How to be Thin…. get Outside?

October 12th, 2007 Wade

So, what are the secrets to being or staying thin? Well Real Simple magazine thinks they’ve found the formula. They’ve compiled 13 different attributes of thin people from different scientists and organizations to create “The Secrets of Thin People.” One of the things that keeps people thin which might interest us outdoor sports enthusiasts is… well basically, outdoorsy people stay thinner!

From their blog - And why are there fewer fat Coloradans? “My take is that, traditionally, Colorado has attracted people who value outdoor living and health and wellness more,” says James O. Hill, Ph.D., director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, in Denver, who has lived there for 14 years. “People will take off every Friday because they go to the mountains. They’re willing to prioritize health and wellness.”

Okay, so it’s not ground breaking. But hey, it’s nice to see the media recognizing that an active outdoor lifestyle can improve your quality of life. Thanks Real Simple.

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