wonder how come I'm not twice my size and still look underweight.

Fast metabolism, or just blind luck maybe. I not so lucky and have to work at it. I'm diabetic too, so it's even more important. (Type 2)

There's nothing like a little rivalry between countries or States. we have the same here in Australia. Adelaide is more conservative than the flamboyant and artsy-fartsy Melbourne-ites and glitzy Sydney-siders. We're a little more country than city to a certain degree. Makes for some good jokes...Although the whole country picks on New Zealanders.