When I didn't fit in clothes at regular stores and graduated to the big boy store.
The XXLs at regular stores are super tight. Whereas the 2X at the big and tall fits perfectly.
2 months
I am a fat guy looking to get fatter. Every time I'm in a gaining phase, I focus on fast food and junk. This time is no different. I've said dozens of times that I need to be smarter about it.
I want to shift my strategy (again, I know I've said that before). I'm planning on finding a plan that prioritizes macros - not just calories.
There are plenty of calculators out there showing what one should eat to gain/lose/maintain. They are wildly different from one another. Plus most of them focus on being lean.
In the end, I know the biggest factor is just calories in and calories out. But how do we know what is right for each of us? Is it a matter of trial and error? Seeing what works and what doesn't?
When I try eating better (mainly for losing), I look at labels a bit more, but not still not in great detail. What is a good ratio of Protein/Carbs/Fat - especially for wanting to get fatter? Does the ratio change as you get bigger?
2 months
NoMoYoYo:
I've written about this before, but thought I would again because I love it.
I had breakfast at my favourite joint this morning. It's always tight sliding into the booths there, but I do it anyways.
I ate a gigantic breakfast. It's listed as 1700 calories on the menu, but that doesn't include the butter and syrup for the pancakes or the cream and sugar in the coffee. I figure it was closer to 2100 by the time all was said and done.
I've noticed that my gut isn't totally pushed up against the table. It has to make its way under to fit properly. My upper belly is what is squished in there.
It was tough getting out. That's the best part.
When I got home, I was walking around with my shirt off admiring my swollen midsection. I looked in the mirror and saw a dent/visible line on my upper belly where it had been pressed up against the table. I've never had that happen before.
I think I'm getting fat(ter).
Ace Of Spadez:
Definitely think you’re growing. Your belly being so big the table left a mark cutting into u is hot.
At my favorite barbecue restaurant my belly hits the table and it’s a tight fit too. Even when I sit in the chair my ass , thighs and hips hang off the side lol.
It’s fun outgrowing the seating in your fav eating places , it just makes me want to go back and eat more.
Agreed! Sliding in and out of the booth is amazing. Feeling my belly press deeper into the table as I eat more is amazing. Sure, there are tables with moveable chairs at this restaurant. But where's the fun in that?
2 months
I've written about this before, but thought I would again because I love it.
I had breakfast at my favourite joint this morning. It's always tight sliding into the booths there, but I do it anyways.
I ate a gigantic breakfast. It's listed as 1700 calories on the menu, but that doesn't include the butter and syrup for the pancakes or the cream and sugar in the coffee. I figure it was closer to 2100 by the time all was said and done.
I've noticed that my gut isn't totally pushed up against the table. It has to make its way under to fit properly. My upper belly is what is squished in there.
It was tough getting out. That's the best part.
When I got home, I was walking around with my shirt off admiring my swollen midsection. I looked in the mirror and saw a dent/visible line on my upper belly where it had been pressed up against the table. I've never had that happen before.
I think I'm getting fat(ter).
2 months
I went to buy some new shirts today. While trying them on in the change room, I saw myself in the mirror - I look massive.
My reflection doesn't look like that at home, but for whatever reason it does in this change room.
As a side note, the XXXL shirts fit over my gut, but the sleeves are really long. Some of the unfortunate tradeoffs from being a short, fat guy.
2 months
NoMoYoYo:
So last week I was saying that I've noticed since eating better, walking and losing a bit of weight that I had a layer of softer subcutaneous fat I didn't know I had. I loved it.
Well, fast forward a few days and I'm completely off the rails. I am back into gaining mode. Eating crap. Lots of crap. I have eaten more than 4000 calories each of the last two days and well on my way to a third in a row.
It's exhilarating. Yet less than a week ago it was the furthest thing on my mind.
I get the impression that I'm going to surpass my highest weight ever and it isn't going to be too long before that happens. EEK!
LoLbreadplease:
This made me smile, NoMo. Because it just always seems to happen like that. The urge strikes when you don't expect it. It always comes back...
Lesson for folks: just ride the wave and eat how you feel!
And boy has it come back! I very much am eating how I feel. Always wondering what's next. What else can I have? I love it!
2 months
Ateitall:
I'm just going to share my experience with TB.
After a 4-5 taco bell items it all seems kinda bland and becomes a real chore to keep eating more of it unless it's a challenge kinda thing.
I think it would be fun to get a few items from multiple places and alternate amongst them.
Completely agree. I got a Deluxe Box today. When I finished, I went to the coffee place in the same food court and got a brownie and a mocha latte. It was a good change of tastes. And by the end, I was feeling pretty stuffed.
2 months
So last week I was saying that I've noticed since eating better, walking and losing a bit of weight that I had a layer of softer subcutaneous fat I didn't know I had. I loved it.
Well, fast forward a few days and I'm completely off the rails. I am back into gaining mode. Eating crap. Lots of crap. I have eaten more than 4000 calories each of the last two days and well on my way to a third in a row.
It's exhilarating. Yet less than a week ago it was the furthest thing on my mind.
I get the impression that I'm going to surpass my highest weight ever and it isn't going to be too long before that happens. EEK!
2 months
Encourager Queer Guy:
the great thing about gaining is that it is reversible, so take sometime, let your body adjust to your new body and then decide .. but you don't have to rush into losing anything as of yet, yoyoing is actually very bad for your heart and muscles.
I am aware of the potential issues with yoyo dieting. I have also seen conflicting reports. Regardless, it's what I've done for years. Why? I don't know. Sometimes I've lost because I didn't feel good. Sometimes I've lost because I wanted to. But every time I've wound up fat again.
I'm not intentionally losing now. I decided I wanted to eat better. If I lose, cool. If I don't, also cool.
Oddly enough, it wasn't too long ago that I was musing about gaining to 300lbs. What stopped me? Who knows. Will I get there? Never say never. I'm about 260 right now and for the first time, appear squishier.
I have been eating better, but the more I think about it, the more I want to keep gaining. I don't think I'm there completely, but it's on my mind. My hope is to take it easy and see what happens. I am trying to avoid fast foods. I think this is a big factor as to why I've lost visceral fat.
3 months
