#deathly obese

[feedeefoodieboy]

i think ive ruined myself forever..

im already THIS fat at 18, i dont think theres any way out of it 😅😅

[pridequest64]

The idea that the BatFamily can’t cook can be entertaining but applying actual logic to it doesn’t work.

(For the record if your a fanfic writer, no shade I do it too. But if we want to be reasonable, we have to look at the facts.)

Mainly you can not write a story where they all eat like shit and then have marble carved bodies.

You can’t go days without food or eat takeout every day and still wake up with a six pack.

They should all have a basic understanding of food prepping or portion management and actual cooking skill to look the way they do.

Jason is perhaps the only one who can really get away with it, but that’s more because Jason shouldn’t look like a bodybuilder. Jason should look like a strongman, just thick heavy muscle and not a lot of definition. Maybe even a bit of a gut, just not fat and instead pure muscle.

But even that requires eating properly. Jason can just get a way more with eating whatever the fuck he wants than the others.

If you prefer Tim to be hopped up on energy drinks or coffee doesn’t matter. That boy still needs to eat properly and drink water and protein and the like to stay in shape. If Tim lived the way fan fiction writers, like myself described he would either be deathly skinny or incredibly obese.

Staying in BatFam shape requires proper dieting and constant exercising.

They’re skill at cooking can be up to your interpretation. But they should at least be able to do it.

[bl4z33467]

Novos and Atilis modern day (im being 100% serious that they are partially inspired of the two stereotypes of "discord mods", being deathly skinny and obese. Nothing i make is that serious)

[gensokyogains]

You knew this job was strange from the start.

You'd been told to make a delivery to Eientei, a simple task of bringing the head of the household a meal. It was a box of doughnuts, simple enough to carry them. Yet, despite the ease of the job, you'd been the only one to take up the easy paying job. Everyone else had some excuse to turn it down, leaving you the only one left to take it.

For some reason, you swore you felt pitying eyes on your back as you left.

The feeling of dread hadn't receded as you'd marched through the bamboo forest, the manor looming through the branches. It was getting late, the moon rising behind Eientei and casting you in it's shadow as you approached. Passing through the empty courtyard, you approached the doors.

The instructions had been clear. You do not need to wait to be greeted. Sliding the paper door open, you step inside. It's deathly quiet, not a single sound from the hall. Looking to your left and right, you glance around until the smallest noise reaches your ears. Too faint to recognize what it was, you nonetheless took it as a sign of habitation and started walking that way.

Drawing nearer, the sound becomes more clear. It's the creaking of wood, as if an enormous weight were pressing down on floorboards again and again. Rounding the corner, you blink, finally face to face with your employer.

To say she was big would be an understatement. You had never even imagined a person could be so hugely obese. Even clad in luxurious robes tailored to her enormity, nothing could hide the sheer volume of space she occupied. Flooding the hallway with her girth, hips grazing the walls either side of her, you watched as she took sleepy steps forward. The creaking wasn't just the slap of her fat feet against the floor, but her belly dragging along it as well, gut hanging so low and so far that it held her up as much as her limbs.

One hand resting on a breast that weighed as much as you did, the other rubbing at her eyes, she peered at you as you stood there dumbfounded. Looking to the box in your hand, she smiled.

"Oh, you must be my delivery."

Before you could gather your wits, the breath left your body as Kaguya stepped forward. Her stomach overwhelmed you immediately, your footing lost as she squashed into you. Covering you up to your chest in heavy flab, you struggled to do anything. Reaching out, she took the box of doughnuts from you. Flipping the lid, revealing at least fifty pastries glistening in the moonlight, she licked her lips.

And deftly fed you one. Cramming it into your mouth, you sputtered, trying to spit it out. Laying the box on her stomach, her free hand reached up to pinch your nose. Suffocating under the doughnut, your only choice was to swallow.

"I'm so glad you got here just in time, I was so bored."

You hack out a cough, and feel your eyes widen. It's impossible to see beneath the flab that Kaguya is pinning you with, but something feels different. Your body feels heavier, and as you glance down at your arms they grow thicker and rounder, wrists gaining new padding as your fingers puff up. Everything about you feels heavier, more plush, and in your shock Kaguya easily feeds you another doughnut.

"I knew they'd deliver me someone cute if I asked~ My usual playthings are indisposed, so I needed a new one to entertain me tonight." She giggles as you start to swell up again, feeding you more and more. "So don't disappoint me~"

You try to fight back, but it's hard. Maybe if you had responded immediately you could have lashed out, but now the lethargy of these strange pastries has settled in. Your arms muster no strength as they fight back, unable to pry Kaguya's hands away from your face. Every bite you take makes them look more and more like her own, and you feel your torso grow heavier. Beneath the landslide of the princess's stomach, your stance grows wider, thickening thighs blowing up and squishing together.

But that gives you a chance as well.

Swallowing down the last doughnut, growing just a bit heavier, you mange to shove Kaguya back with just your weight alone. As she stumbles away from you, her own blubbery body wobbling, you can see more clearly the damage she's done to you. Your stomach sits heavily against your legs, a mound of dough that reaches far enough to round you out, wobbling as you take ragged breaths. With hips reaching out as far as your arm span, the plush side rolls prop up your limbs, forcing your tubby arms to rest at awkward angles at your side. You lumber forward to feel your ass shake, as wide as a wagon as you fight to start moving. Thighs as wide around as trees slap against each other, rubbing harshly as you start to stumble away.

"Hmm~? Where are you going? You haven't even had half of them yet~"

You're slow, as would be expected of someone so outrageously fat, but the living mountain pursuing you is even slower. The gap between the two of you widens, and soon you can see it. The door to the outside. Huffing, tubby cheeks flushed red, you rip open the door and take a step forward. The cool night arm caresses your new blubber, tantalizingly promising safety-

WHUMP!

You blink, wondering why you aren't going anywhere, why you aren't escaping to freedom, when it dawns on you. Looking down, your hands reach to either side of you. Your thick, hanging love handles are wedged in the door, caught between the meat of your hips and the wooden frame. You slap the walls, struggling, huffing and panting as you fight to squeeze, but it's impossible. The amount of girth that stops you from leaving is more than just an inch or two, and no amount of struggle is cramming you past that.

You hear a giggle behind you and your blood runs cold. You feel her enormously soft belly squish into your back, the sensation of two marshmallows pressing on each other as she leans in and drapes herself over you. The frame creaks with the added weight, but to your dismay doesn't break. A tubby arm reaches around your shoulder, force feeding you yet another doughnut as you whimper.

"Dinner and a show~? You're too good at this~ I really want to have some fun with you now~"

You try to scream, to cry, to do anything to call for aid, but you only muffle out a response through a mouthful of pastries before Kaguya drags you back into the mansion, the door to Eientei slamming shut behind you.

[enennui]

I never got why women are weird about short men, but it's probably muh autism that makes me not care about how people look? Never thought anyone was truly ugly just based off looks...

I guess maybe I do care somewhat, I could never date someone fat even when I was, and I think that serves a biological function so I don't pass obesity on to my children. I have found stocky men attractive but idk like deathly thin has always been very attractive to me at first sight. I have vehemently rejected muscular and athletic men but off the basis that I am lazy and wouldn't want to do the same hobbies lmao

I guess, besides Alex and my ex Chris, everyone I dated looked like your typical Irish genome

I, however have only ever really liked men who were obsessed with me. If I didn't feel somewhat nervous, then I didn't want them, so maybe the men I dated looked alike bc that's who's attracted to me??

[hazelandmadder]

Wild Logos, by Hazelin Madder

Wild Logos II (The World Is)

Lo, all is lo

--and so goes

The ghost

Slipped neath

Hyacinthus's ribaldry

-- and so sensuous

The serpent’s bringing

Ring slipped neath

This cynic’s snubnose

All firing all noways

Into templer day

--and so too sleek to

Scan a smoothened palm

For the acorn or the bullet.

Yes, the world is I without you,

Thou, thine unknown element,

In rimefrost galoshing glasses

Blinding to my buzzard eyes

Let forth the garter snake out of shame

Before knightly it outs its garish obese forcetooth

Bite for human opacity--

Take one idle hand in the picnic basket,

One in the rimming creeksong

And two iamb garlanded wands aglow

with the low light of sensuous reason.

Blow, blow the creekbed;

Breathless reeds in your chest play

With the pagan revel piping in mind:

The sun oranges ever the pooling ring;

The Minoan boornose revolver shoots; why,

It was only a trifling thing, this life;

Why not wait for Plutos’ unspeakable flower

The earthdweller with gilded skin?

And what, I wonder sliding dim onto

My dying back, pinpricked, what do snakes

See before they exit the gardenneath afresh?

- I’ll scrub my mouth out with my diode music-maker

before it cools the algae off away from the frogmats

before it frosts fractal the troutspinning wakeponds

and a man meres other hands with his own hands,

Bare,

Except for moss and wet dust—utter deathly

Cradling his bonecrate trust

--and I shake snakeskins like maracas

Barbarously like Christian Romans

who forgot

Their Greek pagan sledges

so to slit the notochord of this hazel-eyed minotaur

Bastard of his cranial father’s labyrinth against pacified mores.

Signing off and signing out.

[blubberymuses]

"Mori you really let yourself go. Your so obese." From skinnymorifan

Ms. Mori takes a huuuuuge swig from her wine bottle (The beached whale not even bothering with pouring a glass these days) before getting back to the stand out chat message with a sinister look.

"Skinnymorifan? Hmmm..." Her plump fingers barely interlocking to make a makeshift table for her jostling jowls and chubby chins to rest on as she decides you fate, the rest of chat being deathly still due to a foreboding sense of dread entering the stream.

...

She begins to type something out on her keyboard, any game audio and music being promptly lowered in volume until complete and utter nothingness.

...

"Firstly, 'You are' not 'your'... n' secondly..."

Timed out by 'Mori Calliope Ch. hololive-EN' for 604800 seconds • Reasoning: Maybe reconsider your taste in women and come back in a week. Next time I won't be so gentle ♡

...

"Anywho! What were we talking about again? Oh yeah-" Calli moves on as if nothing happened, with the other audio tracks swiftly coming back in full swing!

[d4djobesemuses]

"That's..."

Remi's hand twitched in place, afraid she's caused pain to her friend without meaning to... but then again, when was Patchouli not in pain of some sort? Be it her overstuffed middle crying out for mercy or her poor lungs struggling to squeeze some much-needed air into her morbidly obese body... Patchouli was always "suffering" in one way or another...

Remilia wondered, if this was the right course of things, if there was anything she could do to help her friend somehow, to set things straight once again, but one look at the magician's reddish face was enough to dissuade such concerns.

Patchouli... wanted this... and there was nothing she could do about it. Nothing she could do to prevent the rest of her friends from following in the same heavy, waddling footsteps too...

"I... don't understand, my friend. However, that doesn't mean I will stop you... I want nothing but your happiness... e-even if I'm not sure if this is... the right way... so uhm..."

She would rub once again, tenderly so, smiling a little as she came a little closer.

"What can I do for you? Anything, I'll try."

“Anything…?…Hff…”

The idea enticed Patchouli, she could ask to get even more attention from Sakuya, so the mere concept of not being fed would be a thing of the past.

She could ask her fate to be changed, so once death comes for her, she won’t simply revert to a previous fate, but simply never complete her death, achieving a perfect nirvana of agony and pleasure.

Perhaps to up the ante on Sakuya’s cooking instead, even less nutritional value and even more heartstopping slop, the idea alone drove Patchouli insane with temptation, but, amidst all these ideas, something crucial was missing.

Unbound, deathly gluttony was already very nearly the perfect experience, but the little treat that would seal her current existence as the perfect one would be seeing her best and closest friend fall down the same rabbit hole, relinquish her outdated dignity and become a fellow slave to cravings, just like the rest of Gensokyo.

The answer was clear, all she needed to do was ask.

“Hahh… join me… hff… Remi~… hahh… glut yourshelf… hff… alongshide me… hff… shurrender… ghff… to obeshity… hahh��� and eat with me…”

With monumental effort, Patchouli raised a lard laden arm, and placed her nearly useless hand on Remilia’s own ginormous belly, it felt too soft, it could be tauter, it could even burst~

And Patchouli would make it her mission to corrupt her best friend, and show her the glorious indignity of a gluttonous hedonistic existence.

[feedeefoodieboy]

been eating nonstop recently... 🫣

[ultimatebottom69]

There is difference between uncomfortable and blatant hate but people seems to act like both are corraleted.

No bitch we do know what we meant. For example I am uncomfortable seeing very obese people on TV and someone touch their belly because I get uncomfortable when a complete stranger touch my body but this people seems to always have someone doing that. It makes me deathly uncomfortable.

I never like it when strangers act like they're my editor, but one of the most annoying "corrections" I've ever received was when I was talking about cis people being uncomfortable around trans people and someone said "op you mean transphobes. don't slander all cis people like that". When the thing is I did mean cis people. Because cis people are often uncomfortable around trans people. AND ALSO discomfort is not a flavor of moral transgression. That way lies thought policing.

[cleverhottubmiracle]

Not all changes happen at the same speed. It’s common for people who have lost a dramatic amount of weight to not “see” the transformation in the mirror because their physical body has shifted faster than their mind can keep up. This mental disconnect now has a name: “ghost fat” or “phantom fat.” It may even be on the rise, as more people experience rapid weight loss with drugs like Ozempic. Here, everything you need to know about phantom fat syndrome, how to outsmart it if you have it and how to avoid it in the future. What is phantom fat? Ghost fat gives people the sense that they are larger than they truly are. Researchers described it as a “mind-body lag, in which the patient’s internal body image lags behind the external changes.” Phantom fat is also sometimes referred to as vestigial body image. Who is affected by phantom fat syndrome? Phantom fat often follows major weight loss, when people are in a state that researchers describe as being “ex-obese.” In a 2018 study published in Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing, many women were unable to see their substantial weight loss even 18 to 30 months after bariatric surgery. Susan Mackey, a First for Women reader who lost 116 pounds following weight-loss surgery, is familiar with the phenomenon. She shares, “Here’s the problem: When I’m buying clothes, I’m still buying stuff too big. Mentally, I know I’ve lost weight. But I don’t always see it. That’s pretty common for people who lose weight.” Phantom fat overlaps other body-image issues Phantom fat occurs when overweight people don’t recognize they have reached a healthier weight. But it overlaps with other body-image conditions where healthy-weight people can’t recognize they have dipped into dangerous underweight territory. Addiction expert Vera Tarman, MD, host of the podcast Food Junkies, says, “This phenomenon is evident in the eating disorder community, but we call it body dysmorphia. The person sees themselves as fat even when they look deathly thin.”  Body dysmorphia is common among women, especially athletes and dancers. Julia Konner, MPH, is a former collegiate Division 1 student-athlete, coach and author of Perfect Balance. She shares, “Phantom fat is, unfortunately, a very normal and common phenomenon. When you are losing weight, both your body and mind are under stress. This stress is beneficial to get to a healthier weight, but it can also impair the reality that you have made huge changes in your life.”  Why does phantom fat syndrome happen? “Body image isn’t purely based on physical reality—it’s shaped by years of personal experiences, societal influences and internal dialogue,” explains Supatra Tovar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert. “Even after reaching a healthier weight, the brain may hold on to old self-images due to deeply ingrained thought patterns.” Those old beliefs may have been ingrained in society and reinforced by the media. “Many women internalize societal ideals of beauty, which can perpetuate feelings of inadequacy even after weight loss. If self-worth is tied to appearance, external changes may fail to address underlying emotional struggles,” says Tovar. In short: “Rapid physical changes can leave the mind struggling to align with the new reality.”  How doctors are recognizing phantom fat Fred Pescatore, MD, has experienced ghost fat himself and now looks for it in his patients. He shares, “For my weight-loss patients, I have started to recommend cognitive behavior therapy. I truly believe this can help them navigate their ‘new world.’ They have to learn to align their inner thoughts with their body image.” He understands that, especially for those who have felt judged or ridiculed, “it takes time to overcome the stigma of your weight.” Weight loss experts also recognize that some patients carry extra weight as a form of protection following trauma, and those old feelings may not immediately disappear with weight loss.  Getty How to outsmart feelings of phantom fat now If you’re struggling with phantom fat syndrome, consider these steps… Try a mirror mantra “Our brains prefer what’s familiar, even if it’s not helpful, making change feel uncomfortable. So, the brain tends to cling to familiar feelings from the past,” explains Danielle Gerlach, a life and mindset coach for women in midlife and the owner of Untethered Purpose. Her advice: “Start each day by looking in the mirror and affirming your progress. You could say, ‘This is my body now. I am proud of how far I’ve come.’’ Gerlach explains, “Focus on gratitude for your body rather than judgment of its appearance.” Visualize yourself as you are “Close your eyes and imagine yourself moving through the world as you are now. Picture yourself confident and proud of your body,” advises Gerlach. Try this for two to three minutes daily to help your mind align with your physical reality.  And be sure to compliment yourself, too. “Each day, write or say aloud one thing you appreciate about your body.” For example: “I feel great in this outfit.” She explains, “This fosters a mindset of gratitude rather than critique.” Reframe outdated mental patterns “Encouraging individuals to challenge and replace negative body-related thoughts can help realign perceptions,” says Tovar. “For example, if someone feels they still appear overweight, prompting them to focus on concrete evidence of progress—such as increased energy or improved fitness—can reshape their self-image over time.” She adds, “focusing on physical capabilities such as strength or mobility fosters appreciation and acceptance.”  How to prevent feelings of phantom fat in the future If you’re embarking on a weight loss journey now, here’s how you can help your brain evolve its view of body image and reduce your risk of phantom fat syndrome:  Keep old clothes for comparisons “You may be tempted to throw away old clothes, but they are a good reminder of how far you’ve come and how different your clothes look and feel now from before,” says Konner. So keep some old clothes and pull them out to compare to your new size. The size labels provide indisputable evidence that a change is occurring in your body.  Take progress photos Take new photos of yourself each month in the same place with the same lighting and angles to look at the stark contrast over time, says Konner. It’s another way to “help your brain by looking at the tangible differences in yourself.”  Tune into tiny physical changes Sometimes it’s hard to think of our whole body as something new. So try breaking the body down into smaller parts. Konner explains, “You may think you look fat, but can you feel certain bones that you couldn’t before?” Look for a more visible collar bone, or wrist bones or rings that fit more loosely on fingers. She adds, “Keep affirming yourself of all the progress you’ve made. Be kind and patient with yourself, and most importantly, proud.” Challenge yourself  “One way to get your mind to catch up with your body is testing physical activities that you couldn’t do previously,” says Konner. “Pick something that you used to dread because it was so difficult or impossible and compare that to what you can do now. Do you feel less winded walking up that hill?”  By using these tips, you can vanquish phantom fat from your mind and live a happier life in the moment. Tovar reminds us: “True, lasting change occurs when physical, emotional and mental health are addressed together.” This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan. Source link

[norajworld]

Not all changes happen at the same speed. It’s common for people who have lost a dramatic amount of weight to not “see” the transformation in the mirror because their physical body has shifted faster than their mind can keep up. This mental disconnect now has a name: “ghost fat” or “phantom fat.” It may even be on the rise, as more people experience rapid weight loss with drugs like Ozempic. Here, everything you need to know about phantom fat syndrome, how to outsmart it if you have it and how to avoid it in the future. What is phantom fat? Ghost fat gives people the sense that they are larger than they truly are. Researchers described it as a “mind-body lag, in which the patient’s internal body image lags behind the external changes.” Phantom fat is also sometimes referred to as vestigial body image. Who is affected by phantom fat syndrome? Phantom fat often follows major weight loss, when people are in a state that researchers describe as being “ex-obese.” In a 2018 study published in Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing, many women were unable to see their substantial weight loss even 18 to 30 months after bariatric surgery. Susan Mackey, a First for Women reader who lost 116 pounds following weight-loss surgery, is familiar with the phenomenon. She shares, “Here’s the problem: When I’m buying clothes, I’m still buying stuff too big. Mentally, I know I’ve lost weight. But I don’t always see it. That’s pretty common for people who lose weight.” Phantom fat overlaps other body-image issues Phantom fat occurs when overweight people don’t recognize they have reached a healthier weight. But it overlaps with other body-image conditions where healthy-weight people can’t recognize they have dipped into dangerous underweight territory. Addiction expert Vera Tarman, MD, host of the podcast Food Junkies, says, “This phenomenon is evident in the eating disorder community, but we call it body dysmorphia. The person sees themselves as fat even when they look deathly thin.”  Body dysmorphia is common among women, especially athletes and dancers. Julia Konner, MPH, is a former collegiate Division 1 student-athlete, coach and author of Perfect Balance. She shares, “Phantom fat is, unfortunately, a very normal and common phenomenon. When you are losing weight, both your body and mind are under stress. This stress is beneficial to get to a healthier weight, but it can also impair the reality that you have made huge changes in your life.”  Why does phantom fat syndrome happen? “Body image isn’t purely based on physical reality—it’s shaped by years of personal experiences, societal influences and internal dialogue,” explains Supatra Tovar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert. “Even after reaching a healthier weight, the brain may hold on to old self-images due to deeply ingrained thought patterns.” Those old beliefs may have been ingrained in society and reinforced by the media. “Many women internalize societal ideals of beauty, which can perpetuate feelings of inadequacy even after weight loss. If self-worth is tied to appearance, external changes may fail to address underlying emotional struggles,” says Tovar. In short: “Rapid physical changes can leave the mind struggling to align with the new reality.”  How doctors are recognizing phantom fat Fred Pescatore, MD, has experienced ghost fat himself and now looks for it in his patients. He shares, “For my weight-loss patients, I have started to recommend cognitive behavior therapy. I truly believe this can help them navigate their ‘new world.’ They have to learn to align their inner thoughts with their body image.” He understands that, especially for those who have felt judged or ridiculed, “it takes time to overcome the stigma of your weight.” Weight loss experts also recognize that some patients carry extra weight as a form of protection following trauma, and those old feelings may not immediately disappear with weight loss.  Getty How to outsmart feelings of phantom fat now If you’re struggling with phantom fat syndrome, consider these steps… Try a mirror mantra “Our brains prefer what’s familiar, even if it’s not helpful, making change feel uncomfortable. So, the brain tends to cling to familiar feelings from the past,” explains Danielle Gerlach, a life and mindset coach for women in midlife and the owner of Untethered Purpose. Her advice: “Start each day by looking in the mirror and affirming your progress. You could say, ‘This is my body now. I am proud of how far I’ve come.’’ Gerlach explains, “Focus on gratitude for your body rather than judgment of its appearance.” Visualize yourself as you are “Close your eyes and imagine yourself moving through the world as you are now. Picture yourself confident and proud of your body,” advises Gerlach. Try this for two to three minutes daily to help your mind align with your physical reality.  And be sure to compliment yourself, too. “Each day, write or say aloud one thing you appreciate about your body.” For example: “I feel great in this outfit.” She explains, “This fosters a mindset of gratitude rather than critique.” Reframe outdated mental patterns “Encouraging individuals to challenge and replace negative body-related thoughts can help realign perceptions,” says Tovar. “For example, if someone feels they still appear overweight, prompting them to focus on concrete evidence of progress—such as increased energy or improved fitness—can reshape their self-image over time.” She adds, “focusing on physical capabilities such as strength or mobility fosters appreciation and acceptance.”  How to prevent feelings of phantom fat in the future If you’re embarking on a weight loss journey now, here’s how you can help your brain evolve its view of body image and reduce your risk of phantom fat syndrome:  Keep old clothes for comparisons “You may be tempted to throw away old clothes, but they are a good reminder of how far you’ve come and how different your clothes look and feel now from before,” says Konner. So keep some old clothes and pull them out to compare to your new size. The size labels provide indisputable evidence that a change is occurring in your body.  Take progress photos Take new photos of yourself each month in the same place with the same lighting and angles to look at the stark contrast over time, says Konner. It’s another way to “help your brain by looking at the tangible differences in yourself.”  Tune into tiny physical changes Sometimes it’s hard to think of our whole body as something new. So try breaking the body down into smaller parts. Konner explains, “You may think you look fat, but can you feel certain bones that you couldn’t before?” Look for a more visible collar bone, or wrist bones or rings that fit more loosely on fingers. She adds, “Keep affirming yourself of all the progress you’ve made. Be kind and patient with yourself, and most importantly, proud.” Challenge yourself  “One way to get your mind to catch up with your body is testing physical activities that you couldn’t do previously,” says Konner. “Pick something that you used to dread because it was so difficult or impossible and compare that to what you can do now. Do you feel less winded walking up that hill?”  By using these tips, you can vanquish phantom fat from your mind and live a happier life in the moment. Tovar reminds us: “True, lasting change occurs when physical, emotional and mental health are addressed together.” This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan. Source link

[ellajme0]

Not all changes happen at the same speed. It’s common for people who have lost a dramatic amount of weight to not “see” the transformation in the mirror because their physical body has shifted faster than their mind can keep up. This mental disconnect now has a name: “ghost fat” or “phantom fat.” It may even be on the rise, as more people experience rapid weight loss with drugs like Ozempic. Here, everything you need to know about phantom fat syndrome, how to outsmart it if you have it and how to avoid it in the future. What is phantom fat? Ghost fat gives people the sense that they are larger than they truly are. Researchers described it as a “mind-body lag, in which the patient’s internal body image lags behind the external changes.” Phantom fat is also sometimes referred to as vestigial body image. Who is affected by phantom fat syndrome? Phantom fat often follows major weight loss, when people are in a state that researchers describe as being “ex-obese.” In a 2018 study published in Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing, many women were unable to see their substantial weight loss even 18 to 30 months after bariatric surgery. Susan Mackey, a First for Women reader who lost 116 pounds following weight-loss surgery, is familiar with the phenomenon. She shares, “Here’s the problem: When I’m buying clothes, I’m still buying stuff too big. Mentally, I know I’ve lost weight. But I don’t always see it. That’s pretty common for people who lose weight.” Phantom fat overlaps other body-image issues Phantom fat occurs when overweight people don’t recognize they have reached a healthier weight. But it overlaps with other body-image conditions where healthy-weight people can’t recognize they have dipped into dangerous underweight territory. Addiction expert Vera Tarman, MD, host of the podcast Food Junkies, says, “This phenomenon is evident in the eating disorder community, but we call it body dysmorphia. The person sees themselves as fat even when they look deathly thin.”  Body dysmorphia is common among women, especially athletes and dancers. Julia Konner, MPH, is a former collegiate Division 1 student-athlete, coach and author of Perfect Balance. She shares, “Phantom fat is, unfortunately, a very normal and common phenomenon. When you are losing weight, both your body and mind are under stress. This stress is beneficial to get to a healthier weight, but it can also impair the reality that you have made huge changes in your life.”  Why does phantom fat syndrome happen? “Body image isn’t purely based on physical reality—it’s shaped by years of personal experiences, societal influences and internal dialogue,” explains Supatra Tovar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert. “Even after reaching a healthier weight, the brain may hold on to old self-images due to deeply ingrained thought patterns.” Those old beliefs may have been ingrained in society and reinforced by the media. “Many women internalize societal ideals of beauty, which can perpetuate feelings of inadequacy even after weight loss. If self-worth is tied to appearance, external changes may fail to address underlying emotional struggles,” says Tovar. In short: “Rapid physical changes can leave the mind struggling to align with the new reality.”  How doctors are recognizing phantom fat Fred Pescatore, MD, has experienced ghost fat himself and now looks for it in his patients. He shares, “For my weight-loss patients, I have started to recommend cognitive behavior therapy. I truly believe this can help them navigate their ‘new world.’ They have to learn to align their inner thoughts with their body image.” He understands that, especially for those who have felt judged or ridiculed, “it takes time to overcome the stigma of your weight.” Weight loss experts also recognize that some patients carry extra weight as a form of protection following trauma, and those old feelings may not immediately disappear with weight loss.  Getty How to outsmart feelings of phantom fat now If you’re struggling with phantom fat syndrome, consider these steps… Try a mirror mantra “Our brains prefer what’s familiar, even if it’s not helpful, making change feel uncomfortable. So, the brain tends to cling to familiar feelings from the past,” explains Danielle Gerlach, a life and mindset coach for women in midlife and the owner of Untethered Purpose. Her advice: “Start each day by looking in the mirror and affirming your progress. You could say, ‘This is my body now. I am proud of how far I’ve come.’’ Gerlach explains, “Focus on gratitude for your body rather than judgment of its appearance.” Visualize yourself as you are “Close your eyes and imagine yourself moving through the world as you are now. Picture yourself confident and proud of your body,” advises Gerlach. Try this for two to three minutes daily to help your mind align with your physical reality.  And be sure to compliment yourself, too. “Each day, write or say aloud one thing you appreciate about your body.” For example: “I feel great in this outfit.” She explains, “This fosters a mindset of gratitude rather than critique.” Reframe outdated mental patterns “Encouraging individuals to challenge and replace negative body-related thoughts can help realign perceptions,” says Tovar. “For example, if someone feels they still appear overweight, prompting them to focus on concrete evidence of progress—such as increased energy or improved fitness—can reshape their self-image over time.” She adds, “focusing on physical capabilities such as strength or mobility fosters appreciation and acceptance.”  How to prevent feelings of phantom fat in the future If you’re embarking on a weight loss journey now, here’s how you can help your brain evolve its view of body image and reduce your risk of phantom fat syndrome:  Keep old clothes for comparisons “You may be tempted to throw away old clothes, but they are a good reminder of how far you’ve come and how different your clothes look and feel now from before,” says Konner. So keep some old clothes and pull them out to compare to your new size. The size labels provide indisputable evidence that a change is occurring in your body.  Take progress photos Take new photos of yourself each month in the same place with the same lighting and angles to look at the stark contrast over time, says Konner. It’s another way to “help your brain by looking at the tangible differences in yourself.”  Tune into tiny physical changes Sometimes it’s hard to think of our whole body as something new. So try breaking the body down into smaller parts. Konner explains, “You may think you look fat, but can you feel certain bones that you couldn’t before?” Look for a more visible collar bone, or wrist bones or rings that fit more loosely on fingers. She adds, “Keep affirming yourself of all the progress you’ve made. Be kind and patient with yourself, and most importantly, proud.” Challenge yourself  “One way to get your mind to catch up with your body is testing physical activities that you couldn’t do previously,” says Konner. “Pick something that you used to dread because it was so difficult or impossible and compare that to what you can do now. Do you feel less winded walking up that hill?”  By using these tips, you can vanquish phantom fat from your mind and live a happier life in the moment. Tovar reminds us: “True, lasting change occurs when physical, emotional and mental health are addressed together.” This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan. Source link

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Not all changes happen at the same speed. It’s common for people who have lost a dramatic amount of weight to not “see” the transformation in the mirror because their physical body has shifted faster than their mind can keep up. This mental disconnect now has a name: “ghost fat” or “phantom fat.” It may even be on the rise, as more people experience rapid weight loss with drugs like Ozempic. Here, everything you need to know about phantom fat syndrome, how to outsmart it if you have it and how to avoid it in the future. What is phantom fat? Ghost fat gives people the sense that they are larger than they truly are. Researchers described it as a “mind-body lag, in which the patient’s internal body image lags behind the external changes.” Phantom fat is also sometimes referred to as vestigial body image. Who is affected by phantom fat syndrome? Phantom fat often follows major weight loss, when people are in a state that researchers describe as being “ex-obese.” In a 2018 study published in Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing, many women were unable to see their substantial weight loss even 18 to 30 months after bariatric surgery. Susan Mackey, a First for Women reader who lost 116 pounds following weight-loss surgery, is familiar with the phenomenon. She shares, “Here’s the problem: When I’m buying clothes, I’m still buying stuff too big. Mentally, I know I’ve lost weight. But I don’t always see it. That’s pretty common for people who lose weight.” Phantom fat overlaps other body-image issues Phantom fat occurs when overweight people don’t recognize they have reached a healthier weight. But it overlaps with other body-image conditions where healthy-weight people can’t recognize they have dipped into dangerous underweight territory. Addiction expert Vera Tarman, MD, host of the podcast Food Junkies, says, “This phenomenon is evident in the eating disorder community, but we call it body dysmorphia. The person sees themselves as fat even when they look deathly thin.”  Body dysmorphia is common among women, especially athletes and dancers. Julia Konner, MPH, is a former collegiate Division 1 student-athlete, coach and author of Perfect Balance. She shares, “Phantom fat is, unfortunately, a very normal and common phenomenon. When you are losing weight, both your body and mind are under stress. This stress is beneficial to get to a healthier weight, but it can also impair the reality that you have made huge changes in your life.”  Why does phantom fat syndrome happen? “Body image isn’t purely based on physical reality—it’s shaped by years of personal experiences, societal influences and internal dialogue,” explains Supatra Tovar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert. “Even after reaching a healthier weight, the brain may hold on to old self-images due to deeply ingrained thought patterns.” Those old beliefs may have been ingrained in society and reinforced by the media. “Many women internalize societal ideals of beauty, which can perpetuate feelings of inadequacy even after weight loss. If self-worth is tied to appearance, external changes may fail to address underlying emotional struggles,” says Tovar. In short: “Rapid physical changes can leave the mind struggling to align with the new reality.”  How doctors are recognizing phantom fat Fred Pescatore, MD, has experienced ghost fat himself and now looks for it in his patients. He shares, “For my weight-loss patients, I have started to recommend cognitive behavior therapy. I truly believe this can help them navigate their ‘new world.’ They have to learn to align their inner thoughts with their body image.” He understands that, especially for those who have felt judged or ridiculed, “it takes time to overcome the stigma of your weight.” Weight loss experts also recognize that some patients carry extra weight as a form of protection following trauma, and those old feelings may not immediately disappear with weight loss.  Getty How to outsmart feelings of phantom fat now If you’re struggling with phantom fat syndrome, consider these steps… Try a mirror mantra “Our brains prefer what’s familiar, even if it’s not helpful, making change feel uncomfortable. So, the brain tends to cling to familiar feelings from the past,” explains Danielle Gerlach, a life and mindset coach for women in midlife and the owner of Untethered Purpose. Her advice: “Start each day by looking in the mirror and affirming your progress. You could say, ‘This is my body now. I am proud of how far I’ve come.’’ Gerlach explains, “Focus on gratitude for your body rather than judgment of its appearance.” Visualize yourself as you are “Close your eyes and imagine yourself moving through the world as you are now. Picture yourself confident and proud of your body,” advises Gerlach. Try this for two to three minutes daily to help your mind align with your physical reality.  And be sure to compliment yourself, too. “Each day, write or say aloud one thing you appreciate about your body.” For example: “I feel great in this outfit.” She explains, “This fosters a mindset of gratitude rather than critique.” Reframe outdated mental patterns “Encouraging individuals to challenge and replace negative body-related thoughts can help realign perceptions,” says Tovar. “For example, if someone feels they still appear overweight, prompting them to focus on concrete evidence of progress—such as increased energy or improved fitness—can reshape their self-image over time.” She adds, “focusing on physical capabilities such as strength or mobility fosters appreciation and acceptance.”  How to prevent feelings of phantom fat in the future If you’re embarking on a weight loss journey now, here’s how you can help your brain evolve its view of body image and reduce your risk of phantom fat syndrome:  Keep old clothes for comparisons “You may be tempted to throw away old clothes, but they are a good reminder of how far you’ve come and how different your clothes look and feel now from before,” says Konner. So keep some old clothes and pull them out to compare to your new size. The size labels provide indisputable evidence that a change is occurring in your body.  Take progress photos Take new photos of yourself each month in the same place with the same lighting and angles to look at the stark contrast over time, says Konner. It’s another way to “help your brain by looking at the tangible differences in yourself.”  Tune into tiny physical changes Sometimes it’s hard to think of our whole body as something new. So try breaking the body down into smaller parts. Konner explains, “You may think you look fat, but can you feel certain bones that you couldn’t before?” Look for a more visible collar bone, or wrist bones or rings that fit more loosely on fingers. She adds, “Keep affirming yourself of all the progress you’ve made. Be kind and patient with yourself, and most importantly, proud.” Challenge yourself  “One way to get your mind to catch up with your body is testing physical activities that you couldn’t do previously,” says Konner. “Pick something that you used to dread because it was so difficult or impossible and compare that to what you can do now. Do you feel less winded walking up that hill?”  By using these tips, you can vanquish phantom fat from your mind and live a happier life in the moment. Tovar reminds us: “True, lasting change occurs when physical, emotional and mental health are addressed together.” This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan. Source link

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Not all changes happen at the same speed. It’s common for people who have lost a dramatic amount of weight to not “see” the transformation in the mirror because their physical body has shifted faster than their mind can keep up. This mental disconnect now has a name: “ghost fat” or “phantom fat.” It may even be on the rise, as more people experience rapid weight loss with drugs like Ozempic. Here, everything you need to know about phantom fat syndrome, how to outsmart it if you have it and how to avoid it in the future. What is phantom fat? Ghost fat gives people the sense that they are larger than they truly are. Researchers described it as a “mind-body lag, in which the patient’s internal body image lags behind the external changes.” Phantom fat is also sometimes referred to as vestigial body image. Who is affected by phantom fat syndrome? Phantom fat often follows major weight loss, when people are in a state that researchers describe as being “ex-obese.” In a 2018 study published in Wiley Journal of Clinical Nursing, many women were unable to see their substantial weight loss even 18 to 30 months after bariatric surgery. Susan Mackey, a First for Women reader who lost 116 pounds following weight-loss surgery, is familiar with the phenomenon. She shares, “Here’s the problem: When I’m buying clothes, I’m still buying stuff too big. Mentally, I know I’ve lost weight. But I don’t always see it. That’s pretty common for people who lose weight.” Phantom fat overlaps other body-image issues Phantom fat occurs when overweight people don’t recognize they have reached a healthier weight. But it overlaps with other body-image conditions where healthy-weight people can’t recognize they have dipped into dangerous underweight territory. Addiction expert Vera Tarman, MD, host of the podcast Food Junkies, says, “This phenomenon is evident in the eating disorder community, but we call it body dysmorphia. The person sees themselves as fat even when they look deathly thin.”  Body dysmorphia is common among women, especially athletes and dancers. Julia Konner, MPH, is a former collegiate Division 1 student-athlete, coach and author of Perfect Balance. She shares, “Phantom fat is, unfortunately, a very normal and common phenomenon. When you are losing weight, both your body and mind are under stress. This stress is beneficial to get to a healthier weight, but it can also impair the reality that you have made huge changes in your life.”  Why does phantom fat syndrome happen? “Body image isn’t purely based on physical reality—it’s shaped by years of personal experiences, societal influences and internal dialogue,” explains Supatra Tovar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian and fitness expert. “Even after reaching a healthier weight, the brain may hold on to old self-images due to deeply ingrained thought patterns.” Those old beliefs may have been ingrained in society and reinforced by the media. “Many women internalize societal ideals of beauty, which can perpetuate feelings of inadequacy even after weight loss. If self-worth is tied to appearance, external changes may fail to address underlying emotional struggles,” says Tovar. In short: “Rapid physical changes can leave the mind struggling to align with the new reality.”  How doctors are recognizing phantom fat Fred Pescatore, MD, has experienced ghost fat himself and now looks for it in his patients. He shares, “For my weight-loss patients, I have started to recommend cognitive behavior therapy. I truly believe this can help them navigate their ‘new world.’ They have to learn to align their inner thoughts with their body image.” He understands that, especially for those who have felt judged or ridiculed, “it takes time to overcome the stigma of your weight.” Weight loss experts also recognize that some patients carry extra weight as a form of protection following trauma, and those old feelings may not immediately disappear with weight loss.  Getty How to outsmart feelings of phantom fat now If you’re struggling with phantom fat syndrome, consider these steps… Try a mirror mantra “Our brains prefer what’s familiar, even if it’s not helpful, making change feel uncomfortable. So, the brain tends to cling to familiar feelings from the past,” explains Danielle Gerlach, a life and mindset coach for women in midlife and the owner of Untethered Purpose. Her advice: “Start each day by looking in the mirror and affirming your progress. You could say, ‘This is my body now. I am proud of how far I’ve come.’’ Gerlach explains, “Focus on gratitude for your body rather than judgment of its appearance.” Visualize yourself as you are “Close your eyes and imagine yourself moving through the world as you are now. Picture yourself confident and proud of your body,” advises Gerlach. Try this for two to three minutes daily to help your mind align with your physical reality.  And be sure to compliment yourself, too. “Each day, write or say aloud one thing you appreciate about your body.” For example: “I feel great in this outfit.” She explains, “This fosters a mindset of gratitude rather than critique.” Reframe outdated mental patterns “Encouraging individuals to challenge and replace negative body-related thoughts can help realign perceptions,” says Tovar. “For example, if someone feels they still appear overweight, prompting them to focus on concrete evidence of progress—such as increased energy or improved fitness—can reshape their self-image over time.” She adds, “focusing on physical capabilities such as strength or mobility fosters appreciation and acceptance.”  How to prevent feelings of phantom fat in the future If you’re embarking on a weight loss journey now, here’s how you can help your brain evolve its view of body image and reduce your risk of phantom fat syndrome:  Keep old clothes for comparisons “You may be tempted to throw away old clothes, but they are a good reminder of how far you’ve come and how different your clothes look and feel now from before,” says Konner. So keep some old clothes and pull them out to compare to your new size. The size labels provide indisputable evidence that a change is occurring in your body.  Take progress photos Take new photos of yourself each month in the same place with the same lighting and angles to look at the stark contrast over time, says Konner. It’s another way to “help your brain by looking at the tangible differences in yourself.”  Tune into tiny physical changes Sometimes it’s hard to think of our whole body as something new. So try breaking the body down into smaller parts. Konner explains, “You may think you look fat, but can you feel certain bones that you couldn’t before?” Look for a more visible collar bone, or wrist bones or rings that fit more loosely on fingers. She adds, “Keep affirming yourself of all the progress you’ve made. Be kind and patient with yourself, and most importantly, proud.” Challenge yourself  “One way to get your mind to catch up with your body is testing physical activities that you couldn’t do previously,” says Konner. “Pick something that you used to dread because it was so difficult or impossible and compare that to what you can do now. Do you feel less winded walking up that hill?”  By using these tips, you can vanquish phantom fat from your mind and live a happier life in the moment. Tovar reminds us: “True, lasting change occurs when physical, emotional and mental health are addressed together.” This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan. Source link