I first realized I was finally fat when I couldn't fit onto a ride at the fair with my daughter, and most of the booths at restaurants began shrinking ; ) Had to start ordering clothing online as well since the typical store selection no longer had shirts and pants that fit me

I have been an FA since middle school, though in women only. I was always athletic and into sports, but occasionally would wonder about being fat myself. About two years ago I got a job where i sit all day, and my wife and I had our first child. After being on a relatively strict diet, the new job and stress/joy from the new baby, I caved in and decided to let go a bit. After gaining about 30lbs the first year, I decided I liked it and have now gone from 187 to 276 in just over 3 years time. Aiming for 300 as an initial goal.