illegal Anabolics to the United States, they are also seeking Nuclear development. Bush feels that AR is a threat to the world and Democracy abroad"..

I could hear it now... haha

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

Why, so America could invade us and claim we had "Weapons of Mass Destruction" that threaten their National Security? haha

"Today, America invaded the small island of "AR" with a total population of 2,743. The White House intelegience reports claim the AR gov't is producing vast quantities of Anabolic Steroids and are the main supplier of illegal Anabolics to the United States, they are also seeking Nuclear development. Bush feels that AR is a threat to the world and Democracy abroad"..

I could hear it now... haha

hahahaha

[DADDYDBOL]

fried pork chops and gravy....mmmmmmmmm

[doolo]

Someone wanna pay me to eat fried food?

[RuhlFreak55]

Us AR peeps should buy an island. And start a superior civilization

i suggested this a long time ago.......

[thegodfather]

Why, so America could invade us and claim we had "Weapons of Mass Destruction" that threaten their National Security? haha

"Today, America invaded the small island of "AR" with a total population of 2,743. The White House intelegience reports claim the AR gov't is producing vast quantities of Anabolic Steroids and are the main supplier of illegal Anabolics to the United States, they are also seeking Nuclear development. Bush feels that AR is a threat to the world and Democracy abroad"..

I could hear it now... haha

No more like... Today President Bush with the pressure from pharmaceutical and insurance company lobbyists decided to invade AR island because their healthy way of living was just taking too much of a dent out of the pockets of these large American corporations. We are invading AR island to give them gift of Democracy, Insurance premiums, and pharamaceutical drugs for any problems they have, had, or might have in the future no matter how small or insignificant it may be.

[RuhlFreak55]

Why, so America could invade us and claim we had "Weapons of Mass Destruction" that threaten their National Security? haha

"Today, America invaded the small island of "AR" with a total population of 2,743. The White House intelegience reports claim the AR gov't is producing vast quantities of Anabolic Steroids and are the main supplier of illegal Anabolics to the United States, they are also seeking Nuclear development. Bush feels that AR is a threat to the world and Democracy abroad"..

I could hear it now... haha

maybe we should make nukies before we buy the island so we can protect ourselves????

[oneshot]

Us AR peeps should buy an island. And start a superior civilization

a civilization with a couple thousand males and a couple dozen females? ill join when you can find a solution to that problem.

[RuhlFreak55]

a civilization with a couple thousand males and a couple dozen females? ill join when you can find a solution to that problem.

we could steal some women???? doesn't matter to me anyway.....i'd rather be somewhere where gear was legal and i could live like i wanted rather than have tons of girls.....

[goose]

The only way to solve the problem is DNP .It would be great for the USA.

[SVTmuscle]

Hmm...South Carolina...you're telling me I can find a hot fattie WITH a southern accent? jackpot :chaching:

[RuhlFreak55]

Hmm...South Carolina...you're telling me I can find a hot fattie WITH a southern accent? jackpot :chaching:

meh?

[SVTmuscle]

I don't discriminate against heavy hotties! I love fatties just like I love bakeries, both have wonderful delicious rolls

[HORSE~]

a civilization with a couple thousand males and a couple dozen females? ill join when you can find a solution to that problem.

I think the answer to that problem lie's in this thread....
the gay thread. full of homo goodness....

[oneshot]

I think the answer to that problem lie's in this thread....
the gay thread. full of homo goodness....

haha. or maybe the attractive females will get sick of fat and out of shape men and join on their own

[BIG-N-Brazil]

I am from the south and i use to love all the fried chicken.lol Just see where it gets you and u will soon stop....