After looking at pictures of the old family tree almost everyone was 'thinner' by today's standards.
The women were 'rotund-fit' but that is natural. (Have to make sure dinner is just right
)
My grandfather was like a skeleton even in his youth despite becoming moderately successful.
The other grandfather had a small old man whisky belly iirc but I remember him being still being overall thin.
Nothing like today. I think they ate for different reasons.