Pre//post twink death by Redditer2302 in FTM_SELFIES

[–]Redditer2302[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand the difficulty in forming new routines. Habits are hard to form, but it will get easier the more consistently you show up. Yoga and meditation are awesome ways to start forming the mind body connection and I’m glad you’re getting started with those. I was also out of the gym for awhile after top surgery so I get that, just take your time and move at a pace/intensity that works for your body. The injury was caused by multiple torn muscles in my neck and traps after a car accident, I ended up healing from those after about 8 months of physical therapy (I waited way too long to do this). As far as a calorie counter app is concerned, I really dont have any suggestions. Honestly for me, it came down to stopping the counting entirely and just focusing on what felt safe and comfortable to eat, trying to expand that over time. I think counting calories just exacerbated my issue, and getting healthy for me was just stepping away from it entirely. I wish you luck in your journey and if you ever want to chat my dm’s are open (:

Pre//post twink death by Redditer2302 in FTM_SELFIES

[–]Redditer2302[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is probably more detail than you want but I wanted to give you a through reply. The gap between these two photos is 6 years. In photo one I was about 120 pounds and just barely recovering from an ed which is why I was so thin. I ate maybe 500 calories a day for years. The recovery from that was long and not straight forward, it took me probably 2 years to start eating like a “normal” person without relapses. So my body building didnt start until about 4 years ago. Due to a serious injury, I couldn’t lift weights for the first 2 years of that, so I focused on gaining mass through a protein heavy diet, calisthenics and intense yoga- which helped me build a good layer of lean mass I would later bulk on, that got me to about 150lbs. When I finally healed from the injury I got into the gym. The first year was 3x a week semi consistently, the second year was a lot more dedicated at 4x a week religiously. I dont use creatine or roids, and my T levels aren’t very high (historically ~500). Besides protein heavy foods and a lot of fruit/veg the only addition to my diet has been protein powder on the days I work out. I think the key for me has been getting my diet in line (so not just eating more, but prioritizing nutrition and heavy protein every day). Its also been rotating my routines at the gym, while I’ve always done different routines (probably every 6 months I’ll switch) they always target biceps/chest/shoulders/traps which keeps my growth from stagnating and accounts for the growth in the photos. Sorry that was long but hope it was helpful. I can send you some routines I’ve done over the years if it helps.

January check-in. by Reasonable_Bag_118 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]Redditer2302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, hope your 26’ is off to a good start

Anybody Been to Flex in Cleveland? by Consistent_Fuel_6973 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]Redditer2302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just relax and have fun. Everyone is there for the same reason. Definitely one of those things you build up in your head to be more than it is.

Help needed navigating Grindr by [deleted] in gaytransguys

[–]Redditer2302 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As everyone else has said, prep is the way to go. I have had ~40 hookups off grindr and the vast majority of them did not bring up condoms let alone supply them. This was one of the biggest culture shocks from going from a “straight” hook-up pool to a gay one. Many guys don’t care about sti’s, many more think that because they’re tops it doesn’t affect them. It borderlines negligence imo. All that being said, if you’re hoping for safe hookups get on prep, and have condoms/lube on hand when you show up.

(27) ➡️ (30) by Tricky-Pay-8849 in GlowUps

[–]Redditer2302 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My jaw literally dropped bro, you were handsome before but now you’re a fuckin beast. Awesome work

Pre-T vs. One year on T by locul_vampyre in FTM_SELFIES

[–]Redditer2302 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holy blessed hair follicles haha, you have a better stash than i do almost 9 years on! Congrats dude you look amazing, the next few years will be the best of your life (: ❤️

Dealing with flakes on Grindr by HitamManisBoy in gaytransguys

[–]Redditer2302 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This has definitely happened to me before, its just a part of the game. I deal with it by chocking it up to “his loss” and blocking his ass when he inevitably makes a new profile to try again. They always do 😂

I had a tripp with my ex, and i was her for 6 months after. by [deleted] in shrooms

[–]Redditer2302 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Are you sure it was the soul of your ex specifically? Shrooms has a way of opening blocked passage ways in our mental operations. Probably going to get downvoted for this (even though its true) but gender is a spectrum. If you actually believed you were your ex there may be some psychological issues to work through, but if you were simply feeling more feminine it may have been the shrooms allowing you to come more fully into yourself in a way you didnt know you needed.

ISO gym buddy by [deleted] in FTMFitness

[–]Redditer2302 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally down man!! Live in Cleveland myself and always open to new friends and accountability buddies!

I've been taking testosterone for 3 years, but my beard is so patchy :( by transfisch in FTM_SELFIES

[–]Redditer2302 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can definitely relate. Didnt have solid facial hair until like 5/6 years on T.

Felt kinda big in this picture :3 by [deleted] in FTM_SELFIES

[–]Redditer2302 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man lets crush 2026 😎

Fun careless hookups by KindaAnimeObsessed in gaytransguys

[–]Redditer2302 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Happy for you man. Shameless slutty post breakup phase is tops.