[vvolin]

Originally Posted by JViello

Sorry to rain on your parade but CT is the second "thinnest" state in the nation behind CO.

http://calorielab.com/news/2008/07/0...st-states-2008

Must be personal perception then. But I am just comparing what I experienced, and South Florida seemed a lot thinner to me than central CT. I am a statistician by education, though, so thank for your post.

[Tetto]

There really is no reason to be overweight when you think about it. Stay active, definitely have a hobby; golf, running, hiking, whatever. Finally, make an effort to limit the junk you eat. Wholesome food, lots of fiber, and exercise then you can reward yourself on Saturday night with that big Mexican dinner!

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by vvolin

If you go to Storrs at UConn you get a feeling of how little hope there is for our next generation.

Ur not saying they're all fatties up there, RU?

[Yankeerose00]

Well a lot of southerners subscribe to the Paula Dean school of thought when it comes to cooking: Butter, salt, butter, oil, deep fried butter. So I don't care how much a person exercises, if you eat a diet of deep fried garbage, you are going to be fat.
Not to just bash the south because I noticed the mid-west isn't much better. THere is a distinct difference in the size of the people in states like Missouri and Ohio. I think the weather goes hand in hand with the lifestyle though. People grow up not getting into outdoor activities and it's very acceptable to eat a high fat diet, and before long, everyone is fat.
With Florida, I can see South Florida being thinner, but from Tampa on up, you may as well be in Alabama when it comes to people's eating habits and lifestyles. When I lived in Florida, it was usually too hot to go hiking or go to a park, plus it seemed nobody ever wanted to. It was just laying on the beach, golf, sitting outside at one of the hundreds of tiki bars and drinking, or going to a mall to cool off. Not that everyone is lazy, but a large percentage is. One would think that no cold weather meant people would be outdoors a lot and it's actually the opposite.
Connecticut is just a more progressive place overall. I'm very happy we moved here.

[shoehoard]

I've gained 20 lbs since moving up here from Tampa last March! Not used to being a shut-in for several months of the year in winter. It's harder to get around in the winter up here than FL and I think that attributed to the weight gain. And the fact that I can't find as many restaurants up here that I was used to in FL. Choices up here seem to be a lot greasier. I'm not the only one who has observed this. Have a friend that moved here from CA and she concurs.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by shoehoard

I've gained 20 lbs since moving up here from Tampa last March! Not used to being a shut-in for several months of the year in winter. It's harder to get around in the winter up here than FL and I think that attributed to the weight gain. And the fact that I can't find as many restaurants up here that I was used to in FL. Choices up here seem to be a lot greasier. I'm not the only one who has observed this. Have a friend that moved here from CA and she concurs.

I don't get this post at all... Get a jacket and go outside. Wear a hoodie. You can still hike, jog, or even participate in sports. Of course if you can't go out side there are loads of gyms and YMCA's, JCC's etc in CT where you can stay fit.

As far as food-- CT may lack some of the chains etc., that are found in FL, but all-in-all I think the food is much better in CT.

[markhunt]

Originally Posted by shoehoard

I've gained 20 lbs since moving up here from Tampa last March! Not used to being a shut-in for several months of the year in winter. It's harder to get around in the winter up here than FL and I think that attributed to the weight gain. And the fact that I can't find as many restaurants up here that I was used to in FL. Choices up here seem to be a lot greasier. I'm not the only one who has observed this. Have a friend that moved here from CA and she concurs.

That's funny because I have the opposite problem living here in FL with the weather. From now until November I will try and keep indoors during the day as much as possible. The last few days here have been in the mid 90's! Add the humidity and forget it. Oppressive. There is only so much clothes you can take off to keep cooler. It's much easier to just "layer up", to stay warmer. Plus Jan-Mar is really the only harsh time in CT (my opinion).

The food, while FL has it's share of chains, it equally has it's great cuisine. I like the Italian food better in CT though and the Spanish food better in FL. But both overall have great diversity in food if you know where to look.

[shoehoard]

That's your solution? Get a jacket, layer up? How am I supposed to jog or walk on black ice? I did just what you recommended. I layed up, got on my sneakers, and went for a walk after work. It wasn't snowing, but I didn't see the ice and fell on my rear. And if I could get into a spin class at The Edge, I would. But you have to call 36 hours in advance to reserve a bike. There is no first come, first serve at that gym.

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I don't get this post at all... Get a jacket and go outside. Wear a hoodie. You can still hike, jog, or even participate in sports. Of course if you can't go out side there are loads of gyms and YMCA's, JCC's etc in CT where you can stay fit.

As far as food-- CT may lack some of the chains etc., that are found in FL, but all-in-all I think the food is much better in CT.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by shoehoard

That's your solution? Get a jacket, layer up? How am I supposed to jog or walk on black ice?

Black ice is a phenomenon that happens just a couple times of year.

I don't get this idea that people stay inside all winter. There are only a couple of months where its truly cold-- And I wouldn't even stay inside then. It is much more comfortably to hike, jog, etc., in the cool 40's and 50's versus in the 95 degree heat.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Black ice is a phenomenon that happens just a couple times of year.

I don't get this idea that people stay inside all winter. There are only a couple of months where its truly cold-- And I wouldn't even stay inside then. It is much more comfortably to hike, jog, etc., in the cool 40's and 50's versus in the 95 degree heat.

In fairness, black ice was a common daily occurrence on the roads/sidewalks last winter.