NoMoYoYo:
My lifelong dream was to become a fat, flabby guy. A few months ago I reached my highest weight of 275lbs. But I had a big ball gut with little flab.
Since then, I've lost about 15lbs. I decided to eat better/healthier and walk some more. It seems like most of the fat I've lost is of the visceral type, leaving me more flabby.
But in a strange turn of fate, I'm not enjoying it as much as I'd hoped. I don't know if it's because I'm in the process of losing weight (don't know how far I'll go), or if I don't actually lile it.
I'm so confused.
Munchies:
Do you prefer the soft flabbiness? Or do you prefer the ball belly you had?
NoMoYoYo:
I've always wanted this body. I've gained and lost so many times over the years and never been able to achieve it. I think the difference is I haven't been below 245lbs in 2 years so the fat I've accumulated has distributed itself more, leading to more subcutaneous fat in my belly area which was hidden because the visceral fat was so dominant. Now that I'm eating healthier, the visceral fat is disappearing and I'm appearing flabby. I've never had this happen before. Previously while losing weight, I just tended to lose my ball gut and that was it. Yes, I had some loose skin, but this isn't that...at least not yet.
To answer your question, I don't know. I think I just discovered that I was a fat guy hidden behind a beer gut. I didn't realize it was the case until the big ball gut started to go away. I just didn't expect it so it's surpising to see.
Munchies:
That's fascinating to me. A fat guy behind the ball belly. Would you say that you placed most of your fat identity on your belly shape?
I wouldn't say that I've put my fat identity on my belly shape, but that ball belly shape has been my identity. Every time I am in a gaining phase, I wind up with a round ball belly. But it's not the belly I've wanted. And now I've accidentally unlocked the belly I did want. I started to eat better because I felt like it and added in some walking. And, naturally, I've lost some weight. I'm in a good groove, but discovering the squishier me that I've always wanted, has become somewhat a reality and now I don't know what to do. I didn't expect this result.
1 month
NoMoYoYo:
My lifelong dream was to become a fat, flabby guy. A few months ago I reached my highest weight of 275lbs. But I had a big ball gut with little flab.
Since then, I've lost about 15lbs. I decided to eat better/healthier and walk some more. It seems like most of the fat I've lost is of the visceral type, leaving me more flabby.
But in a strange turn of fate, I'm not enjoying it as much as I'd hoped. I don't know if it's because I'm in the process of losing weight (don't know how far I'll go), or if I don't actually lile it.
I'm so confused.
Munchies:
Do you prefer the soft flabbiness? Or do you prefer the ball belly you had?
I've always wanted this body. I've gained and lost so many times over the years and never been able to achieve it. I think the difference is I haven't been below 245lbs in 2 years so the fat I've accumulated has distributed itself more, leading to more subcutaneous fat in my belly area which was hidden because the visceral fat was so dominant. Now that I'm eating healthier, the visceral fat is disappearing and I'm appearing flabby. I've never had this happen before. Previously while losing weight, I just tended to lose my ball gut and that was it. Yes, I had some loose skin, but this isn't that...at least not yet.
To answer your question, I don't know. I think I just discovered that I was a fat guy hidden behind a beer gut. I didn't realize it was the case until the big ball gut started to go away. I just didn't expect it so it's surpising to see.
1 month
My lifelong dream was to become a fat, flabby guy. A few months ago I reached my highest weight of 275lbs. But I had a big ball gut with little flab.
Since then, I've lost about 15lbs. I decided to eat better/healthier and walk some more. It seems like most of the fat I've lost is of the visceral type, leaving me more flabby.
But in a strange turn of fate, I'm not enjoying it as much as I'd hoped. I don't know if it's because I'm in the process of losing weight (don't know how far I'll go), or if I don't actually lile it.
I'm so confused.
1 month
I'm taking a staycation with my family in a couple of weeks. We were looking into what we could do.
I considered the Amusement Park, but realised that I will not be able to get the bar/belt on for most if not all the rides. I know it was tough a few years ago and I was 30lbs lighter.
There is a Water Park nearby as well. Turns out they have weight limits on a few of the slides. I had never heard of that before. There's a couple that have a 250lb limit. There are a few that have a 400lb combined limit, but no single rider can be more than 250. Apparently they have scales there. Almost tempted to go just to try that out and to be told I'm too heavy.
4 months
I was at a family funeral a couple days ago. At 275lbs, I was definitely the fattest one there. I wore a suit I bought 30lbs ago. To say it was tight would be an understatement.
Saw many in my family who had never seen me this fat. Nobody said anything, but I was definitely conscious of the situation. I am over 100lbs heavier than when I got married in 2007.
It was the first time that I actually felt big. I loved it.
6 months
I plugged my numbers into a BMI calculator. 5'3" and 275lbs. 48.7 was the result.
Then just for fun, I plugged a co-workers approximate numbers. He is 6'5" and he's mentioned that he weighs 400lbs. His result was 47.4.
He is the biggest guy I know, yet technically, I am bigger than he is. That is shocking to me to think of it in that perspective.
I know BMI doesn't tell the whole story, but still to see the comparison blew me away.
7 months
Kitsune:
I will admit I never went on an intense ride ever in my lifetime. I do want to try one though. Maybe Space Mountain can be my first baby steps. Yeah, I think it turns out I am more of an atmosphere type of person. Hence why Tokyo Disneysea and Hong Kong Disneyland tickle my fancy. If only crowds weren't an issue because once again I get very anxious and fear of getting lost.
SumoSized:
Yeah the crowds are the biggest issue and I've heard they've only gotten worse. You basically have to pay extra for the fast pass system so you don't have to wait in crazy long lines
Kitsune2:
I partially watched a Defunct Disneyland video on that. (my attention span is short lol) If my memory serves correctly, doesn't the Fast Pass get used by a bunch of people to the point it causes more lines?
SumoSized:
Honestly probably, there's no such thing as a quick anything at Disney parks. But fast pass is probably still faster than waiting in the normal line
I went to Disney World last March and can confirm that the fast pass is definitely faster, but there are lineups still.
The one thing I like about Disney is that many of the rides are "Pooh Friendly". Meaning portly people like us can fit onto them.
A few months later, my family went to the local amusement park and I could not fit on many rides. I was about 250 or so at the time
7 months
Munchies:
Your body will tell you when it needs a break. When you start to stall despite all you efforts, that's when you need to take that break.
NoMoYoYo:
Can you elaborate on what you mean by taking a break? Do you mean eating a regular amount of calories? Eating a bit less than I do currently?
Right now I am trying to have approx 3000 cals a day. Some days I have more, some less. Most calorie calculators say I should have about 2100. Should I aim for that? 2500?
Munchies:
I mean, stop pushing yourself to eat more and, if you aren't already doing it, eat cleaner. Take a break from heavy cream. Take a break from fast food binges. Take a break from belly stuffing - all that other good jazz.
NoMoYoYo:
I do need to eat cleaner. As I've mentioned before, fast food is my weakness. I love it so much.
I wouldn't say I never eat clean. But junk and/or fast food plays a big role in my eating habits.
My hope was to reach my goal of 275 and then take it easy. I've been close for a few months now and can't get over the hump.
I think my only choice to take that break now, with the hope of not losing too much in the meantime and try again in the not too distant future.
Munchies:
One of the most important things a gainer can do is know when to take their foot off the gas. It's not the same thing as giving up. It's simply listening to your body's needs.
After gaining 72lbs in a year, I took a break last July because I wasn't feeling great. It lasted about 3 months and I lost 26lbs.
Since then I've re-gained 30lbs. I don't feel like crap right now, but I have only gained 5lbs in the last 3 months. I will give taking a break a shot.
7 months
Munchies:
Your body will tell you when it needs a break. When you start to stall despite all you efforts, that's when you need to take that break.
NoMoYoYo:
Can you elaborate on what you mean by taking a break? Do you mean eating a regular amount of calories? Eating a bit less than I do currently?
Right now I am trying to have approx 3000 cals a day. Some days I have more, some less. Most calorie calculators say I should have about 2100. Should I aim for that? 2500?
Munchies:
I mean, stop pushing yourself to eat more and, if you aren't already doing it, eat cleaner. Take a break from heavy cream. Take a break from fast food binges. Take a break from belly stuffing - all that other good jazz.
I do need to eat cleaner. As I've mentioned before, fast food is my weakness. I love it so much.
I wouldn't say I never eat clean. But junk and/or fast food plays a big role in my eating habits.
My hope was to reach my goal of 275 and then take it easy. I've been close for a few months now and can't get over the hump.
I think my only choice to take that break now, with the hope of not losing too much in the meantime and try again in the not too distant future.
7 months
Munchies:
Your body will tell you when it needs a break. When you start to stall despite all you efforts, that's when you need to take that break.[/quote]
Can you elaborate on what you mean by taking a break? Do you mean eating a regular amount of calories? Eating a bit less than I do currently?
Right now I am trying to have approx 3000 cals a day. Some days I have more, some less. Most calorie calculators say I should have about 2100. Should I aim for that? 2500?
7 months
