Everyone tells me that I look so much more girly now that I put on some weight. I'm not "fat" but I was always extra thin and now I'm approaching the higher end of the normal BMI scale for my height. I think extra padding helps make us more curvy and covers up the male bone structure. I do need to work off a bit of belly fat before that gets out of control

a little fat is like instant facial feminization surgery.  The rounding of the face mixed with longer hair covering the sides is like instant femme.  Mixed with a synthetic wig with decent bangs you would be surprised at how feminine you can look before getting any surgery.

Of course YMMV but still a good first step if you are not in love with your facial structure.

Maybe i'll post a picture pre-hormones with the perfect lighting conditions to blot out stubble.

Quote from: agfrommd on September 10, 2012, 06:40:02 AM
Apples, as long as you are eating healthy, you are the right weight for you. Those people giving you "too skinny" comments, how do they know what the right weight for you is? Who elected them judge of what you should weight?

Keep in mind that some of these people, many in my case, especially women, are actually extremely jealous but it comes out as criticism to hide the jealousy.  I finally clued in when some of them began to admit it.

Quote from: Violet Bloom on September 10, 2012, 01:47:47 PM
Keep in mind that some of these people, many in my case, especially women, are actually extremely jealous but it comes out as criticism to hide the jealousy.  I finally clued in when some of them began to admit it.

For me its not jealousy, weight loss is not impossible for anyone.  As long as your not malnutrition which is the biggest fear of those very skinny you should be ok but gaining a little weight is not a bad way to go about it.  In the end of the day the results don't lie.

I don't think anyone is saying to binge

My doctor's suggested to me that I eat a little more. Right now I've got like... perfect cholesterol and the like, but I'm willing to break that a bit to get a lil' prettier

Quote from: Rita on September 10, 2012, 12:41:20 PM
a little fat is like instant facial feminization surgery.  The rounding of the face mixed with longer hair covering the sides is like instant femme.  Mixed with a synthetic wig with decent bangs you would be surprised at how feminine you can look before getting any surgery.

Of course YMMV but still a good first step if you are not in love with your facial structure.

Maybe i'll post a picture pre-hormones with the perfect lighting conditions to blot out stubble.

That's what I was kind of hoping for. Along with my hips filling out a bit. I've got a very nerdy/geeky body type atm =/

Quote from: Violet Bloom on September 10, 2012, 01:47:47 PM
Keep in mind that some of these people, many in my case, especially women, are actually extremely jealous but it comes out as criticism to hide the jealousy.  I finally clued in when some of them began to admit it.

This is the profile of every person that has told me that:

- Woman
- 40+ year old
- Married
- Has children
- Slightly overweight
- Keeps trying miracle diets and paying to doctors
- Does not do any exercise. When asked, she always reply "I have children"
- Has given up trying to regain shape.


Probably they noticed because of the quick loss of fat on the face, which is slowly refilling at this time.

Quote from: Stephe on September 10, 2012, 12:37:28 PM
Everyone tells me that I look so much more girly now that I put on some weight. I'm not "fat" but I was always extra thin and now I'm approaching the higher end of the normal BMI scale for my height. I think extra padding helps make us more curvy and covers up the male bone structure. I do need to work off a bit of belly fat before that gets out of control

You look great. I wish I could put on weight, especially on my face (which looks a bit thin and gaunt) but the only part I seem to get fat is on my belly. It's very frustrating.

So, after eating fatty, higher cholesterol foods (i.e. pizza, burgers, Indian food, Thai curry, ice cream, etc), I've noticed that fat build up really is a bit more distributed. Still catching a slight amount at the tummy, but nothing that doesn't fast off within 1-2 days. I'm actually (finally) getting a butt! Yay!

...Go hips, go!

o _ o

  I got more fat distribution in my thighs and hips.  My baggy guy jeans are tight there!  Now to get rid of the middle-aged belly! 

  Joelene

Wow, I went from like... no butt, to more than modest butt. It's totally jiggly now, too... and my hips got a lot broader. Unfortunately, my waist is still a bit narrow, so it's kind of an awkward shape. And my face hasn't puffed out (in a feminine way, of course) as much as I'm hoping for. Overall, upping my calories/fat intake seems to be working. I think I may give it a temporary break so I don't add too much to my tummy.

My Dr swears by carbs. I eat lots of whole grain pasta and bread, I'm also mad on Thai, Japanese, Chinese noodle based dishes.

Quote from: Isabelle on October 16, 2012, 10:50:34 PM
My Dr swears by carbs. I eat lots of whole grain pasta and bread, I'm also mad on Thai, Japanese, Chinese noodle based dishes.

Carbs are the one of the root causes of all my problems and poor fat distribution. Carbs have caused me to have fat in my belly and no where else.  I've now cut out bread, pasta, potatoes etc and my pot belly fat is decreasing. I personally think carbs are the worst thing you could eat and they also make me feel unfit and sluggish.

Interesting. I cut out all food high in starch, gluten and dairy as an experiment to see how my body reacts to a 10,000 year old diet. So that means cutting out all grains, potatoes, pasta and almost all dairy etc. I had also been feeling tired and sluggish. However, my fat distribution isn't so bad. But I would never say no to further improvement. All those bad carbs are responsible for the higher incidence of type II diabetes we see today.

I was mostly consuming more fats and proteins (quite a bit of fried tofu as of late), as well as carbs through sugars. I'm not a nutritionist, but I suppose genetics plays a major role in breakdown and distribution of excess. Of course some is going to my tummy, so I'm moderating my intake as well.

My boyfriend... lucky bastard. His tummy stays -flat- even without exercise. He can eat McDonald's and pizza without it making any noticeable change (of course I don't let him eat either too often, being that it's dangerous in the long-term >=(  ).

Within the first 4-5 months, I've gained back 8-10 pounds...but it's basically gone to my hips, butt, and breasts, not my belly (which is where it used to go). I find myself so much more hungry than I used to...I'm just accepting it. My weight is pretty stable right now, at least, and I exercise a fair amount during the week.

The best bet is to wait at least a year before gaining weight on purpose .That way it's a far safer bet that it will go to the hips, butt ,arms and back instead of becoming visceral fat (internal organs)

I put on a lot of weight on HRT.I started on a low dose of Premarin for over 18 months when I was given a high dose it piled on.As a guy I could eat like a bear and not put an inch on,I had a 26" waist.I'm overweight mainly on my waist but fat does feminize your appearance

Hell yes! The weight you put on HRT will mostly go the 'right places'

I can't seem to gain any friggin' weight since HRT & my appetite has been crazy since I started so I eat even more. And I seriously only eat fast, greasy, fatty junk food. IE: I ate 7 slices of pizza yesterday evening. I never work out but I do walk to & from work which is like 3 miles. I wish I could a put on a few pounds & fill out cause honestly think I'd look better.

Quote from: Telyna on December 30, 2012, 07:08:16 AM
The best bet is to wait at least a year before gaining weight on purpose .That way it's a far safer bet that it will go to the hips, butt ,arms and back instead of becoming visceral fat (internal organs)

I was just wondering about this, thanks!! I will hold off then

I would also say be VERY weary of just eating a ton of carbs and sugars, they can really do a number on your immune system and overall health to say the least. Our immune system resides mainly in the gut (intestines) where all the good bacteria exist. Having too much excess sugar feeds bad bacteria and your immune system is forced to fight it, which takes away from your bodies ability to fight off colds, infection, and can even stimulate really bad stuff like cancer. White blood cell count is inversely correlated to intake of sugar and simple carbs like starches (potatoes, bread, cereals, white rice, non whole-grain pasta). Just something to keep in mind for all the fast food eaterz out there!

The healthiest way to pick up your caloric intake is to eat more high fat foods like avocados, cook with olive oil or even better coconut oil (if you aren't allergic), fatty fish like salmon/herring/mackerel, tofu, olives, nuts. They won't make your blood sugar level skyrocket. Personally avocados have been my saving grace. And who doesn't like avocados?? I eat them whole... add a little salt & pep and viola! Instant fatty snack that is really good for you!