12 Week Bulk to Gain Lean Mass Program - Phase 2 Results
12 Week Bulk to Gain Lean Mass Program - Phase 2 Results

Phase 2 was all about digging for deep motivation. The thrill of Phase 1 wore off and this became work, but by focusing on strengthening my mind more than anything... I was able to achieve all my goals. During this Phase I also received a lot of positivity, motivation, and encouragement from people on social media. This was a great motivator and made me realize that I can inspire and give back to others. These interactions reignited my fire to show others what is possible when you commit to something and give it your all.

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5 Months On Testosterone - Video Update
5 Months On Testosterone - Video Update

This video is part of my transition update series and it marks 5 months on hormone replacement therapy (testosterone). This video starts with physical changes, followed by mental changes, and life updates. The video ends with some voice and phone comparisons.

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Vegan Cheesy Rice with Smokey Tempeh and Veggies
Vegan Cheesy Rice with Smokey Tempeh and Veggies

This low calorie meal is full of flavor and the high volume of veggies makes it very satiating. It packs a nutrient dense punch with nutritional yeast, tempeh, and greens.

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Strawberries and Cream Oats
Strawberries and Cream Oats

For these Strawberry and Cream Oats, I upped the protein by using a vanilla protein powder and paired it with cooked in strawberries to create a creamy and sweet serving of oats.

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Coming Out as Trans to My Professional Network
Coming Out as Trans to My Professional Network

This is the actual email that I used to come out to my clients. I want to have this public and available as a resource to anyone who is trying to come out in a similar situation. This letter worked very well for me and answered people's questions. It also has a positive and open tone that invites any questions or concerns to be voiced.

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Rainbow Stir Fry with Black Bean Noodles
Rainbow Stir Fry with Black Bean Noodles

Stir fry is one of those dinners that I crave. I crave the loads of vegetables, chewy chunks of protein, and whatever bed of rice or noodles it lies on. For this variation, I went away from traditional soy sauce or ginger flavors and used a smokey tomato sauce instead. The result was a warm, rich, and saucy bowl filled with Vitamin C and lots of protein... both great for recovering from a long day or hard workout.

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Everyday Bulking Oats
Everyday Bulking Oats

This oatmeal recipe is my go-to morning breakfast. I eat a variation of this almost everyday. Sometimes I vary what superfoods I put on top or mix in. Sometimes I use the cacao and sometimes I don't. If I want to be 100% plant based, I do not include Greek Yogurt. Overall, it's a vary adaptable recipe and is a great way to pack in a big number of nutrient dense calories to start your day of bulking.

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4 Months On Testosterone - Video Update
4 Months On Testosterone - Video Update

This video is part of my transition update series and it marks 4 months on hormone replacement therapy.  This video starts with a general update on my mental health and how I've been doing. This is followed by a discussion on how I've been "passing" lately as male in public and my thoughts on the experience. 
 

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Quick Blueberry Oatmeal Bowl
Quick Blueberry Oatmeal Bowl

Berries are nutrient dense, hydrating, and have lower carb numbers by volume than just oats. My favorite berry to cook into oats is the blueberry. Blueberries add a lot of juicy goodness to your oatmeal bowl and cook very easily. Next time you cook oats, throw in some blueberries for a nutrition boost.

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Putting On Size Pre-T and How To Start Bodybuilding - (FTM Fitness)
Putting On Size Pre-T and How To Start Bodybuilding - (FTM Fitness)

This video is a long format introduction to how I started my bodybuilding journey and how I put on size/muscle before starting testosterone.

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12 Week Bulk to Gain Lean Mass Program - Phase 1 Results
12 Week Bulk to Gain Lean Mass Program - Phase 1 Results

Wow, did I learn a lot on this bulk. This first 12 week phase was so beneficial to learning about my body and fitness. My goal was to put on size and I definitely accomplished that. I was able to gain 1lb a week, up my bench press by 20 lbs, and increase my caloric intake by 600 more calories a day. Throughout the bulk though I learned a few other things...

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Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes

These pancakes were made for dinner after I found big 2lb containers of blueberries for only $3 each!  I ate those blueberries for 4 days straight and loved every minute of it. Try these pancakes out the next time that you find beautiful fresh blueberries at a good price.

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3 Months On Testosterone - Video Update
3 Months On Testosterone - Video Update

Original record date: May 20th, 2017. This video is part of my transition update series and it marks 3 months on hormone replacement therapy. This update includes mental health updates and physical changes.

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Supercharge Your Coffee - Ways to Enhance a Daily Ritual
Supercharge Your Coffee - Ways to Enhance a Daily Ritual

I'm a daily coffee drinker. I love it. Having my trusty steel mug filled with warm deep golden brown liquid is one of the best parts of my day... every day. I wouldn't miss that opportunity to savor goodness and enjoy something so simple yet so complex tasting.

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12 Weeks On Testosterone - HRT Update
12 Weeks On Testosterone - HRT Update

The last 2 weeks since my previous update have been a little up and down. For the first 10 weeks of hormone replacement therapy, I can honestly say that my dysphoria was doing really good. Going on T definitely has helped ease so many aspects of my gender dysphoria and I know that I am on the path to elevating it even further. In the aftermath of coming out to my professional network... some stuff got stirred up and my dysphoria has been creeping in lately.

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Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Oats
Superfood Chocolate Strawberry Oats

Whenever I find large containers of berries on sale, I buy a lot of them and use them for days... in everything. Whatever I can't use, I just freeze. This is a great way to keep costs down and get in all the nutrients that berries provide. Berries also boost something that most fruits don't, lower carb and calorie content. Try this recipe out the next time that you have a lot of berries on hand.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Vegan Protein Pancakes
Peanut Butter and Jelly Vegan Protein Pancakes

This stack hit on all levels... taste, texture, macros, sweet to salt, goop to pancake, and it had visual appeal. Take it back to grade school days with the homey vibes of a classic peanut butter and jelly... at only 500 calories and 30g of plant based protein.

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10 Weeks On Testosterone - Video Update
10 Weeks On Testosterone - Video Update

This video is part of my series "Endowed" which follows me through my first year of gender transition. I am 10 weeks into hormone replacement therapy in this video and wanted to document the physical changes that I have been experiencing along with some big transition updates.

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