Wanna know where I'm not going to move when I graduate? Huntingington, West Virginia. The tiny town on the west edge of the state is among the many nationwide struggling with the weak economy. Among the financial issues is one of a bigger size; obesity. Nearly half Huntington adults are over weight, making them the most obese city in the country.How does this happen? Five foot nine, 233 pound mayor David Felinton says in an Associated Press article at comcast.net there's more important issues at hand for Huntington. "We've got a lot of economic challenges here in Huntington. That's usually the focus."
Usually when the top obese city list comes out, I shurg in my couch, thinking; how can it get that bad? There's no excuse for forgetting about your health, but the article was very well put together. Take a look at what life has been like in Huntington, and put yourself in those steal toed work boots. What would you do? I try to promote healthy eating and exerising on a budget, but environment has a great effect on us all. With so much on their plate (literally and figurativly) is there hope for Huntington?