I sort of concur with statements. Peoples reactions and concerns of family and friends employers will be a constant presure if you view it as such. You owe no one anything unless you choose too.

As to friends and family acknowledge their comments, concerns but indicate your fine and happy.

If you employer is making comments in informal meetings then they may have to depending of local health and safety laws. Again acknowledge it. If done insensitive tell them so in writing. If meetings have HR involved then take it seriously.

For people you don't know treat them like shit if you feel like it.

It terms of food and weight loss industry their just after your money. Your a commodity in their eyes, so shrug it off.

Doctors, tell them I am what I am I am paying you to keep me as healthy as possible.

Do any members have stasis dermatitis, if so how do you control it and manage symptoms.

Apologies for posting this on a fantasy site, but I do so account of the wealth of others experience here.

Go to China I had my belly rubbed at least 20 times in 1 week. As I look like budda I guess.

About 450.

At times after gaining some weight I get a sore back for a period till it strength increases. As you belly gets bigger your centre of gravity moves forward and down so that naturally puts more load on the muscles along the back that answers that load. If you get pain radiating to the hip or legs get a back scan with your gp.

I love that idea you get a food ratio that increases with gains. You get a bonus food package if you exceed the gain quota.

I concur with comments that mobility is lost in little increments. Can’t get up of the floor, can’t get out of low chairs, standing for extended time get painful, walking more than 30 min is uncomfortable, then 10 min, then 5, it’s the uncomfortable physical effort of doing stuff that has me increasing avoiding them. Even my car is to small for my increased size, so driving long distances is thought about these days. And just sitting or being in bed is far more comfortable and now spend more time there than say 2 years ago. If a get even fatter as planned I can only see myself tactically avoiding more activity and find my self less mobile to stay comfortable. Along with that I can finding that I can entertain myself with less, I don’t miss travelling or going out all the time. But if you just stopped you life style cold turkey like I think you find it very difficult.

This area is prone to get rash’s, bacteria and fungal issues. This can weaken and discolour skin. What other than anti fungal, bacteria creams do you bigger members do to improve skin health in those areas. Do any use moisture pads or sponges to improve air flow ect…?

I was wondering if any one has a family tree with an idea of ancestors size or weight, and if tells anything interesting. I do not have one, but understand my great uncle onmy mothers side was large not in my league. I had on cousin on my father's side how was very big, she lost weight after surgery.

Australia in 2023 statistics had 4.6% of adults with a bmi more than 40. Up from 2.2 in 2007.