Why So Skinny?

As I was walking across Manhattan today, I realized something: almost everyone in NYC is thin. No, the people don’t seem freakishly skinny, but they slimmer than their counterparts across America. I wonder why that is. Here are a few ideas:

• The food in the Big Apple is so expensive that nobody can afford to eat.
• The rats running around the city causes its residents to lose their appetite.
• The city is filled with drug addicts who can’t keep weight on.
• They are all models (or want-to-be models) and not allowed to eat.
• There are few fast-food chain restaurants, so residents are more likely to grab healthier choices, like falafel or sushi, when they want something quick.
• Speaking of food, portion sizes are generally smaller than they are in other parts of the country.
• Instead of “Big-Gulps” and endless refills of soda pop, New Yorkers will rarely get more than twelve ounces of calorie-laden drink at one sitting. Generally, New Yorkers are keen on drinking water throughout the day.
• Since everyone walks everywhere, they get plenty of exercise to keep their slim figures.

Yeah, it’s probably the combination of their better diet and constant walking. Any thoughts?