Quote from: Madelyn on November 02, 2010, 01:30:08 PM
Thanks so much for everyone who responded to my original question. It does indeed seem like there are less people in their thirties who are posting their experience on here, but I think that the reasons that many of you are giving here make total sense. Like, once many transition they want to get on with life, and so maybe become less active in the community as a result.
I also wonder if maybe my concern about how my body will fare through the transition, and whether I can be passable is also a function of my age. I look around at many of the women in my peer group and basically I wonder if I can blend in with them. I look at my body currently and then look at many in my peer group and wonder if maybe I'll just stick out like a sore thumb and draw too much attention to myself. Seeing a few of the pictures posted is really helpful, and I'm so glad that so many of you responded. You are all very beautiful.
One thing that also sticks out for me in this thread is all the talk about if you put in the time and work hard at your transition you can have great results. I think I'll start another thread about this because I'm interested in this topic more in terms of the hard work that needs to be done, and how to know what that is for you.
Ultimately, I want to be sure I can be successful and feel better about myself and my body as a result of transition. Both in terms of confirming both with myself and my therapist that this something I absolutely need to do, and in making sure I have the tools and the strength to have a healthy and successful transition. I've experienced enough pain in life because of this - I want it to end, but I want to be sure I'm not making the decision too hastily. All your thoughts are so helpful. Thank you!
Well work as in doing everything you possibly can get the best results you can. For example:
Figuring out and doing a diet that would be beneficial to MTF secondary sex characteristic development (ie, more carbs and fats, less protein)
Figuring out and doing exercises to max out those characters as well, hips, legs, thighs, aerobics, etc.. but not upper body except abs, obliques and lower back then sticking to your workout routine.
Waxing excess body hair from time to time at a salon
Pedicures
manicures
Learning to take care of your skin
Learning to take care of your hair
Learning the basics to makeup and how it works
Learning the styles of clothing that work best with your body to minimize stuff you dont want and maximize your good qualities.
Tightlacing to improve shape (12 hours a day, this was painful, but had good results over time)
Laser / Electrolysis for perm hair removal
Speech practice (if you need it)
Learn to use proper accessories (i suck at this, still learning)
Understanding how hormones work, for example eating something higher in cholesterol after you HRT shots usually improves the results.
Learning to walk in heels heh
Making sadistic choices on clothing: Should i go for comfort? or should i wear this uncomfortable thing because it makes my ass look good? hmmm choices choices..
And working 2 jobs to fund all this and SRS.
being a woman is tough... heh.
Its a lot of work but you get used to it after a while, but diet and exercise are the most important, the healthier you are the better the HRT will work.
