finickyfeedee:
It’s my ultimate goal, but I haven’t reached it yet and it will probably take a long time considering how quickly I burn out when trying to gain (for me, feeling myself get fatter is extremely rewarding, but eating enough to get there is a miserable chore).
When you start off extremely underweight, especially if you haven’t got much muscle, even just reaching the lower bounds of the normal BMI category makes you feel huge. I can jiggle the fat on my stomach, and my thighs rub together when I walk, and I can no longer squeeze into my old pants, so even though most people would still consider me skinny I feel fat already. It’s a feeling I can’t get enough of, and I am really looking forward to getting fat for real.
^^^ This. I started out at 121 (literally one pound into the "normal" bmi range. I had gotten sick from a flu and was down to 115lbs, so I decided I never want to be that low ever again (I could barely ride a skateboard at they weight).
Starting from underweight, you see huge changes in your body. It's a blast! Especially if you take photos of your progress.
I must advise though, to be prepared for some internal conflict. With such huge changes, you may encounter changes that you don't necessarily love, like how your smile changes with a chubbier face. And, lastly, if you have a quick metabolism and you want to want to maintain a healthy blood pressure, you may have to take occasional breaks from gaining to regain balance. It's tough to gain with a quick metabolism without relying on delicious chocolate bars and "family-size" bags of chips.
All that considered, enjoy every extra pound!
