Quote Originally Posted by BG918 View Post
Most newer neighborhoods have sidewalks, and all streets that get widened or improved get sidewalks so things are improving. OKC's biggest problem is that it doesn't have a fit 'culture'. Sure there are many people that exercise, bike, hike, etc. but not as a whole like a Denver, San Francisco, or Portland.
Oklahoma started out agricultural and needing to work to stay fit wasn't part of the history/tradition. Look back at people not that long ago and they stayed lean without barbells or bikes. It will take awhile for comfort food and hearty eating habits to give way to new ones.

Plus, reliance on fast food and de-emphasis on home meals has contributed.

And quit pushing your half grown kids around in strollers, grocery store parents! Sure, it is easier than teaching them the rules of not touching but it also teaches them to sit on their butts. Two bad trends - not teaching kids to control themselves and not teaching them that walking and moving is healthy.