Hello MiddayNap: Prejudices can be hard to overcome. I know because I have a bunch of them. I know they don't make any sense & I try to erase them. But they always seem to keep popping back up.

Personally, I don't eat much. I don't snack. And I try not to eat much at mealtime. I'm almost down to the lowest end of the normal BMI for my age, gender & height. I used to be heavier. But, over the past few months, in particular, I've just become compelled to get thinner. Now I'm just this bony little old man... It's become something of a minor obsession.

I don't really have any advice to offer. I just thought I'd share what's on my mind with regard to the concerns you raised. Best wishes!