First of all I'd just like to say hello!

Would you guess that I'm here to lose weight, build muscle, and be fit...well, you'd be right, if so. Thats always been the plan, I just never really got those plans in motion. I use to be more active, but I have never actually been fit a day in my life. Not that this story is new to anyone, I know I'm not the only sweets lover carrying around a few extra unwanted pounds.

What is different about me is that I am a 21yr. old (Female to male) Trans Guy nearing what I will deem the "end" of transition (although being trans is really a life long journey). I've had top surgery and have also been on Testosterone for 13mo. I understand some of you will not like me for who I am, and to that I will tell you that you have a right to your opinion. But please if you don't have anything nice to say, do keep it to yourself. Anyways what this means for me is that I've never had a great self image, not only because of my weight, but because of other now obvious reasons.

I've transitioned into the man I always knew I was, so the only thing holding me back from my goals now is me. I'm still young, and I want to experience life like I never have. I want, like many of you to know the feeling of being comfortable in tank tops (and cloths in general), when shirtless (for the guys), when swimming, and overall just in the skin that I am in. I'm ready to leave the old me behind, and get serious about exercising!

Anyways I hope to see you all around the forums, and share in not only my triumphs, but yours as well. Good luck to everyone on their journey!

True that! I love you babe! ^_^

Hey TransAm, welcome to 3FC! I hope to see you around the boards.

Thanks for the warm welcome! See you around.

Welcome and I'm new here too. You are who you are and as I tell everyone I know. I love everyone for who they are on the inside. SO don't worry about none of that other stuff. I'm sure there are plenty of others who share the same views as me.

I'm here myself Im 33 and wanting to work on a new improved me so to speak. Not only for myself but for my kiddos too =).

Welcome to 3FC. I am new here too.

Thank you both for the kind words, and encouragement! Good Luck to you both, and thanks for the warm welcome.

Welcome to the forums! Glad to have you here and good luck with your weight-loss, fitness and toning goals!

Thank you! I'm glad for the warm welcome, and the friendly atmosphere. Thanks again to everyone; here's to staying on track and getting fit and healthy!

Welcome, TransAm! I'm new here too, but from the looking around I've done so far, it seems that this is kind of okay for safe-ish space. I mean, it is the internet, so anyone can show up. But, in general, people seem helpful or at least benign.

I knew going into this that I wanted to be honest about who I am, although it was going to be on the internet and I could easily "hide". I figure that it is a big part of who I am, and without my challenges, my journey, and my experiences, then who am I, really? And I'm not easily hurt about what others have to say concerning my Transition; I've had plenty of years of bullying to toughen me up. If anything it only makes me angry, but even then what do they matter? I'm happy now for the first time in my life, and I'm here to make that happiness just that much better. It seems unreachable to be the fit person I imagine myself being everyday; but then again a year ago I never imagined that I would make it as far as I have today!

Thanks for the reassurances, and I wish all the best of luck to you, to everyone really! (Sorry for the long winded reply!)

Welcome to 3fc's and good luck on your journey

Hi TransAm.
I am new to the forums as well.
I wish you all the best in this endeavor to get fit and healthy.
I have much respect that you know what makes you happy, taking charge of your life and being true to yourself.
You have my support.
Looking forward to your successes and mine!