In Ned's local paper, the Gazette Times, there's a story today that encapsulates why most people in this country will face the challenge of obesity at one time or another. The article is headlined, "Looking For Food, in all the right places" and is unfortunately password protected, so his readers will just have to settle for Ned's summary. In it, local residents are pictured riding a trolley from one local restaurant to another, sampling food and drink at each. Most of the riders are overweight, some are clearly obese, and most of the meals are unhealthy. Here is a sample: burgers, chicken paprikas with noodles, pizza with refined flour, crab in cream sauce. All "washed down" with alcohol or sugary drinks. Now, his readers know that Ned does not demonize alcohol, but certainly suggests its use in moderation.
Ned understands why local businesses would like to encourage locals and visitors to patronize their establishments, and certainly riding is better than driving if one intends to drink alcohol.
But, what about a community walk, centered about a cluster of local restaurants and bars?
Or, what about a visit to a health club to start with a supervised workout before embarking on eating and drinking?
Or a community bike ride featuring local restaurants?
Or a bike ride on Sunday morning exposing participants to the rituals of each local cult? Sorry, that was off topic.
Happy 4th.
Ned
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