So what happens to existing fat and muscle when starting HRT?

[Shawn Sunshine]

I needed to know if in fact as some have said, existing fat will move around with hrt (this includes progesterone too) or does even the muscle move around...or is it simply new muscle and fat that enters your blood stream that places itself in places. I ask this cause I already have alot of fat at 300 lbs and most of it is on my breasts and belly...so what can i expect....should I keep working out like I have been or cut back? I am loosing 3 lbs a week average.

[Apples Mk.II]

If my memory is correct, the fact does not move. The muscle would be converted to new fat, but the remaining "man fat" would remain on it´s original place. Guess it's important to keep the fct to a minimum and have a bit of muscle to be converted.


Plus, as the legend goes by, losing fat after HRT is even more difficult.

[Shawn Sunshine]

well thats very dissapointing, i thought at the very least some of my existing fat would transfer itself to my breasts, so what your saying is I have to burn off all of my male fat , get to my desired weight and then start packing the pounds on again? Ugh that isnt what I was hoping for. Unless I could maybe get down to 155 or so at 6 feet tall (which is in the mid range for bmi index for women) then maybe I could get back up to 175 or so and hope that all 20 lbs moves to my chest LOL

[Apples Mk.II]

"Quien no llora, no mama" (no pain, no gain).At this moment I am at (64)140 pounds, and I plan to go down until I reach 60. After that, I intend to keep on resistance training trying to reinforce the muscles, since they will converted into fat while on HRT.


Sorry, not everything is magic, but if you work really really hard, maybe you can make it.  After this week I'm going into full power mode again.



Some TS woman told me a few weeks ago, without knowing my weight "If you are a bit fat, you better start losing weight before starting..."

[Apples Mk.II]

Yup, referred to the babies. If they don't cry for attention, no feeding. If you want something, you need to work hard. Better apply it to myself.

[Cindy]

I think it is very sensible advice to consult your doctor etc and check what a healthy weight is for a person of your age and height. You need to get your BMI calculated and see what your 'ideal' is and aim to get there.

Going on HRT has significant side effects and many of those are associated with being overweight and being a candidate for metabolic disease syndrome. This syndrome is associated with the development of diabetes, pancreatic damage, liver dysfunction and cardiac failure. It will occur in many people who are overweight and is becoming or rather is an epidemic in many western countries with the USA and the UK being leaders in this. It has a very high morbidity and mortality. It is preventable.

I would respectfully suggest that you need to lose a lot of weight. You do not need to 'pack on pounds' again to have a feminine body following/during HRT. You need to be healthy and then you will be able to display your knew 'features' in all of your glory.

I apologise if my comments upset, they were not meant in a rude or degrading manner, but as healthy advice.

Hugs

Cindy

[Shawn Sunshine]

According to my doctor a healthy weight would be between 140-200 for my size, anything lower than 140 is considered too thin, and anything above 200 begins to be starting to be overweight.

[swatch]

Hello,
It might be useful to add that:
- muscle and fat are static
- you can build muscle or lose muscle
- you can lose or gain fat

Nothing moves and muscle never becomes fat. Just, you can lose muscle and also build fat just above the muscle.

[Isabelle]

Currently your body mass index is 40 (based on the information you gave) you really need to get it below 25 as soon as possible. You may find it very difficult to find a dr willing to prescribe, as a BMI above 35(ish) is a strong contraindication. Jogging every second day, water, and a strict fruit and vegetable diet (sub 1600 calories per day) you'll be on track in no time