Jbal5000

I’d say about 5’6, although it’s possible without shoes I could be a little shorter. I’ve not measured in a while but I’ve had measurements from 5’5 to a little over 5’6 (one time someone measured me at just under 5’5 without shoes). So I like to say 5’6 haha.

Thank you 😊 I’m pleased so far. I wish I could keep the extra size in certain areas of my body, especially my arms and wrists. But they’re going to lose a little size too due to losing fat and all the water weight.

My strength in my upper body, especially with the bench press, has dropped some, but otherwise, feeling good. Endurance is 1000% better.

In case anyone was wondering, this is how I look today. I’m below 230 lbs - around the 226-228 lb range. Still aiming for around the 200 lb mark for now.

I know it’s been a while, but here are some pics at my heaviest and the video of my weigh in above 250 (251.8 pounds. This was at night. The next morning, I was down to 249.0 pounds but I’m still counting 250).

This was almost exactly a month ago. As I mentioned before, I am trying to lose weight now. I am currently around 232-234. I definitely have moments I miss being this big, but I am sure one of these days I’ll be back to gaining.

Yes, I’m fine. I know I’ve been quiet these last few weeks. So I have updates.

First, the good news. I did hit 250 pounds - 251.8 pounds to be exact. It was on a full stomach (and was 249 pounds the following morning), but I’m counting it.

Now on to the bad news for everyone. I have decided to lose some weight. Several different factors went into this decision (I’m fine, no health concerns). Honestly, I never intended to get this big right now and the plan was always to cut down after the new year. I’m just ready for a change. I hit my peak weight 2 weeks ago. Currently I’m down to around the 236-238 range. The plan is to drop down to around the 200ish range and then I’ll evaluate if I want to go lower.

I have 0 regrets about really going for it. I pushed myself higher than I ever thought I would go. It was an incredible experience! I also didn’t expect all the support I’ve had from everyone. Thank you all so much.

I’m sure this isn’t the end of my gaining journey. I can’t say for certain when I’ll decide to gain again. It could be later this year. It could be some more years. But gaining has always been a part of my identity, and these last few months have only further awakened that part of me. Eventually, I’d love to hit 300 pounds, or more.

At some point, I’ll post more pics and videos during my most recent push. I wish I had taken a few more pics and videos when I hit my absolute max but I’ve got some I’ll get around to posting.

I’ve been getting a lot of these (which I understand lol). And that is a good question. I think if I really wanted to lose weight, I could. The problem is I haven’t wanted to (despite the increased difficulties in daily movement compared to before). And part of me wonders if when I get to 250, I’ll be desiring even more weight after a couple weeks of adjusting 🥴

😅 Honestly if I kept going at the rate I am, I definitely could hit 300. Assuming I kept a rate of 7 pounds per month, I would be 307 pounds by the end of October.

If I kept up the same rate of weight gain over these past 3.5 months (69 pounds) through the end of October, I would be over 400 pounds 🤯

I’m not really sure how to respond to this lol. It’s not something I’ve really thought about with anyone. But I do want to point out I am into men and not into women. Sorry.

Surprisingly no comments yet. I still haven’t seen most of those coworkers since the Christmas party last year, and no comments were made then.

Eh, that’s looking less and less likely now considering I’m nearing 250 😂 maybe if I had started the year at 225 pounds and lost 10-15 pounds in January to be at 210-215 pounds right now that might be more likely. Also I’ve gotten very out of shape considering where I was before. Honestly even at 175 pounds in October, I was fit but really wasn’t taking CrossFit that seriously then. So I’m a long way from being ready to compete.

Haha with the way I’ve been growing, I can see how people think that. Sometimes I wonder that myself. But honestly I am starting to feel pretty satisfied with where I am and I’m definitely feeling the weight and looking so massive in my pics now. Also the number 250 is such a nice round number (I’m a numbers guy).

So I do intend on getting to 250, probably this month, slowly while continuing to increase my fitness. And then try to stabilize around 250 for a while, ideally recomp a bit if possible. Spring and then summer will be here before we know it. I want to spend some time in this range and get more comfortable in the real world at this size.