Great article, Dave. I was the chubby kid in school, ridiculed and embarrassed, until I grew taller and thinner. I've stayed thin ever since. When my daughter was heavy, I never said anything to her; just got her on an exercise program, which became a lifelong habit for her, she's now a fit adult.

I get these email ads for a clothing store I like, and the models are all hefty. It's a turnoff to me. The clothes don't look good and I'm never enticed to order anything.