It seems that bettering her education, or looking for a better job should be a higher priority than gaining. If she gains, it will be only harder for her to find a job. So she should get a good job, then worry about gaining.

Those of us over 40. Maybe even over 30.

We need pictures!

You profiles says you weigh 315. So, if you were 120 3 years ago, you gained 195 pounds in 3 years?

It's nice to see a fat avatar. It makes no sense for someone who weighs 300 pounds (more or less) to have a thin one.

I think part of it is the reaction to the thin obseesed culture we live in. I think people are getting sick enough of it to come out far in the oposite direction. This includes young people who are rebelling against their parents who want to keep their children thin.