A Waist Is a Terrible Thing to Mind

   Okay, let's face it, there is no getting around the fact that sooner or later, any discussion of Chris Christie will stumble over some reference to girth and poundage, whether by design or accident.  I mean, who can read about Christie "cutting the fat from the budget," "tightening the belt," or "throwing his weight around in a meeting" and not inwardly chuckle while striving to come up with an all-too-easy punchline?  Not from someone who says he wants to "Do Big Things."  Right, Big Guy?

  So we were pleased to read this story entitled "Gov. Christie says he's losing weight the old fashioned way"

   Now granted, there are those who will immediately tell you that "diets don't work," and for the most part, research has shown that to be true.  Who doesn't know someone who has tried Atkins, grapefruit, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Runway Model, etc., with some success?

   So we wish the Big Guy luck with his personal Biggest Loser Challenge.  Cynics might wonder if this isn't one more step in image enhancement in preparation for the pursuit of higher office, but not this author. No, there are plenty of other reasons to drop a few pounds, including improved health, less strain on the heart, the thrill of driving a Mini Cooper, the freedom to shop in a normal menswear shop, and more.

   So keep us posted...we'd love to have a weekly bulletin issued from the Governor's Office, reporting on the weekly weigh-in.

   Think of how inspirational that would be.  And what an incentive it would be for your weight loss efforts.  Like a weekly Weigh-In at Weight Watchers.