Boy -can I relate!! Those natural thins that are always "complaining"about how "fat" they are remind me of the class genius who always claimed she failed each exam after she took it. Everyone has their own agenda - some say it to call attention to their thin-ness. Some, because they are looking fora compliment. Some will say it when heavier people are around because they need something to feel superior about, and can only do that if they put someone else down. What I know is that if I focus on "them" I will always compare myself (compare and despair). I also know that I will probably not know the reason for what they say and it doesn't matter. What matters is how I feel about myself and what I am doing. Calling attention and talking about weight and food to people who dont understand doesnt do me any good...

Right on,Sweet - I also make it a practice not to talk to people about things that they dont understand - it doesnt make for good conversation. The problem is that everyone thinks they are and "expert" about diet and weight control. I think it's important to know what MY OWN VALUES and what I have to do...once I let people influence me, I'm a goner....