Di4na, 22 days ago

@hazelweakly metabolism changes too. Fucked over by hormones. Also check your general blood levels.

I am working on energy level and general tiredness problems my partner is having rn and just starting hormonal contraception (micro dosed) had a positive impact. Endocrine are a whole shitshow.

recursive, 22 days ago

@hazelweakly IDK, I certainly have a harder time fasting, and I sometimes need more carbs for things that require a lot of mental effort

hazelweakly, 22 days ago

@recursive hmmm I wonder if it's a mental energy thing. Cause I definitely spend more mental and emotional energy now than I ever have before

recursive, 22 days ago

@hazelweakly You have clearly found more ambition and drive -- And in my experience the whole transition thing is exhausting too.

Being An Old, I try not to eat too many sweets for my health, but there are occasions I definitely need half a pint of ice cream :)

hazelweakly, 22 days ago

@recursive oh big same. Sometimes I basically just have a day that's a blur and then all of the sudden I've checked out of a store with enough sugar to give an elephant diabetes and... Yeah 😅

yulian, 23 days ago

@hazelweakly I think it's just whatever your body needs, and as your hormones changes so do your needs.

Though, I've always loved carbs and my hormones are at normal levels for a male. And I have metabolic syndrome, so carbs are bad for me. But shoveling a bunch of fresh baked bread, followed by a tub of ice cream sounds amazing, I just can't (often, I do it on rare occasions or events).

thisismissem, 23 days ago

@hazelweakly I'm trying to think if my carb intake has changed with hormones.. and I don't think it has (granted, I'm a little over one year in)

hazelweakly, 23 days ago

@thisismissem I don't think I've substantially increased it, but my specific cravings for it are way higher now

And I'm starting to like potatoes a lot more than I used to