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Are you too fat? - CNN reports on the Top 10 Obese States.

These are the 10 States with the highest levels of adult obesity, according to a 2007 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1.   Mississippi, 32.0 percent
2.   Alabama, 30.3
3.   Tennessee, 30.1
4.   Louisiana, 29.8
5.   West Virginia, 29.5
6.   Arkansas, 28.7
7.   South Carolina, 28.4
8.   Georgia, 28.2
9.   Oklahoma, 28.1
10. Texas, 28.1

Source: Associated Press - CNN Online

Fortunately, I live in California .......:)

Posted by Stewart Penn - West Hollywood Condo Specialist on 07/19/2008 12:28 AM

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22 Comments on Are you too fat? - CNN reports on the Top 10 Obese States.

Louisiana should get a pass 'cause the food there is oh so good!!!

07/19/2008 12:31 AM

by Tchaka Owen (Elite Coastal Properties)

Fun factual blog interesting that stat's can break it down to state WOW.... Texas is 28.1 % must be all the bbq we eat, to hot be outside. Have a great weekend.

07/19/2008 12:38 AM

by Lynn911.com ~ Top Dallas Real Estate Agent (Dallas Real Estate ~ Lynn911.com )

California has great food too - but everyone makes you aware of what you're eating!

07/19/2008 12:42 AM

by Penn Properties - Los Angeles Real Estate

Stewart, I am in the third fattest state. I don't feel that fat but I guess I could use to lose 20 lbs.

07/19/2008 12:42 AM

by Jimmy McCall~Clarksville's Mortgage Consultant (Legacy Mortgage Services, Inc. ~ Clarksville, Tennessee)

Wow---how fat are they---I could lose a few, who does't---and I see a lot of fat people here in California as well! Thanks for sharing---going on a diet, tomorrow!

07/19/2008 12:44 AM

by REO Broker Your Connection to Bank and Foreclosure Properties (ReoLicensedSpecialist.com)

I say everything in moderation.

07/19/2008 12:46 AM

by Stewart Penn - West Hollywood Condo Specialist (Penn Properties)

The District of Columbia would be right up there with the fattest if it were a state! I could lose a few!

07/19/2008 01:02 AM

by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company)

Stewart,

I have been posting everytime I see Chattanooga on a national top 10 list, but I accidentally omitted this list.

Thanks for the mention:)

As for me and my wife, lifetime members of Weight Watchers. Learning and living healthy life styles. Even in Tennessee.

Richard

07/19/2008 07:55 AM

by Richard Smith Mortgages Home Loans FHA TN GA AL (American Acceptance Mortgage, Inc)

Stewart - I could rant and rave all day long on your post about this subject. Lucky for you I won't! We, as a country, really need to make a change and it starts with our kids and better habits and common sense. That's all I'm saying! :)

07/19/2008 08:15 AM

by Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR® (Circa Properties)

Hi Stewart,

Nice to see that MA wasn't on this list! :)

07/19/2008 08:32 AM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

Why are most of the top ten states in the South? It must be that so good southern cooking.

07/19/2008 09:09 AM

by Michael Setunsky (Michael's Commercial LLC)

Thank God, I'm in Jersey. For once it's a good thing.

The southern states or more laid back, no one is in a rush. The southern diet is a lot of friend foods.

I joke with my daughter all the time, I go to NC for fast food and there is no "fast" foods down there, no one hussles, but I love the Southern hospitality, so i JUST RELAX AND WAIT.

07/19/2008 09:12 AM

by Nancy Larson (M & T Bank)

Stewart.. I read this too on CNN's website. I'm glad I'm in the northeast.. as mentioned above everything in moderation is the way to go.. and less carbs (in my opinion)

07/19/2008 12:35 PM

by Valerie Osterhoudt (Johnson Real Estate, Inc.)

Does that mean I look skinnier compared to the average Arkansan? Fantastic!!!

07/19/2008 12:42 PM

by Anthony Clark (Alexander, Merry-Ship & Alt Real Estate Group, Inc.)

UGH! I'm in the #1 state (MS). Guess I could say that it's because of all the good food & good cooks. I have to wonder if the numbers possibly relate to the poverty percentage. Seems like I have heard that obesity rates are higher in lower economic regions(?)

07/20/2008 02:01 PM

by Pam Simpson - GRI, Broker-Assoc. (Bob Leigh & Assoc., LLC)

Whew! The "Buckeye" state didn't make the list! lol When I was younger it was easy to stay in shape. I was active. I coached high school athletics and conditioned on a regular basis. But... the years caught up with me... it became a struggle to keep those pounds off! And yeah, I'm not at the weight those charts say I should be... but then I don't think I ever was. When I was younger I could always say it was muscle... today... it must be the conversion of all that muscle into "other forms of matter."

07/20/2008 03:35 PM

by Jon Wnoroski, Summit County Realtor (Geneva Chervenic Realty, Inc.)

They must not be getting enough seafood down there. and they're not eating it raw. haha

07/21/2008 11:49 PM

by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)

Ya I live in washington i would have been surprised if we were on there. Washington is a very active state.

07/21/2008 11:53 PM

by Andy Laughlin (ConnectRealty.com)

I guess Oregon is in the clear.. Good thing!

My wifes apple pie rules! I'm getting seconds

07/22/2008 12:14 AM

by Karl Nettgen (Century 21 Agate Realty)

I blame it on parents who insisted their children clean their plate before leaving the table- the plates are way bigger in Texas!

07/24/2008 07:41 PM

by Mary Jo Schaffer Bandera Texas Real Estate (Sweetheart Realty)

Hey you can clean your plate, it's what on the plate that matters!!! Proportion is essential and "good proteins", "good carbs" and "good fats" are the key to good dietary needs.

07/24/2008 08:09 PM

by Ann-Marie Clements, M.S. GREEN REALTOR® Saint John & Kings Cnty (Royal LePage Atlantic)

Anne-Marie - Good comment and great pic.

07/24/2008 08:37 PM

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