Morbidly A Beast:
When was the last time you and your wife got a new bed? Might be time to replace the old one.
Other than that there’s the simple matter of your belly putting strain on your back just how like women have strain on there backs when they have large boobs. Might be worth talking to a dr or something
Funny enough we got a new mattress last fall. But that was 30+ pounds ago.
I don't feel the strain walking or anything, just when waking up in the morning and its gone shortly thereafter. If it got to that point, I'd probably see a doctor about it.
However, we know their recommendation would be to lose weight hahaha.
5 months
Recently I've been waking up sore. When I get up, my back isn't been happy with me, but about 10-15 minutes later, I'm fine.
I've been a side sleeper my entire life and that isn't about to change. I used to toss and turn a lot, but since I started to use a CPAP machine (even when I was thinner), I don't turn at all and get a great sleep.
I don't know 100%, but I think that because my belly has expanded a lot, it's pulling my torso down and out of alignment and causing of my sore back.
I remember when my wife was pregnant she had a wedge pillow and it seemed to help her and wonder if it would work for me.
We don't have the pillow anymore so last night I stuffed a folded pair of pj pants under my belly. That seems to have worked.
Has anybody used a wedge pillow for this reason? Should I get one? It would probably be more comfortable than pants.
5 months
Bills225:
I think it’s possible to be heavy and healthy. If you eat a high calorie, healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat, and workout it’s entirely possible to be obese and healthy.
I have spent the last year working on this and while I’m not 300 pounds I am quite fat with a big belly. Through gradual exercise I have managed to add muscle and cardio. I slowly ran a 5K last month and was at my heaviest weight I’ve been at.
So, yes I do think it’s possible. Working out doesn’t burn nearly the calories people think it does, so by exercising you’re building muscle and heart health without giving up too many fat gains.
Morbidly A Beast:
You’re 100% right, a intense cardio workout is gonna burn about as much as Big Mac if that even.
This is the part I have trouble understanding though I know its true. When I was going to the gym, I would do 20-30 minutes on the treadmill and at the end it would say I burned like 200 calories.
But its still in my head that I can't do cardio because I will lose weight. So strange.
5 months
Fit2Chubby:
Just curious about anyone's experience with rapid weight gain. How much weight did you gain and how quickly???
I've gained 68lbs in ten months. 32 in the first three months.
6 months
I had two reminders today.
First, I went to the big boy store to get a few shirts. The employee guessed my size and thought I am a size higher than what I wear. This suggests I look bigger than I really am. A good sign!
Second, I was at work in the elevator with a co-worker who I hadn't seen since early in this gain. Well, she looked me up and down and had a big smile on her face. She couldn't believe how big I've gotten in such a short amount of time.
I love these encounters...especially on the same day.
6 months
NoMoYoYo:
I am now two weeks into my healthier gain. What a difference. I haven't been perfect, but I have cut out most of the fast food I had been eating and some of the junk too. I've also added some exercise.
Its amazing how quickly I've felt better. I've also noticed my belly becoming much softer.
I will continue this strategy and see where it takes me. I am pretty sure I will not gain any weight this month and thats okay. I'd rather remain fat and be more healthy than to continue the route I was on and get to a point where I had to lose weight again.
Munchies:
Some of that firmness reduction is due to a reduction in inflammation. A lot of junk food causes some level of gastro-intestinal inflammation. When it gets out of your system, much of that inflammation goes away. The same is true for fluid retention.
NoMoYoYo:
Interesting. This is obviously a good thing.
Now I need to find a way to up my calorie intake. Fast food and junk have tons of calories and is super easy to eat. Healthier foods fill me up quicker. I would like to get back up to 3000 calories a day, but am managing low 2000's right now.
My goal of 275lbs is in sight and I would like to get there possibly by the end of the year - about 2lbs a month.
Munchies:
Little things add up over time. Snacking on nuts, using sauces or full-fat dressing on your food, or adding cheese is a good way to add calories to food without feeling too full.
Over time, you'll be able to eat more food. But this is fine for now.
NoMoYoYo:
I eat nuts regularly. Usually mixed, but sometimes peanuts. I like cheese too. I think my problem is now that I've added more fruits and vegetables I feel fuller, quicker.
I think what I need to do is pick a calorie target and try hitting it daily. Then in a week or two add 100 more. Hopefully, by doing it this way I can eventually reach 3000. Or whatever number it will take to gain some weight.
You're right, this is fine for now. I went hard for the better part of nine months. I should probably take it easy for a bit.
My problem is I love gaining. I have to change my mindset and realize I'm fat now. It's okay if I don't gain at this moment. But it's hard.
Munchies:
Definitely give yourself some time to recover. Maybe a month or so. Don't worry about your calorie intake or the scale during this time. Take a "whatever happens happens" approach. At the end of it all, reassess.
NoMoYoYo:
Awwww, but, but, but.......fine lol
Not gonna lie, it's not going to be easy. I worry that if I take my foot off the pedal, I may not want to start again.
Munchies:
I wouldn't worry about it one way or another. Whether you hop back into the saddle or not depends on your mindset. If you are worried that taking care of yourself for a month will make you lose interest, then it's a good opportunity to do some soul-searching.
I hear what you're saying. In the end I want to be fat. And by all measures I am fat. It's just that after gaining more than 65 pounds in nine months I know that I'm so close to my goal of 275 that I would find it disappointing if I didn't reach it sooner than later.
Earlier in the thread you mentioned that I should slow down as I near my goal because people tend to blow right past it. That makes total sense.
I admit I've gotten fatter way faster than I anticipated. It's part of the reason I've changed my habits. I've stopped myself a few times from grabbing fast food, but boy is it tempting.
6 months
NoMoYoYo:
I am now two weeks into my healthier gain. What a difference. I haven't been perfect, but I have cut out most of the fast food I had been eating and some of the junk too. I've also added some exercise.
Its amazing how quickly I've felt better. I've also noticed my belly becoming much softer.
I will continue this strategy and see where it takes me. I am pretty sure I will not gain any weight this month and thats okay. I'd rather remain fat and be more healthy than to continue the route I was on and get to a point where I had to lose weight again.
Munchies:
Some of that firmness reduction is due to a reduction in inflammation. A lot of junk food causes some level of gastro-intestinal inflammation. When it gets out of your system, much of that inflammation goes away. The same is true for fluid retention.
NoMoYoYo:
Interesting. This is obviously a good thing.
Now I need to find a way to up my calorie intake. Fast food and junk have tons of calories and is super easy to eat. Healthier foods fill me up quicker. I would like to get back up to 3000 calories a day, but am managing low 2000's right now.
My goal of 275lbs is in sight and I would like to get there possibly by the end of the year - about 2lbs a month.
Munchies:
Little things add up over time. Snacking on nuts, using sauces or full-fat dressing on your food, or adding cheese is a good way to add calories to food without feeling too full.
Over time, you'll be able to eat more food. But this is fine for now.
NoMoYoYo:
I eat nuts regularly. Usually mixed, but sometimes peanuts. I like cheese too. I think my problem is now that I've added more fruits and vegetables I feel fuller, quicker.
I think what I need to do is pick a calorie target and try hitting it daily. Then in a week or two add 100 more. Hopefully, by doing it this way I can eventually reach 3000. Or whatever number it will take to gain some weight.
You're right, this is fine for now. I went hard for the better part of nine months. I should probably take it easy for a bit.
My problem is I love gaining. I have to change my mindset and realize I'm fat now. It's okay if I don't gain at this moment. But it's hard.
Munchies:
Definitely give yourself some time to recover. Maybe a month or so. Don't worry about your calorie intake or the scale during this time. Take a "whatever happens happens" approach. At the end of it all, reassess.
Awwww, but, but, but.......fine lol
Not gonna lie, it's not going to be easy. I worry that if I take my foot off the pedal, I may not want to start again.
6 months
NoMoYoYo:
I am now two weeks into my healthier gain. What a difference. I haven't been perfect, but I have cut out most of the fast food I had been eating and some of the junk too. I've also added some exercise.
Its amazing how quickly I've felt better. I've also noticed my belly becoming much softer.
I will continue this strategy and see where it takes me. I am pretty sure I will not gain any weight this month and thats okay. I'd rather remain fat and be more healthy than to continue the route I was on and get to a point where I had to lose weight again.
Munchies:
Some of that firmness reduction is due to a reduction in inflammation. A lot of junk food causes some level of gastro-intestinal inflammation. When it gets out of your system, much of that inflammation goes away. The same is true for fluid retention.
NoMoYoYo:
Interesting. This is obviously a good thing.
Now I need to find a way to up my calorie intake. Fast food and junk have tons of calories and is super easy to eat. Healthier foods fill me up quicker. I would like to get back up to 3000 calories a day, but am managing low 2000's right now.
My goal of 275lbs is in sight and I would like to get there possibly by the end of the year - about 2lbs a month.
Munchies:
Little things add up over time. Snacking on nuts, using sauces or full-fat dressing on your food, or adding cheese is a good way to add calories to food without feeling too full.
Over time, you'll be able to eat more food. But this is fine for now.
I eat nuts regularly. Usually mixed, but sometimes peanuts. I like cheese too. I think my problem is now that I've added more fruits and vegetables I feel fuller, quicker.
I think what I need to do is pick a calorie target and try hitting it daily. Then in a week or two add 100 more. Hopefully, by doing it this way I can eventually reach 3000. Or whatever number it will take to gain some weight.
You're right, this is fine for now. I went hard for the better part of nine months. I should probably take it easy for a bit.
My problem is I love gaining. I have to change my mindset and realize I'm fat now. It's okay if I don't gain at this moment. But it's hard.
6 months
NoMoYoYo:
I am now two weeks into my healthier gain. What a difference. I haven't been perfect, but I have cut out most of the fast food I had been eating and some of the junk too. I've also added some exercise.
Its amazing how quickly I've felt better. I've also noticed my belly becoming much softer.
I will continue this strategy and see where it takes me. I am pretty sure I will not gain any weight this month and thats okay. I'd rather remain fat and be more healthy than to continue the route I was on and get to a point where I had to lose weight again.
Munchies:
Some of that firmness reduction is due to a reduction in inflammation. A lot of junk food causes some level of gastro-intestinal inflammation. When it gets out of your system, much of that inflammation goes away. The same is true for fluid retention.
Interesting. This is obviously a good thing.
Now I need to find a way to up my calorie intake. Fast food and junk have tons of calories and is super easy to eat. Healthier foods fill me up quicker. I would like to get back up to 3000 calories a day, but am managing low 2000's right now.
My goal of 275lbs is in sight and I would like to get there possibly by the end of the year - about 2lbs a month.
6 months
I am now two weeks into my healthier gain. What a difference. I haven't been perfect, but I have cut out most of the fast food I had been eating and some of the junk too. I've also added some exercise.
Its amazing how quickly I've felt better. I've also noticed my belly becoming much softer.
I will continue this strategy and see where it takes me. I am pretty sure I will not gain any weight this month and thats okay. I'd rather remain fat and be more healthy than to continue the route I was on and get to a point where I had to lose weight again.
6 months
