I'm completely open about liking curvy/chubby women, but I am more guarded about feeding/gaining. A few girlfriends knew of my feeding/gaining interests and one good friend knows too. Id consider telling my family and other good friends if the topic came up somehow but im not comfortable volunteering it at this moment.

Ive been gaining quite a bit too lately and Im nervous/excited about what people will think about how fat Ive gotten once they see me at the beach without my shirt. Ive already put on 30 lbs since last summer and I could easily see putting on another 10.

Make that 78 lbs since college. Im about 248 now and full at the end of the day Im 255. Looking forward to 250 on an empty stomach [updated 3/26/15]

I enjoy the fullness and the idea of completely letting go and indulging in whatever I want. Lately, I also like that stuffing is bringing me tantalizingly close to my goal of 250 lbs.

Yup same here. I can easily eat a pint after a meal of any size and I've even been known to eat 2 or more hehe. I've become a total glutton

I love Nutella... Just yesterday I ate a whole jar of it. I put it on practically everything. Can definitely blame a few pounds on it. Mmmm now maybe I need to go to the store to replace that empty jar.

Up to 31.5 as of a month ago!

I noticed this too, but also just bending over to reach anything in general. Like if you drop something on the floor or have to tie your shoes its hard to reach and hard to breathe!

I'm not sure if I am naturally thin. My weight fluctuated when I was young and I think I got up to a little over 200 lbs in high school. But in college, I was 170 lbs and extremely fit (ran long distances and lifted weights). Since then my weight has gone up and down, but lately I have embraced overeating and fatness and I'm up to my personal high of 240 lbs, which is officially obese (BMI of 31). There are some before (almost) and after pics in my album here. I'm 6'2" though so I still have some eating to do if I want to be truly fat. Speaking of...

I used to have a eating/body image disorder (undiagnosed), but then discovered the joys of eating and letting go, and mostly stopped caring what others thought. Ive gained 70 lbs since, but only the last 15 or so on purpose. To answer your questions:

1. I havent reached my first goal of 250 lbs yet, but when I do I will see how I feel and think about raising it to 270. I have enjoyed the whole process so far, regardless of goals. And I just enjoy the feeling of fat and outgrowing clothes.

2. Watching the scale is a fun curiosity for me to track my progress. I dont obsess or feel bad if it wasnt what I expected. It was little exciting to hit my new high weight of 240 lbs and I did a little extra eating over the weekend to get there . It doesnt affect how I interact with others. If anything I am a little embarrassed about gaining so much weight.

3. Weight loss wouldnt affect my mood much. I might even be happy because I still have some doubts about gaining intentionally.

I hope that helps. Feel free to msg me for more info.