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Quote from: Jennifer Smith on August 30, 2010, 11:13:45 PM
I am a 51 y.o.mtf pre op. just starting HRT. My body is slim, athletic, handsome and strong. I engage in many action sports and am somewhat of a thrill seeker. Everything a typical male could ask for, except for my female brain. How much will my attitudes change as I feminize my body?  Of course my strength will decrease but what about my coordination?   

Jennifer

prepare to break a lot of crockery and get all sorts of cuts and bruises from clumsiness.

Quote from: lilacwoman on August 31, 2010, 01:41:01 AM
prepare to break a lot of crockery and get all sorts of cuts and bruises from clumsiness.

Hiya, well I'm 51 and started my transition at 48. I run 6 miles every other day (well I did up to having surgery six weeks ago, lol) I plan to get back into running in two weeks time when I'm aloud too, hehe. I love it and have run in some charity runs so far but my ambition is to do a marathon. I only started running two years ago. I can now run 6 miles in 45 minutes, not bad for me (well I could before my SRS/GRS, lol). 

So it will be a question of continued exercise, yeah, things will change but in new way and a good way.

Stardust

Jennifer.

May I suggest that the only change that matters is if you become happier and more contended with your life?

The effects of hormone therapy or surgery are variable. There's a lot of information on here, from people who have done this.

But at the end of the day, it's about you.

Well, I am co-ordinated as ever. Though lately have noticed a bit of a shift in center of gravity downwards , in a practical sense it has made no difference to me.

In fact in some ways I am more co-ordinated. I'm a drummer and have noticed an improvement in my co-ordination and playing with no loss of power.  I suppose that could just be practice. That is the thing, if you practice you will get better.

not sure what happened to lilac  You should get that looked at honey. I guess if your implants got too big it would overbalance you 

Attitude is hard to say. Not that much I think. Anecdotally a lot of us change our interests, we might become more sociable, emotional. I know one trans woman who did iron man events and got better times after transition, she just worked hard at it.

You know you can be a strong athletic woman, the best kind in my opinion! My only advice is you should invest in some sports bras once you start getting boobs.

nicole
xx

Quote from: Nicky on August 31, 2010, 06:17:05 AM
My only advice is you should invest in some sports bras once you start getting boobs.

nicole
xx

OMG definitely a requirement, lol

Stardust

I've been on HRT for three months and haven't noticed a loss of coordination, but I definitely have less strength.  (I was never especially coordinated to begin with, though.  Actually, I think it may have improved, but I think that's due to less anxiety.)

One issue I've started having is breast tenderness.  I tried to jog about twenty feet a couple of days ago, and every step felt like a little flare in my breasts.  They're not even developed enough for a bra to make much difference, and they don't bounce hardly any.  It's just the slightest bit of movement can make them sore on some days.  I imagine if you're an athlete, you could easily ignore the levels of discomfort I'm feeling, but I've heard it gets worse.  Fortunately, it's not a life-long thing, just some soreness from growth.  Yay for second puberty!