RPers often want to shame fat girls. The argument is that weight is something most people can control and fat women are just lazy.

But now there are strong implications that gut bacteria may play an important role: Woman Gains 35 Lbs after Fecal Transplant from her Overweight Daughter

I personally have had my ups and downs with weight, but for the last 12 years or so I've kept it in pretty good control. I've found that I can let myself go for a month or two and gain 10-15 pounds, but then quickly get down to 15-17% body fat without suffering too much.

But that's just me. Maybe there's something about my metabolism -- or the bacteria in my gut -- that makes it relatively easy to stay fit.

I'm not saying men are obligated to be attracted to overweight women. Just questioning the shaming.