mississippi's waistline, it's been called the fastest state in the nation. they've put the entire hometown on a diet, challenging the city of vicsburg to lose 17,000 pounds in 17 weeks. it was such a success, she couldn't stop there. take a look. >> mississippi has held the title of being the most obese state for six consecutive years. let's walk! i knew that i want ed to do something to help people who wished they could live a better life. my name is linda fondren and i challenged my community for weight loss. i asked people to lose only half a pound. they beat the challenge. i decided to make the challenge permanent because we did not reach enough people. yeah.