Shaping up the Body and Loving the Changes

By Dianna On 2010-06-16 05:41PM

> I am not sure where I fit on the Cross-Dresser / Transsexual classification.

Many of the long-time leaders/activists in the TG/TS community, hold the belief
that the only difference between crossdressers and transsexuals, is opportunity.

We all know far too many "no -- I will NEVER transition" people,
who are today post-op TSs.

> I confess that I got a little impatient waiting for my T levels to drop so I have upped my AE up to 6 for the last month.
> I am still taking the same levels on everything else.

This actually, is not unusual -- many people have gone to six AndroEase daily, to help their testosterone levels to reduce.
Once physical changes begin, such as you talk about here,
you might try going back to lower dosages.
(Trying to help you to save some money, ya know?!)

> I don't know exactly how to handle the discussion with my family.
> I know it is coming because I saw a puzzled look on my wifes face yesterday when she looked at my chest.

The *family* does not need to have a discussion of any kind about what you are doing.
AT some point, your spouse will ask, and that is not permission to just spill your guts to her.
Do NOT overwhelm her with information.

You are a LONG way from being ready to talk about this, with any other family member.
As much as you want to, do NOT.

> Can I diet and exercise and still reasonably expect to keep my growth continuing?
> I want to lose weight and don't want to deter the growth process.

If you know you need to lose weight, start the diet and exercise program, NOW.
The exercise portion of this, is crucial to weight loss.

The growth will continue, but possibly at a slower rate for a period of time...

You will need to see how your unique body responds.

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By Tracy-O On 2010-06-16 08:47PM

>> Can I diet and exercise and still reasonably expect
>> to keep my growth continuing? I want to lose weight
>> and don't want to deter the growth process.
>
> If you know you need to lose weight, start the diet
> and exercise program, NOW.
>
> The exercise portion of this, is crucial to weight loss.

I want to echo what Dianna has said here.

For everyones benefit, there is only one time-tested and proven weight loss regimen that actually works. There are only five rules to it. Write them down and read them to yourself every day until you have them memorized - and keep them in mind every day...

Rule #1) Get enough exercise - a hour long walk at a brisk pace every day will do that. It also does wonders for your spirit.

Rule #2) Eat healthy - its important to count calories, but don't forget to make the calories count... Think about it...

Rule #3) Drink enough water - 2 liters (or more) of filtered, unflavored water every day.

Rule #4) Get enough sleep - seven to nine hours every night.

Rule #5) Stick to it... Every day.

Its a lot easier once it becomes routine... Your routine...

> Now I have got to get my big tummy under control.

Walking and or/cycling are excellent for ruducing your tummy. You must walk at a pace that works up a sweat though - as well as keep the pedals moving at a pace that works up a sweat. A casual stroll will not give you that same results you can get if your are working up a sweat. Likewise, coasting on a bicycle will not give you the same results you can get if you are really thumping those pedals.

One of the many things I have found that I enjoy very much since I started is parcourses. You can find parcourses are in parks scattered throughout the country. You may have one available near you. I have one that is really close to my home, another that is reasonably close to my workplace, and a third not too far away from work. The one near my work place is my favorite of the three. Its one of the older timber built parcourses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitness_trail

> Can I diet and exercise and still reasonably expect to keep my growth continuing?

Absolutely! I've been doing that since I started three and a half years ago. My diet and exercise regimen has not had any detering effects on my feminization. If anything it has helped.
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The mind is like a parachute - it only works when it’s open.

By Doko On 2010-06-16 10:08PM

> I want to echo what Dianna has said here.
>
> For everyones benefit, there is only one
> time-tested and proven weight loss regimen that
> actually works. There are only five rules to it.
> Write them down and read them to yourself every day
> until you have them memorized - and keep them in
> mind every day...
>
> Rule #1) Get enough exercise - a hour long walk at
> a brisk pace every day will do that. It also does
> wonders for your spirit.
>
> Rule #2) Eat healthy - its important to count
> calories, but don't forget to make the calories
> count... Think about it...
>
> Rule #3) Drink enough water - 2 liters (or more) of
> filtered, unflavored water every day.
>
> Rule #4) Get enough sleep - seven to nine hours
> every night.
>
> Rule #5) Stick to it... Every day.
>

I just watched my friend lose 125 pounds over the past several months and all i can say is WOW. And all he did was the above steps! No special diets, no special drugs or surgeries. Just the basics you listed. It really is true, and the results are amazing !
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Argue for your limitations and sure enough they're yours. -Richard Bach

By Tracy-O On 2010-06-17 06:03PM

> I just watched my friend lose 125 pounds over the
> past several months and all i can say is WOW.

Wow! thats really a lot! I don't know what you mean by "the past several months" but it is important to know. Losing weight too fast can be an indication of a medical problem. If we are talking about 12 months or so, well then thats great. I don't remember how long it took me to reach that 100 pound mile stone, but I do know it took over a year. But I did do it - and I did it by simply following those five basic rules... The fifth one is the hardest to follow though. :o)
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The mind is like a parachute - it only works when it’s open.

By Doko On 2010-06-17 06:16PM

>> I just watched my friend lose 125 pounds over the
>> past several months and all i can say is WOW.
>
> Wow! thats really a lot! I don't know what you
> mean by "the past several months" but it is
> important to know. Losing weight too fast can be
> an indication of a medical problem. If we are
> talking about 12 months or so, well then thats
> great. I don't remember how long it took me to
> reach that 100 pound mile stone, but I do know it
> took over a year. But I did do it - and I did it
> by simply following those five basic rules... The
> fifth one is the hardest to follow though. :o)

The difference is so huge in his appearance. And yes I believe it is over 13 months, but he is doing exceptionally well in sticking to the plan.
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Argue for your limitations and sure enough they're yours. -Richard Bach

By Beth Ann On 2010-07-08 01:00PM

I lost 105 lbs doing the five steps. As a trainer, there are no packages you can buy that will have the same results. These 5 steps help you lose weight, get stronger, and keep your whole body healthy. No tricks or gadgets will ever do that.