Do You Really Need Thin Thighs?

What we’re seeking when we try to be thin.

Photo by Skitterphoto

Hiking in Colorado one sunny spring day, I'd forgotten I was wearing a jacket emblazoned with a very authentic-looking "Team USA" patch on the front.

Walking toward me, an enthusiastic tourist looked at that patch and said, "Are you on the US Bobsledding team? Wow! Look at those thighs!"