Growing Bigger - Happenings The Last Year

I have not posted in a while since my last post a year ago when I had attained 365.  I have continued to gain.  I put on 10 more pounds over the summer and was at 375 when I took a cruise.  I think that taking a week or two for a cruise for a vacation is an excellent way to relax and enjoy time away.  The week cruise I took was also a great experience in my eating pleasure.  You get to eat as much as you want.  The sit down restaurants and the buffet lines are excellent.  For a whole week I was able to eat as much as I wanted.  The cruise ship staff was very helpful.  In the morning I would usually start with some breakfast in the room - a plate full of pastries - as I enjoyed the scenery from my balcony.  Then I would move to the breakfast buffet line for several helpings - eggs, sausage, bacon, fruit, more pastries and a sampling of the rest.  Most mornings I would get second and third helpings.  Then relaxing on the deck while reading books and time during the morning for a nice snack as well as some dips in the pool.  Lunch was great - casual pool attire and a chance to order what I wanted from the menu or eat again on the buffet line.  Afternoons included a nap, another afternoon snack and getting ready for dinner.  At dinner, I would usually have two appetizers, two main courses and two or more desserts.  Of course, the evening could not end without a chance to try the various places for more dessert or another late meal.  I managed to read quite a few books.

The cruises ususally have excursions.  I went on some - those that were relaxing.  Many of the offered cruises had symbols saying they required significant physical activity or had weight restrictions.  Those I did not choose.  But a tour or a boat excursion were good.  There were generally places to stop and try the local food - which was great.  The room was also perfect. 

I could feel myself getting larger throught the cruise.  As I was sitting by the pool I could tell that the people who wandered by noticed how fat I was sitting there on the deck chair.  My size definitely showed as I went to and from the pool.  There were others on the cruise who were also large.  Several of us would occassionally enjoy lunch or dinner together and share our experiences.

By the time the cruise ended, I could barely fit in the shorts I had brought with me.  I also found that towards the end of the cruise as I walked around I was starting to waddle.  That made me wonder how much I had gained.  I could tell on the flight home that I was large as it was a tighter fit in the seat and the extender belt was stretched further over by belly.  The scale said 387 at home and it felt great. 

Over the rest of the summer and fall, I kept eating quite a bit.  By September I had passed 400 and was ordering new clothes on line since I could not find any big and tall stores that had my size.  By then I was into the 60s waist.  In the fall my weight kept increasing.  Some weeks only a pound or two, others more - generally a funciton of how much I ate over the weekend and whether during the week I could get out to a buffet place for lunch.  When I could do so, I would spend a long lunch eating as much as I could.  I found that as I would go back for more helpings I would have to let out my belt to accomodate my belly getting larger from what I was eating.  A few times I would have to undo the top button to give more room.  Then I would have to rest a bit after eating so I could reassemble myself after my meal.  Dinners were always large - either ones I cooked or takeout.  I would make sure to wear sweats so the waist band would be flexible.  By Thanksgiving I was at 425 and by Christmas 430.  A week's vacation over the holidays at a resort was excellent.  I relazed and ate all the time and came back to work at about 440.

My colleagues at work noticed how much larger I am.  Luckily in my office, my chair accomodates my size well.  Going to metings in others offices or conference rooms requires some planning.  Chairs with sidearms are out as I was always gettting stuck or could not fit in them.  I arranged with the office manager to have chairs without arms available.  The winter was fairly poor on weather so I was not as active and I kep on gaining.  By the end of March I was over 460.  With golf season arriving, I started to practice some so I could play and found that my size is causing me to adjust the way I play.  By the time I went out for rounds in the spring, I was close to 470.  A cart was needed.  Of course the guys I play with were good natured and kidded me about my grazing al fall and winter.  A number of times we would go out for lunch after the round and they liked seeing how much I would eat.  At some of the pizza places we would go, I would finish two or more pizzas.  A few times, they had to help me get up and make sure I could make it to my car. 

Since I was somewhat more active during the spring and summer so far, I was not gaining as much, but I still am growing bigger.  I took another cruise this summer to enjoy a week of relaxing and eating and I did very much eating.  The flight to the cruise ship was the first time I nad been on a plane in a while.  I did not figure I would fit in a first class seat so I purchased two economy seats.  With my larger size, I convicned the gate personnel to let me board early so I could waddle down the jet way and not be rushed as I tried to fit down the aisle. Luckily I was able to procure the bulkhead seats and did not have to go far. I definitely need both seats and the extender belt which now joined the seat belts from thw two eats.  I am sure I was quite a signt for the other passengers.  A few did smile or point.  I enjoyed the attention as I was eating my lucnh of several cheeseburgers and shakes.  I did not even bother trying to use the armrest trays as they could not be deployed with my large belly.

The cruise was excellent.  I waddled my way around and enjoyed the time eating and eating and reading.  No excursions this time as I wanted to enjoy the time on the ship and spend my time relaxing.  The swims in the pools were great.  I definitely showed my size and it felt great.  The meals were great and I could tell I was putting on the pounds.  By the time I returend, I had reached over 500 pounds.  My golf buddies were good natured about how fat I am now.  i am having fun with my size.  Going to malls and stores always brings out interesting looks and comments.  My walk has definitely changes.  I am slower and adjusting to where my weight shifts.  I love the way I look. 

We will see where my weight goes.  I would like to get to 600 and see how that feels.  As long as I can walk, swim and do what I want, I am happy.