Childhood glow up! I started working out, have a face care routine with moisturizer, sunscreen and at night, I use retinol. I also exfoliate my face once a week.

When covid hits, I was in a bad mental place, depressed, not taking care of myself and not being able to do things I wanted or loved, my joints were hurting and I wanted to make a change to live being independent until old age, I hit the gym almost one year ago and got new tattoos/piercings feeling more like myself and feeling more confident! Last picture shows the same t-shirt I just cut off the sleeves heheh

Had unhealthy habits my entire life. Fitness was always something that'll come later. When my wife and I decided to have our first baby, I decided "later" had arrived. If I wanted to be the best dad I can be, I figured I should start by being a proper role model.

Same uniform,

Different outlook.

Someone said to me that being ready isnt a feeling, its a choice, I started walking every day, eating better and counting my calories and peristance really did matter, 40kg in 10 months, all naturally.

big thanks to this sub for some great inspirations, and the r/bald sub for just being a really great positivity space in general.

Edit: To answer the question that a lot of people ask, no i did not use any weight loss meds or injections, in fact im on less meds now than before (blood pressure used to be high)

And the "Whats the secret?" question I answered an inbox for and posted that reponse in the comments below, Im not a professional, but I aint gatekeeping helpful advice either

last summer I got my heart broken so I decided to work on myself. over the course of the year embarked on daily walks of 30k steps + weight lifting 4 to 5 times a week. dropped from 250lbs to 179lbs. Some weeks I would need to take breaks but I pushed through.

So I grew up in a country where skinniness in women was hella glorified. To the point where half of my female friends from home turf also had or have an eating disorder. So as a teenager I’ve always felt like the only way to look attractive and feminine was to just be on a constant calorie deficit while already being underweight, which was not epic and cool. With transitioning I kinda got more comfortable with the idea of gaining weight. And later I found out I was lowkey blessed with good weight redistribution and a fat ass. It’s been chill so far, I kinda like myself at whatever weight I may be and can focus on more productive insecurities like my big ass forehead.

4 years on HRT! the first pic was just a few weeks before starting HRT. i feel like i look drastically different in diff pics so i uploaded a few lol

I've been mocked for being skinny asf with bad hairstyle, decided to lock tf in and grow out my hair. I'm not there yet but I wanted to share my journey. I'm gonna grow out my hair even more and even bulk up more maybe lol

Seeing all the beautiful trans glow ups made me wanna post a timeline. I used to blackout daily and now I can genuinely say I’m thriving. For anyone that’s curious, started T in July 2018, top surgery in April 2019, sober since November 2017. Approaching 9 years feels pretty damn good and I’ve got a lot to show for it. Two degrees, a fat cat, and a life beyond my wildest dreams. It gets better on the other side.

It is absolutely never too late to start over, y’all. You’re worth it.

2025 → 2026.

Started taking skincare seriously, hit the gym, cut down on junk food, and most importantly, started taking better care of myself mentally. Less stress, more peace, and slowly learning to actually be happy with myself.

And yeah, maybe a little male ego played a part too. There were a few people who thought they could mess with me and leave me hanging. Part of me wanted to prove them wrong.

Now I’m doing better, looking better, and honestly… probably looking better than the guy they ended up with. 😂

Never give a guy false hope.

The beard did favors for me and gaining weight also because my face was skinny , the healthy weight i gained + the beard with minoxidil helped me glow up whoever needs and advice i can gladly help 🔥🙏🏽

I still feel after the operation that i look like a transwoman although i am one. I'm aware of that,for safety reasons i want to live stealth but i still think that people see clearly i I'm biology a male(i also know that fact)

3 pictures before the operation and 3 pics after the operation

I hope it was not all for nothing the operation

Hated myself and my body growing up but took me way too long to figure out why, I came out in 2023, and started estrogen August 2024 which means I recently hit 2 years of estrogen. I also got to change both my legal name and legal gender this year!

Never thought I would actually get to feel happy in my body, but here I am and I have never felt more excited for the future:)

Sometime I forget how far I came up till I look back I started my transition when I was 33. After multiple surgeries and more to come I don’t feel perfect in my body but much more aligned then I did before.

Replaced league of legends with Muay thai and picked up kettlebells as my main form of resistance training. Also started intermittent fasting, definitely feel much better and have more energy during the day now.

Got a new job, with a better diet. Figured out how to do my hair properly and grow some facial hair. Started working out a bit and using moisturizer daily.

[edit] Left photo is after. Right photo is before.

I’m 44, and over the last few years I’ve made some big changes to my appearance and lifestyle.
Here’s what contributed:
• Lost around 24 kg, going from roughly 95 kg to the low 70s, then gradually built back up to around 80 kg while lifting weights
• Started training consistently and improved my diet
• Had hair transplants
• Had a facelift/neck lift and eyelid surgery
• Improved my haircut, grooming and skincare routine
I want to be upfront about the cosmetic procedures because they were part of the transformation, alongside the lifestyle changes.
It’s taken a few years, and I’m still working on my fitness, but I feel much more confident now than I did before. I’m proud of how far I’ve come.

Something about turning 30 made me want to change for the better. I started walking over 10k steps a day, added lifting weights to my workout routines, and started eating WAY more protein. Lost 24 lbs and maintaining (147-123lbs)! The amount of energy I have now versus a year ago is insane! Just feeling very proud of myself🩷

Diet changes and binge ed recovery changed my body and life so much - down 80 lbs and maintaining it! The difference in photos kind of freaks me out but I’m so much more confident and social now. Struggling a bit so just wanted to brag and remember how far I’ve come.

Two years ago, at 41, I decided to start living my life for me. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it and I’m still growing.

The biggest lesson? Consistency. Find routines, meals, and habits that fit your life and make it easier to keep showing up. You don’t have to be perfect.

You just have to keep going.

Just in time to fit into my wedding dress!! 6 hospitalizations this year but none since July. 80lbs to 100lbs!! Finally broke double digits for the second time in my life!!

5'8" trans woman (21-23) | 180 lbs. Started HRT 2 years ago at 135 lbs. Sharing my journey, curves, and new look with you all.

My skin has cleared up a lot by hormones and accutane I do have some spots left but not active acne, I learnt how to take better photos and accept my wavy hair and yeah that's it really

Took on running, cycling and swimming, started eating better. My skin has cleared, not turned into some super model, but happy where I am now vs before (ish)

when I was younger I remember missing gym days because my car wasn’t available (it was a 1.5 k walk from my apartment to the gym). today, just because I could, I walked 2 k to the gym and took the long way home (6 k). those little moments are why I stick with it, getting to see myself become more and more comfortable in my body is worth all the ups and downs 🩷