hormone therapy

I felt buzzed for most of the day. Not that "hey man, don't bogart the bong" buzz but very energetic. In fact, I was sort of climbing the walls, or making those around me want to climb them. The guys have talked about this effect when they started T. I didn't pay much attention to them about this. I thought "ooh energy would be nice but I bet they are exaggerating." They aren't. I just kept thinking, "I gotta work out. I must work out." Feeling so much energy and not being able to channel it effectively is quite frustrating. Unfortunately, work took priority and I had a previous engagement in Federal Way which kept me from being able to blow off some steam.

I blow off steam by getting in shape. I bought a membership to the gym by my work and I am there 3-4 times a week. Couple that with biking or hiking and I am in better shape than I have ever been in my life. I have noticed so much progress in my overall strength since starting to work out that it keeps me highly motivated to keep it up. This is a good thing because one of the less desirable side effects of testosterone therapy is increased weight (probably due to increased appetite). Now, if I am going to weigh heavier, I'd rather it be muscle instead of fat. I want to be in optimal health for my surgery. Heck, I want to be in optimal health for life. I feel so much better and while my body image has improved dramatically since making the decision to transition, it is going through the roof with this new commitment to take care of it.