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Title: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: krobinson103 on February 19, 2018, 03:15:22 PM
Has anyone noticed a total crash in appetite on HRT? Ever since I started four months ago I eat 1/3 of what I used to and even that is more than I really want. Not bad when you want to lose weight, but in a month or so I'll have to eat more or lose all the curves I've been working on.
Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: Dena on February 19, 2018, 04:34:23 PM
In addition, you might find your body burns fewer calories so you don't lose as much weigh as you would think. We see the reverse with FTMs where their energy levels go up and they consume everything in sight when they start on testosterone. It's why teen age boys are a bottomless pit where as teen age girls eat more but no where what a boy eats.
Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: KayXo on February 19, 2018, 04:40:43 PM
Estradiol reduces my appetite, progesterone increases it. Since adding testosterone, I've noticed no change in appetite.
Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: Deborah on February 19, 2018, 06:55:54 PM
My appetite is as good as ever.  While I normally eat reasonable amounts, I have on occasion, during weak moments, scarfed down up to 5000 calories in the evening.  I really like cream filled cookies and chocolate bars.


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Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: Ellement_of_Freedom on February 19, 2018, 07:00:36 PM
Maybe it's a good thing and your body will end up burning some fat away from your waist, making it smaller. Then when you gain fat again in the future, hopefully it will all go to your hips!
Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: krobinson103 on February 19, 2018, 07:27:21 PM
Quote from: Ellement_of_Freedom on February 19, 2018, 07:00:36 PM
Maybe it's a good thing and your body will end up burning some fat away from your waist, making it smaller. Then when you gain fat again in the future, hopefully it will all go to your hips!

It is a good thing. I had way more fat than I needed dropped 50 pounds. Down to getting rid of the last 15 pounds or so. Sadly they are the most stubborn. It all went to the places it was supposed to or went away so far.
Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: AutumnGurl81 on February 20, 2018, 12:24:33 AM
Quote from: Deborah on February 19, 2018, 06:55:54 PM
My appetite is as good as ever.  While I normally eat reasonable amounts, I have on occasion, during weak moments, scarfed down up to 5000 calories in the evening.  I really like cream filled cookies and chocolate bars.


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^This^

I usually yo-yo my diet with cardio and legs, sometimes I'll go a few days on caloric deficite strike (which you have to be careful with, something that has worked for me and I am not recommending). I do this in hopes that I'll gain fat in feminine places. But then other days I'm smashing food and stuffing my tummy, especially in the late evening for some reason...like a mogwai.
Title: Re: On HRT and Appetite
Post by: krobinson103 on February 20, 2018, 01:32:56 AM
Quote from: AutumnGurl81 on February 20, 2018, 12:24:33 AM
^This^

I usually yo-yo my diet with cardio and legs, sometimes I'll go a few days on caloric deficite strike (which you have to be careful with, something that has worked for me and I am not recommending). I do this in hopes that I'll gain fat in feminine places. But then other days I'm smashing food and stuffing my tummy, especially in the late evening for some reason...like a mogwai.

Okay. I haven't had sugar for months now so that when I do have any I don't like how it feels anymore. What I really want these days is fruit, vegetables, and protein. Carbs and processed sugars (which I used to love) just look.. bleh now.