This is true for some. But most fat people do eat more. And certainly all feedees who've gained weight on purpose eat a lot; some eat amazing amounts.

It's tricky talking to kids, though. Kids should not be encouraged to get fat; it's a major life decision that they are too young to make. (They may do it anyway, but it should not be because you encouraged it.) Of course I'm not saying you should fat-shame them either, just be fat-neutral. If they expressly ask why you're fat you could just say that you eat a lot. Or that you don't like dieting. I wouldn't tell them what to do unless they expressly ask: in that case I'd tell them they'd be better off eating moderately, at least until they grow up.

Do you ever start eating and get so into it you feel sad when you have to stop because you're too full to eat anymore? Does that happen more often the more you gain? Or less?

I didn't say it was a treatment. Some have told me it helped though, just wondered what you thought.

I certainly agree, just wonder if the feedism fetish might help people cope or at least counter-balance eating disorders. Do you think that's possible?

I doubt it's anywhere near 100%. It may seem that way judging from the feedist websites, but those who decide not to get fat are less likely to frequent such sites.

This may help: www.growing-horizons.com/post/deciding-to-get-fat

Have any feedees been diagnosed with binge eating disorder? If so, you do you resolve that with being a feedee?

When you're gaining, do you prefer fat people for friends? Seems like they'd be less judgmental.

Back when I had an advice column I helped one woman talk to her mother about this stuff. It may help you if you end up gaining:

Dear Dr. Feeder--
My name is Amanda. Last year I began university, and because of this had to move away from home onto campus.
One thing I had promised myself to do when I moved out of home was to gain weight.
Since moving onto Campus I have just let myself go completely, and as a result gained 50lbs.
However, this summer I will be visiting my mother back home whom is very into healthy eating, and so forth.
Let me say right now that I am not loosing any weight whatsoever for her, nor do I intend to stop.
But, I do not know what to say to her to avoid her from being too upset.
What can I say to prevent her from being too angry?

Dear Amanda--
You may not be able to keep her from being angry. Settle for keeping her from nagging you to death. Try:
1. If she gets angry, DON'T get angry yourself.
2. If she asks why you gained, say it's because you like to eat and don't mind the extra weight.,
3. If she asks you why you don't diet, say you've tried diets and have found you're happier eating what you want.
4. If she makes a comment about your weight that is not in the form of a question, don't respond.
5. If she says something mean, say "Now you're just being mean."

And remember the NEVERs:
NEVER apologize for your gain;
NEVER apologize for your size;
NEVER apologize for your appetite.
NEVER promise to lose weight unless you really want to.
If she tries to get you to eat healthy food (fruit & vegetables, etc.) go ahead and eat it. It will make her feel better. You can still eat your favorite goodies as well.

If she won't shut up about it, say 'look, I know you're just saying all this because you love me and you want what's best for me, and I appreciate that, but it's my decision and you need to respect that.
Let me know how it goes!

Dear Dr. Feeder--
Sorry for the long reply period, I only flew in a couple of days ago. As you can imagine, it wasn't great at all. But surprisingly I didn't feel down about it whatsoever! When I first gave my mother a hug, she put her hand on my stomach and patted and squeezed it, constantly glancing down at it. It was horribly awkward. For some reason I expected that would be it. Later that night she gave me a brief "discussion" about my weight and asked me if anything was wrong and so forth. I explained to her exactly what you suggested, that I was happy the way I was and didn't feel the need to diet. Amazingly though, that was it!
Thankfully, she hasn't said anything else yet about my weight which I'm very pleased with. Thank-you so much for your help - the food here is quite healthy, so for that reason I'm looking forward to returning home where I can eat what I like.
Again, thank-you so much for the wonderful advice.