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11 months on T, 10 months post-op, 8 months of lifting. All steps towards congruency between my mind and body. While my strength and muscle mass have increased, I often feel strangely dysphoric about gaining size like I did before T.

4yr ⋅

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Finalized my top surgery date, booked a T appointment, told coworkers my preferred name, and came out to a good friend all within this month! Feeling more confident the more I open up. I'm quiet on here but I'm so appreciative for this sub and all the stories, info, selfies, and encouragement! 💙

5yr ⋅

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Wasn’t sure when the insane appetite from testosterone would stop, but I thought I’d take advantage and put on some muscle in the meantime! — 5 months eating everything while lifting (PHUL) with movement restrictions from top surgery.

4yr ⋅

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Progress update. Starting to feel good about my upper body and back. Lately I’ve added more volume for lifts targeting shoulders and lats. Pull ups and standing one arm high cable rows highly recommended! Feeling like cutting, but I got used to eating so much from the T appetite.

4yr ⋅

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$200+2hrs, and my name change court petition is done :) Every step in transition, big or small, feels like another weight off my shoulders. And it's so liberating. (Still can't update some docs with my new name bc I'm on my parents health insurance but not out to them yet. But hey one step forward.)

5yr ⋅

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First blood test before T! My first T shot is next week if the results are fine. Small victory but I've waited so long and it's finally starting. Also apparently my veins are thin and it took the nurse 4 tries lol.

5yr ⋅

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