General

Absolutely 100%! In my life experiences being thin has been equated to feeling weak, small, ignored, or a victim of violence. When I started building muscle it *helped* but it wasn't until I had a beginner belly that I started to feel really strong and big and solid. I've gained more since and loving that feeling of hefty power I'm getting.

But on a non-gendered note: I have always found larger people to look more powerful, more commanding and confident. (Even if they didn't always feel that way. ❤️)

That's my wife in a nutshell!

She's 4'10" and HATES feeling small. She can't grow taller but she can definitely grow heavier. It's given her so much pride and confidence... but also intimidates some of the new women in the office.

She told me she's had some young trainees burst into tears having to meet with her, despite not being in trouble at all. She's had to apologize and invite the poor gals out to dinner and drinks to calm things down!

A bigger belly makes you feel more powerful, but too big a belly makes you weak, muscles too busy carrying weight to do powerful things.

Yeah, she's reached the point where she hates standing up and sits all the time. And yet people always respect her. It's like if Jabba the Hutt were a kind, beautiful woman.

I suppose it depends on how they carry themselves. It's all about confidence, really.

I will say my feedee has gotten more confident since I started fattening him up - and he was already super confident when we met. In many ways, it feels like I tamed a bear that only submits to me.

They definitely do for me. My huge stomach swaying as I walk, jiggling as I laugh, and taking up space when I sit down will never not be intimidating on some level.