Subconsciously playing with your belly

BigOke02:
So I've been wondering about something lately. Is there some reason why we fat people tend to subconsciously play with our bellies?

Because sometimes without noticing, I'd put my hands under my belly, and flick it upwards slightly with my fingertips. I'd only notice when I feel my hands are super warm for some reason... 😂 I've also read other examples of people rubbing their bellies or sit with their arms on top of them without noticing/thinking about it.

So yeah, just something I was thinking about...

Munchies:
Easy. It's warm, soft, and jiggly. All of these make it fun to touch. It's a good way to relieve boredom and stress.

People do something similar with hair and nice fabrics.

Malvineous:
They're just stimming, lol

Munchies:
Stimming is good. Stimming is great.

Plus, a lot of us are autistic.


Wow I've never heard this term before. But it's something I do. My hands always need to keep busy. While working, I hold onto a pen and play with it. I use a keyboard for almost everything, yet I hold a pen. This is among many other things I do to keep my hands occupied.

I've always thought I was on the spectrum somewhere. The more I look into it, the more I'm sure I am.

I don't think it affects me enough to look into it. And it seems I've found ways to deal with it.

Very interesting.
6 months

Daily "i'm fat" reminders

I went for breakfast this morning, squeezed my gut into a booth. I probably should have gone to a table with chairs, but I love tight booths.

When I finished and got up to pay, it was even tighter than before I ate. I swear after finally freeing my belly, I felt it go "boing" and jiggled.

I imagine the booth won't be an option soon, but I love it so much so I will enjoy it while I can.
6 months

Subconsciously playing with your belly

BigOke02:
So I've been wondering about something lately. Is there some reason why we fat people tend to subconsciously play with our bellies?

Because sometimes without noticing, I'd put my hands under my belly, and flick it upwards slightly with my fingertips. I'd only notice when I feel my hands are super warm for some reason... 😂 I've also read other examples of people rubbing their bellies or sit with their arms on top of them without noticing/thinking about it.

So yeah, just something I was thinking about...


I've recently noticed I've been crossing my arms over my belly. Never used to do that. I figure it out quickly and put them by my side...which is tough in some situations like chairs with arms or if someone is sitting beside me on a couch.
6 months

Eating healthier

Fat Lover Ftm:
Sumo wrestlers have a healthy diet, eating hotpots full of fish, meat and vegetables to bulk up.

NoMoYoYo:
Sumo wrestler bodies have always fascinated me. I imagine they have a lot more discipline than I have lol.

Munchies:
Well, they are athletes at the end of the day. And traditional sumo wrestling is really strict.


I tried to be more regimented when I was going to the gym and looking to lose weight. But then I took a "break" which has resulted in a 67lb gain. I need to find that balance. I want to get fatter, but be smarter about it.
7 months

Eating healthier

Fat Lover Ftm:
Sumo wrestlers have a healthy diet, eating hotpots full of fish, meat and vegetables to bulk up.


Sumo wrestler bodies have always fascinated me. I imagine they have a lot more discipline than I have lol.
7 months

First time someone mentioned your weight gain

OverX5555:
When was the first time someone mentioned something about your weight after getting fat? Was it a negative or fun experience for you?


I remember this happening twice. Once in 2000 and once in '01.

The first time was at a rec centre I worked at. There was a kid who said that I was getting fat. It was the first time I had been successful in gaining. I had tried before, but my metabolism was too strong. I had put on about 15ish pounds. Going from 120 about to 135. It was noticeable on my short frame.

The next time was a few months later after I moved cities. I went back home and visited some friends. One of them poked me in the stomach and said I needed to go to the gym. I had gained another 10 or 15 pounds by then.

This time in my life was when I essentially gained my "freshman 15" even though I had graduated by then.

I felt fantastic after both encounters. It confirmed that I was indeed getting fatter for the first time in my life. After years of trying.

Little do either of these people know that I am more than 100lbs heavier than I was then and loving it.
7 months

Something i enjoy

FuntimesGettingFat:
Okay when I stuff myself, I like to wear elastic cloths that fit me tightly before. Then after it looks so much bigger after I finish it's just nice. But that is to say what's yalls favorite cloths to stuff in.

Munchies:

But a close second is in a tight button up shirt. Alas, I had him burst through a button up shirt only once. As much as he likes destroying clothes with his fat, replacing them us expensive.


I hear that. I went from L to needing to buy clothes at the big boy store during my 9 month gain. It does get very costly. Another reason to slow down.
7 months

Eating healthier

NoMoYoYo:
After gaining about 65lbs in the last 9 months, I've finally hit a point that my body isn't happy with me.

I feel tired, sluggish etc.

I am about to change my strategy. I want to still gain, but in a much healthier way. i.e. less fast food.

I know what I've done to myself. I knew I'd reach this point. Surprised it took as long as it did.

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to keep gaining while being healthier?

BigBallBellyGirl:
I've struggled with this too.. gaining and then feeling an extreme toll on my body, stamina, and mobility. I by no means have mastered a perfect balance. In fact, I still fall off the wagon once every couple of weeks and end up putting on weight as a result. I'm currently about ten pounds heavier than what I set as my absolute limit. BUT... I have slowed down A LOT, and I'm taking steps (including literal ones) to ease knee and back pain that at one point, had become unbearable.

A couple of observations from my lived experience:

1) I love junk food. I can put down 10 fast food burgers without feeling full. Fat, sugar, and carbohydrates don't give me the right kind of energy though. I feel much better if I've included salad, greens, fresh vegetables, and fruit than when I exist off McDonald's and Pizza Hut.
2) My drinks of choice are Dr. Pepper and chocolate milk, but I feel loads better when I make myself drink water.
3) Movement is essential. I carry my weight in my midsection and have a very round, heavy belly. I have limitations on what I can do physically because of my size, but I do sitting stretches and lift weights sitting. It keeps the strain on my body from being unbearable. I also make myself get outside, and I'm walking about three miles a day, broken up into small segments/multiple outings. I'm slow, but I get those steps in, and my knees are better for it

I hope some of the things that work for me are helpful to you too. And adopting new habits doesn't mean you have to lose weight. I certainly haven't. Sometimes the difference is in the little things.

NoMoYoYo:
Thanks. Wow 10 burgers! I've had 3 and nuggets. Thats a level I'm not sure I'd ever reach.

I know I need to do more exercise...including walking. I did much better while on vacation a couple weeks ago than I thought I would. But boy was I exhausted and a bit sore.

BigBallBellyGirl:
Extreme stuffing is one of my favorite aspects of feedism, and though I've always been fat, massive calorie intake put about 200 pounds on me last year. I don't regret the gain, but I will say, I stretched my stomach out so much, it is very, very challenging to maintain. I initially said 500 was my limit, but I couldn't put the brakes on. Then I capped myself at 525. I overshot that as well, and I'm currently in the 530s. The gain has been much slower, but it's still a struggle, and I still fall off the wagon.

I hope you find the balance you're looking for, and I hope you reach a place where you feel well enough to do everything you want to do!

Munchies:
Wishing you well as you find your balance.

As a tangent OP, if you have a hard goal, it's best to start pumping the breaks when you are getting close to your limit. After all, when you are driving, you slow down when you are getting close to the stop sign. You don't stomp the breaks once you get there - especially at highway speeds.

If you don't, you'll overshoot it and end up back on that yo-yo diet grind.


I do have a hard goal - 275lbs.

I set it when I crossed back over 200 last July. My initial thought was to take it easy and get there in a few years. Little did I think I'd be most of the way there in 9 months.

As I've mentioned in other posts, I have yo-yo dieted most of my adult life. I'm not there. I do want to continue gaining. But I know I need to slow down. I have to eat better and get exercise. I just want to be a big guy. If I don't change my strategy, I risk getting to a point that I'll want to lose...and start the cycle again.

I appreciate the advice.
7 months

Eating healthier

NoMoYoYo:
After gaining about 65lbs in the last 9 months, I've finally hit a point that my body isn't happy with me.

I feel tired, sluggish etc.

I am about to change my strategy. I want to still gain, but in a much healthier way. i.e. less fast food.

I know what I've done to myself. I knew I'd reach this point. Surprised it took as long as it did.

Does anybody have any suggestions on how to keep gaining while being healthier?

BigBallBellyGirl:
I've struggled with this too.. gaining and then feeling an extreme toll on my body, stamina, and mobility. I by no means have mastered a perfect balance. In fact, I still fall off the wagon once every couple of weeks and end up putting on weight as a result. I'm currently about ten pounds heavier than what I set as my absolute limit. BUT... I have slowed down A LOT, and I'm taking steps (including literal ones) to ease knee and back pain that at one point, had become unbearable.

A couple of observations from my lived experience:

1) I love junk food. I can put down 10 fast food burgers without feeling full. Fat, sugar, and carbohydrates don't give me the right kind of energy though. I feel much better if I've included salad, greens, fresh vegetables, and fruit than when I exist off McDonald's and Pizza Hut.
2) My drinks of choice are Dr. Pepper and chocolate milk, but I feel loads better when I make myself drink water.
3) Movement is essential. I carry my weight in my midsection and have a very round, heavy belly. I have limitations on what I can do physically because of my size, but I do sitting stretches and lift weights sitting. It keeps the strain on my body from being unbearable. I also make myself get outside, and I'm walking about three miles a day, broken up into small segments/multiple outings. I'm slow, but I get those steps in, and my knees are better for it

I hope some of the things that work for me are helpful to you too. And adopting new habits doesn't mean you have to lose weight. I certainly haven't. Sometimes the difference is in the little things.

NoMoYoYo:
Thanks. Wow 10 burgers! I've had 3 and nuggets. Thats a level I'm not sure I'd ever reach.

I know I need to do more exercise...including walking. I did much better while on vacation a couple weeks ago than I thought I would. But boy was I exhausted and a bit sore.

BigBallBellyGirl:
Extreme stuffing is one of my favorite aspects of feedism, and though I've always been fat, massive calorie intake put about 200 pounds on me last year. I don't regret the gain, but I will say, I stretched my stomach out so much, it is very, very challenging to maintain. I initially said 500 was my limit, but I couldn't put the brakes on. Then I capped myself at 525. I overshot that as well, and I'm currently in the 530s. The gain has been much slower, but it's still a struggle, and I still fall off the wagon.

I hope you find the balance you're looking for, and I hope you reach a place where you feel well enough to do everything you want to do!



Thank you!
7 months

Mold-free hamburger/hotdog buns?

PurpleJade:
If I want to search this, all I get is search engine optimized and ai/gpt garbage. Articles telling me how to avoid mold, telling me things I already do actively.

I hope that here since food is a staple here maybe someone knows a good brand to get buns with a bit more preservatives. I can’t eat 8 hamburgers or 8 hotdogs a week from my grocery store visit, and anytime after a week I see mold.

With bread I don’t have this problem, sara lee honey wheat can sit for ages in my pantry, and I unfortunately can only purchase the sara lee artisinal buns and not restaurant style.

Letters And Numbers:
Freeze them and defrost when you need them.

(Or invite people over for cookouts)

Munchies:


If you are taking all the steps to avoid your food going bad and it still is, then freeze it.

Alternatively, buy the buns only when you plan to use them quickly. Use the Sarah Lee bread instead when it's just you.

All that said, I am curious about how quickly your buns are going bad and how you are preserving them. Because I've never experienced hot dog buns going bad so quickly.


I can't answer for the OP, but when I first moved out, the place I lived in was a breeding ground for mold.

I would buy a loaf of bread with an expiry date for 2 weeks later and it would be moldy within a few days.

I did freeze things after this happened a few times.
7 months
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