I'm 5'8.. started out at 175lbs then got up to like 225lbs at one point and time but it was a good mix of muscle and fat. I ate and lifted like a football player would. It wasn't until I decided to join the Air Force did I attempt to lose weight and I'm around 194 now.. with 14lbs left to go.

I totally agree on the extreme obesity thing. To let yourself go a little bit I can understand but I see women well over 220lbs shorter than me who see no problem with their condition. Personally I feel like healthcare wouldn't even be that big of a deal here in the U.S if obesity wasnt so bad.