Happy - all jokes aside, I've been told that I get really excitable with yummy food/treats, so i hope when people see me one day lounging/sitting, they see me excitedly enjoying more food and the smile on my chubby cheeks emphasizing by large neck/chin fat.

To be completely honest, I can't really relate to your issues, ive always been chubby, my work is sedentary and I do like to stuff my belly... That being said, I do have some tips:

1.) Snacking- If stuffing isn't your jam, try to snack all throughout the day, anytime you have a free moment, always have skittles or something in your pocket, even go as far as setting reminders on your phone. Ive found my days of biggest intake were actually day-long stuffing sessions, where I never fully ate myself completely out of commission, and took only small breaks between refilling my belly, leaving it full/bloated for the entire day. Obviously you dont have to do it to the extent that I did, but Snacking often will help!

2.) Career - I knew I wanted to be fat/was gaining even back in high school, and I did tailor my career path into business, then HR. I work fully remote but even when I was in office, I had to sit for 8+ hours a day... If you dont particularly care about how much money you make or having passion for your job, id recommend administration work, its highly sedentary, largely WFH, and you can get a certificate in 6 months/1 year

3.) Empty Calories - You kind of cover this as being hard, but ill stress it anyways, empty calories will be your friend, ultra processed foods, full sugar drinks, crackers, cookies, fries, etc... if you dont want to feel overfull but put in weight, empty calories will be your friend.

I hope this helps and best of luck to you!

I usually think of this as the pot belly stage... but if we want something cuter, maybe a 'honey pot' or 'honey pot belly' ? This being in reference both to continuously filling a belly with sweets that it has a permanent visible effect, as well as a homage to the original fat influencer: Winnie the Pooh (lol)

1) Ate 52 christmas cookies over a work day... and breakfast, and lunch, and dinner...

2) Drive-Thru Hopping: I used to do this all the time, start at one drive thru, order anything and everything I wanted, eat it all in my car, then drive to a different one! I think my record # was 6 different drive thrus, but I think my biggest orders/stuffings were when I focused on 4: McDonalds, Taco Time (rip Taco Bell in Canada), Dairy Queen and Tim Hortons

3) Ate an entire family sized lasagna in one sitting with pop and garlic bread

I'm openly asking for encouragement/advice here, so if that's not your jam, please move along 💕

Hey y'all, my skinny friends managed to convince me to sign up for 6 weeks of dance classes with a performance at the end, and I'm kind if freaking out about it...
- Its with a studio I did a drop in class with last year, so I know they are a body positive space (this type of dance requires twerking/booty shaking, so im helped in that department haha), BUT
- I was by far the fattest person in the room then, and I was in the 280lb range... I just crossed 322lbs the other day, so I am even bigger...
- Also I remember struggling to keep up with all the steps and sweating and panting a lot last time, and I know I've lost even more stamina with my 40lb+ gain
- I will be required to buy/source costume pieces, I'm scared that I won't be able to find nicher pieces in my size either at all, or quickly/affordably (I know last season they had the dancers in leopard bustiers (think corset without boning))... Im a size 26, so Shein/Temu aren't really options bc their size 4x usually fit closer to size 20/22 in my experience.... Plus size consignment stores do exist in my area, but idk if they'll have what I need and even if they do, I find they charge the same or nearly as much as Torrid...

For those still listening lol:
- Have yall ever done group fitness with friends? How did you manage to keep up/communicate your needs without feeling shame both to your friends and to your instructors?
- How do I find niche dance performance wear in plus sizes (bigger than size 22) that deliver quickly/to Canada?
- How do I keep my spirits up to keep going when I need more breaks/cant do the same moves, especially if I think (they probably won't bc people are self involved) folks are judging me for being so out if shape, especially people whose opinions I value?

Tbh I do think its super hot that ill be the fattest bitch out there shaking my fat on stage to Rihanna while people watch/cheer, but there's so much I have to get through first to get there and Im so scared ahaha...

I feel where you're coming from, I don't have kids yet, but I do worry about being a mom who is over 320lbs, in that I want to teach my future kids how to lead healthy lives and not miss out on important milestones like riding bikes or camping.

I got some good advice from a user on here, just because I eat and indulge, doesnt mean its what I teach my future kids, and there are so many recreational programs out there that my future kids won't miss out on things, they just may not do them with me.

Is it perfect? No, but I have a partner who is smaller than me, and is capable to do things fie/with our future kid. Will I have more serious limits/stopping points when kids are around? Yes, health is so much more important when folks are relying on you.

Late to the game here! I always wanted to wear a bodycon dress, and I actually kinda did last Xmas (it had sequins and ruching so it shiwed by body but didnt exaggerate my curves), showing my curves and it being short! Im thinking I'll try a Maxi dress this summer, longer and loose on legs, but no Sequins or fabric to hide anything behind!

I love seeing when fat folks have their pants/shorts under their belly and it noticeably hangs over 🥵 Also a tight tank top!

THIS ^^ Especially around other folks for a direct comparison, I went to lunch with some friends recently, they each ordered 1-2 sushi rolls with miso soup and I ordered 4 rolls, miso soup, and some tempura... When I order that much alone or with my partner it doesn't feel like its so abnormal, but when all my food came out and took up way more room, it became super obvious 😅

I haven't had a doctor's appointment like this, but my doctor has been on mat leave for awhile, and before that I'd only seen her virtually since the pandemic... I have an in-person appointment in May and I'm definately nervous considering I've put on nearly 100lbs since I last saw her in person! (I'll definately hear about weight loss lol)

Having to physically move my fat- like when im reaching to a tall cabinet or leaning over the bathroom counter to get closer to the mirror, my belly is in the way hitting the counter unless I purposely pick it up and put it on top of the counter, then I can reach further/higher. Same with my boobs, moving them to see/do up waistbands/belts.