I'll admit I don't go to such places, but perhaps I can offer some insight.

I remember one time, back when I was a teenager, this friend of a friend, I saw her wearing shorts and a top that showed off her midriff. She was also plump and overweight. My father in confidence said he thought she didn't have the body for it, but he would never say so in public.

Of course, I thought she did, and I thought she was pretty cute, but I'm an FA who wants you to overeat, so of course I'm gonna say that. Sadly, back then I didn't yet want to admit to myself that I love heavier women who can really eat. Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like if I asked her out on a date, maybe eat lots of pizza. Last I heard, she got married after college. Lucky man. He gets to enjoy her every day and watch her swell up from pregnancy, marriage weight gain, and eventually, the middle age spread will kick in.

I should also mention this was around a couple of decades ago. The U.S. has become considerably heavier and thicker since then. It's actually getting to the point that you'll stick out if you're really thin.

You would have to be very heavy to really stick out, nowadays.

I suppose some folks may privately be disgusted, but I get the impression this is less and less relevant, as America gets fatter every year. In fact, if current trends continue, the U.S. will reach majority obesity (BMI 30+) in '30 and continue to rise.

Indeed. I felt a nice sense of satisfaction when my thighs finally went past 20" around. Now I kind of want to get to 21" and I have less than a quarter of an inch to go!

I'm not sure how I will feel if and when I'm officially overweight.

Next time you should get clothes that are too big, that you can barely wear. Eventually of course, even those ones will become extremely tight.

I'd also recommend using a tape measure and keeping a table, with dates. You'll love the evidence of your arms and legs getting thicker and thicker.

Folks take to it differently. I prefer to use it in cooking, or for "super milk" (heavy cream + half and half, 50/50).

Though one poster here got almost addicted to it. Claimed to gain about a foot in additional waist size in something like 2 months. But he also went way overboard, to the tune of 2 quarts a day. Most folks would never go quite that hard.

Like the previous reply, I'd suggest suspenders as well. You'd also want to avoid the clip type. The small clips with plastic teeth often slip off. The large clips with almost serrated teeth are much stronger, but will wear down the waistband.

Use the button type, even though you will have to install the buttons. Sewing them on is pretty easy, and all the supplies will be at a craft shop near you. Alternatively, a tailor and even some full-service laundromats (think the places that will do it for you, and even dry cleaning) can install buttons.

You'd also want to avoid the more expensive silk ones. Try to look for the kind that are elastic for the entire length. Something like this:

www.amazon.com/HoldEm-Suspender-Genuine-Leather-suspenders/dp/B00D5Z0728/ref=sr_1_3

Very true.

I've never attempted to talk to anyone through there, just repeating some common complaints I've heard from others about that place. Just seems like a pretty common theme so I tell folks to give it a pass.

I'm mostly disgusted by those at Feabie (or anywhere else) who refuse to even talk unless being paid, like it's some sort of web cam site.

They can just fuck right off. If someone sells videos, okay but don't ask at every opportunity, and don't refuse to talk to those who will never buy.

I'm interested only in real connections.

There's also Dimensions Magazine which has a message board. No gallery per-se though you could post pictures in threads.

Hard to believe that in the 90s, Dimensions used to be the only game in town.

Don't use chocolate syrup, it will be hard to mix. You can use hot chocolate powder packets though. One packet for each cup, so two packets for a pint.

A straw will make it easier too.

I'm not entirely sure if that's possible. The quickest results mean you need a LOT more calories, which of course means you'd have to eat a lot. You'd have to stuff day after day, and that's not feasible for most folks.

That said, there are small changes you could make to add calories. Any one of these alone won't make a huge difference but together, they can. Here's a few examples:

Cream and sugar in your coffee. Extra mayo on your sandwiches. Extra dressing and cheese on your salad (you always do need your vegetables, even if they come on a burger; delivery method isn't that important). Rediscover candy and cookies, snacking on them when you can. Something you don't have to refrigerate so you can keep it in the car. Try some extra butter on things that use it. I think you get the idea.

Enough small changes day after day will add up, and will be important to ensure you don't lose as you increase in size. In essence this is the opposite of the advice for weight loss of making small substitutions and changes to reduce calories.

You don't have to adopt all the examples I said, and there's countless more of these simple examples. You may find yourself adopting and preferring some of these. But if you don't like one, don't do it. That's when you have to use discipline, determination, and force yourself to do it. That will cause more burn out.

At least you're a pretty good size already, so you're already past the hardest and most difficult part.