I've read this thread a few times, and still stunes me people are continuing to post, especially those like Player. Why are people so stuck on how they look? Weight actually has little to do with how healthy you are (unless you are tremendously over/under weight). You can be 50 pounds over weight and still have a healthier heart than someone in their weight range. If you are happy about how you look, screw those who have to result to comments such as those above and by manwhore. If they are only looking at how people look on the outside, they are the ones who will be screwed in the end. By the way girls, I just got a book, Jamima J, recommended by a good friend, and it kinda fits into this thread. Weight issues vs. finding a mate and such. People like manwhore and player give men bad reps. If they are dishing out comments like that, they are not happy with themselves, or too cocky and bigheaded. Just my two cents, take it for what it's worth. From a girl who is considered overweight (5'10", 200lbs) be happy with who you are. If you want to make a change, do it for you, not for anyone else. I would rather indulge in a pasta dinner, with a side salad, slice of cheesecake for dessert, then sprouts and a veggie burger. Enjoy the life you have, don't spend it counting calories and eating cardboard.