GrowingLoveHandles:
“Middle-age spread” is a thing and basically expected and accepted in our society.
There’s no such thing as “teenage spread”.
You’ve gotten to the age when your metabolism just naturally slows down.
Just enjoy life and good food, and let nature do her handiwork.
I've gained thirty or so pounds over the last few years. I'm seventy now, I think it is expected that older you get, not only is it easier to gain, but you're "supposed too" gain.
I was in the military reserves for over twenty five years and had to watch my weight. The older I got the harder it was to meet the standard, though the standards were adjusted for age.
So, of course, when I retired I started to indulge, not totally gorging myself, but eating more and higher calorie foods.
I'm now hovering between 235 lbs. and 240 lbs. at 5'11" in height, so clinically obese.
My wife hasn't mentioned my increased weight, which I do nothing to hide from her. She is obese too.
My only concern, really is how fat do I want to be?