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Is Boston's Weight-Loss Goal Too Ambitious?

Last April, Mayor Thomas M. Menino challenged Bostonians to lose a collective 1 million pounds in a year’s time. Only 904,303 to go. By April 23.

Last April, Mayor Thomas M. Menino challenged Bostonians to lose a collective 1 million pounds in a year’s time. Only 904,303 to go. By April 23.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.