Best Biking Cities Listed for World Bicycle Day June 3

 

LawnStarter Lists Best Biking Cities Listed for World Bicycle Day June 3

World Bicycle Day is on June 3, so Lawn Starter ranked the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on 18 key indicators of a bike-friendly lifestyle.  Among the factors they looked at are the length of bike lanes, the share of workers who bike to work, and access to bike stores and repair shops. LawnStarter also considered the air quality, weather, and availability of biking clubs in each city. Check out the 10 best (and worst) cities for two-wheelers below, followed by some highlights and lowlights from their report.

2021’s Best Biking Cities in America   Rank City 1 San Francisco, CA 2 Portland, OR 3 Fort Collins, CO 4 Eugene, OR 5 Minneapolis, MN 6 Seattle, WA 7 Washington, DC 8 Salt Lake City, UT 9 Boise, ID 10 Boston, MA 2021’s Worst Biking Cities in America   Rank City 191 Shreveport, LA 192 Murfreesboro, TN 193 Jacksonville, FL 194 Mesquite, TX 195 Chesapeake, VA 196 Montgomery, AL 197 Mobile, AL 198 Newport News, VA 199 Jackson, MS 200 Baton Rouge, LA

Highlights and Lowlights: Tennessee Lowlights: When it comes to finding a nice place to bike, pedal toward the sunset. Cities from all over the Western U.S. dominate the top of the LawnStarter ranking. How does Tennessee compare? Like many southern cities, Tennessee towns did not do well in much of the ranking. Knoxville and Clarksville are in the bottom 5 cities listed with the lowest overall biking scores. Memphis is among the cities listed with the fewest biking lanes, and Clarksville is at the bottom of the list of share of workers who bike to work. Perhaps one reason is that with a major military base located in the relatively small city of CLarksville, there isn't much need to bike to work. LawnStarter points to heat and high humidity as factors in why the South did poorly overall in rankings. Tennessee Honors: Nashville takes top honors when it comes to the fewest number of biking fatalities. Maybe it is the warm, humid weather keeping bikers off the streets, or the fact Nashville has fewer places to bike than West Coast cities, or maybe folks are just more careful here. And Knoxville is near the top of the list for roads in excellent repair.

Maybe it's time for our southern cities to invest in some shady sidewalks for bikers and hikers. The South typically does poorly in obesity surveys, Maybe more biking opportunities would alleviate some of our southern obesity and lead to more overall fitness for Southerners. 

Women's Skechers Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers Review

Summer is the season of outdoor activities: walking, hiking, running to the store, shopping malls, athletic events, festivals and hanging out with friends, If you want your feet to be able to handle a lot of walking in style, these Women's Skecher Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers can't be beat for comfort and fashion! 

These stylish shoes are great for 30-somethings and baby boomers alike. I liked them so well, I just purchased a second pair of these comfy shoes in taupe.

Did you know?

The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles.

That's not enough to keep your body healthy and to fight obesity. You can work up toward the recommended goal of 10,000 steps a day by walking more wearing these cute and comfortable shoes.

Remember, if you are walking outdoors, don't forget the sunscreen!

Read my review of these Women's Skechers at the link below:

Women's Skechers Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers Review:   The Perfect Shoes for Summer The Skechers Women's Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers are the perfect shoes for summer! I hardly ever give a product 5 stars....

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Tennessee Named 2017’s 3rd Fattest State in U.S. According to Study

Tennessee ranked 3rd fattest state in America

Proverbs 23:20-21

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20 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, 21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

With November being National Diabetes Awareness Month and Americans collectively spending nearly $200 billion per year on obesity-related health costs, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2017's Fattest States in America, along with interesting stats about diabetes in its Facts & Statistics infographic.

To determine which states contribute the most to America’s overweight and obesity problem, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 19 key metrics. They range from share of overweight and obese population to sugary-beverage consumption among adolescents to obesity-related health care costs.

Here are some highlights from each report:

Obesity & Overweight Problem in Tennessee (1=Fattest; 25=Avg.)

• 9^th – % of Obese Adults
• 4^th – % of Overweight Children
• 5^th – % of Obese Children
• 7^th – % of Physically Inactive Adults
• 3^rd – % of Adults with High Cholesterol
• 16^th – % of Adults Eating Less than 1 Serving of Fruits/Vegetables per Day
• 7^th – % of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
• 7^th – % of Adults with Hypertension
• 23^rd – Obesity-Related Death Rate

For the full report, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/fattest-states/16585/

Diabetes Facts & Statistics

• $407.6 Billion: Estimated cost of diabetes in the U.S. in 2015 ($312.2 billion in direct medical costs, $95.4 billion in nonmedical costs)
   
• $7,900: Average annual diabetes-related health care costs for patients
   
• 2.3: Number of times by which a diabetes patient’s health care costs increase
   
• 11 & 13 Years: Reduction in the average male and female type 1 diabetes patient’s life expectancy, respectively

For the full infographic, please visit: http://wallethub.com/blog/diabetes-statistics/41253/

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Why do overweight people get fewer wrinkles than slender ones? - National Skin Care Examiner

It is a strange phenomena that overweight women can often be heard talking about the compliments they get on their "good skin” and the fact they don't have wrinkles. The fact is that while the skin of an overweight or obese person may not show wrinkles and lines, it is far from healthy skin.

Obesity causes a number of skin problems and can damage the skin. Read the articles to find out more

Why do overweight people get fewer wrinkles than slender ones? - National Skin Care Examiner 

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Obesity and skin problems: top skincare concerns of the overweight - Examiner

By now everyone should be aware of the many health problems associated with obesity, but did you know being overweight can cause its own set of skin problems?

Being overweight often gives men and women a false sense of well being when it comes to their skin. "My skin has doesn't have any wrinkles!" an overweight person might be tempted to say. It is a fact that many obese people have fewer lines and wrinkles than their healthier counterparts. That is not because their skin is healthier, however, but because adipose tissue or body fat is loose connective tissue.

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Does Barbie Doll Promote Unhealthy Body Expectations? Sports Illustrated Barbie Cover Fuels Controversy

It was recently announced that Barbie doll will appear in the upcoming Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. This has caused a great deal of controversy among those who believe that the slender "fashion model" doll causes little girls to have unrealistic body expectations.

Can you really blame a doll for the fact Americans are eating themselves into obesity?

There is a movement afoot to create fatter role models today, everything from demanding plus-size models to fatter Disney princesses. But which is the better role model? The answer is perhaps neither, but the health odds are stacked heavily in Barbie's favor.

Read more at: 

• Does Barbie cause unrealistic body expectations? New SI Barbies fuel controversy - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner
• Barbie's 'Unapologetic' Sports Illustrated cover causes controversy - National Barbie Collecting Examiner

Tough Love on Losing Weight

If you are not willing to exercise several times a week; drink water instead of sugary beverages; eat fruits and vegetables instead of burgers; give up processed foods, bread, sauces, toppings, and deserts; as well as eat smaller portions, please don't bother to tell your friends you don't understand why you can't lose weight. They already know why you can't lose weight.

If you frequently post pictures of food and recipes on Facebook; if you can't make it on time to meet your friends because you have to stop for a snack; if you don't have time to exercise but you have time to eat out; your friends are not at all puzzled by why you cannot lose weight.

Make an excuse or make a way. Chose to be healthy.

Related:

• Shocking obesity predictions in new Centers for Disease Control report
• Should Disney create an overweight princess? Experts say no
• Health & weight: What's wrong with plus-size models?
• Health & weight: Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Health & weight: What is vanity sizing?
• Health & weight: How big was Marilyn Monroe & what size dress did she wear?

Should Disney create an overweight princess? Experts say no - Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

A diverse group of Disney princesses with moon-faced Merida

Should Disney create an overweight princess? Experts say no



With obesity now a national health case crisis,  and with 17% of children and adolescents now obese in America, does Disney really need to create an overweight princess role model for girls? Don't they already see enough obesity around them? Aren't Merida and Snow White round-faced enough? Do we need fatter princesses?



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For a sweet, healthy life, avoid sugar - Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

For a sweet, healthy life, avoid sugar

The holidays are here, and that means fruitcake, cookies for Santa, egg nog, candy canes, and lots and lots of sweets. Unfortunately, sugar is a hidden killer.
We all know some foods are bad for us because of fat, cholesterol, calories and toxins, but did you know sugar is at the top of the list of bad foods?

Article at: For a sweet, healthy life, avoid sugar - Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

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7 Examiner Articles on Weight Loss | Skin Health Beauty

 I am concerned about the growing problem of obesity in America.

7 Examiner Articles on Weight Loss

This series of 7 articles on the topic of weight loss and obesity were written recently for Examiner, because obesity is a chronic, serious health problem in America that costs all of us money in the form of medical bills, sick leave, etc.

Read it at: 7 Examiner Articles on Weight Loss | Skin Health Beauty

Seven signs you are not taking weight loss seriously - Nashville Skin Care | Examiner.com

Obesity is called an epidemic in America, and yet people constantly find excuses for not losing weight. Here are:

Seven signs you are not taking weight loss seriously

Many people talk weight loss and how they just can't seem to lose any weight, but a look at their lifestyle and habits usually reveals the problem. They may talk about losing weight, but they are not taking weight loss seriously.

Read more at: Seven signs you are not taking weight loss seriously - Nashville Skin Care Examiner