Unable to exercise because of trans status...

[Yukihime]

I mean, I've never been able to do any sort of exercise in my life.  I didn't have a routine before my transition, I walk a lot from class to my dorm but usually I don't excerise at all.  I just don't have the time right now (next semester I hopefully might) and dressing for it just makes me feel wierd.  I mean, I can't really pad because I only own one bra which doesn't fit me and I'd look male without it!  There's no point in wearing makeup since I'm sweat it all off.  I'm just scared of all this.  Besides, I can't really keep with it either because I lose my breath so easily.

Besides, a part of me sort of hopes I get a clot and it goes into my lungs or heart or brain.  But that's common knowlege at this point.

The bolded was and probably is my biggest issue with doing anything in regards to public spaces and especially the gym and pool (which is in my building downstairs ><). When my best friend was here (she's cis), she sorta just dragged me to the gym and we worked out in this upstairs section with not a lot of people. I got some weird looks from women of my own ethnicity but it otherwise wasn't too bad. Swimming though...le sigh, I really love swimming. I've had my full swim education since I was a kid but having to endure the change room be it before or after if I change into it upstairs and simply come down with soem modest cover, doesn't change the shadow on my face =/

Do I just wait until I can resume laser/electrolysis and deprive myself of swimming more D=?! There's also the shaving legs thing but that's a minor thing, I just like to make sure my legs are nice and smooth when I wear anything which reveals them ><; One solution was to just go in the early morning. Only the older folks are in around then but I haven't had the courage to go since my best friend moved from my building T_T

So I sincerely empathize AndrogynousPainter26 =/

[androgynouspainter26]

What about a brisk walk?  You can wear normal clothes and that techinchaly counts as exercise, right?

[Mariah]

Yes it does count as exercise.

What about a brisk walk?  You can wear normal clothes and that techinchaly counts as exercise, right?

[Eva Marie]

What about a brisk walk?  You can wear normal clothes and that techinchaly counts as exercise, right?

Walking is excellent exercise! I lower my blood pressure an average of 10 points when i'm walking a bit every day. Hiking is another great exercise - you are out enjoying the natural beauty and getting some fresh air and as a plus you won't run into many people either so not much worry about your appearance.

[DelKay]

You don't have to go to a gym to work out. I never understood why you'd pay a crazy amount for a member ship most people use twice a month. You could buy your own weights with that membership money instead? It will be cheaper in the long run, you'll save money on gas if you drive to the gym, you'll have no excuse on why you couldn't make it to the gym since the weights will be under your bed, and you won't have to worry about what other people think of your body. Just spitballing other options. >_>

[23 Skidoo]

You could just wear normal clothes when riding a bicycle as well. You're turning exercise into like this grueling mental image.

[KyleeKrow]

i've always had a hard time going to gyms myself. what i do is scout garage sales for exercise gear. one time i scored a $700 elyptical machine for $50. still in its packaging and everything. i do also walk and hike a lot as well. helps keep things not as monotonous. or i'll do yoga, use weights, etc at home. also don't have to pay those monthly fees.

[ImagineKate]

I take a few walks every day but I still do 30-60 minutes in the gym. I walk from work to port authority bus terminal, about a mile or so. I do this in NYC rush hour pedestrian traffic laden with tourists. I basically run and dodge obstacles.

The walking doesn't do as much as the gym.

[Sammy]

I take a few walks every day but I still do 30-60 minutes in the gym. I walk from work to port authority bus terminal, about a mile or so. I do this in NYC rush hour pedestrian traffic laden with tourists. I basically run and dodge obstacles.

The walking doesn't do as much as the gym.

You can always make Your life more complicated.

By using ankle weights, for example.

Two pairs on each leg.

[ImagineKate]

You can always make Your life more complicated.

By using ankle weights, for example.

Two pairs on each leg.

True, I guess. But I'd miss my bus!

[Sammy]

True, I guess. But I'd miss my bus!

Nope-  if You will run to it!