Well, my first week in France is coming to a close. I promised myself that I would use this time to find out if I really wanted to go through with a transition. I can now say with a resolve I've never had before that I do. When I get back to the States, I will search for a gender clinic, and if there is nothing nearby, I will go to my physician. He's very empathetic, and although I can't say for sure what his views on transitioning are, I trust him enough to at least ask. I've been told I have a very feminine face, so my big barrier is weight (I way around 200 at 5'10"), but the healthier diet in France, the mountain air, and all the walking I'm doing is really helping. I hope to be down to 180 by the time I go home.
Basically I looked at how I was going back and forth, and saw that when I went against transitioning, it was out of fear. Fear of not passing, fear of telling others. Fear is no way to decide on life choices, I decided, and I am commited to transitioning. :)
Good for you Anthrogal!
With some consistency and determination you'll be able to lose that weight. I'm 5"8 and weighed about 87kg to 88kg (190lbs to 193lbs) when I started HRT 1 year ago. That would have made me about 205lbs if I were your height. Through strict dieting, exercise, and hormones, as of today I am 137lbs. Basically I have lost a modest 1lbs a week over the course of a year, which is healthy and sustainable.
I'm sure you'll be able to do it too, and I wish you all the best :)!
Anthrogal,
I found through the whole process of comig out to myself and to others and then everything that followed, that the biggest barriers - the worst ones and the hardest ones to overcome - were barriers within me.
Being resolute helps a lot. Good luck. :icon_flower:
- Kate
Just remember the words of FDR
QuoteWe have nothing to fear, but Fear itself
I am 5' 9" and 156 lbs. Summer is coming and hopefully I can lose some of it.
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With some consistency and determination you'll be able to lose that weight. I'm 5"8 and weighed about 87kg to 88kg (190lbs to 193lbs) when I started HRT 1 year ago. That would have made me about 205lbs if I were your height. Through strict dieting, exercise, and hormones, as of today I am 137lbs. Basically I have lost a modest 1lbs a week over the course of a year, which is healthy and sustainable.
I'm sure you'll be able to do it too, and I wish you all the best :)!
That's great! I'm losing between 1-3 pounds a week. I'm guessing the weight loss from hormones is from muscle loss?