3 weeks
Relatively new gainer - what to look forwards to?
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than you so the changes only look a little different on the surface but they feel more monumental. Like I've honestly only felt truly fat in the last 10 lbs or so. Your body will just feel squishier all around. My lower belly finally has a bit of a jiggle for the first time. It also feels really satisfying after a big meal looking in a mirror and seeing how distended your belly has gotten.
As for some downsides, y'all really weren't kidding how exhausting things are getting. I used to be fairly fit before I started gaining so I always assumed "sure being fat makes you heavier, but I'm strong so I can just push through that". Nope it's really hard. Standing for long periods of time really hurts and I'm basically on my feet all day at work so when I get home I just almost immediately go lay down and stuff my face. If you can try to do some light resistance exercises that could definitely be beneficial for you in the long run. Like you don't have to do anything crazy that will cause to lose weight, but do some daily stretches and maybe some squats and it'll help promote joint health and make it easier for you to get around especially if you have a high goal weight. It's easier to start healthy habits now when you're smaller than when you're much bigger
Sorry for yapping so long, I love talking about my gain and all the changes to my body. I wish you luck on yours and I hope you reach your goal weight speedily
As for some downsides, y'all really weren't kidding how exhausting things are getting. I used to be fairly fit before I started gaining so I always assumed "sure being fat makes you heavier, but I'm strong so I can just push through that". Nope it's really hard. Standing for long periods of time really hurts and I'm basically on my feet all day at work so when I get home I just almost immediately go lay down and stuff my face. If you can try to do some light resistance exercises that could definitely be beneficial for you in the long run. Like you don't have to do anything crazy that will cause to lose weight, but do some daily stretches and maybe some squats and it'll help promote joint health and make it easier for you to get around especially if you have a high goal weight. It's easier to start healthy habits now when you're smaller than when you're much bigger
Sorry for yapping so long, I love talking about my gain and all the changes to my body. I wish you luck on yours and I hope you reach your goal weight speedily
2 weeks
Relatively new gainer - what to look forwards to?
StuffedSilly323:
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than you so the changes only look a little different on the surface but they feel more monumental. Like I've honestly only felt truly fat in the last 10 lbs or so. Your body will just feel squishier all around. My lower belly finally has a bit of a jiggle for the first time. It also feels really satisfying after a big meal looking in a mirror and seeing how distended your belly has gotten.
As for some downsides, y'all really weren't kidding how exhausting things are getting. I used to be fairly fit before I started gaining so I always assumed "sure being fat makes you heavier, but I'm strong so I can just push through that". Nope it's really hard. Standing for long periods of time really hurts and I'm basically on my feet all day at work so when I get home I just almost immediately go lay down and stuff my face. If you can try to do some light resistance exercises that could definitely be beneficial for you in the long run. Like you don't have to do anything crazy that will cause to lose weight, but do some daily stretches and maybe some squats and it'll help promote joint health and make it easier for you to get around especially if you have a high goal weight. It's easier to start healthy habits now when you're smaller than when you're much bigger
Sorry for yapping so long, I love talking about my gain and all the changes to my body. I wish you luck on yours and I hope you reach your goal weight speedily
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than you so the changes only look a little different on the surface but they feel more monumental. Like I've honestly only felt truly fat in the last 10 lbs or so. Your body will just feel squishier all around. My lower belly finally has a bit of a jiggle for the first time. It also feels really satisfying after a big meal looking in a mirror and seeing how distended your belly has gotten.
As for some downsides, y'all really weren't kidding how exhausting things are getting. I used to be fairly fit before I started gaining so I always assumed "sure being fat makes you heavier, but I'm strong so I can just push through that". Nope it's really hard. Standing for long periods of time really hurts and I'm basically on my feet all day at work so when I get home I just almost immediately go lay down and stuff my face. If you can try to do some light resistance exercises that could definitely be beneficial for you in the long run. Like you don't have to do anything crazy that will cause to lose weight, but do some daily stretches and maybe some squats and it'll help promote joint health and make it easier for you to get around especially if you have a high goal weight. It's easier to start healthy habits now when you're smaller than when you're much bigger
Sorry for yapping so long, I love talking about my gain and all the changes to my body. I wish you luck on yours and I hope you reach your goal weight speedily
Thank you for the response! Yeah, I'm not to the point where I feel actually fat just yet myself, even if medically, doctors would definitely say I am. But I'm somewhere between chubby and fat rn I'd say. From what you're describing though, sounds like I'm not too far away from stating to actually /feel/ fat, which is great!
As for the downsides, yeah, I've already noticed that myself. Probably because I was only moderately fit before, so the sudden increase in weight when I finally decided to just go for it with gaining, my body couldn't keep up with the sudden weight added. I've gotten a lot of back pain from it, so doing some squats and stretches and gentle exercising daily sounds like a good idea to start doing again! (I've been lazy with it while trying to gain weight admittedly haha)
2 weeks
Relatively new gainer - what to look forwards to?
StuffedSilly323:
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than you so the changes only look a little different on the surface but they feel more monumental. Like I've honestly only felt truly fat in the last 10 lbs or so. Your body will just feel squishier all around. My lower belly finally has a bit of a jiggle for the first time. It also feels really satisfying after a big meal looking in a mirror and seeing how distended your belly has gotten.
As for some downsides, y'all really weren't kidding how exhausting things are getting. I used to be fairly fit before I started gaining so I always assumed "sure being fat makes you heavier, but I'm strong so I can just push through that". Nope it's really hard. Standing for long periods of time really hurts and I'm basically on my feet all day at work so when I get home I just almost immediately go lay down and stuff my face. If you can try to do some light resistance exercises that could definitely be beneficial for you in the long run. Like you don't have to do anything crazy that will cause to lose weight, but do some daily stretches and maybe some squats and it'll help promote joint health and make it easier for you to get around especially if you have a high goal weight. It's easier to start healthy habits now when you're smaller than when you're much bigger
Sorry for yapping so long, I love talking about my gain and all the changes to my body. I wish you luck on yours and I hope you reach your goal weight speedily
Tomtomsbelly:
Thank you for the response! Yeah, I'm not to the point where I feel actually fat just yet myself, even if medically, doctors would definitely say I am. But I'm somewhere between chubby and fat rn I'd say. From what you're describing though, sounds like I'm not too far away from stating to actually /feel/ fat, which is great!
As for the downsides, yeah, I've already noticed that myself. Probably because I was only moderately fit before, so the sudden increase in weight when I finally decided to just go for it with gaining, my body couldn't keep up with the sudden weight added. I've gotten a lot of back pain from it, so doing some squats and stretches and gentle exercising daily sounds like a good idea to start doing again! (I've been lazy with it while trying to gain weight admittedly haha)
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than you so the changes only look a little different on the surface but they feel more monumental. Like I've honestly only felt truly fat in the last 10 lbs or so. Your body will just feel squishier all around. My lower belly finally has a bit of a jiggle for the first time. It also feels really satisfying after a big meal looking in a mirror and seeing how distended your belly has gotten.
As for some downsides, y'all really weren't kidding how exhausting things are getting. I used to be fairly fit before I started gaining so I always assumed "sure being fat makes you heavier, but I'm strong so I can just push through that". Nope it's really hard. Standing for long periods of time really hurts and I'm basically on my feet all day at work so when I get home I just almost immediately go lay down and stuff my face. If you can try to do some light resistance exercises that could definitely be beneficial for you in the long run. Like you don't have to do anything crazy that will cause to lose weight, but do some daily stretches and maybe some squats and it'll help promote joint health and make it easier for you to get around especially if you have a high goal weight. It's easier to start healthy habits now when you're smaller than when you're much bigger
Sorry for yapping so long, I love talking about my gain and all the changes to my body. I wish you luck on yours and I hope you reach your goal weight speedily
Tomtomsbelly:
Thank you for the response! Yeah, I'm not to the point where I feel actually fat just yet myself, even if medically, doctors would definitely say I am. But I'm somewhere between chubby and fat rn I'd say. From what you're describing though, sounds like I'm not too far away from stating to actually /feel/ fat, which is great!
As for the downsides, yeah, I've already noticed that myself. Probably because I was only moderately fit before, so the sudden increase in weight when I finally decided to just go for it with gaining, my body couldn't keep up with the sudden weight added. I've gotten a lot of back pain from it, so doing some squats and stretches and gentle exercising daily sounds like a good idea to start doing again! (I've been lazy with it while trying to gain weight admittedly haha)
It's definitely difficult getting into exercising after gaining weight. I used to be super muscular and would lift weights daily but now when I do that I'm basically ruined for the rest of the day. The aim is to push yourself enough to see results without causing injury. If you have dumbbells try doing some goblet squats and maybe some rows to help with your back strength. If not just try doing squats, wall sits, and planks to help build your core and leg strength. Once you start developing more of a belly it becomes more of a workout to bend around and reach things so core strength is beneficial even though you're not trying to get abs. Also any exercise whether it's cardio or not still helps build your cardiovascular system which is beneficial in the long run if you're aiming for a super high weight. The last thing you need is a health scars pausing or ending your gaining journey
2 weeks