That's absolutely right. Fortunately, I have a great partner who wants to have a lot of future adventures together and would, though he loves my obese body, support me whether I wanted to be an 8XL or a size 2. So it's not like I have someone in my house who is working against me. I just have to get in the right headspace and shift some habits to maintain.

I've definitely found this to be true. There are no retailers who make clothing I could order without customization and receive ready to wear without tailoring. My arms are short, and I'm not broad-shouldered, but my midsection girth expands to more than a hundred inches when sitting and my rolls and bulges are "compressed". My tailor usually ends up taking about 4 inches off hems and some length off sleeves.

Hope you have a wonderful new year and see all your wishes come true!

Definitely slowing down now, just because I think I've hit a point where daily obstacles are rapidly feeling more pronounced. Given that I'm not super tall, I think another 100 pounds would strand me at home entirely, and I'm not ready for that.

I'm 29 now, but I hit 250 the summer before 8th grade and 325 in 10th grade. I was too fat for the regular one-piece classroom desks and had to sit at a folding table instead. I also hated PE, because running was a required activity, and I've never been a fast runner. I was still agile enough for marching band though.

I also have the same issue as a 500 pound woman who is only 5'3", both with sleeve length and hemline.

There are a few women's retailers out there who custom make clothing if you send your measurements. Of course, they're a tad pricey, but I find it's a good investment for a few nicer items. I'm sure men might have similar options.

For other items, like casual dresses, I fork over for a tailor. I have a place I use regularly, and the tailor pretty much charges a flat rate regardless of what I bring in.

For casual items, like sweatshirts, I just deal with it. I also end up opting for short sleeve tops often, because I do overheat very easily.

Thank you! 😊 Thrilled with the results. The challenge is adjusting to maintenance calories, since I've been enjoying myself so much!

I use a My Weigh talking XI 700, and I think I get pretty consistent readings that also correspond with other indicators of gain, like measurement and tightness in clothing. Mine came from Amazon and was less than $100 (US).

15 pounds since I last posted in this thread 2 weeks ago, and my belly has a major tightness about it. My final gaining spurt also took me past the 500 mark. I truly couldn't be more pleased.

When I sat down after my shower today in a big sleep shirt and my underwear after tempting to tuck my belly in it, the elastic popped. Guess I'm bigger than an 7XL!!