I have only skimmed this thread but before i do the school run I just want to mention something my Endocrinologist has told me: There is A LOT of untreated/undiagnosed thyroid disease out there that may be confused with diet related weight problems. I can't recall exact figures but it is a massive issue. Because i listen to my body i am one of the fortunate ones who has been diagnosed and am being treated. I have been called "skinny" when i got down to about 60kg (I am 5 foot 7 with big bones so a size 10) and now i am a size 14 and feel fat but am lucky no one has actually told me. i am eating pretty much the same foods as i did when i was size 10 as I am as size 14.

Please don't to be too fast to judge people.