I agree as well regarding body image. I lived in Los Angeles for many years after college. I was the only person I knew (OK I knew 1 more) who was not a size 5. It was a tough place to be for a big girl! And in Jamaica there is a huge acceptance of other body types. Also in the south, where my husband hails from, being a bigger size is more acceptable. But for me looking is "good" is just a bonus - for me getting shape is all about being healthy and fit -- neither of which applied to me. I want to live a long life -- and the way I was going was not gonna get me there. So not so much about vanity, for the record ; )