fat is your friend

this is a good article on why body fat is so essential:

http://health.yahoo.com/nutrition-overview/a-matter-of-fat/womens-health--26287.html

i think it's best to think of your body in terms like these, rather than by looks. i mean, really... we're all going to get wrinkly and die. can looks matter THAT much? no. your health is precious, and your body does some pretty miraculous things that ought to be appreciated.