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Title: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: KarlMars on March 29, 2018, 06:07:27 PM
Post by: KarlMars on March 29, 2018, 06:07:27 PM
Did you experience having more energy and a better metabolism as in easier to lose weight on T? Are you stronger than before physically?
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism
Post by: Kylo on March 29, 2018, 06:13:46 PM
Post by: Kylo on March 29, 2018, 06:13:46 PM
More energy at first, I think it stabilizes later.
In general I still have more energy than I did before HRT. Do a lot more physical things. I socialize more. Sleep a bit less.
My metabolism is screwed, though. Temporary hypothyroid issue in the past changed it and its never been a "fast" metabolism. It might fix itself eventually but it hasn't sped up from T.
Some people on here have said that T gives them a lot of energy in the beginning, but eventually that wears off, it seems to give many an energy boost at the start for a few months
In general I still have more energy than I did before HRT. Do a lot more physical things. I socialize more. Sleep a bit less.
My metabolism is screwed, though. Temporary hypothyroid issue in the past changed it and its never been a "fast" metabolism. It might fix itself eventually but it hasn't sped up from T.
Some people on here have said that T gives them a lot of energy in the beginning, but eventually that wears off, it seems to give many an energy boost at the start for a few months
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism
Post by: KarlMars on March 29, 2018, 06:14:21 PM
Post by: KarlMars on March 29, 2018, 06:14:21 PM
Quote from: Kylo on March 29, 2018, 06:13:46 PM
More energy at first, I think it stabilizes later.
In general I still have more energy than I did before HRT. Do a lot more physical things. I socialize more. Sleep a bit less.
My metabolism is screwed, though. Temporary hypothyroid issue in the past changed it and its never been a "fast" metabolism. It might fix itself eventually but it hasn't sped up from T.
Some people on here have said that T gives them a lot of energy in the beginning, but eventually that wears off, it seems to give you an energy boost at the start for sure.
Are you stronger than before?
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism
Post by: Kylo on March 29, 2018, 06:20:39 PM
Post by: Kylo on March 29, 2018, 06:20:39 PM
Yeah, my upper body and leg muscle mass increased within the first month, not massively, but it was noticeable... about an extra 10%. I wasn't working out at the time. I am stronger and I definitely have a better aerobic capacity (from increased blood cell count). Now that I'm working out, yeah, I'm definitely seeing results in strength and stamina.
In terms of losing weight, it's easy to lose weight on T just by knocking off a few calories from your regular intake in my experience if you aren't working out.
In terms of losing weight, it's easy to lose weight on T just by knocking off a few calories from your regular intake in my experience if you aren't working out.
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism
Post by: KarlMars on March 29, 2018, 06:23:25 PM
Post by: KarlMars on March 29, 2018, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: Kylo on March 29, 2018, 06:20:39 PM
Yeah, my upper body and leg muscle mass increased within the first month, not massively, but it was noticeable... about an extra 10%. I wasn't working out at the time. I am stronger and I definitely have a better aerobic capacity (from increased blood cell count). Now that I'm working out, yeah, I'm definitely seeing results in strength and stamina.
In terms of losing weight, it's easy to lose weight on T just by knocking off a few calories from your regular intake in my experience if you aren't working out.
I exercise everyday so I'm hoping I will get more fit on T.
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 29, 2018, 06:34:54 PM
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 29, 2018, 06:34:54 PM
Sorry to butt in here as a MTF... but I can certainly testify that after more than 3 years of HRT I have indeed lost energy, stamina, strength, muscle mass, libido and body hair.... so I would think that the reverse might be is store for the FTM transitioner.
...all of those things are a blessing to an MTF but I sure would like to get some energy and some stamina back sometime in the future. I have been going to the gym regularly for well over a year and some of that is coming back little by little.
Daniellee
...all of those things are a blessing to an MTF but I sure would like to get some energy and some stamina back sometime in the future. I have been going to the gym regularly for well over a year and some of that is coming back little by little.
Daniellee
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: Deborah on March 29, 2018, 07:15:03 PM
Post by: Deborah on March 29, 2018, 07:15:03 PM
I gained both strength and muscle mass by getting rid of the T.
T is not a magic potion that will change one into Hercules. That takes hard workouts and proper nutrition. T will help that along but won't do it by itself.
Also, while it's true that males have a higher metabolism it's not because of the T. It's because they're usually larger with larger internal organs and more muscle mass.
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T is not a magic potion that will change one into Hercules. That takes hard workouts and proper nutrition. T will help that along but won't do it by itself.
Also, while it's true that males have a higher metabolism it's not because of the T. It's because they're usually larger with larger internal organs and more muscle mass.
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Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: Peep on April 01, 2018, 05:24:28 AM
Post by: Peep on April 01, 2018, 05:24:28 AM
i hear about a lot of guys getting hungrier (and therefore gaining weight) on T... also your weight will redistribute from butt/ thigh to belly which might make it look like a weight gain even if it isn't necessarily one
personally i haven't gained any weight and i think i feel more tired, but that could be lifestyle related too... i would love more energy
i think if i was able to exercise i would feel better, but i can't handle binding and moving about haha
personally i haven't gained any weight and i think i feel more tired, but that could be lifestyle related too... i would love more energy
i think if i was able to exercise i would feel better, but i can't handle binding and moving about haha
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: AnonyMs on April 01, 2018, 05:31:50 AM
Post by: AnonyMs on April 01, 2018, 05:31:50 AM
Speaking as MTF, when I first started on HRT I stopped and restarted a number of times. I was exercising quite a bit at the time and I noticed a huge surge of power would come back a while after stopping. It was very noticeable, and happened every time I did it.
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: KarlMars on April 01, 2018, 08:26:42 AM
Post by: KarlMars on April 01, 2018, 08:26:42 AM
Quote from: Peep on April 01, 2018, 05:24:28 AM
i hear about a lot of guys getting hungrier (and therefore gaining weight) on T... also your weight will redistribute from butt/ thigh to belly which might make it look like a weight gain even if it isn't necessarily one
personally i haven't gained any weight and i think i feel more tired, but that could be lifestyle related too... i would love more energy
i think if i was able to exercise i would feel better, but i can't handle binding and moving about haha
Your binder must be too tight then.
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: Peep on April 01, 2018, 06:19:02 PM
Post by: Peep on April 01, 2018, 06:19:02 PM
Quote from: KarlMars on April 01, 2018, 08:26:42 AM
Your binder must be too tight then.
I have hypermobile joints & binder makes my shoulder more likely to dislocate
Title: Re: Energy and Metabolism, Strength
Post by: kaip93 on April 22, 2018, 01:27:45 PM
Post by: kaip93 on April 22, 2018, 01:27:45 PM
I've been on t for 9 months and the first 3 months I was always hungry. Also my strength is out of this world. I'm a lot stronger then my guy friends when it comes to lifting. Also just because you work out doesn't mean you'll get and stay fit you need to eat correctly as well
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