Interesting thread. First of all, full disclosure, I am 6'2" (just shy a tad) and 216.5 this morning. To me, this is about 26.5 too much. Fine, it is dropping quickly now - just a few months and I will be there.

I have always struggled with weight that I can remember. Often the issue for me is that my weight can grow - and no one is saying anything - so I fool myself.

Down here - there is no politeness. Likely to be called Gordo as a nickname.

No, it isn't right for a person to give you a hard time - wear what you want, and ignore them. By the way, statistically - they are liable to be fatter latter in life, and hopefully you will be the skinny one.

I mean, in reality - there isn't a lot of us that are movie starts or super models, right? I suspect many of us aren't that easy on the eyes - and it might not have anything to do with weight.

Just tell them if they don't like it, close their eyes - they might just be dumb enough to do it while on a bike...