I've gained 90 pounds over the past 6 years, but it was all pretty gradual after the first gain of 40 pounds or so the first year. However, when I went to my 10th high school reunion this earlier this summer, I could see the shock in people's eyes. I thought I looked good but it was the first time in several years that I felt embarrassed about my weight. I think I prefered that people just come out and say, "you've put on some weight" rather than pretend they didn't notice when it was clear they did and probably said to eah other as soon as I was ot of earshot, "what a porker she turned into."