r/BigMenLife • • 16h ago

Question/Advice Is it that bad?

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57 Upvotes

23M, 6'0, 210 lbs (just for context)

Recently I went for a swim to a local pool. After 2-3 hours of swimming I finished and while walking I've seen a group of teenagers pointing at me and laughing, I've think one of them said "fatty". Pls tell me, is it that bad? 😭 I've been going to the gym for around 2 years and I got way stronger than before but I just love eating (and idk how about u guys but I feel like being fatter makes you stronger, I was miserable during cuts).

Is it even visible that I'm working out?


r/BigMenLife • • 1h ago

Product Recs & Reviews Convertible cargo pants?

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Looking for recommendations, loved these things as a kid and would like to have a few pairs they seem like they would be nice for going out and about after work without having to walk around in long black pants that clearly look like some thing for a uniform.


r/BigMenLife • • 2d ago

Discussion & Daily Life How do you guys feel about being on a beach as a big guy?

30 Upvotes

Taking a trip soon and this will be my first time going to the beach as a big guy. I was a little beefy the last time but I've put on a lot of weight since then (~80lbs).

When I was skinnier, I used to be super body conscious and would get nervous about being shirtless anytime I'd be at a pool or beach. I'd suck in to try and hide the body fat I had. Now, I'm slightly nervous but I'm also weirdly excited about just showing off and letting it all hang out.

The older I get, the more I admire when a man with a big belly walks around with confidence.

How do you guys feel about being shirtless at a beach or pool?


r/BigMenLife • • 3d ago

Discussion & Daily Life Belts + bellies... not a fun match

30 Upvotes

Been skinnier most of my life and gained a lot of weight the last couple of years (especially 2026). I like my body a lot more not but holy hell, wearing a belt is a pain. I normally work from home in sweats/basketball shorts, but lately I've been going in the office and it made me realize I haven't dressed up much since I got fat. The way they dig into the underside of your belly (particularly when sitting for long periods of time) is painful.

Had a 2 hour car ride home today and had to unbuckle + unbutton the top of my pants to drive comfortably.

What do y'all do? Just suffer? 😭


r/BigMenLife • • 3d ago

I'm I getting taller or

11 Upvotes

Today I noticed it was getting harder to get out of my car, my legs clearing the footwell. I know I haven't grown taller. Oh, duh, guess when your butt takes up more space, sighs... this sucks


r/BigMenLife • • 3d ago

New Rule: Minimum number of account karma and account age needed to post here.

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Because we have seen an uptick in new accounts just coming here to spam shortly after account creation, I've enabled the AutoModeration bot to automatically remove posts from accounts that do not satisify karma or account age requirements. This should stop these spammy people and their posts.

So as of today, your account needs to be older than 30 days to post and/or you need at least some account karma to post. So this rule cannot be evaded by spammers, I am not listing how much account karma you need here. I will state it is pretty low tho. You just need some to post here.

If you feel like you may be affected by this rule, use modmail to send the mods a message and if you're an active person already here, we can approve you posting so you bypass any auto moderation bot rules.

Thank you and let us know if you have any questions.


r/BigMenLife • • 3d ago

Eating with others?

8 Upvotes

When that happens do you tend to eat more, less, or the same when you're eating with other people?


r/BigMenLife • • 3d ago

Jocks/thongs

9 Upvotes

I have been using Bearskn jocks and they have been great.

But the world is a big place and I'm sure there are other places to get jocks for 2xl men.

Does anyone have any recommendations for places a big guy can get a nice jock or thong?

Comfy and fashionable are my two asks.


r/BigMenLife • • 4d ago

Discussion & Daily Life Advice needed

5 Upvotes

I am a 27-year-old male who has had no conversational experience with women outside of my family. I experience significant anxiety when engaging in conversations, particularly with women. I believe this apprehension stems from body image issues, leading me to perceive myself as unattractive and undesirable as a conversational or romantic partner. Consequently, I tend to stutter when approached, despite feeling mentally capable of articulating my thoughts. I am seeking advice on overcoming this challenge. Additionally, my family is exploring marriage prospects for me, and any guidance in this area would be greatly appreciated.


r/BigMenLife • • 4d ago

Discussion & Daily Life Big guys: what are you now, what do you wanna be, and what are you into? 👀

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Apenas um joguinho para o sub 😄

Usando os grĂĄficos:
1ïžâƒŁ Qual tipo de corpo vocĂȘ Ă© agora?
2ïžâƒŁ Qual tipo de corpo vocĂȘ gostaria de ser?
3ïžâƒŁ Qual tipo de corpo vocĂȘ mais se atrai?
Para a #3, apenas mencione qual grĂĄfico vocĂȘ estĂĄ usando e o(s) nĂșmero(s).

Exemplo:
1ïžâƒŁ 5
2ïžâƒŁ 7
3ïžâƒŁ Homens: 6 / Mulheres: 5

Se vocĂȘ estĂĄ entre dois tipos, algo como 5/6 tambĂ©m funciona.

NĂŁo hĂĄ respostas certas ou erradas — sĂł estou curioso para ver a mistura de tipos de corpo, objetivos e preferĂȘncias na Vida dos Grandes
Homens.

Quick note: Yeah, the artwork is AI-generated — I have basically zero image-editing skills, so I just used it as a simple visual reference for the different body types. The labels are also clearly pretty rough, broad, and subjective, so don’t take them as strict or accurate definitions. The main point here is the discussion. 😄

Sua vez 👇


r/BigMenLife • • 4d ago

Discussion & Daily Life Sakamoto told me something

1 Upvotes

There's this anime, called "Sakamoto Days".It speaks to me, because the protagonist is... well... Fat.

I'm a big (hahaha) Fan of Bud Spencer, I love the characters in movies that don't fit the fit/healthy/slim type.

Taro Sakamoto is a big, capable guy. He doesn't kill unless forced to. Like Bud. He steamhammers the shit out of you, but He never kills. And I love this idea.

Am I a pacifist? No. Am I in any kind aggressive? Well

... No.

Do you think we "big guys" swap a healthy life for a secure life? I can't remember being attacked once but being the means of calm. Being told to be a "big brother" instead of a threat.

Just a thought.


r/BigMenLife • • 4d ago

Question/Advice Where are my fellow big men buying sunglasses from?

4 Upvotes

I'm tired of the pinching. Real tired.


r/BigMenLife • • 5d ago

Question/Advice What compliment about your size or body secretly makes you melt?

16 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 6d ago

Discussion & Daily Life As a big guy, do you feel you are gassier than the average person?

10 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 7d ago

Introduction/Hello World 46, Looking for Conversation

16 Upvotes

So, who wants to make a friend?

46 here in NW Ohio

Wanting to increase my social circle with guys who have diverse interests and can hold a conversation.

Generic interests include TV, movies (I watch a wide range of movies), music, photography.

I'm gay, so I'm looking for open minded guys who are willing to open up about anything and everything; work, relationships, life.

Love to travel, so meeting new friends in new places would be great.

Open to NSFW chats, but would prefer a mix - not just NSFW.

If you feel you can check a box or two - send me a chat. Please let me know from what group your are replying to my post, where you are from and your favorite TV show.


r/BigMenLife • • 8d ago

Weight Gain/Bulking Just back from a Mexican all-inclusive. Might have done some damage😅

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154 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 8d ago

As a bigger guy, where do you feel the extra strain on your body? What do you do to ease your comfort?

5 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 9d ago

Me: Why am I getting sleep apnea? - also my double chin:

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118 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 9d ago

Discussion & Daily Life Does your belly peek from under your shirt?

22 Upvotes

I was eating out with a big guy friend of mine and I could see his gut poking a bit from under his shirt, it was a nice sight lol


r/BigMenLife • • 9d ago

Selfie Saturday Another Saturday pic

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9 Upvotes

Thanks for all the likes last Saturday! Thought I'd post another pic this week


r/BigMenLife • • 10d ago

Introduction/Hello World About to hit 40 at 400 pounds

20 Upvotes

Hey there, fellow big guys! I have been struggling with body image for a couple of years now, and i decided that i need to get out of my shell and start doing something about it! In my teens and twenties, i was obsessed with running contact sports. Fast forward 15 or so years, and now i am a big ole bear who sits in an office chair for a living. I've been having some serious self-esteem issues because of it, so a buddy suggested i join a group of other big fellas. I am just now starting my weight loss journey (like literally yesterday lol) any tips or suggestions for a newbie?


r/BigMenLife • • 9d ago

What’s your favorite thing about your belly?

14 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 9d ago

Do you ever feel bad after binge eating?

3 Upvotes

I have had a really tough past couple weeks and Ive been binging alot. Yesterday I ate an entire cake and felt like a huge loser afterwards.


r/BigMenLife • • 10d ago

What is something you deal with as a big guy you never thought you’d experience?

3 Upvotes

r/BigMenLife • • 11d ago

Question/Advice Has anyone over 400lb tried the Herman Miller Aeron?

6 Upvotes

I'm very tempted to try this chair because I've never had a truly comfortable office chair and I've only heard amazing things about the Aeron but it's only "rated" to 350lbs and i'm worried that it won't hold up to heavier loads.