Snackster:
Yes, even after several years of having a belly, I‘m still adjusting to it being there. Sometimes when I put my hands in the pockets of my jacket, I‘m still surprised at how round my belly feels inside my jacket. When I feel my belly rolling over my pants or the seat belt, I often put my hand on the roll of fat, just to be surprised at how substantial and soft it feels. Similarly, I‘m always surprised when I put my hands on my hips and instead of the inward curve of my waist, I feel my thick love handles bulging out.
Oh yeah. My experience exactly. Even laying on my back I can't quite believe this expended figure is actually me. It feels a bit surreal.