Topic of Research

I have decided to research the topic " what reasons contribute to our country's high obesity rate and some possible solutions to this problem." I want to research various factors such as fast food, lack of exercise programs in our schools, technology, urban\suburban areas, careers, changes in the seasons,geographic areas,and different cultures with in our society. I also would like to find some solutions to help people to find a way to become more active, groups they can join to help with being overweight, and different guides on learning how to eat right. I take interest because I have struggled with being overweight all my adult life. I was very active when I was in school, up until I was about 23 years old, I started to gain weight. Out of convenience (and laziness), I fell into the fast food routine. Once I stopped, it has been so hard to get the weight off. I have joined a gym, I try to eat well ( much better compared to what I used to eat), and I try to watch my caloric intake. It seems that when summertime arrives, I am more motivated to part take in outdoor activities. In the winter time, I loose my motivation. My career at the time was a huge reason for me gaining 40 pounds. I was working 50 hours a week, on the computer a lot, and not enough time to work out. With in a year, I have lost 40 pounds, yet I have a long way to go. I am still considered 40 pounds overweight for my height and body type. I noticed when I quit my job and started working part time, I was able to get to the gym more often. I know so many people in today's society are going through what I went through. Maybe finding the problems of why our society struggles with obesity, I can offer solutions.