Everything you just said is correct but only to a point. In today's world, being at a normal weight IS a virtue. If you watch the teli you'll see that most commercials are somehow related to food. Even the ones for laundry will get those tough bbq stains out. Not being a blimp in today's society is virtuous when there are so many week people who've blown themselves out and shown they can't handle the stresses of everyday life.