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[Shana A]

I was living a lie: The 16st bodybuilding father who is now a glamorous FEMALE model

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 3:34 PM on 14th March 2011

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1366032/Transgender-bodybuilding-father-transforms-glamorous-6ft-woman.html 

A bodybuilding father has transformed himself into a glamorous woman after struggling with his gender for years.

Transgender Chrisie Edkins, 31, had spent hours in the gym - bulking up to 16stone - in an attempt to convince himself he was a typical alpha male.

But in private, Chris, who is 6ft, had been dressing as a woman for years - and in 2003, bravely decided to go public with his new identity and become Chrisie.

[Medusa]

look like example of successful transition

[Padma]

It's a shame that "glamorous" seems to be a requirement for positive news coverage, though. Still, I'm glad she's happier, and any positive coverage is positive!

[justmeinoz]

Considering it is the Daily Mail, they would hardly have a "fat ugly accountant is now a skinny ugly tea lady!" Surprised they didn't want her topless.

[Padma]

I know, I know - "glamorous" is such a Mail word . And she's pretty photogenic...

[Trans Truth]

She's a great success story.

[spacial]

It's a shame that "glamorous" seems to be a requirement for positive news coverage, though. Still, I'm glad she's happier, and any positive coverage is positive!

Good point.