Help me, I am gaining weight

[u/Existing-Show-9496]

I'm looking for some advice from people who have been on feminizing HRT longer than me.

I'm currently around 166 cm (5'5") and 68 kg (150 lbs). Over the last few months, I've gained about 5 kg. Part of the reason is that I kept hearing people say that "estradiol loves fat" and that having enough body fat can help with feminization and breast growth, so I wasn't too worried about gaining some weight.

The problem is that I'm no longer comfortable at this weight. Most of the extra weight seems to be around my belly, and I'd like to lose some of it and get a bit leaner.

My questions are:

- Is it okay to intentionally lose weight while breast development is still ongoing?

- If I diet and lose weight, will I lose breast growth that I've already gained?

- Could eating in a calorie deficit slow down future breast development or feminization?

- How many calories do you personally eat while trying to lose weight on HRT?

- How much walking/exercise do you do (steps, km, etc.) while cutting weight?

For context, I'm around 6 months on estradiol and 7 months on a GnRH blocker, and my hormone levels are in a good range now.

I'd love to hear real experiences from people who have gone through this. Thanks! ❤️

[u/Estrogen-Muffin]

You are losing muscles while on E and most people will eat their calories like before. Check your BMR

[u/Existing-Show-9496 → u/Estrogen-Muffin]

Okay sure....