We are getting fatter. And by we I mean Americans–some 26.7 percent of adults in the United States were obese in 2009. So, not only are our New Year’s resolutions to lose weight not working, but we’re actually gaining. According to a report issued yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2009 [...]

Day 29–August 1, 2009 It is an unfortunate fact that healthy food often costs more than food that offers little or no nutritional value. The average price of a gallon of milk is estimated to be $3.50, while a two liter bottle of soda can be purchased for about $1.50 (approximately 3.79 liters per gallon.) [...]

Day 14–July 17 (Indian Lake, PA-Kantner, PA, 7.9 miles) The small downtown of Stoystown, Pa., has no restaurants or grocery stores. Even the vending machine in the center of town is out of order. At one time the town supported numerous shops including the small Stoystown Market. Now just a few businesses remain. When I [...]