The future of obesity

Obesity Continues its Upward Trend

  According to this article in the LA Times, 42% of all Americans will be classified as obese by the year 2030.  The government has spent years telling Americans to exercise more and eat less.  Despite this, the country's obesity index is continuing to trend upward.  What gives?  It's easy to lay it all at the feet of our hamburger culture.  It's easy to say, "Well, we're sitting in front of the PC all day long."
  If so, then why was obesity among kids a problem back in the 1930s?  Why do obese workers in heavy manual jobs, such as construction, work and hustle all day, year in and year out, but still carry 300lbs plus?  True, average calorie consumption has skyrocketed over the past 30 years just as a new generation of TV game consoles and sedentary work habits came into play, but that alone cannot account for the rising obesity rate.
  Point is, it's time to rethink the way we think about fat.  Yes, the basic food intake-exercise=weight loss equation is in the mix in there, but different people react in different ways to this dynamic.  It is not a one-size-fits-all proposition.
  Over the next few weeks, we'll integrate some new thoughts on fat while getting into cycling tips and articles.  In the meantime, keep the rubber side and down and ride on!