When I was taken out for my Birthday, there was a comment about how bad the shrimp was on an obese diabetic's plate. That shrimp was cooked of course but still, it was over a huge bed of linguine! I kept my mouth shut and ate my seared fish. I've learned whom not to discuss diet with. It's sort of like politics and religion with some people. Just best to avoid. My family is more receptive and some friends.

You're learning young, which is a good thing! Making it known to the self-poisoning ones can make them retaliate and become more intent on harming themselves despite you. It sucks!

Oh, people will notice alright.
You will look prettier, and sexier and fitter and oozing with sex appeal they will notice you and ask you what you do.

I agree. One does get noticed more re clearer skin etc.

From what I understand, polygyny has been very common in ancient times, simply out of necessity(as males die younger due to leading more dangerous lives). Some areas of Africa have extremely high rates of polygyny(50%+?) due to constant wars, HIV/AIDS, the tribal practice of a widow always being immediately married off to her brother-in-law in order to ensure maintenance of her and her children, etc.)

*You know, I've often wondered how interesting it would have been if I'd been brought up as a  Mormon Fundamentalist! Of course, some sects such as the FLDS are horrific in their behaviour(towards both their men and women), but, apparently, c.2/3 of all Mormon Fundamentalists are quite well-behaved, not going in for the practice of child-brides, incest or whatever.*