Colorado the Leanest State
Coloradoans are the thinnest folks in the country, according to the annual report from CalorieLab., Inc.
Research shows that 17.6 percent of Colorado residents are obese, compared to 30.6 percent of people who live in Mississippi, the fattest state.
This report isn’t so surprising to me. When I moved to Aspen from New York City 13 years ago, I marveled at the fitness levels among locals. In NYC, you’d ask someone, “What do you do?” meaning, “What do you do for work?” Whereas at a bar in Colorado, to strike up a conversation you might ask, “What did you do?” meaning, “Did you hike, bike, kayak, ski, golf, run or play tennis today?”
It’s no wonder Coloradoans are so fit. The mountains are our outdoor playground.
For the full report and breakdown of the other U.S. States, click here.
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