Fat experiences

I just hit the last hole on both my belts yesterday. I was like "might as well buy a bigger one now, it's only a matter of time" lol

With me, a couple days ago... I put on a pair of swim trunks and found they'd barely fit.

This is how I’m getting to think. Most of my pants and shorts, between 40-42s, have the stretch waistband, with some of them still being snug. I have one pair of very nice very snug black dress pants in size 40. They’re difficult to close, but I can. My belly hangs over a bit, which I love.

My shirts are 17-17 1/2 and still fit in the belly, but it’s getting close again. They measure about 50” from seam to seam at the midsection, my belly is 48”. Just for fun I may buy one or two inexpensive shirts in a smaller size and wear snug pants or shorts so that when I go shopping or stop at a diner or restaurant it really shows off my belly.

There was a time when people would make fun of fat people or give weird looks, but with the “obesing” of America, you get hardly a glance. But still, I like the feeling. I’m not ashamed to say it’s a turn on.

Love your new pic….and all of your commentary and input!

Not pants story, but shirts.

I have long preferred to wear knit shirts, even before I got fat. A couple days ago, I got a button-up shirt as a gift in 3XLT, which is what I wear in knit shirts. On an empty stomach and standing up, the buttons were gapping slightly. If I sat down, they'd be on the verge of popping. After a nice meal, they'd probably pop.

I'll keep the shirt.

I was going to a wedding, but my nice black jeans that fit last fall are tight at my hips. They were straight 56s.

This is honestly almost a monthly occurrence for me now. Luckily I thrift all my clothes so it’s not terribly expensive but still, I’ve popped shorts buttons 4 times this summer, and twice was in public.

That’s kinda hot, I have to admit :-)

I find it so hard to accept it when I outgrow clothes but pants are particularly unforgiving.

Look at sizing up as an opportunity to find new cute clothes. It certainly helped me when I had to size up. Also, certain fits, cuts, and materials are more forgiving than others. SO you may be able to keep certain things for a bit longer.