Gaining

becomingoverweight:
Well subcutaneous fat deposits over visceral fat so you could still have a soft belly and a lot of visceral fat. Based on your description of your body and your pictures, I'd say you have a lot of subcutaneous and visceral fat. You are feeling subcutaneous fat but underneath that is visceral fat. I've noticed a good indicator of visceral fat is the belly protruding. The more it protrudes, the more visceral fat you have.[/quote]

Seems about right. I need to do some more cardio when I'm at the gym to burn some of it but intake more than I'm burning. Before I was gaining by just stuffing my face with loads of calories, carbs, and sugars. Im trying to go about it a healthier way but it looks like I need to go slow and steady with it.

becomingoverweight:
Yeah. There's a segment in those studies I posted about to effects of various kinds of food on fat distribution. Carbohydrates and alcohol aren't that good for your fat distribution.[/quote]

I loaded up on beer and carbs during my initial gain. I'm going to primarily use heavy cream this time around and incorporate some cardio. Thankfully visceral fat burns easier.

I tried a quart out today. Kind of a bit much, I'm super bloated a I feel a lot squishier in my thighs and waist lately. I'll probably go down to a pint for tomorrow.

becomingoverweight:
Could you take daily measurements of your waist and hips? I'm curious about the effect this'll have on your fat distribution. It's best to do the waist measurement when empty.[/quote]

Sure thing. I've been pretty bloated the past few days but I'll be sure to.

I'm with you on that. I feel a different kind of full after drinking it. I had to chug the quart otherwise I wouldn't be able to finish it.

I've been thinking about adding some kind of flavor rather than just drinking it straight. A quart on it's own is so filling. I finished one quick last night and I'm still full.

Skdully:
That's definitely been the problem I've been facing is still feeling full much after. But I think my body is adjusting and my appetite is coming back sooner.[/quote]

I was at least able to eat breakfast despite being so full after waking up. I’m definitely going to go down to a pint again but knowing I can keep a quart down is great for when I’m better adjusted. I’m probably going to drink heavy cream until Friday and give myself a 2 day break then go for another 5 days again. So far I haven’t gained but I feel softer in some areas.

Lol I'm down 1-2 pounds too.

Interesting! If you are feeling softer as well then this would support my theory that heavy cream redistributes fat and as a result reduces visceral fat.



Probably torso shape. I used to sport a V shape in my athletic days.

In that case I hope it hits me like taken 4. Nahmsayin.