Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Kanda Jo on October 05, 2015, 07:58:08 AM Return to Full Version
Title: Weight Loss and Fat Distribution
Post by: Kanda Jo on October 05, 2015, 07:58:08 AM
Post by: Kanda Jo on October 05, 2015, 07:58:08 AM
I'm on estradiol and I have some questions about weight loss. I'm 35 and overweight. Right now, I have some belly fat/spare tire and some chest fat that I can squeeze together for some nice cleavage. I'm starting to get serious about portion control and cutting out snacking, as well as some pretty intense bike rides (800-2500 calories burned depending on the ride length!) I understand that fat gain starts getting redistributed to the face, hips, and chest on HRT, but what about fat loss? Since I've had all that fat before HRT, will I lose it all over, or will I maintain it in the feminine areas?
Title: Re: Weight Loss and Fat Distribution
Post by: Deborah on October 05, 2015, 08:49:58 AM
Post by: Deborah on October 05, 2015, 08:49:58 AM
I have lost weight both on and off HRT. At around the same weight loss point I found these differences.
- waist size had gotten to about the same size.
- Hips and bust were about 2 inches larger on HRT.
- Neck and arms got smaller.
- since the weight dropped but hips and bust stayed larger I assume there was some muscle loss, but I haven't done anything that makes me notice that.
Overall, with 35 lbs weight loss everything on me got smaller as expected but the loss was in a different pattern than without HRT.
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- waist size had gotten to about the same size.
- Hips and bust were about 2 inches larger on HRT.
- Neck and arms got smaller.
- since the weight dropped but hips and bust stayed larger I assume there was some muscle loss, but I haven't done anything that makes me notice that.
Overall, with 35 lbs weight loss everything on me got smaller as expected but the loss was in a different pattern than without HRT.
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Title: Re: Weight Loss and Fat Distribution
Post by: Rachel on October 05, 2015, 07:54:09 PM
Post by: Rachel on October 05, 2015, 07:54:09 PM
Everyone is different, so what happens to me may not happen to you.
I gained 25 pounds on hrt and have lost 15 or more of those pounds. I lost nothing in the bust or hips and my tummy is decreasing.
I have had to exercise a lot and change my eating from healthy to super healthy. I did 44 floors of steps, a little over 5 miles walking and ran about 1 of the 5 miles today.
Pre HRT losing weight was easier ( I had a lot more muscle) and I could do it with less exercise and it was quicker. My tummy was the last to lose then when now it is first.
I gained 25 pounds on hrt and have lost 15 or more of those pounds. I lost nothing in the bust or hips and my tummy is decreasing.
I have had to exercise a lot and change my eating from healthy to super healthy. I did 44 floors of steps, a little over 5 miles walking and ran about 1 of the 5 miles today.
Pre HRT losing weight was easier ( I had a lot more muscle) and I could do it with less exercise and it was quicker. My tummy was the last to lose then when now it is first.
Title: Re: Weight Loss and Fat Distribution
Post by: Skyewarn72 on October 13, 2015, 07:05:58 PM
Post by: Skyewarn72 on October 13, 2015, 07:05:58 PM
I'm losing weight right now and just started HRT. The way I see it, I'm not only losing the unwanted fat, but also toxins stored in the body fat as well as extra estrogens as a bonus. This will also eliminate the male pattern fat storage. I'll be starting with a clean canvas.