### Comment:
The generation of my grandmother, when unhealthy foods were not available and obesity was rare, considers (slight) obesity to be attractive. It is very awkward to listen to old ladies to compliment a man because he has what our generation calls a 'beer belly'. But, back then, it was seem as a sign of health and financial stability 


### REPLY:
Now that we know retaining weight in the midsection leads to a higher risk of heart disease, how the turns tabled.

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