DESTINATION: FAT CITY, USA

Newly Released CDC Report Identifies Americas Fattest" Cities; The Worlds Fittest Man Takes on Americas Fattest Cities; Fitness Expert Joe Deckers New Book Shows Americans How to Get in Shape in Just Four Weeks

(PRWEB) December 19, 2003 --Joe Decker, The Worlds Fittest Man," and author of the upcoming book The Worlds Fittest You: Four Weeks to Total Fitness (Dutton, January 2004) launches his Fat City, USA Tour" on January 6, 2004. Joe will kick off his tour in New York City. Decker will then visit Americas Fattest" cities as determined by the Center for Disease Controls FIRST EVER official list of cities with the most residents who are obese. On the list, Charleston, West Virginia, which in addition to being the state capitol has the dubious distinction of being the obesity capitol of the United States (tied with Toledo, Ohio) with 29.4% of its residents obese.

Once fat and out of shape himself, Decker took charge of his own obesity problem by transforming his body and his life ultimately breaking the Guinness World Record for physical fitness. Now, with over 60 % of Americans overweight, Decker is taking on Americas growing obesity epidemic. Just after the holiday season, at a time when the already overweight give themselves the excuse to have just a little more," Decker is taking his message to the streets.

I realized I had a problem just in the nick of time, and I felt like I could help others by sharing my story and message: If I can do it, so can you," says Decker. But the more I read and travel around the more I realize how serious this epidemic is. We need to address the obesity epidemic head on -- right now when Americans are making their New Years Resolution to get fit and lose weight."

In each city, (including Dallas ranked #15, and Memphis #5) Decker will meet with local public health officials and offer common sense solutions to help city residents lose weight. For instance, he will sponsor free, unique group fitness activities and healthy eating tips to motivate local residents to change their lifestyle. Americans will also be able to follow Deckers Fat City, USA Tour" via his website www.Joe-Decker.com. Decker will be videotaping his Fat City, USA Tour" for an upcoming television documentary.

To book an interview with fitness expert Joe Decker, schedule a Fat City USA Tour" stop, or obtain a complete ranking of Americas Fattest Cities" according to the CDC please contact Eric Neuhaus.
For free fitness tips and story ideas visit Joe Deckers website www.Joe-Decker.com
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