Exercise en-femme

[SallyS]

Having an overweight and lazy male side, I decided Sally was more likely to get fit and lose weight!

Talk about two different people....fat middle aged male VS fitter, leaner, Female:heehee:


Anyone else see the positive side to their female personality?

[Kate Simmons]

I "positively" dance(en femme) every chance I get. Good aerobic exercise my friend. :)

[linda allen]

If I could get off this computer, I might go excersise! :heehee:

[Angela Campbell]

Just this last summer I dressed fully with wig, shoes, makeup the whole bit , for the first time and I knew this was here to stay. Since that day I have lost 70 lbs and look better than I have for years.

[suzy1]

I think you are making an excellent point Sally.

I have kept fit and slim for years because it’s important to me. But it takes effort and a strong will to keep it up full time.
But having a fem side and wanting to fit into that ‘little wiggle dress’ is a big motive for staying slim for me.

A very positive side to being fem!:)

[Dannigirl]

I have just started going to the gym with my wife, she is going to keep me company because she sure doesn't need to lose weight. I sure did pork it on over the summer and noticed so many things that seemed to be an effort to do, like putting shoes on. My bras were tight and cutting into me as well, the only plus side is I have a good A cup natural breast now but they are slowly disappearing. Can't wait to get back down to my size 10 dress rather than a 14/16.

With going to the gym and seeing the ladies in their sports tops and yoga pants it always makes me want to come home and put mine on, my wife just laughs at me and tells me I should just wear them to the gym. Maybe one day, ya sure !

[Karren H]

What I wear doesn't effect my desire to be healthier.... almost 10 years ago I was over weight and having health issues.... so I realized if I didn't do something quick I was going to die.... 9 months of hard work and 50 pounds later I swore I'd never get that out of shape again.... I've used hotel exersize facilities enfemme a few times... and every time I play hockey wearing a sports bra.... and Jill Shorts I count as enfemme since im wearing the same thing my female team mates are wearing...

[linda allen]

My wife goes to a "ladies only" gym. I asked her if I could go if I dressed as a female. She said "No".

I could stand to lose 10 - 20 pounds.

["Mary"]

I agree. Helpping Mary look good is a great motivator for losing some weight.

[JenniferR771]

I am with you on this one. I am trying to get down to one dress size smaller. Lose that extra belly fat. Although I am slim to start with. Even a few extra pounds show up as a big buldge.

[Beverley Sims]

I am sure my female vanity creeps in here somewhere.
When I go and try something I have not worn for a while and it is short around the waist, it is time to buy another plane ticket around the world.
I walk a lot then. :)

[cyndigurl45]

Five years ago I had some heart issues, physically having chest pains and emotionally I knew I had to be a woman all the time. So when I went Full, fulltime I was 250lbs. I knew I didn't want to wear momos all my life. I took a long hard look at myself this was two weeks before New Years, so over the next 2 weeks I got my life in order, some of my friends thought I was getting ready to die, I assured them I wasn't ready, so New Years eve I came out to everyone that mattered and started living life as woman, that new freedom gave me the drive to change the rest of my life style, eating healthy and exercising with a real purpose I am now 175lbs. but the best part is I actually got down to 11% body fat :-) I'm still 175lbs. but at around 15% so I guess if I pushed I could loose more weight. OH and I just love, love the cute workout outfits ;-)

[Meghan]

Yes! Not 100% fully but I have fem shorts, a t-shirt, low-cut socks and shaved legs when I enter the gym!

It is that side that wants the exercise. I believe it's all about being centered and open to my fem side. When I am repressing that, I am repressing healthy things too. When I accept and go with it, it takes pressure off of everything else. So it's not about the clothes...it's about being open to the clothes (if that makes sense).

Congrats on getting in shape. A good core, beyond other heath benefits, makes heels easier to walk in!

Meghan

[Allisa]

Yes,once I found out that a healthy balanced diet helped my hair to grow and help my skin I learned to cook and lost weight naturally(not my bad cooking)if it was'nt for my femme side, my clothes got tight and they cost too much to not fit correctly.I really hav'nt found a negative to my femme personality so every thing she does is positive.

Bye-Bye

[Jenna J]

Yes, I have a home gym where i can lock the door and workout femme. With kids, it is sometimes the only chance I get to dress. Being able to dress also motivates me to workout.

[willnotwill]

We've got a home gym. I almost always wear a leotard when working out. Sometimes I run in a running skirt.

[WomanAtHeart4]

One time I jogged in New Orleans en-fem; wig, light make up, - the whole thing. Nice jog, along with others on a beautiful day. Only when I was done, said a few hellos and got to the car did I realize I sweated some came off my face and onto my all white blouse in nude make up colors making me look like I was shot or splattered with paint. Advice - don't exercise with make up on.

[MeganHenry]

Cute photo...keep up the good work.

[MistyCD]

Danni, why don't you wear a pair of leotards and tights ?

[DebbieL]

Having an overweight and lazy male side, I decided Sally was more likely to get fit and lose weight!
That's not a bad idea at all. In fact, not only will you get fit and lose weight, but if you go for something like aerobics dancing, jazzercise, Zumba, or the like, you will also train your muscles as a woman and get the long lean limbs you want as well as a more feminine waistline.


Talk about two different people....fat middle aged male VS fitter, leaner, Female:heehee:
That's actually pretty common. Women are very aware of their shape, and are often a bit too focused on trying to correct it. Even women who are very overweight are aware of it.

Men on the other hand are much less aware of their bodies. They can easily wear loose fitting shirts, baggy pants, flat shoes, and often aren't even aware of how overweight they are until they have the heart problems, minor strokes, or back pain because they have so much weight pulling their back out of alignment. Men who try to show their trim figures are often assumed to be gay.


Anyone else see the positive side to their female personality?

Absolutely, and I've seen it cut both ways. When I started going out as Debbie, I immediately became aware that I weighed 275 lbs and needed to lose at least 110 lbs. Within a year of my first appearances as Debbie, I had lost all 110 lbs and was down to 165 lbs. I eventually dropped to 155, but any time I dropped below that, I started having health problems like colds and flu.

I kept that off for 6 years, and then tried to "Burn the Dress" - and gained nearly 60 lbs in 6 months, eventually going to 325 lbs a few years later. It even lead to a heart problem and a stroke.

When I started going out as Debbie again, I dropped from 325 to 235 in about 14 months, but then my wife told me that she was not OK with my wanting to transition, and I jumped back up to 265.

My therapist was right, if Rex tried to kill Debbie - even symbolically, Debbie would kill Rex. - Literally

[donnatracey]

One time I jogged in New Orleans en-fem; wig, light make up, - the whole thing. Nice jog, along with others on a beautiful day. Only when I was done, said a few hellos and got to the car did I realize I sweated some came off my face and onto my all white blouse in nude make up colors making me look like I was shot or splattered with paint. Advice - don't exercise with make up on.

I've done that several times in the past BUT it was in the middle of a New England winter when I went out running (with ski cap over my wig). I "perspired" a little but no running/streaking makeup fortunately! Sadly, I live in Texas now and it does get quite warm when I'm out walking....I limit myself to some eye makeup and lipstick and have had no problems.

[bridget thronton]

Well done to you ladies who have managed to lose weight - i hope to start making progress and join you

[KylieA]

I basically exercise en-femme. Most of my exercise clothes are womens. Shoes, shorts, leotards. I wear ankle socks on my shaved legs. I don't currently my hair etc, but that might change.

-Kylie

[willnotwill]

It occurs to me that in my point in training for a marathon again, that I'm going to have to start running outside again. Not only is it cold but I'm going to have to go back to wearing sex-appropriate running gear. At least I can get away with guy tights....one of these days I'm going to try a skirt out in public. I'm going to miss having my bare legs..

[linda allen]

....... Advice - don't exercise with make up on.

Yea, a GG would know that!

[linda allen]

............ Women are very aware of their shape, and are often a bit too focused on trying to correct it. Even women who are very overweight are aware of it..........

Not all women. Take a trip to Walmart and observe. Not just Walmart, but that's a good place to start.

[Jessica S]

Me and my wife work out in our basement in the morning (light weights, abs and aerobic). I often will do it we dressed in yoga pants or leotard and girl shorts.

[LeotardMan]

When I was younger I used to exercise with my mom and she always wore leotards and that's what got me into cross dressing. When I exercise I ALWAYS workout in leotards, and legwarmers,and tights if its chilly out. I LOVE to exercise but now and again when I get into a slump I go to my closet and look at all of my leotards and that gets my but in gear.

If anyone is interested I'm all for starting a check in so we can post what workouts we did and cheer each other on.

Geoff

[Marlana]

I would like to go to the gym as Marlana, but I don't have a wig and that would be wierd.

[dallasmann]

Having an overweight and lazy male side, I decided Sally was more likely to get fit and lose weight!

Talk about two different people....fat middle aged male VS fitter, leaner, Female:heehee:


Anyone else see the positive side to their female personality?

That's so awesome and you look great!! This also works for me. I don't train HARD en femme but at least I go to the gym. hehe

[DMichele]

About 2-1/2 years ago I bought a stationary bike as my doctor indicated that I should exercise. So the bike arrives, I put on my guy shorts and tee and did a work out. But I was not very motivated to workout regularly, so it wasn't used very often.

Sometime later, while out shopping for stockings, panties, or nightgowns I came across sports bras and capri pants and thought - hey why not?. I couldn't wait to get home and workout. The workout motivation issue was overcome and I was on a regimented routine - eventually up to (3) one hour seesions per week. The fem outfits crew in number for the seasons - summer, spring/fall and winter. One happy working out cder.

Reality or should I say, age became a factor as I developed tenonitus and bursitis in my knees, causing me to take a break. After some time off, I got back to working out again but I have kept it 'age and knee-limitation' friendly. All is going well - so I will be looking to broaden and update my fem workout outfits.

And since I have started bicycling, the outfits have come in handy on several rides.

[MichelleTea]

Strangely, only my male side has the 'drive' to workout, when I am dressed, I don't feel like working out....

Working on the male side helps both sides I guess? :)

[LaraPeterson]

I'm with Karen and faced about the same situation. That's why I became a personal trainer. I see so many people who are unhealthy because they don't know how to make good choices for nutrition and exercise. If I went to my gym en femme, it would probably "cause" a heart attack. But I really like the idea so next time I'm on the road some girly workout stuff is going with me.

[FaithGrace]

I don't think that I'd go to a gym dressed, unless I was allowed to join a girls-only center, but I do have an outfit that I work out in at home and may eventually wear it out running but will need to find a sweat-proof wig to wear - I don't want to ruin my good ones!

[Karen Francis]

Getting and keeping Karen in shape is a definite motivator. And since I wear womens exercise clothing both in and out of the house, the clothing aspect is a plus. Leotards and tights, or leggings are absolutely unforgiving. Inside i wear totally feminine attire, outside, it is feminine exercise wear in conservative colors. Bicycling is one of those sports where men can get away with as much spandex as they can stand, and I go into stores and run errands all the time like that. I bicycle in all the 48 states and Canada and get some strange looks, but I also get some nice compliments too.

The younger the person who sees me, the more they get it. just do it.

[joaniek]

Home gym, always in leotards and tights - though usually mens styles - lots of black and grey. It all started with wanting to go to dance class as a kid - did that as an adult in proper dancewear. It was great - though I wasn't able to quite go the full route with just the leo and tights alone. There are some decent dancewear selections for men - not quite a mainstream look, but if it works do it.

[Kaz]

Since I started Kaz seriously I lost a lot of weight. The crap weather here has meant that this year I have walked less (I love walking - ideally around the North Yorkshire coastline and moors)... so I have decided to give up the car. I will use trains and walk... trains are okay - I get work done... walking everywhere is interesting and great for thinking things through... I am getting better muscle tone and because I carry a lot, my posture is getting better and hell yeah... I am feeling good! OK it has coincided with crap weather in the UK... but that isn't an issue - wrap up well!

What I have found with exercise and CDing, is that if you want a more feminine figure many gym routines will work against you. As a biological male, certain exercises will emphasise male body shapes... you need to really understand your body and how it responds to exercise!

[JaytoJillian]

I think you are making an excellent point Sally.

I have kept fit and slim for years because it’s important to me. But it takes effort and a strong will to keep it up full time.
But having a fem side and wanting to fit into that ‘little wiggle dress’ is a big motive for staying slim for me.

A very positive side to being fem!:)

Exactly what Suzy said--to a T!

[Amanda M]

I find that getting Amanda into shape is a significant driver for me - so regular gym sessions, but not en femme!

[Sarah V]

I hear you Ms. Sally. $%&@@ not into excersise much at all, except for adult recreational ballet which is really for Sarah. Sarah, on the other hand, likes to swim, do light weight training, ride a bike, walk and dance...go figure! Keeping the weight down, trying to eat well, and exercising is indeed all for Sarah and not me as a male.

[MssHyde]

Having an overweight and lazy male side, I decided Sally was more likely to get fit and lose weight!

Talk about two different people....fat middle aged male VS fitter, leaner, Female:heehee:


Anyone else see the positive side to their female personality?

sounds like a great idea, great incentive / motivator

[Randee]

Have worked out on occaision in hotel exercise rooms in leotards and tights with no problem. Picked my times so it was usually mostly private. Also swam laps in hotel swimming pool dressed in one piece swimsuit. In both cases, didn't even try to pass for femme, just a guy in the clothing. Most enjoyable experience was jazz/ballet classes with my girlfriend and 6 other ladies. They not only accepted me in leotards and tights like theirs, They encouraged me to be in them every class.

[AZashleemarie]

i dont wear a leotard or anything but love using the treadmill with panties and a sports bra underneath. they cant be seen but i know im working myself down to my cute maid outfit lol

[MonctonGirl]

lol - putting on my LuLu yoga pants, pink sport tank and white & pink running shoes is the only way I can motivate myself to do exercise at home. I watch all the YouTube workout class videos with women dressed in the same way. Love it!

[DanaR]

That reminds me, I need to get back to my bellydancing class; which is always a great workout.