I've put on a few pounds in the past year.
This is a good thing.
A year ago, after my illness, I was a real scrawny chicken. My butt had gone missing. My face was kind of pointed and weaselly. I've always been an ectomorph, but this was a step too far.
I worked diligently at gaining weight. I started eating an Mbar at snack time daily. These energy bars boast 380 calories per serving. (They're also delicious. I recommend Cherry Chocolate and Pineapple Coconut.)
I gained back all the weight I'd lost, and a few pounds more. I'm as well-padded as I've ever been, and despite the inconvenience of growing out of my pants, I'm happy about it. I'm definitely still thin, but no longer scrawny. People have been telling me that my face has filled out pleasantly. Also, my butt grew back.
I actually feel warmer. True fact: fat really does act as insulation! I'm much more comfortable with a little cushion against the cold.
Up until last week I was squeezing into my old pants, but I finally couldn't take it anymore. I ran out on Friday for an emergency larger-pants purchase. I bought 3 pairs at a store where I've never been able to buy pants before, because their smallest size was too big for me. Now it's just right.
The new pants are at the shop being hemmed. Until then I'm wearing only my pants that contain at least 3% Spandex. Thank heaven for a little give.
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Well, congratulations, then! I'd be happy to be where you are. ;) Ectomorph sounds pretty good from the Walrus seat I'm in. :D
Yay for a little health weight gain!
Yay for a little health weight gain!
It's always good to get your butt back. So have people being commenting on that as well as your face? ;)
Oh to have that problem. :)
Joe: Yep. A woman I work with, when I mentioned going shopping for pants, said "Oh, you really had no butt at all for a while. I used to watch you going down the hall and wonder 'How does she sit down?' " ;-)
So glad you're healthy! I am by no means skinny, but maybe if I gained a couple more pounds I wouldn't "need" red wine to keep me warm in the winter? ;-)
Yay!!!!
Whew, I've been absent a long time with lots of catching up to do. You've gone from Real Estate to Pets to Personal Growth. It is certainly strange to hear someone wishing for larger pants! About the pets, you probably should start with a fish. And how exiting that you soon will have a much larger home.
Envy. :D
You can't lose your butt. It's right behind you. It follows you wherever you go.
Yay for found butts! Hahaha! You're so cute, Spark. :)
I'm glad you're feeling so much better - believe me, we were worried about you there for a bit. It's good to see you on the road to recovery and feeling healthier all the time.
You'll have to post some pics in your new clothes. The obligatory butt shots, lol. ;) Show off your sexy self!
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