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I'm about 5'6" and 225 lbs, 51" belly. That's unquestionably fat, but not fat enough. I want to get to 245-250, maybe even 265 if I can. I'd love to see how I look at 250!

I'm having a hard time gaining weight because I know I don't eat enough, and I'm losing muscle. I've weightlifted (power lifting) for years but I haven't been in the gym since late winter. Adding muscle will add weight and jack up my appetite.

I felt this way for a long time.

I remember one day being dressed for work in khakis and polo shirt, looking in the mirror and seeing how snug the shirt was and how my belt was sliding down. I was pretty upset at how I looked. I immediately changed into something looser fitting.

But as time went on I got to like how I look geing fat. What I think helped me gain confidence is that I am gay and find other fat guys really attractive. I got to like identifying with them, and seeing myself get fatter.

Obviously that won't work for everyone; everyone finds their own way of being comfortable with their appearance.

I haven't experienced any negative effects or prejudice. I think a lot of how we're treated, being fat or thin, depends on the signals we send. Appear to be confident and in control, and people will treat you with respect. Appear to be insecure and people will steamroll you.

I'm doing it too, especially now that my by belly is beginning to jiggle and ripple a bit when I move. My pants are getting so snug they kind of push my belly fat up as my belt slides down more. I love seeing this.

For me it's a winning combination. I love the look. I really need to get back in the gym and start lifting again. I like the way I looked when I was muscled up. And now carrying more fat than ever... woof!

I've wondered about it too, I don't know why I'm drawn to being fat or why I like fat guys. The funny thing is that I'm raising the bar as time goes by and as I gain.
I have some favorite xtube videos and still photos of guys that at one time I thought were really obese that I found orgasm-inducingly hot, but now I think "hmm y'know, they're not that fat". Though no less orgasm-inducing.

I don't think it's strange. This fetish is all over the map with what people like.

Fatboy, what else!?

I haven't brought up deliberately gaining w/ my husband but he's got to suspect from some of the things I say. For example:

1. About my pain specialist - I had a lumbar fusion - he points to my belly and chastises me. I tell my husband "I worked hard for this" (pointing to my belly).
2. "I'm tired of dieting and 'eating right'. I want eat what I want to eat, and if I get fatter so be it".
3. "Looks like it's time to buy some 44s".