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Rapid weight gain for extended periods started to feel uncomfortable. Gaining 20, 40, or 60 pounds within a matter of months is a significant amount of weight that you're now stuck with, lugging it around 24/7. I would experience some aches and pains, and some knee, foot, and ankle discomfort. My body eventually adjusted to the weight, and now I feel fine. Just keep in mind that too much weight gain, too quickly, and for too long will put a strain on you until your body gets used to it.
Oops! I missed the second question. When I gained weight while on Prednisone, my belly felt quite heavy. When washing dishes or bending over for prolonged periods of time, I could feel the strain in my lower back. Yes, my belly was constantly pushed out. Due to all the visceral fat, the skin on my belly felt tight. I also noticed that it was more difficult for me to bend at the waist while sitting down.
Having all that weight protruding forward from my belly made it very difficult to tie my shoes. It was very common for me to be out of breathe by the time I got the job done.
Since weaning off the prednisone, I have lost quite a bit of weight, and regained a little bit of it. It looks like I have lost much of the visceral fat. My belly does not protrude like it used to, and it feels very soft and jiggly, with a belly apron starting to develop.
Thanks for sharing. It's really good advice. I am gaining weight very slow, would love to get softer belly with a belly apron. Much more sexy then gaining with visceral fat.