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Title: Putting on weight
Post by: Charlotte Kitty on April 19, 2026, 04:50:41 PM
Has anyone increased their food intake to put on weight? I want to gain fat but  not muscle, but all the advice seems to point towards muscle too which I really don't want. Peanut butter seems sn option but wondered if anyone else has tried anything?

Charlotte 😻
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Stottie Girl on April 19, 2026, 05:27:37 PM
I just have to look at food to put on weight :(

I certainly don't have any trouble that's for sure! It shouldn't be hard though, just eat things you aren't supposed to and exercise less! It's a combination of a slower metabolism and the wrong sorts of foods.

Ice cream is pretty bad I know that from personal experience!

Why do you want to gain weight? You don't look unhealthy.
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Charlotte Kitty on April 19, 2026, 05:36:21 PM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on Today at 05:27:37 PMI just have to look at food to put on weight :(

I certainly don't have any trouble that's for sure! It shouldn't be hard though, just eat things you aren't supposed to and exercise less! It's a combination of a slower metabolism and the wrong sorts of foods.

Ice cream is pretty bad I know that from personal experience!

Why do you want to gain weight? You don't look unhealthy.

I do eat unhealthy stuff and put nothing on! Its really annoying.

I don't want a slim body. I've always been clear to myself I want a plus size physique as I transition as I don't like the average/skinny look at all. I'm hoping to get lots of fat around my hips and bum area ideally.

Unfortunately with HRT I lost weight from 95kg to 83kg. I'd like to get nearer 95-100kg.
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Stottie Girl on April 19, 2026, 05:46:16 PM
Quote from: Charlotte Kitty on Today at 05:36:21 PMI do eat unhealthy stuff and put nothing on! Its really annoying.

I don't want a slim body. I've always been clear to myself I want a plus size physique as I transition as I don't like the average/skinny look at all. I'm hoping to get lots of fat around my hips and bum area ideally.

Unfortunately with HRT I lost weight from 95kg to 83kg. I'd like to get nearer 95-100kg.

Some people are just like that Charlotte. My dad eats nothing but biscuits and cake most days and he is skinny as a rake. If I ate one pizza it would take a whole week of dieting to loose it! HRT will change the way you put on fat eventually like maybe over the next few years but it's gradual.

It's a curse being overweight though Charlotte, I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Charlotte Kitty on April 19, 2026, 05:58:18 PM
Quote from: Stottie Girl on Today at 05:46:16 PMSome people are just like that Charlotte. My dad eats nothing but biscuits and cake most days and he is skinny as a rake. If I ate one pizza it would take a whole week of dieting to loose it! HRT will change the way you put on fat eventually like maybe over the next few years but it's gradual.

It's a curse being overweight though Charlotte, I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

I've had more weight in the past and was ok so i don't see an issue. Im not sure why HRT made me lose about 10kg. I just honestly just don't like the slim look as a female at all, so this is pretty important to me just like some people desire to be slim, Im just the opposite!
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Maid Marion on April 19, 2026, 06:02:49 PM
I do a lot of gardening while squatting to build up my lower body.  I have 34 inch hips.
I found that playing golf and walking the course reduce my waistline from 28 to 25 inches, for an hourglass figure.

I did some research and it looks like the best way to eat bread is to store it frozen and then toast it, so I made garlic french bread today.  Prepared that way bread is less likely spike glucose levels.  I also bought whole wheat flour to make my own bread products.

Marion
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Stottie Girl on April 19, 2026, 06:06:39 PM
Quote from: Charlotte Kitty on Today at 05:58:18 PMI've had more weight in the past and was ok so i don't see an issue. Im not sure why HRT made me lose about 10kg. I just honestly just don't like the slim look as a female at all, so this is pretty important to me just like some people desire to be slim, Im just the opposite!
Yeah a bit of fat is good but dont go overboard is all I'm saying.

I always seem to sound like your nagging mother Charlotte! sorry honey, you do you!
Title: Re: Putting on weight
Post by: Dawn Kellie on April 19, 2026, 06:17:18 PM
I have a coworker that's trying to add weight. He's one of those that can eat anything and loose weight.
He's doing a lot of rice and lean meat. It seems to be working