Are there CD's out there who workout?

For the record, I am a Health professional. Ive taught Health and Exercise on the college level for years. So I kind of know what I speak.

The best exercise is the one that you'll contiune to do. The second best is walking. For those of you who don't like exercise just walk. It's what we as humans are built for. If that's all you do then you'll be way ahead.

Karren, I use Avenoo Positively Smooth from my forehead down. For my forehead and huge bald spot I use Clinique Anti Gravity firming lift cream. I guess it works.

Hugs,

I used to lift when I was in high school, went thru that bulking and all phase, but since I wanted to have more of a feminine body I ended up losing my muscle in the end lol. Now I still do workout, but more for weight loss. I just think that a metrosexual lean body can impress GG's enough as a man, and is my best balance for a girl/boy body :)

A nice slim tone body is great, I work out in so many ways running, mt biking, climbing and yes weight lifting.......if you are a CD and do not work out now is the time to start.


LA CINDY LOVE

I have been a gym junkie for years, and am a personal trainer for a few of the people I work with. I concentrating on maintaining a lithe, athletic look, rather than a bulky muscular look. At 6 ft 2 and about 180 lbs, it aint easy to look girly.

I took a big risk by posting a gym style photo on the boy v girl mode in the photo section here. I kinda regretted it afterwards, but nothing bad has got back to me so far!

It takes a very special person to be able to cross train and cross dress on the same day :)

When i first thought about posting this I was sure it would not get much attention, but I see I was wrong. Its great to see there are alot of cd'ers who also enjoy working out. For whatever your reasons are the health benefit is the best. Its nice to know there is another area I am not alone in.

Thanks for all your post

Mel

Life long weight lifter. I have begun to focus more on toning and cardioas opposed to building bigger bulkier muscles so I can fit in my dresses a little easier.

Thanks for posting Melani. For th last 11 months I have been working out with free weights and cardio afterwards. In the beginning I wanted to gain some muscle mass, but did not totally understand the concept of bulking. I was training hard but not eating enough. So last summer I weighed 190 pounds. Im 5'-10". I was trim and had good muscle tone but it was not what I was working for. So I did some more research and started to eat with the proper macronutrients. At this time I gained some fat and I am in the process of trying to lose the extra fat that i put on. I am 41 years old so hormones are not on my side as far as building muscle mass is concerend.
I also cannot wear long sleeves, and I have a mans body. I am probably not passable. Sometimes this bothers me, but most of the time I am ok with it.
If I can get back down to around 190-195, I will be happy. I am 204 right now.
The crossdressing is something I do to unwind. I dont go out so passing is not important. Fitness is very important to me. And it makes me feel good.

I do light weights to keep in tone, also run/bike/ski/walk when I golf. :)

Is shopping exercise???......actually into swimming, llittle jogging and usual aerobics/yoga classes.....trying to keep a girly firgure (5'9" 137lbs) will always be fulltime job!! But have friends to exercise with in each discipline so not that bad of a time

I try to do more reps with less weight and it's been working well so far, but I'd love to lose another 15 pounds or so. The trouble I have at 6'4" is finding long sleeves that fit. I don't worry about sleeveless tops anymore but I usually stay away from tank tops. I think female bodybuilders are hot hot hot, I wouldn't mind looking like Melissa Dettwiller or Sarah Hayes...sizzle!

I've been following this book http://www.amazon.com/Core-Performan.../dp/157954908X the last 9 weeks. It's great and it's effective training for your entire body. My goal was to lean up, which I have. Obviously I dropped some lbs., but I know that I've turned fat into lean muscle. So the ponds are just an arbitrary number, the fact that clothes are fitting better (or no longer fit as well because they are now too big) is a good sign for me.

I've also added some elements from the guys website and haven't missed a day. I'll often add an extra cardio (as he calls it ESD) session to my day or do a TRX workout, which is awesome - my gym has it and I'm thinking about getting one for home. I beleive the website is www.fitnessanywhere.com for the TRX products.