Gaining

I have recently gained a bit of weight, and while I am loving it, I'm experiencing a bit of pain in my lower back. It feels quite tense and stiff... I'm wondering is this normal? And has anyone else had this? And how long will it last, or will I be stuck with it? :O

I'm not sure if it's 'normal' but it's not to be entirely unexpected. Weight gain does a lot of things, such as changing your posture; and if you've gained in such a way that you've lost enough muscle and gained enough fat, your spine and back will be affected to some extent.

I'm much shorter than you (5'4 vs. 6'1) and I've experienced some mild, (mid-to-upper) back pain as a result of gaining.

From what I understand, moderate exercise can ameliorate the discomfort over time. Can't testify personally as to the efficacy--(as I don't really exercise...) but it seems to make sense.

Thank you! Well excersize probably would be the best thing... But I will try and keep it mild, as I have worked hard to gain this weight

I have had it a week or so now, I am trying stretches etc, and hot water bottles, and a mix between standing and sitting.