I grew up here in Southen California so this is my long time turf.
But I hadn't traveled much until I got married.
I had to go and visit the in-laws in the Midwest.
Now this is culture shock.............
I was sitting on a bench in the local mall watching people go by in this small town Midwest mall.
It hit me like a punch between the eyes, every third person was not just heavy, but obese.......
Looking at the weather in the Midwest, it's very cold in the Winter, heavy coat weather.
Not like sunny Southern California where at any time of the year, the sun should be out and many times, it's warm enough to go to the beach and hang.
The menus on most restaurants are meat and potatoes, lots of heavy foods.
No tofu or veggie burgers here.
No babes rollerblading downthe street, no joggers trying to kee the cardio up, not many gyms to speak of.
Everyone hides indoors when the weather is not good.
They bundle up when they go out, so no need to keep the body shape.
But you look at the warm weather cities, the people look much better and keep in shape much more.
Life is good scenary here in Southern California..........
