Reply #11: I had a very similar experience. It is quite eye opening.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

Until about two years ago, I was in excellent physical shape. I then got a new (management) job which turned into 12 and 14 hours days and lots of business lunches at restaurants.

Adding to the drop in exercise and increase in food consumption is my age (late 40's). So, I put on over 50 pounds in two years.

I have been working out diligently for the last 6 weeks, and am slowly taking off the pounds. I, too, was treated differently by people I've known for years.

I feel confident that I'll get back in shape. I've been saying "The bigger you get, the more invisible you are." MKJ