Wow, ClearlyClaire, thank you, you are brilliant!! That is absolutely mindboggling and it never, ever would have occurred to me. It really explains SO much. (And Ceit, yes! I could have written the exact same thing!) As a tall, fairly athletic IT, I've never been overly preoccupied with my weight, EXCEPT when I see myself in photos straight on from the front. I absolutely cringe. I can be standing with others who may be shorter, heavier, etc. but I always look flat-out (pun intended!) gigantic by comparison, even if I know I probably in actuality weigh less. With a wide ribcage, broad back, no defined waist, angular body, and broad shoulders, 2-D front-view photos are not my friend! (Yikes, this may not help me get over my fear of posting pics...or if you only see the side of my outfits, now you'll know why!)