hey all, I was just skimming over this thread and decided to post my 2 cents worth. I too have experienced a similar situation in my life, 2 years ago i weighed almost 70 pounds more then I do today. I am no professional, but I have waitressed for several years while going to school. Here is what I have found... I can honestly say today I make an average of 50% more gratuities then I did when I was heavy. People think I am nuts when I say I get better tips now that I work out and look good, then I did when I was heavier and kinda frumpy. Maybe it is just my greater self confidence that is shinning, but I stand firm on the fact that people are gravitated to healthy, attractive people.