This Texas City Has Been America’s Most Overweight Since 2022

Texas is the land of delicious food, I mean it's the home of steaks, BBQ, and chili. That doesn't even include all the mouthwatering desserts.  I mean, Texas is home to Blue Bell Ice Cream.  Not to mention have found a way to layer food in gravy or cheese and we tend to throw everything in a fryer.  However, with all the indulgent food Texas isn't even close to being the most overweight in the US.  It's somewhere in the middle.

That's why it's hard to imagine that a Texas city is ranked as the most obese, overweight, and fattest.

What is the Most Overweight City in the United States?

That honor or dishonor, depending on how you see it, goes to McAllen, Texas.  According to a study done by Wallet Hub, this city sits at #1 on the list.  McAllen has been the most obese city in the country since 2022 at least.

This Texas city has the highest percentage of obese adults and it is the most physically inactive in the country.  McAllen comes in 2nd for the most obese teenagers and 5th for obese children. All these statistics put it at the top of the list.

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Why is Losing Weight Such an Obsession in the US?

In a world that looks down on obesity, this is a title that most cities don't want.  People equate obesity with being unhealthy, which isn't always the case.  Unfortunately, it's a lose/lose situation for many people.  For those who struggle with weight loss and being overweight, the struggle is real.   For some no matter what you do the weight won't come off, even with healthy eating and exercise, so you turn to alternative methods like surgery or weight loss drugs.  When you finally find a way that works to get the weight off and lose, you didn't do it the "hard" way so you cheated and it doesn't count.

How Much Money Per Year Does the Weight Loss Industry Make?

Weight Loss is a billion-dollar industry in the US, in fact, it's estimated at over $425 billion per year.  Keeping people overweight is good for business, so it’s no surprise that most of America is overweight or obese.

McAllen wasn't the only Texas city on the top of the list this year. San Antonio made the list at #13 and El Paso at #20.