i, like many others have already stated do not find those "models" who actually do somthing for the company, and are not hired through some agency, are emaciated. michael rasmussen is, yet he could kill us all in a 10 mile 12 degree climb. this isnt calvin klein models we're talking about. we all have different body types, its life. i also try to gain weight, and the only way i do it by riding, when i stop i lose it. and for the veggie/vegan thing, i gained 7 pounds when i stopped eating meat.