A different kind of Life/Fitness Journey- during Transition (35/MtF)

AlinaRose17

Hello, I have been on here a long time, but am currently just shy of 2 years into the journey of my life time as I transition. I was a certified personal trainer and an amateur bodybuilder and powerlifter in my previous life- and I truly loved to workout and still do, but my motives for doing so to the extent that I did (making my life revolve around it) were often to hide behind a very masculine image where it felt safe and where I knew that I was accepted. I am very open about my transition. I have 3 gender-affirming surgeries taking place in 4 months and am currently trying to get into the best shape that I can be before they take place and before an extensive time recovering after during which I won't be working out very much. Please feel free to add as I am always up for new friends!

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Foodiemom67

what a journey!

thezenarya

This is wonderful! Hope your surgeries and recoveries go well!

Fflpnari

This is incredible. Im glad you posted this! I hope it will show others what is possible. Its not something that gets discussed on MFP that often.

AlinaRose17

Fflpnari wrote: »

This is incredible. Im glad you posted this! I hope it will show others what is possible. Its not something that gets discussed on MFP that often.

I imagine it is not! I know most Trans people choose not to be visible, but I have made a point to be not only to inspire but like you said, to show what is possible. I am very much a work in progress but I have still come a long way in a very short time and if I can help even one person struggling with who they are to have a sliver of hope, then I am happy!

Kathryn247

Amazing! Thank you for sharing!

AlinaRose17

thezenarya wrote: »

This is wonderful! Hope your surgeries and recoveries go well!

Thank you, so do I. I am both excited and terrified.

girlwithcurls2

Fantastic! You're probably boosting up people who you'll never meet just by sharing your story. Your plan to be fit and strong before surgeries is a good one. I hope everything goes as planned and your recovery is quick. You've done a lot of work on yourself. You look great!

tthickens637

Congratulations on all your work. You look great and are clearly on the right track. So encouraging for others!!!

dsboohead

Congrats and may your continuing road be a smooth one!!!
By the way....you are beautiful!
Stay visible so that others may be inspired by your road

mom23mangos

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I find your story fascinating and I applaud your openness. Can I ask how your exercise routine has differed through your transition. It seems like it might be a struggle to balance. I imagine you want to lose some muscle mass (and definately have from your pics), while still being strong and fit. How do you envision your ultimate physique goal? Have you already hit it? Did you you lose mass by changing how you workout or was it a by-product of hormone therapy or a combination of both?

CaseySteenport

Amazing. Thanks for sharing!

SwampWitch75

I hope your surgeries go well!

solieco1

What a great story! All the best to you ❤️

mlm7126

Happy for you! Sending all my good vibes!!

Sindytoo

You go girl! Well done. I trod your path in the late 80s when I was 40. The second picture was 5 years later, and a couple of years after that I met my soul mate.


The path will become rocky at times, so stay true to yourself and you will flourish. Feel free to chat/message whenever.

AlinaRose17

mom23mangos wrote: »

Wow! Thank you for sharing. I find your story fascinating and I applaud your openness. Can I ask how your exercise routine has differed through your transition. It seems like it might be a struggle to balance. I imagine you want to lose some muscle mass (and definately have from your pics), while still being strong and fit. How do you envision your ultimate physique goal? Have you already hit it? Did you you lose mass by changing how you workout or was it a by-product of hormone therapy or a combination of both?

I would like to have more of a balance between my upper and lower body, and of course more curves. I have dialed back my upper body workouts significantly and place a strong emphasis on lower body training now. I do work to preserve my strength as a powerlifter (my total in the big three is currently 1020lbs), but I am working to improve my flexibility, and to get leaner.

I would say that hormone therapy has been responsible for most of the changes in muscle volume, but changes away from higher volume upper body work has also played a role. I am 5'11" so I have embraced my inner Amazon, but I would like to lose another 10-15lbs and go from there.

AlinaRose17

dsboohead wrote: »

Congrats and may your continuing road be a smooth one!!!
By the way....you are beautiful!
Stay visible so that others may be inspired by your road

Thank you so very much! I am terribly harsh on myself but I do appreciate that!

BattyKnitter

Beautiful!!! I hope your surgeries go well and you have a speedy recovery!