An American Lion

Grilled Chicken

I don’t call this fatass nation to make anyone feel bad; I call it fatass nation in order to get people to consider their lifestyle choices and the things that they do to make this a nation of overfed largebody slapfaces.

Medical personnel have known this for years:

Local paramedics and firefighters don’t need to follow television shows about a half-ton teen or biggest losers to track the obesity trend.

They carry that knowledge with them.

Calls for patients weighing 350 pounds come daily in the District. A patient between 400 pounds and 600 pounds is part of every workweek for many crews throughout the region. Patients topping 600 pounds are transported by emergency teams every few months.

Girth is a separate challenge.

“I think everyone has struggled with this issue, and technology is just now coming to grips with it,” said Fairfax Deputy Fire Chief Christine Louder.

These massive bodies Americans have are causing more and more grief every year. We need better nutrition, more walking, and an honest appraisal of how we market food and sell food in poor areas. This is a class issue and it could be considered an issue of race as well. You can sneer if you want, but at least a company like Kentucky Fried Chicken is trying to market and sell a healthier product with regards to their grilled chicken.

That’s what it is going to have to take. Incremental change and a realization that we do deserve some freedom to eat ourselves into oblivion. Please don’t, but, hey. This is America. It is your right. But try to eat a salad once in a while. You’ll feel better. And less red meat wouldn’t hurt.