r/transfitness

15 with wide ahh hips 😶 first time posting myself shirtless on any platform, kinda nervous

It’s surprising how much bigger I look in a t shirt compared to a tank top. I got top surgery three years ago and after becoming disabled with POTS and Chronic Fatigue, I’ve become overweight and out of shape. I’d love to get the body I want. My top surgery was botched unfortunately so I’m uneven on my left and right sides of my chest, but I’m hoping losing weight can even it out a bit better. Any advice on how I can even just start losing the weight? The hips, booty and stomach make me feel so self conscious and too feminine.

In case you were curious.

Front delts I work with shoulder press. You could do front raises if you need to but you likely don't need to.

Side delts are also hit in shoulder press, but lateral raises are good too. I don't have them programmed right now.

Rear delts are hit with rows. You can hit them with rear delt flies if you want.

Don't forget to appreciate your work, and moreso, don't ask about my form, it was ROUGH

Please help me! 😭

I want to lose my stubborn belly fat, tone my upper arms, and make my hips and glutes look rounder again.

I'm thin, but I've had this belly fat (in red) since before HRT, and I've never been able to get rid of it, even at the gym.

The same goes for the area just below my armpits (also in red). My upper arms are soft, and I've never been able to get rid of that little bit of fat that jiggles underneath...

As for hips and glutes (in blue), I've always had thick thighs and a naturally round butt, but lately that whole area looks flatter to me. My butt doesn't seem as round as it used to, and I'd love to get that full, rounded shape back.

I haven't exercised in years, so I bought some affordable home gym equipment (shown in the pictures 2 and 3). I struggle to work out without machines, so if you know of any inexpensive equipment that could help, I'd love your suggestions. I'm especially considering the rowing/squat machine in the last picture (4). Is it any good?

I'm also looking for advice on sets, reps, or workout duration. I'm extremely sedentary, so my goal for the first month is simply to build the habit without my whole body hurting or wanting to quit.

I'm not trying to get super muscular. I just want to look hot!

And it succeeds everytime😂

If the title didn't make it clear, I am well aware that this is almost entirely the dysphoria magnifying glass talking, but nonetheless, here we are.

I am very happy with my physique. I am able to look in the mirror with confidence and joy thinking "damn, I look good." After 18 months of HRT, this is finally starting to feel less novel, and more normal. However, despite my best efforts, I cannot shake the voice that points out my obliques. I have quite a strong core, so I understand that they're bound to be there.

Regardless, I can't help but wonder how to address the "problem" my mind is making. Would cutting a little more body fat help narrow my sides? Would a different core routing emphasize the abdominals and allow the obliques to chill? Do I need to be more patient and allow HRT to redistribute fat more?

Again, this is such a small "problem," and I'm not overly pressed on resolving it. I feel if anywhere were to have answers, this would likely be a good place to seek them.

I'm currently working on a light cut by eating around 85-95% of maintenance daily with admittedly more cheat days than I'm proud of. I do about 10 minutes of abs after every workout with a dedicated workout once a week. It's a lot of body weight stuff, or very light weights (<10lbs), with sit ups, the ab wheel, straight leg lifts, and 3-4 minute planks on the dedicated days.

Any input, comments, or opinions are appreciated! Thanks!

I am a feminine woman. This is my upper body. It is a feminine upper body.

People are allowed to have different ideas on their preferred body type, but just remember that muscle≠masculinity! It's healthy and empowering to be strong as a woman!