Morbidly A Beast:
I don’t think bmi is an indicator of much, given how few conditions I have relative to what I should have given my bmi is 76

Yjpzsd:
I think its interesting that when I've spoken about this to friends outside the community, it's tended to be slender girls who have most enthusiastically supported my position vis. fat women being gorgeous. I think there is something to the grass being greener, people who don't feel the stigma of being fat themselves seeing through it more easily, maybe.

Mr Smith:
So many fat people around and most of them try not to be fat. I honestly wonder if people who are naturally slim are more drawn to this fetish.

Munchies:
Not sure, but there's something to be said about wanting what you don't have.

Plus, a lot of the top models out there used to be skinny.

Mr Smith:
I think there is definitely a separation between simple attraction to bbws and feederism where it's about the process as much as appearance it seems.

Munchies:
Yeah. Being attracted to bigger people is whatever. Tons of people are into that without it being a kink.

Feedism is more active. Feedism is all about wanting to get fat and/or fatten.

Yjpzsd:
Agreed, but I still think feedism, at least the soft side of feedism, is just the unrepentant pure form of liking fat women and not wanting them to feel bad about it. It's definitely the feedee's delight in eating and growing which gets my rocks off, much more so than weight gain itself.

Munchies:
Feel you on the CDC/NIH, but the point still stands. When it comes to tracking BMIs, the highest they go is a BMI of 40 or more. There is no data of 50 or more. I checked before I posted.

Letters And Numbers:
I just asked it the same question and to cite sources, and it gave a much clearer answer than the OP received, citing national data for BMI >40 (with sources, just like you said) and a 2010 study on NIH’s website (that relied on self reporting) that did categorize BMI >50, which is where that less than 1% figure might have HR have come from. ChatGPT admitted that the data is unreliable because of sample size and self reporting. All in all, more useful than an open query. I always ask for links when I’m using it like a search engine. You can see the context of the response.

Jakeescape99:
According to Chat-GPT, only 0.25% of the US population has a BMI of 50 or more. I seriously thought that it was way more than that lol. I'd have to be over 400lbs to hit that BMI, but I think that's going to have to be my goal lol.

Munchies:
Thus is a beautiful example of why you should not use Chat-GPT for research.

The highest BMI category the CDC and the NIH track is 40 or more - which is severe obesity. This is a little over 9% of the US population. There's no tracking for Americans with a BMI of 50% or more.

In other words, Chat-GPT hallucinated this information.

Letters And Numbers:
Chat gpt will give its sources if you ask sometimes. It might not be hallucinated, it also might not be accurate. Although I don’t know how reliable CDC/NIH data is going forward, either. Might be an issue by issue thing.

Spoilsandriches:
Some day there will be a point where I can't work. How can I prepare for that?

MottiF:
Well, If your plan is to grow that big, part of the journey is also about planning for the life that comes with it. At 600 lbs you’ll be incredibly dependent, and that can be deeply fulfilling if you see it as part of your dream - being pampered, cared for, and indulged without limits. But it also means you’ll need to prepare so that you can enjoy it fully instead of stressing about survival.

Financial stability - The bigger you grow, the harder regular work becomes. So try to explore remote or online income streams, or relying on a supportive partner who enjoys providing. That way you can focus on your growth without the pressure of “what happens if I can’t work.”

Accessibility - Furniture, living space, and comfort all become central. Planning for a bed, chair, or environment that makes your growing body feel like a throne is part of turning this into a lifestyle rather than a struggle.

Medical prep - Even in a fetish context, your body will demand attention. Having a doctor who understands your choices or at least helps you manage issues can keep the fantasy sustainable.

Jakeescape99:
According to Chat-GPT, only 0.25% of the US population has a BMI of 50 or more. I seriously thought that it was way more than that lol. I'd have to be over 400lbs to hit that BMI, but I think that's going to have to be my goal lol.

S3ndh3lp:
Hey all! I hope I’m not the only one who enjoys playfully (or sometimes not so playfully) teasing their piggy, especially after a big stuffing/in clothes that used to fit. But I feel like it’s the same beats every time. You needle away at the fact that they’ve let themselves go, that only chubby chasers will date them now, that they eat more in one meal than most people do in a day, etc. but I wanna hit new spots for them~ maybe this should be posted in the fattening up forum, but I’m curious what other people’s go-to taunts and quips are for making your growing piggy blush~ or maybe you’re a feedee and have some insight into what makes you feel good in all the wrong ways, y’know?~

Mr Smith:
So many fat people around and most of them try not to be fat. I honestly wonder if people who are naturally slim are more drawn to this fetish.

Munchies:
Not sure, but there's something to be said about wanting what you don't have.

Plus, a lot of the top models out there used to be skinny.

Mr Smith:
I think there is definitely a separation between simple attraction to bbws and feederism where it's about the process as much as appearance it seems.

Mr Smith:
So many fat people around and most of them try not to be fat. I honestly wonder if people who are naturally slim are more drawn to this fetish.