Four Over Thirty

There are now 4 states with obesity rates above 1 in 3. Let me say that again. There are 4 states in which more than 30% of all people are obese. Meanwhile there is only 1 state, Colorado, in which less than 1 in 5 is obese, only 1 state below 20%.

It's time to take responsibility. 20% obesity rate while good in comparison...dude, it's still 1 out of every 5 people. That's horrible.

We have to take responsibility for this. At some point we have to quit it with the f'n self deception and say, "You know what? This is sick. This has got to change," and accept that it's up to each one of us to make the change in our own lifestyles.

When does that happen? When we're at 50% obesity? 60%? When your 12 year old is diagnosed with type II diabetes? After you have your second stroke?

How about before your kid has to learn how to self administer a finger prick? How about now?