The Slimming Effect of Vertical Stripes?

An astute reader has questioned the veracity of my claims about the Sam Khok diet. In particular, she wondered if my slender appearance was somehow enhanced by the vertical stripes of my shirt. These recent photos with plain shirts, at Thailand on artificial turf and at Mauritius on sand, were both taken within the past week, and both show that the Sam Khok diet, in conjunction with a regular exercise regimen, works. In short, the Sam Khok diet is extraordinary, and outlandish claims to the contrary are humbug.