Becoming Obese for the First Time

[squeezablysoft]

I'm so super-pumped that I only have 14 pounds to gain before I officially enter the obese category with a BMI of 30! Given my track record of having gained almost 60 pounds in the past 10 years without even trying to gain, I should be there by the time I graduate even if I don't make any efforts to grow on purpose. Was wondering if any of you remember reaching this milestone and have any thoughts to share.

[chubbynate]

Originally Posted by squeezablysoft

I'm so super-pumped that I only have 14 pounds to gain before I officially enter the obese category with a BMI of 30! Given my track record of having gained almost 60 pounds in the past 10 years without even trying to gain, I should be there by the time I graduate even if I don't make any efforts to grow on purpose. Was wondering if any of you remember reaching this milestone and have any thoughts to share.

I've been obese for about 15 years, lol, because I've always had a bit appetite. It's not all it's cracked up to be. I didn't really enjoy it until I got past the obese stage. Morbidly obese and super obese are more enjoyable categories to be in because the extra size really makes a big difference.

[BigFA]

Originally Posted by chubbynate

I've been obese for about 15 years, lol, because I've always had a bit appetite. It's not all it's cracked up to be. I didn't really enjoy it until I got past the obese stage. Morbidly obese and super obese are more enjoyable categories to be in because the extra size really makes a big difference.

I too got incredibly excited when I passed the morbidly obese or super obese category with a BMI of 40 or more. Another exciting point for me happened when I weighed myself at my sister-in-laws and the scale jumped well past 300 lbs. for the first time. I couldn't believe it at first that I actually reached 300. It was positive affirmation that I am really fat. Just being able to say to people I am over 300 lbs. really turned me on. And to have my female doctor gently scold me for reaching 300 was a bit of a turn on as well.

[Tracii]

I would say certain things you will always remember like when you reach a certain weight or get told your BMI is too high at the Dr's office.
The time when you are officially the "fattest"among your friends.
When I was an active gainer the point where I passed 200 lbs was pretty special.
Passing 300 was amazing too because I wasn't trying to gain.
There will always be milestones.

[biggirlluvher]

Do you use "obese" to describe yourself?

[pdt]

I'm with Chubbynate on this one, haha. When I hit 300 lbs, I was like "is this it? I can still see my feet if you lean a little."

I guess, especially as an average-height man with a bit of muscle, 300 lbs isn't all that big. My belly only sags like a little. Mainstream media led me to believe I'd be like a jiggling tub of lard at 300, but I was just cuddly, instead.

[TwoSwords]

Originally Posted by chubbynate

I've been obese for about 15 years, lol, because I've always had a bit appetite. It's not all it's cracked up to be. I didn't really enjoy it until I got past the obese stage. Morbidly obese and super obese are more enjoyable categories to be in because the extra size really makes a big difference.

I think there's definitely some truth to that, though having nice, cuddly arms and a soft belly are certainly psychological buoys for me.

I am constantly wrestling with insecurity on this score, and fearing that I may have lost, or may be about to lose weight. I've seen the occasional person like you describe. A teacher here, a high school student there, a manager, a coworker, etc, and they're just so glamorous at those higher extremes, and I desperately want what they have, but I'm unable to reach their level.

For such people, with such an incredible gift, to treat it so disdainfully... It makes me want to cry at times. Great fatness is a magnificent gift; something that many can't achieve on their own, and which would be a godsend if it could be shared. Yet, the lack of appreciation for this magnificent gift by those who possess it is palpable. It's almost maddening.

[LarryTheNoodleGuy]

never fails to make me smile...I joined the club about a year and a half ago.

[Queerchub]

Congrats!!! That’s awesome! I’m currently 135 and my goal is to eventually hit 400lbs. But I started at 103lbs and I’m getting so excited!!

[BigFA]

Originally Posted by biggirlluvher

Do you use "obese" to describe yourself?

I rarely use the word obese to describe myself. I like saying "I am too fat..." for something or admitting I am a fat guy. Or I will jokingly describe my body type as "voluptuous" to women who fully understand what that means.

[AmyJo1976]

Originally Posted by BigFA

I rarely use the word obese to describe myself. I like saying "I am too fat..." for something or admitting I am a fat guy. Or I will jokingly describe my body type as "voluptuous" to women who fully understand what that means.

I'm the same way. I don't normally even think of that word. Fat is so much easier

[degek2001]

Originally Posted by AmyJo1976

I'm the same way. I don't normally even think of that word. Fat is so much easier

Sure I like the word Fat more then obese. So you're obese?

[Mcfc]

Been obese for just under a year now, bmi 37.1


Another thing I like to look at is waist measurement I recently got it measured at 50 inches.

[AmyJo1976]

Originally Posted by degek2001

Sure I like the word Fat more then obese. So you're obese?

That does sound kind of awkward doesn't it?

[LarryTheNoodleGuy]

Originally Posted by Mcfc

Been obese for just under a year now, bmi 37.1


Another thing I like to look at is waist measurement I recently got it measured at 50 inches.

So cool...I remember when my waist passed 40, even when sucked in as far as i could get it, then letting it out and measuring...OMG, 44 inches. (It was 30 inches when i graduated high school!)

Also, once upon a time, waist and chest measurements were 30 and 38. Chest actually went down to 37 while waist ballooned to 40 and beyond. Wheeee!

[Tracii]

Wait you mean there are obese /fat people on this forum?????

[LarryTheNoodleGuy]

Originally Posted by Tracii

Wait you mean there are obese /fat people on this forum?????

NOT OBESE! (Stands up straight, sucks stomach in, pretends to be "skinny," hoping observer will smile and stifle a giggle)

#LiteHumilation
#allinfun
#DignityAndRespect
#RedInTheFace
#OMGYouGotSoFat
#Lol

[Tracii]

LOL Larry you are a nut.
I'm not obese I'm just really fat.
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[lpgastruck]

Love the new avatar pic Tracii that belly defiantly trumps the penguin.��

[Tracii]

Thanks, it was about time to change my avatar anyway.

[ChattyBecca]

Fat sounds better than obese...at least to me.

[The Educator]

Isn't "obese" more specific than "fat"? Isn't anyone who's overweight "fat"?

[happily_married]

Originally Posted by The Educator

Isn't "obese" more specific than "fat"? Isn't anyone who's overweight "fat"?

It depends on how you define “overweight.” Most people use BMI as the metric for defining healthy, overweight or obese. But that greatly overstates the problem. I’m 5’7” and weigh 161: BMI of 25.2, overweight. Yet I’m pretty darn fit. If by definition I am “overweight” but not “fat” I think we can conclude the answer to your question is no.

[degek2001]

I think also fat means a big person and is more on perspective of the person how said someone is fat. The word 'obese' does suggests an fact, but is also a judgment.

[TwoSwords]

Originally Posted by degek2001

I think also fat means a big person and is more on perspective of the person how said someone is fat. The word 'obese' does suggests an fact, but is also a judgment.

I think the word "fat" is the best overall word for it; not only the simplest and the briefest, but the most direct and the most enjoyable to hear and say. It carries with it emotions and memories of the most endearing sort (for some of us,) encouraging focus on all the sweetest accidents of the physical state.

However, like most words in "living" languages, it gets used to mean things we'd rather it didn't from time to time. In particular, I feel the word "fat" is not specific enough; being applied to many people who are definitely not fat, just because they're not the societal ideal in certain areas. Some people might take issue with the fact that the word can also be used to describe the fat itself, and not just the person, but I'm used to the idea of words having multiple definitions, as long as you can differentiate between them based on context.