Gaining

I used to weight 295, but I didn't like it. It felt like when girls grow out their bangs. I either needed to gain 50 pounds to or lose 50 pounds. I lost 50 (real life choices). I wasn't fat enough to fully identify as a fat guy, but not skinny at all. Know what I mean?

P.S. - I think would have happily gone up the 50 if I was older and more established, but I had goals.

Interesting. I know some people have a phase where friends and families nag them. Then they gain a bit more and everyone gives up and quits nagging. I don't think that's quite the same thing you're talking about but it's close!