r/FTMOver30 • u/Selfcentred-Deer • 6d ago
Selfies 2025 vs 2026
Just wanted to use this selfie Sunday to share how far I’ve come since last year. 😊 I’m now 2 months on T and am starting to see some effects of it on my body in terms of muscle, too. I‘m still glad I built a solid base before starting T though.
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u/demiguy_nextdoor 6d ago
Ok DAMN! That's fantastic! I'mma need your boulder shoulder workout..
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
That’s the thing, they just get hit in most my compounds (reverse fly, chest fly, incline chest press…) and other than that I do lat raises twice a week and overhead shoulder press once a week 😅 I’m guessing genetics are a factor here 😬
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u/Reader6547 6d ago
Did you get taller?
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
Hahaha no I think that the pic on the right is just slightly larger/closer in general. But I am 5‘11“ anyway
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u/Authenticatable 💉HRT for 36yrs (yes,3+ decades). Married. Straight. Twin. 6d ago
Eat. Lift. Sleep. Repeat. It’s been decades but I went from skinny-lean to a ripped bro. Just watch your volume so you keep your tendons happy.
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
Yeah I kept it pretty light in the beginning whenever I’d feel those… they seem to have adjusted well now, but since T is giving me a strength boost I have to be careful again.
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u/Authenticatable 💉HRT for 36yrs (yes,3+ decades). Married. Straight. Twin. 6d ago
Trust me your tendons have not adjusted in eight weeks. Respect volume or start planning future trips to a good ortho doc/PT.
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
I never said that - I have been lifting for over one and a half years and I haven’t upped the volume that drastically since starting T 😅
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u/Authenticatable 💉HRT for 36yrs (yes,3+ decades). Married. Straight. Twin. 6d ago
“They seem to have adjusted well” <= that’s your quote bro. Your original post says you are less than 60 days on T. I’m trying to warn you as someone who has been on T and lifted for decades. If you think you have all the answers go for it.
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u/Expensive-Deer-7281 6d ago
Oh heck!! In a year??? Seriously??? How much did you exercise? I’m trying to get into a good shape before I go on T so very curious.
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
I went to the gym 4 times a week. I do push-pull-legs-upper and train abs at home (but am currently neglecting them a bit 🥲) - a lot of it is also diet. I eat high protein and track my calories.
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u/Optimal_Farm6579 6d ago
You look amazing! Congrats on staying committed and congrats on starting T!
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u/clover__petals 6d ago
This gives me hope! I’ve been back at the gym for a month ish and currently look like your first pic
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u/SnorkBorkGnork 6d ago
One year damn! You're looking great 💪
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
Thank you ☺️ tbf it’s a bit over one and a half years, I started end of February 2025 with home workouts
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u/femaletomalder 6d ago
How did bro grow half a foot? lol
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
It’s just the zoooom look at the shoes 😭 lol but yesss I’m 5‘11“ I’m not a short king.
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u/femaletomalder 6d ago
I’m 6’2. Grew 3-4 inches after I started T, but I started when I was 17. I’m taller than both my dad and brother 😎
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
Oh wow that’s impressive. Yeah I doubt I’m gonna grow much at 37 😂 but I’m okay with 5‘11“ - eye to eye with my dream guy ATJ hahaha
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u/femaletomalder 6d ago
Also like most guys, you can add 2-3 inches when people ask lol
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u/Selfcentred-Deer 6d ago
😂 why do they dooo that istg
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u/femaletomalder 6d ago
Because taller is always better in bro science and Cuz it’s hard to a quantify personality
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u/thelastbarghest 6d ago
ONE YEAR man you look incredible!!