You have no idea how grateful I was to read you post! The last time I dieted I lost over 100 pounds and the unwanted attention had a direct affect on me making the decision to put the weight back on. I'm now seeing a counselor, but I could never have put the problem into words as eloquently as you did. The hypocracy is mildly bothersome but the worst part for me is never having known how to brush off the attention without being rude, which I don't like to do. I'm sure after my surgery I'll come to a point where that becomes an issue again. It's wonderful to know I'm not the only one experiencing this phenomenon!