10. Indianapolis, IN 

9. Baltimore, MD 

8. Pittsburgh, PA 

7. New Orleans, LA 

6. Louisville, KY 

5. Columbus, OH 

4. Virginia Beach, VA 

3. San Antonio, TX 

2. Richmond, VA 

1. Memphis, TN 

The methodology: 

To compile the list of the fattest cities in America, we turned to Gallup’s Well-Being Index, one of the most comprehensive studies of American health and happiness. The study, published early last year, provides the percentage of the population that’s obese, as well as other integral health indicators such as frequency of exercise and diabetes prevalence, for more than 50 large metro areas. The locales were ranked based on obesity, but we listed other factors for reference.

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   Glad to know FL Isn’t on this list! Maybe I’ll just stay here and keep shedding pounds lol.

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   That’s funny because last list with bmore said it was one of the 10 most disgusting cities. And I just got back from...

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   Wow, Virginia made it twice

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    awww yeaaaa, san antonio!!!

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    oh my.

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    I am confused. Where is New York? There is only New York.

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    Movin’ on up! Sigh. I’m surprised that Houston isn’t on here. Why do I always live in fat cities? Based on experience,...

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    I thought—at first—this was a compliment. But then I read more. sigh

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    Where’s Pawnee?

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    I’ve lived in the #2 and #5 fattest cities! Can I get a high-five?

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    hey look number 4…not bad

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    Virginia Beach and Richmond hollllaaa

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    Yay I’m moving to San Antonio soon!

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    Loving that Indianapolis is representing in the 10th spot!

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    YAY FOR BALTIMORE!!! :-D

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    Oh, Columbus. Really?

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