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Community Conversation => Transsexual talk => Female to male transsexual talk (FTM) => Topic started by: Tj.wright07 on November 10, 2010, 11:28:15 PM

Title: 6 month mark
Post by: Tj.wright07 on November 10, 2010, 11:28:15 PM
on the 20th.. i got my first shot may 20th.

Me  june of 2009 with long hair (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2F15rz21e.jpg&hash=495f84dc917d37f57c296b464cb48143acd97fcf)

Me pre T march of 2010 (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi53.tinypic.com%2Fohaat.jpg&hash=39c6df29e09d255e59bd8bbb2c173e9a3951f670)

me 5 months on t october (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2Fnx5i89.jpg&hash=49fe5304f28303ac187a3c1670720f119180182e)

people say i look completely different but i dont see it at all. from when i had long hair to short hair i see it but since i been on t i dont notice much changes to my face expect for im a lot chubbier
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Lee on November 10, 2010, 11:44:27 PM
Your face does look a bit more angular to me.  You look great, by the way!
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Kilo on November 10, 2010, 11:47:30 PM
Haha you look way more masculine and filled out, so to speak. Congrats man, definitely lookin good.
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Tj.wright07 on November 10, 2010, 11:53:21 PM
thanks yall. i just hate the chubby cheeks im getting :(
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Kilo on November 10, 2010, 11:56:06 PM
Don't worry about it dude! They aren't as chubby as you think and it isn't taking away from your overall appearance, at least from what I can tell in the pics, and chicks seem to dig guys who are more filled out than super skinny. :laugh:
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Ryan on November 11, 2010, 01:56:14 AM
Quote from: Tj.wright07 on November 10, 2010, 11:53:21 PM
thanks yall. i just hate the chubby cheeks im getting :(
Don't worry, it should pass. Most guys have a chubby stage due to water retention or something. Mine was at 5 months and was definitely gone by 7.
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Squirrel698 on November 11, 2010, 10:21:12 AM
Just like me you got bushier eyebrows!  That was something I didn't even realize until I compared my two pictures.

My advice, cut out sodium in a big way as well as high fructose corn syrup and trans fats.  That means no fast food or pre-packaged foods including frozen meals and canned soup and most sodas.  I go to Trader Joe's and they have a very nice select of foods without those horrid ingredients that food manufacturers put in food to make it nice and easy for you to completely mess up your body.  I love their root beer when I need to have that familiar bubbly drink.     

Start to love lean protein, salads, fresh fruit and vegetables, skim milk, no salt nuts and olive oil.  I get a lot of salad kits they sell everywhere which are so easy and convenient to use.  I throw in some cut up chicken breasts and add some balsamic vinegar and olive oil and instant healthy meal.  I do still have sweets and treats within reason as long as they are healthy and don't contain anything I don't want. 

Listen I know it's difficult and it's a sacrifice but it comes down to whether you really want this or not.  I know I sure do.  I have sacrificed way to much not to do the very best I can to be as healthy as possible.  After a little while it becomes second nature and you stop wanting the absolute junk that makes up the common American diet.         
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Tj.wright07 on November 11, 2010, 08:09:18 PM
thanks i know i need to eat healthy i haven't even worked out yet i need to get on the ball game. i dont know what to do for muscle workouts like lifting i hurt both my shoulders when i was in the army
Title: Re: 6 month mark
Post by: Kilo on November 12, 2010, 03:36:42 AM
Start off lifting light and I would suggest using dumbbells...they allow for more free range of motion as opposed to bars or machines. You can even workout at home if you have/can afford a dumbbell set and know correct form/posture. Just take it easy, take it slow, and listen to your body. Add in some cardio a few times a week to lose body fat....but more importantly than all that is your DIET haha. A good, clean, healthy diet is one of the hugest factors when trying to shed unwanted fat and pack on lean muscle. So double it up; a good workout regimen + a good diet and throw in some willpower and you'll be ripped in no time flat!