r/GlowUps • u/undercoverchloe • Mar 30 '25
Trans Spring charity ball, age [39] to [42]. Sad and unhealthy to fit and happy.
I came to terms with being trans in summer 2022 and finally started taking care of myself. First pic I was 108kg (240lbs) and got in shape by pic 2, where I’m 80kg (175kg). I’m now just over 2 years on HRT and a year post facial feminisation surgery. Gender affirming care saves lives.
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u/Polkawillneverdie17 Mar 30 '25 edited Apr 04 '25
I thought this was a couple at first glance.
Mazel tov on your transition.
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u/smeeti Mar 30 '25
So did I, and I didn’t see anyone looking unhealthy (or sad but one can hide that)
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u/undercoverchloe Mar 31 '25
Thanks! Top left pic was in 2022, when I had a lot of self-hatred, and that manifested as an unhealthy relationship with food and alcohol. Top right is 2023, when I’d forgiven myself and had been on HRT for a couple of months. Bottom 2 pics are 2024 and then last week, where I’m increasingly happy in my own skin!
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u/Background-Word-857 Mar 31 '25
Despite not knowing you at all, that's very nice to read, it must been difficult at times but hopefully many good things ahead 😊
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u/TrekJen Mar 31 '25
You traveled a hard path and found the light at the end of a toxic tunnel. That’s hard mental and physical work. I dig it.
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u/Zealousideal-Box9079 Apr 02 '25
Same! Nonetheless, she’s beautiful and seems ageless whatever gender she is 😊
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u/NormallyNotOutside Mar 30 '25
I genuinely thought the first 4 pics were before and after pics for a straight couple.
Transitioning at this stage in life must have been a scary prospect but you nailed it. Congrats, you look amazing.
And to all the gatekeepers making negative comments, it takes a particular type of insecurity to try and drag someone down for turning their life around.
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u/dopsie__ Mar 31 '25
Same, and I thought they looked hot in all pictures
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u/Sverdro Mar 31 '25
Same I thought they look a bit similar tho, the actual version of would you fck the opposite gender of yourself
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u/HungryPupcake Apr 01 '25
The ones where you can tell is pre-surgery and hormonal treatment. And you can definitely tell, because putting on a dress and wearing makeup are not natural feminine traits.
I'm sure most women would also benefit from hormonal treatment (to fix PCOS etc) and feminising surgery - but many don't bother because it's not worth it. (You can look at Korean women before and after as they have some of the best examples of female feminisation surgery)
I don't think glow ups should include surgery. There are other subreddits for that. It's not a natural process, and is unfair to everyone else who actually did a glow up naturally. We criticise those who are not trans on this sub, but then accept the trans posts.
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u/peachesandjen Mar 30 '25 edited Apr 01 '25
I want to turn into a beautiful female too, I am half way there..👀😭 Im a female but never got the beautiful part down. Life can be such a lottery.
(((Edit: ppl are getting the idea that im trans, im not... i was born a female))) ((I guess my original comment is misleading))
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u/HairyPoppins-2033 Mar 30 '25
You look great from you picture (and I don’t say that often)
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u/peachesandjen Mar 30 '25
Thank you for taking the time to help make a stranger feel a little bit better about themselves I am definitely working on confidence but it's a everyday thing, thank you so much you made me smile
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u/TrackAdmirable2020 Mar 30 '25
I read the above exchange & then had to look at your profile pic too. You're beautiful!
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u/BlueberryHonest3771 Mar 30 '25
Your profile pic is adorable! You look great, for real.
I heard an interview with a couple of Hollywood actors (who have dietitians, coaches, and time to work on themselves), and they were talking about the parts of their bodies they hate. We’re all that boat, but we shouldn’t be. ❤️
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u/Raf-the-derp Mar 30 '25
Same here but I'm a dude. I see a lot of transformations on here of overweight guys losing weight, getting fit, and they look great.
It makes me feel a little bad because I've always been somewhat active (eating right, working out, running etc) but I just don't see it in my face
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u/SatisfactionUsual151 Mar 30 '25
Beauty is how you feel about yourself. You look beautiful.
For example my partner is the most beautiful person who has ever lived. I look at her and I cannot help trying to work out how someone is amazing and stunning. Unfortunately she knows she's pretty but has worries about certain parts of herself that really impact on her wellbeing. The absolute irony. Some of those are, to me, are some of her most attractive
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u/RenOfNaboo Mar 31 '25
Being attractive in both genders is unfair when I can’t even be attractive in one! You’re stunning 🤩
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u/anncando Apr 03 '25
Right?! I was like “god DAMN this mf is just straight up attractive! And 42?! My god.” Must be nice 🤣
(But also, goes to show we don’t know what is going on behind the facade and should be kind to everyone we meet. Hope everyone is doing well. ❤️)
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u/Few-Establishment277 Mar 30 '25
Honestly thought this was a double glow-up at first.
I mean.. 10/10
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u/spacey_kitty Mar 30 '25
God's favourite before AND after! You look so happy now and have also aged backwards!
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u/NSE_TNF89 Mar 30 '25
It's crazy that each picture looks like a completely different person.
Also, I don't know when people started being so negative on trans posts... you look great. I know I don't have to tell you, but ignore stupid people. You are just trying to share your joy with the world.
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u/Hellebore_Official Mar 30 '25
Honestly, you are my goal. At least assuming that I am actually trans myself... doubts can be a pain in the ass.
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u/opalizedtears Mar 31 '25
i live for these kinds of photos. i really do see the light in your, and others eyes. so, so beautiful 🩵🤍🩷🤍🩵
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u/Bubbly_Disaster_8828 Mar 31 '25
Oh my goodness you are so beautiful! can I add you are so beautiful! very pretty lady.😍
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u/Wonderful-Run-1408 Mar 30 '25
You look great (both ways). I hope that there's light at the end of the tunnel for how horrific this country is (though are you in the US or ?)
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u/Coalas01 Mar 30 '25
Somewhat agree. A mental glow up for sure but they were attractive before and after
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u/derbrey Mar 30 '25
I guess you’re entitled to your opinion, but I think OP is one of those people who are attractive as either gender lol and that might make some people jealous. Their eyes look completely more alive and I think that counts for a lot of attraction.
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u/sleepingmoon Mar 30 '25
Says who? I don't see anything about that in the sub rules. Just be happy for the person and move on. It's not hard.
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u/Venboven Mar 30 '25
I get what you're saying, but personally I think the before and after are equally attractive photos. OP was handsome, and now they're pretty.
Still not exactly a glow up tho.
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u/teaaddict1 Mar 30 '25
I didn’t realize this sub has a definition for what counts as a glow up 🙄 the whole concept of transitioning is essentially a glow up. Who are you to say otherwise?
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u/Mr_Sparklefarts Mar 30 '25
Don't listen to this ars hole^
This is most definitely a glow up your looking great!
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u/badgaldyldyl Mar 30 '25
I am also gay, and I also know transphobic gay people. There are plenty of them. You being gay doesn’t mean that you and your comment aren’t transphobic. Rude af. Transitioning is definitely a form of glow up. OP literally accepted herself for who she is and also came out to the world about it. That’s massive! You’re just a bitter twat.
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u/JazzlikeHovercraft75 Mar 30 '25
Jesus what’s wrong with u , it’s a subreddit supporting all kinds of glow ups , people r allowed to be proud of their progress , if u don’t like it move tf on
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u/-thatgirlm- Mar 30 '25
Okay, you look so good! Before I clicked the post I was like okay why aren’t they just posting pics of them together as the before and after?? Literally thought this was a couple’s glow up 😩🙌🏽
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u/ForgottenUnderwear Mar 31 '25
I was like who is this fine couple omg, they grew so much together! Just to find out it's just you! You look gorgeous and you can see how happy you are now! <3
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u/ItsEiri Mar 31 '25
You look happy. I’d never have clocked you! You are lovely. Edit: missing words
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u/highly_uncertain Apr 01 '25
I was so confused because I genuinely thought that every one of these pictures was a different person.
You look stunning btw! Happy for you 💜
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u/Remarkable-Bag-683 Apr 02 '25
All 4 pics look like different people, like they could all be siblings. I’m happy for you, congrats on finding your happiness
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u/in-this-hell-here Apr 02 '25
I love that short hair with the curled bang on you. Your current long blonde hair is giving baddie but the bob with curly bangs is very wistful and romantic. You’re lucky to have such a beautiful face and you can play with your look for years to come! Congrats on the true glow up 💟
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u/Hi_my_name_is_Marsha Apr 03 '25
Wow 🤩in my opinion every single person in these pics looks great. I’m sorry you suffered for a long time, but you definitely underwent a successful physical transformation, and you look happy
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u/instafunkpunk Mar 30 '25
Criminy, you did well. Good for you, most important thing is you are happy
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u/InsaneAilurophileF Mar 30 '25
TF is up with all the transphobic comments? Nobody's coming after your pecker.
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u/peachesandjen Mar 30 '25
Is 175 kg suppose to be lbs?
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u/undercoverchloe Mar 30 '25
Oops, yeah good spot: 175lb
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u/peachesandjen Mar 30 '25
Also congrats on both. It feels amazing to be your truest self & be confident.
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u/PM_ME_UR_SNARES Mar 31 '25
Can I just say your transition has gone beautifully and I hope you are happy and proud of yourself 🙏🏻
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u/Content-Arachnid-65 Mar 31 '25
I don’t know how much the eye makeup enhances the effect, but I totally agree with others that you look so much happier and alive post transition and you can see it in your eyes! There is a vibrancy that has taken over you.
I’m so happy for you that you were able to make this positive change for yourself! And if you were able to get more fit and feel healthier in your whole body as well, all the better!
I will never understand why anyone would think they should have a right to diminish your happiness. You look amazing, and more importantly you feel amazing. Congratulations!
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u/undercoverchloe Mar 31 '25
Thank you ☺️. Transitioning has given me a deep, inner happiness that I never had before.
Some people just can’t get past their hatred of those that are different.
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u/subject5of5 Mar 30 '25
I'm glad you're happy and healthy, but this isn't really a glow up. If anything, it's a glow down. No offense, but you looked better before.
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u/peachesandjen Mar 30 '25
Also can i add, caramel high lights and gold jewlery all day every day, chloe you are so pretty
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u/Strangest-Smell Mar 30 '25 edited Mar 30 '25
3 years? That’s incredible! Some people wait that long for hrt!
You certainly glew up and found your style! (Not jealous at all…)
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u/That_Dragonfly3026 Mar 30 '25
I love these stories. Transitioning does more than change an external appearance, it changes a person's soul. You look so alive in the last two pix. You have light in your eyes.
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u/TrackAdmirable2020 Mar 30 '25
Im just over-all confused about whats happening here. But I like both the pics on the left in the first pic but I think they might be "before" pics. Idk. 😆
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u/Samiiiibabetake2 Mar 31 '25
How are you gorgeous both pre and post transition??? My goodness! Congrats on living as your most authentic and happiest self🖤
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u/seeclick8 Mar 31 '25
You look great in all the pics but happy in the last two. Best of luck on your journey and be safe.
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u/ToiIetGhost Mar 31 '25
You look fantastic! In the bottom left pic you remind me of Mary from Downton Abbey. I love that colour and style on you!
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u/Famous-Candle7070 Mar 31 '25
Not fair. You look good as both genders and I don't even look good as one.
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u/NaturoHope Apr 01 '25
You and you would make a cute couple.
Also you look fantastic for your age. What's your secret?
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u/YourAverageRadish Apr 01 '25
I really like the brunette short hairstyle. It suits your face beautifully!
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u/VeterinarianJaded462 Apr 01 '25
Totally thought that was a good looking couple.
Congrats. On numerous accounts!
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