MTF fem figure

[Robbyv213]

Not sure if this topic already has been made else where. Figured I'd make a post to gather all information and resources for this topic.

The topic is how to MTF feminine figure to either lose body weight/muscle mass to have a more feminine figure or fat cycle so estrogen will have periods of excess fat to redistribute to areas that would promote a feminine figure.

Any advice on nutrition, exercise, and or resources would be much appreciated.

Again I apologize if this thread/topic has already been made else where.

[Robbyv213]

I'm currently struggling with trying to lose muscle mass to have a more feminine figure. I know there are some people that say they are personal trainers and or coaches specifically for trans individuals to meet their body goals through diet and exercise. They can potentially cost an arm and a leg.

Also since I know my body and how it responds, I know it gains weight easily and doesn't like to let go of fat. So I'm cautious of try to do any periods of fat cycling since I know how my body will not want to lose the weight during a period of lower calories.

Again advice and or suggestions or resources would be appreciated thanks

[Maid Marion]

Wear clothes that give the appearance of a feminine figure.
GGs wear shaping clothes.  Shapeware for women.  I don't need them but I know they exist.

I wear light colored bottoms like a white pleated skirt.  This makes my bottom look bigger.
Wearing dark colors will do the opposite.
When I do wear black pants I pair them with black shoes to provide a longer line.

Women spend a lot of time choosing clothes that look good.
Men don't.  Dating sites will tell you that tall men do well on dating sites.
There are a lot of different styles for differently shaped women.

Choosing appropriate clothes will go a long way towards looking feminine.

[Robbyv213]

I found this article interesting.

https://www.transvitae.com/healthy-muscle-loss/

Not sure how effective the key points are at losing muscle and or building a more feminine figure. But one common theme is patience and consistency just like any other goal takes time.

[Robbyv213]

Another article suggesting a lot of the same information for muscle loss.

https://www.trans-health.com/2001/lose-muscle-gain-fat-dieting-for-mtfs/

[Robbyv213]

A article about Gabbi Tufts journey from WWE superstar to being her authentic self living life as a woman

https://www.businessinsider.com/gabbi-tuft-before-after-trans-wwe-wrestler-body-transformation-2024-1

From what Gabbi said about her own personal experience, seems to be a lot different than what's suggested in most circles in how to lose muscle mass when transitioning MTF.

[Lori Dee]

That is an interesting article. It almost sounds dangerous. But you can't argue with success. I wonder if any others followed a similar protocol and what their results were.

[Maid Marion]

https://www.aamc.org/news/why-we-know-so-little-about-women-s-health

This may contribute to health care disparities, as biological sex can play a role in physiological, metabolic, hormonal, and even cellular differences that can influence how diseases present and the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Failure to study medications and other interventions in a broad sampling of women has contributed to women experiencing adverse effects from medications at twice the rate of men. One 2013 study found that women with metal hip replacements were 29% more likely than men to experience implant failure, possibly due to anatomical differences and inadequate testing in women. And, despite heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, the medical field only recognized that women experience different symptoms of the disease than men when the American Heart Association published a Guide to Preventive Cardiology for Women in 1999. Separate from biological sex differences, women also are less likely to receive appropriate prevention and management of heart disease due to gender bias.

[NancyDrew1930]

I'm currently struggling with trying to lose muscle mass to have a more feminine figure. I know there are some people that say they are personal trainers and or coaches specifically for trans individuals to meet their body goals through diet and exercise. They can potentially cost an arm and a leg.

Also since I know my body and how it responds, I know it gains weight easily and doesn't like to let go of fat. So I'm cautious of try to do any periods of fat cycling since I know how my body will not want to lose the weight during a period of lower calories.

Again advice and or suggestions or resources would be appreciated thanks

That's the main reason that I'm getting the bariatric surgery is because my body doesn't like to let go of the fat as well.  However I'd like to have a feminine figure as well, because even in dresses I've been noticing that my belly tends to stick out quite a bit, so while I do have that womanly shape when seen from the front or back, from the side there's that roundness that competes with my breasts.

[lalaland]

I'm actually working with a trainer to acheive this figure right now, which he has done for other transwomen. The key is not to lose all the muscle you have in your upper body, especially your back, to trim your waist, and to add bulk to your thighs. We're doing a lot of leg exercises mainly, but not ignoring midsection & upper body either. I'd say it's about 50/25/25 in terms of focus.

[ChrissyRyan]

I am still waiting for mine to appear.

The hourglass figure.

I do have an hourglass but no hourglass figure.

[BlueJaye]

I'm not convinced that there is any one universal pathway to what people call a feminine figure. I exercise like a fiend, have a lot of muscle, do pretty much everything you're not supposed to do, and have a nice figure. I think a lot depends on your body type and genetics. I'm fairly short and always had rather wide hips and a big butt and thighs. I just need to keep the fat off my mid section to keep a decent figure.

I have zero experience being tall, but I am guessing that it would be helpful to choose clothing that shortens the appearance of the torso, and gives the appearance of a narrower torso.

[Lilis]

I have zero experience being tall, but I am guessing that it would be helpful to choose clothing that shortens the appearance of the torso, and gives the appearance of a narrower torso.

Yes this! High waisted clothing jeans, leggings, skirts, etc, with darker top, lighter bottom, and some nice minimum 2" inch shoes, boots preferably.


~ Lilis 🫂

[Robbyv213]

Me y issue is I don't have hips, I do have nice legs and a butt. But no hips, and I'm just boxy from my hips to where my back and upper body start to get wide from where the muscle creates that v-taper in your back. So from everything under my chest/rib cage is all the same width. And wearing anything high waisted is not flattering since I have no curves.

I can do lower to mid cut pants/shorts , skirt. If I wear a dress of some short it would have to be cut so it give the illusion of a waist right where my rib cage would be or just underneath it.

I have a very boxy look unfortunately. I'd have to resort to wear pads or enhancers to give me the look of hips under clothing.

The fem changes of body fat are def taking it's time.

[Camille58S]

I tried various workout routines to get a more feminine figure. The one that seems to be working for me is very similar to what lalaland is describing. I do cardio first, and then jump to working my legs real hard while they're warmed up. I mean REAL hard! Squats, hamstring curls, anything that works the glutes, you name it. I don't use real heavy weights. I use the most weight that I can do 3 sets of 15 reps while keeping my form correct. No more than 30 seconds rest in between sets. I kind of stumbled on this routine, and it has worked pretty well.

[ChrissyRyan]

I would like to have a little wider hips.

[KathyLauren]

I would like to have a little wider hips.

It took about seven years of HRT for me to develop hips.  No particular effort except trying to walk for an hour most days.  That and portion control at mealtimes (no second helpings) has kept my weight down.  The hip development just kind of happened.  I could still stand to lose some fat off my belly (no one needs three boobs!), but mostly I like my figure.

I emphasize it with clothing selection.  Tops that flare over the hips can do a lot for anyone, even with minimal hip growth.

[ChrissyRyan]

It took about seven years of HRT for me to develop hips.  No particular effort except trying to walk for an hour most days.  That and portion control at mealtimes (no second helpings) has kept my weight down.  The hip development just kind of happened.  I could still stand to lose some fat off my belly (no one needs three boobs!), but mostly I like my figure.

I emphasize it with clothing selection.  Tops that flare over the hips can do a lot for anyone, even with minimal hip growth.

Kathy,

Thank you for this idea.  I will be on the lookout for tops like this.  I will see what I have and look at outfit pictures so I can better visualize "flaring out."  I am guessing that means going outward over the top of the hips, but not lower than hips like a tunic might.

Chrissy

[Devlyn]

Jus' saying...