An OK push against obesity

Guest blogger Lance Jungmeyer chiming in ....

Fans of meddling but good-intentioned politicians will find some New Year's cheer in this story from Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett has a challenge for his populace -- shed 1 million pounds as the city's New Year's resolution.

As the story's lead notes, "With a button-popping spread of cornbread, sausage and gravy, chicken fried steak and pecan pie designated as Oklahoma's official state meal, it's no surprise that Oklahoma City's mayor wants to put the city on a diet."

As of Jan. 3, more than 2,600 residents had registered for the push.

Oklahoma City retailers need to get on the bandwagon and install placards promoting this inside the produce departments. A few smart ones might be able to schedule the mayor to come visit their stores and talk about the importance of diet and exercise.