I think burning as much fat as (healthily) possible before HRT then gaining some more when your levels are stable in female areas is an effective approach. But it doesn't mean redistribution won't happen if you don't do that. It'll just be slower. There's a little bit of burning and storing done daily even at a stable weight, isn't there?
Ms. OBrien: I guess this might be another display of the effects of age on effectiveness. Though for you to have zero redistribution (and assuming your levels are right and blah blah), it makes me worry a bit about that stubborn belly/waist fat. I hope it moves away. They make me feel fat despite my weight being quite in the healthy range (and "oh my god so sickly and emaciated" for my mother xD).
I envy people who were skinny at some point, and had the occasion to ruin that slim waist and flat belly themselves. I was born with flab all over the area, and never once looked thin in any way. D: They say there are all kinds of body types and each of them can be beautiful, but I'll tell you, to me, mine is a pain in the butt. Hopefully I get some sort of acceptable amount of breasts when I get a better dose, to compensate. Else I'll be very sad.
