TooBigAl

Natalie, As the other posters have noted, you look great. I hate to generalize or stereotype, but so many women allow themselves to be hurt by such callous comments. Don't allow it. Just remember that stupid and mean comments like are really all about the person making the comment -- and not about you. Ignore it and keep…

Manicotti, garlic bread and a bottle of Chianti.

I am a new member and first time poster. Speaking (writing? texting?) as a man (and feeling a good bit self-conscious as a member of what appears to be a small minority of male members on this site), and as someone who has lived 58 years and who has gained weight over the years (~40 pounds, lost much of it, then regained…