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I like to look at it as I'm making my body better fit how I feel about myself. It doesn't always work but it's helped me have more better days

will be discussing gender dysphoria and fitness in this post. TLDR at the end.

as part of my transition, i want to start working out more regularly; ie lifting weights, running, boxing, that sort of thing. unfortunately i’m running into a wall and struggling to establish a good habit/schedule for working out. it’s hard to remain consistent/motivated/engaged with the routine.

i’ve chalked it up (mostly) to a combo of adhd, depression, and HUGE dysphoria. i’m ftm. to work out, i’ve first got to change clothes (already a stupid task) and put on workout clothes that usually involve some sort of bra. it’s frustrating enough.

but THEN!! over the course of the workout, i’m supposed to be ‘in tune’ with my body and working on the mind-muscle connection or whatever. which means thinking about the body i’m in, which. also frustrating.

combine these seriously demoralizing aspects with my general disdain for schedules and overall lack of motivation, and i’ve got a perfect storm for not exercising and getting the body i know i deserve.

and sure, people say not to exercise because of looks, but to do it for health benefits. either way, it’s hard to DO. i just need to know how other trans people get over this hurtle.

TLDR: having issues exercising due to dysphoria and mental health. looking for tips on how to keep up with it and motivate myself despite drawbacks related to being trans.

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easy ways to be more active

🌸 stretch after you wake up and before bed

🌸 get up and walk for a few minutes every hour

🌸 walk to work/school/the store when you’re able to

🌸 park towards the end of the parking lot to get more steps in

🌸 drink more water! you’ll be getting up more to refill your bottle

🌸 take the stairs instead of the elevator

🌸 take a short walk after meals - it helps digestion too!

🌸 walk or play with your pet!

🌸 if you’re watching tv, exercise in place on commercial breaks! this can be walking, stretching, push-ups - whatever fits you best!

🌸 take a walk on your lunch break

🌸 get a pedometer, fitbit, apple watch, etc - something that can track your movement. seeing your activity levels can motivate you to do more!

🌸 if you’re walking somewhere, try and take the longer way

🌸 clean up around your home more! sweeping, vacuuming, and putting things away gets you more active while cleaning your space - double win!

🌸 walk in a park or neighborhood with some friends!

🌸 pace around the room when you’re on the phone or watching tiktoks

🌸 turn on some music and dance!

🌸 listen to a podcast to audiobook only when you’re being active - you’ll want to move more to listen to it more!

feel free to comment any more easy ways to be more active!

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Things I’m Realizing and Putting Into Practice

You don’t have to have abs or even a flat tummy to wear a crop top

You don’t have to have a perfect booty to wear leggings

You don’t have to have expensive workout clothes or gear to exercise

You don’t need a gym membership to be healthy. Even taking a walk is exercise!

You don’t have to have perfectly tanned and shaved legs to wear shorts

You don’t have to spend all day in the gym. If you can only set aside 15 minutes, that’s ok, too.

Slip-ups happen. Missing a workout or eating poorly here and there shouldn’t derail your whole program :)

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Only made it to 4/5 last week but already at 5/5 days walking the dogs this week. I'm already much less sore after our walk, it's barely anything to the dogs.

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1 walk down 259 to go

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Goals for this year

Walk the dogs at least five times a week weather permitting

Get to the barn at least twice a month

Be more mindful of what and how much I eat but don't calorie count

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I’ve been horseback riding and working at a barn again which reminded me how much I miss structured exercise. I think I’m going to start structured workouts again with the goal of starting karate at a local studio but we’ll see.

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So close to meeting my first goal!!

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I got a thigh toner and it’s a super low impact way to keep moving at my desk and so far I’m really liking it.

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Did another mile to walk to the lake and both Nico and I are enjoying the lack of humidity.

Did .96 miles in 22 minutes today in 80 degree weather. Nico had a blast and we did a bit less jogging then normal but we still kept our time up.

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Did .96 miles in 22 minutes today in 80 degree weather. Nico had a blast and we did a bit less jogging then normal but we still kept our time up.

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.86 miles (including warm up) in 18 minutes! Most of it uphill too.

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I had to take a week and a half off while an injury was healing but besides that I’ve been doing 1.5-2 miles consistently and I’m jogging again and it’s been awesome!!

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Building a good relationship with food is paramount for long term weight loss success, and constantly telling yourself that you can’t have certain foods, or that you “cheated” because you had pizza the other night is perpetuating a bad relationship with food.

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Look, there is a big difference between choosing NOT to partake in something because it doesn’t fit into your goals at that particular time and NOT partaking because you think you are eating a “Bad” food, or one that ruin all of your progress.

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I think this is a significant difference and needs to be stressed over and over.

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Allowing yourself the freedom to choose without any guilt attached is a learned skill. One that I am still in the process of learning each and every day, but one that has changed my life dramatically.

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The same logic applies when we think we’ve lost strength in the gym because we can’t lift the exact same weight we did the week before. We didn’t lose strength. Just like fat loss, strength gains aren’t linear. The ups and downs are part of the process.

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Telling yourself you’ve lost strength can lead to the “why bother” mentality, which can take you down a big ole rabbit hole of frustration. Then all of a sudden, getting your workout in starts to become less and less of a priority, and pretty soon you haven’t gotten a workout in a while. -

And it all started with what you were telling yourself.

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I genuinely believe you can achieve your health/fitness goals at any age. Age is not a factor in whether you can lose weight, get strong, and feel amazing. It’s an easy fall back excuse. You just have to tell those voices that are in your head to shut the hell up, and start.

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Don’t let anyone tell you (especially yourself) that you can’t do something.

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Love You

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If your goal is simply to lose weight include more aerobics into your day. It can be anything..

• Jump rope. If you don’t have one do the same movements with your arms and jump with a pattern.

• Jog in place.

• Hopscotch.

• Shaddow box. No equipment needed.

• Swim.

• Hike.

• Bike.

• Speed walk or light jog.

• The obvious one, use cardio machines at the gym.

‼️Get your heart rate up tho.

Oh & stop eating garbage but that’s a given.