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Started by Lauren5, March 02, 2014, 01:03:28 PM

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Lauren5

Aware that, at least from what I've been told and read about, HRT will not physically "move" fat around your body, but rather deposit new fat in more opportune places (proper places in the face, butt, bobs, etc.) If that is not the case, I'll end here. I'm at a decently healthy weight, around 180lbs (81.6kg) at 6'3" (1.9m,) but very upset at where my fat is and isn't. I have a LOT more fat around my stomach than I would like. My butt is also saggy. I'm not sure what'll go on down there in terms of the fat redistribution (will it raise itself on it's own, or will I need to drop weight from there.)
Other than in my stomach and my butt, I have almost zero fat anywhere else. So I'd assume an overall fat burn would work out.

So, on to the real question; I'm looking at dropping 20-30 pounds in the very near future, to gain it back within a few months after starting HRT and letting it work its magic some. What are some ideas I can use, and what would be a realistic timeline for losing that amount of weight.
Unfortunately, I don't have access to a gym (not only are the gyms on campus closed for spring break right now, they cost extra to use, unlike pretty much anything else, which is included in either tuition or room and board) and it's really cold and snowy out, so I don't really feel like going outside much. Also a little irrelevant, but I have no clothes to work out in, except for some guy clothes. The cafs are also closed this week for the most part (only open for an hour breakfast lunch and dinner each, all at times when I don't normally eat) so my food consumption will decrease but so will my ability to binge eat due to depression. I also am nearing rock bottom in terms of finance, I'll try to ask dad for some more cash, not sure if he'll comply however.

Sorry if this sounds like I'm not putting any effort into anything, that I want everything to just magically happen. I know it's not realistic, but I'm trying to find a realistic way to do things, and having never known really anything about working out and weight loss (I've maintained a stable weight for the most part, and often managed to drop weight by eating 4 small meals a day and walking everywhere I need to go, except for therapy, Meijer, and the mall, as they're way out of walking distance, so I take the bus, until recently, when my depression has hit a high, and I've been eating 2 or 3 massive meals a day, I've calmed that to 2-3 smaller ones as of the last week or so) (I've also only actually exercised at a gym three different times, all in different gyms, when my dad felt that I needed to go with him) so I'm just totally lost on what to do here.
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girlinguyjeans

So I get that this is a really old topic, hopefully you'll find it again and read some of the advice I'm putting in here. I'm currently 6'4" and 210lbs, and have lost almost 70lbs in the last 6 months and plan on losing more. When it comes down to losing weight there's a specific formula, 30% of weight loss comes from exercise and 70% comes from diet. I'd recommend eating 4 to 5 small meals per day, each meal should be proportioned so you can hold the food in one hand, so don't be stacking your plate high with tons and tons of stuff. You should eat until you don't feel hungry anymore, and not until you feel super full. As for exercising in the winter while on a tight budget, it's a little bit tougher. I've been training for long distance running lately (I used to do half marathons two years ago but stopped due to health issues I've fixed since, and finally stopped being lazy enough to go and train for them again), and it really does wonders. Running for half of an hour burns roughly 800 calories (this number does change based off of your weight and the speed in which you run. The fast you run the more calories you burn). Fortunately I've never had to run in snow (as I live in Florida), but in high school I did a lot of long distance competitions and ended up going to different states for rowing and running. The coldest climate I've run in was a clear day in Tennessee with no snow but a lot of wind, and it was about 20 degrees without the included windchill. I ended up buying under armor spandex to wear under my clothes (I can't remember the name of the exact model or brand or whatever), and that cost me about $100, so it was pretty pricey. Fortunately I've worn them for the past two years, even just under my street clothes if it ever got cold enough (its rare in Florida but I used to travel a lot around the winter holidays) and I've run in them a few times since while running on an oddly cold night or morning, so they may be expensive but they should definitely last you. Sorry once again for replying to an old post (I'm still new so I'm not sure if that's frowned upon here), but I hope I was able to help!
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Umiko

lol. i'm 6'2 at 140 pounds. usually i boarder 135 and 140
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girlinguyjeans

Quote from: Umiko Liliana on May 09, 2014, 01:11:37 PM
lol. i'm 6'2 at 140 pounds. usually i boarder 135 and 140

Lucky. Someday i will be 160 again....
We all build masks to hide behind, for we've all stepped into the bright world without those shells only to be broken and ridiculed. I'm tired of peering at the vast, beautiful but deadly world through these eye holes. I am taking off my mask, whatever may come.
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Lauren5

Lol it's OK, I noticed it.
I don't know how but I've been dropping weight even with nor an ideal diet, and I'm now over 6 week on hormones. I wonder where the weight is coming off, I haven't lost the little bit of muscle that I had, much fast off the stomach, and am gaining breast fat. Somehow I'm down 2.5 pounds without doing much physical ac r ivory other than cleaning the crap out of this place.
As for portion control, that's something I've always done, so I guess I'm on the right track!
And excercize, this complex has an excercize room, but since it's finally summer up here I can actually do things outside. If I have the proper clothing, I have no shorts whatsoever.
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FFS: No clue, winter/spring 2014/15 maybe?
SRS: winter/spring 2014/15?
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Umiko

Quote from: girlinguyjeans on May 09, 2014, 01:57:52 PM
Lucky. Someday i will be 160 again....
I was about 110 not to long ago. I can eat buckets of fried chicken and not gain an ounce lol
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Sincerely Tegan

Lauren- squats. They tighten your rear and your core, helping to fix both waist fat and saggy butt. Squats have done me wonders.

Also, the Weight Watchers point system really does work.

Good luck,
Teg
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Lauren5

Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on May 09, 2014, 04:04:00 PMLauren- squats. They tighten your rear and your core, helping to fix both waist fat and saggy butt. Squats have done me wonders.

Also, the Weight Watchers point system really does work.

Good luck,
Teg
I'll give i a go. Not sure I need weight watchers though, my weight is actually approaching underweight; I'm currently at 156.2 pounds, at 6'3," putting my BMI at 19.5, only one point above underweight, where I spent most of my pre-teen years. I weighed 90 pounds entering 7th grade, a 5'8" 8th grade though I shot up to 6' and 140 pounds. Darn testosterone!
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Full time: 12/12/13
Started hormones: 26/3/14
FFS: No clue, winter/spring 2014/15 maybe?
SRS: winter/spring 2014/15?
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Umiko

Quote from: Lauren5 on May 09, 2014, 04:13:22 PM
I'll give i a go. Not sure I need weight watchers though, my weight is actually approaching underweight; I'm currently at 156.2 pounds, at 6'3," putting my BMI at 19.5, only one point above underweight, where I spent most of my pre-teen years. I weighed 90 pounds entering 7th grade, a 5'8" 8th grade though I shot up to 6' and 140 pounds. Darn testosterone!
Exactly how i was xD i cant get past 140 but my bmi is at 15 the last time i check. I have a very fragile build
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Sincerely Tegan

Wow, girls, all I can say is to watch out for strong breezes.

:P,
Teg
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Lauren5

Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on May 09, 2014, 04:47:54 PMWow, girls, all I can say is to watch out for strong breezes.

:P,
Teg
They do try and push me over :P
Especially in marching band in high school, even though I was a good 30 pounds heavier, with another 40 pound tuba on me. The thing was like a sail.
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Started hormones: 26/3/14
FFS: No clue, winter/spring 2014/15 maybe?
SRS: winter/spring 2014/15?
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Sincerely Tegan

Girls, I'm curious. What show size do you both have, being so tall?

At 6'0, I sadly wear a Men's size 12, which is a Women's 13.
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Umiko

Shoe size? 10 1/2 men's and about a 12 in women's
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Lauren5

Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on May 09, 2014, 04:53:33 PMGirls, I'm curious. What show size do you both have, being so tall?

At 6'0, I sadly wear a Men's size 12, which is a Women's 13.
Women's 12 (I can sometimes get by on an 11), men's 11-13. I have to order most women's shoes if I want quality. Payless' shoes fall apart after wearing them 10 times.
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FFS: No clue, winter/spring 2014/15 maybe?
SRS: winter/spring 2014/15?
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Umiko

I'd always wear my combat boots xD
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girlinguyjeans

I'm 6'4" and wear size 13 mens, size 16 women's.
We all build masks to hide behind, for we've all stepped into the bright world without those shells only to be broken and ridiculed. I'm tired of peering at the vast, beautiful but deadly world through these eye holes. I am taking off my mask, whatever may come.
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Sincerely Tegan

Quote from: Umiko Liliana on May 09, 2014, 05:16:24 PM
I'd always wear my combat boots xD

Well, I hope that's not my only option! :P
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Umiko

Quote from: Sincerely Tegan on May 09, 2014, 06:14:25 PM
Well, I hope that's not my only option! :P
Well imma kicker xD combat steel toe the best for my kicker personality xD plus i love hiking xD
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girlinguyjeans

Quote from: Umiko Liliana on May 09, 2014, 06:16:12 PM
Well imma kicker xD combat steel toe the best for my kicker personality xD plus i love hiking xD

Combat boots and hiking boots are always cool, but they always give me flashbacks to when I got lost on the mountains in North Carolina. Havent gone hiking since, lol
We all build masks to hide behind, for we've all stepped into the bright world without those shells only to be broken and ridiculed. I'm tired of peering at the vast, beautiful but deadly world through these eye holes. I am taking off my mask, whatever may come.
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Sincerely Tegan

Quote from: girlinguyjeans on May 09, 2014, 06:11:23 PM
I'm 6'4" and wear size 13 mens, size 16 women's.

Holy spigoli, how did I end up on the island of the Amazons? I mean, I'm the short one here! That's crazy! :D
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