Diet on HRT

[Blush]

Apart from aiding healthy estrogen metabolism with certain foods or supplements there's no such thing as a trans or HRT diet. It just becomes a healthy vs unhealthy diet ordeal, and imho there's not enough focus on the bigger more general picture of dieting in this thread rather than magnifying specifics. Counting calories, weighing in, apps, studies will get people overwhelmed and it's not necessary unless you're at a competition level.

Listen to your body. Learn what makes it feel and look good, and what doesn't. If weight loss is your goal, when you notice that you're getting full, stop eating. If weight gain is your goal pay attention to when you're hungry or feel something's missing. The only drink you need is water. Make sure you're taking in the basic vitamins and micronutrients that any multivitamin can give you.

I like to drink.  I know alcohol should be limited on HRT, but is it okay?

It's fine.

...and there's a lot of talk about carbs in this thread - carbs are terrible for your skin, and everyone should aim for healthy radiant skin.

[Rachel]

I gained 25 pounds when I started HRT. I have since lost 18 of those pounds since March.

I had to change how I eat and exercise more.

I am eating for the long term and I had a very Healthy diet. My hA1C has been 5 to 5.2 for 2.5 years, the duration I have been on HRT. I incorporate salad with lunch and dinner. I reduced further simply carbs ( rice and such). I incorporated crushed oats into the morning routine.  Because I am anemic I have added wild salmon to my morning routine (2.5 ounces) and an iron pill.

I added stair climbing and I have been going to the gym with a trainer 1 time per week. I also have added running ( 1.5 miles a few times a week and I walk on the other days).