Your Miami is So Fat…

Magic City still pudgy but skinnier than last year

It's official: Miami is still fat - just not as fat as last year.

A year after tipping the scales and topping Men’s Fitness Magazine’s Fattest Cities in America” list, the Magic City has been kicked out of the top spot in 2010.

No longer will Miamians have to endure all those mean fat jokes.

Some residents relished in the hefty title, keeping it on a mantel next to the least safe city championship and 2nd-place finish as king of the road jerks.

But this year, Miami didn't even crack the top five fattest cities, and after shedding some pounds we've dropped to the 7th fattest city in America.

The study, which gave a report card on things like nutrition, junk food and alcohol consumption, gave Miami three A's, but six F's.

A's were earned in nutrition, climate and fitness centers and sporting goods.

In fact, Miamians have 128 percent more sporting goods stores to choose from, and yet they throw their new spandex to the back of the closet. Miami still holds the title of one of the least athletic cities in the nation, participating in sports 14 percent less than average, according to the study.

F's were received for sports participation, alcohol consumption, TV viewing, junk food, commute and motivation, though you could argue we're more than motivated to sit in front of the boobtube with a brew and a bag of Cheetos after the sedentary ride home from work.

And if we should want that title back, don't fret. Ice cream shops are 174 percent more popular in Miami than elsewhere, so there are plenty of places to get your frosty fix while commuting home.

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