Hello dear readers!
So amongst blogging about fun ways to help you stay fit and healthy, I've also decided to take a look at the newest obesity, health, and fitness news. I'll read the article, summarize it, and add a few thoughts.
This article definitely caught my attention. They made the claim that the more obese you are, the more your fuel efficiency decreases. A pretty bold claim if you ask me.
"Allstate Corp.’s The Allstate Blog says obese Americans are hurting the fuel efficiency of vehicles, contributing to more than 1 billion gallons of fuel wasted each year."
Did you catch that? 1 BILLION GALLONS OF FUEL WASTE.
That, is intense.
Or check this out...
"In 2000, the airline industry said it used 350 million more gallons of fuel than it did in 1990 just to haul the additional weight Americans gained during the decade, Centers for Disease Control researchers say"
Wow. That's all I'm sayin...wow!
Stay tuned.
I wonder if they will also take into account that middle and lower class most likely bring far more 'comforts'from home and more variety in wardrobes when we travel that we used to. Adding to the weight of the plane, especially if your clothes are 6 sizes larger...Can't wait for this update-SO many variables.
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