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Nothing is impossible. Growing up I was told more times than I can count that I would never accomplish my goals. When I was the skinny 100 pound kid in junior high carrying around body building and power lifting magazines everywhere I went I was told I would never get close to achieving those goals. My freshman year of high school my wrestling coach actually told me I was so bad that there was nothing I could do to get better. Years later when I was competing at the state level in powerlifting I was told I would never be a world champion because I didn't have the genetics. After all of the major injuries I sustained competing people always talked about how my career was over and I would never be able to come back. And you can imagine the things that were said about me when I came out as trans. I never said anything but I filed away every single negative comment and used it as fuel for my fire. The days when I was exhausted and wanted nothing more than to go home and crawl into bed I thought about the naysayers, the doubters, and the haters. It took me over two decades but I achieved what everyone said I could not. I have told my sons many times there's only one person in the world that has to believe you can achieve something in order for it to happen. An unwavering belief in yourself and resolve to achieve your goals is more powerful than any training program, any genetics, and any help you might have from external sources. Ignore the haters, surround yourself with positive supportive people and believe in your own ability to accomplish any goal you set your mind to! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

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Being transgender (or lgbtqbi+) is NOT a competition. Someone is not more or less trans based on the number of surgeries they have had or how passable they are or who they date. Because my presentation is fluid and because I have chosen to retain a decent level of muscle mass I am often accused of not being "trans enough." I am told that I'm "just a cross dresser" or "confused" or afraid to fully transition. The reality is I know exactly who I am but I just don't fit neatly in any boxes so it confuses others even those within our own community. And I see this in a lot of other people as well. They feel pressured to fully transition or to be more passable or like they have to prove their "transness." And this can apply to all groups. Men feel they have to behave extremely masculine at all times to prove that they're "real men" and women often times don't participate in things they enjoy because they're afraid they won't be seen as feminine. What's more important is that we're all true to who we are and we live in a way that's authentic and fulfilling and allows us to enjoy life in all the ways that we can. So please don't ever allow the opinions of others to limit who you are and how you enjoy life and please don't ever push those limitations on anyone else as we often do so without even realizing it. #beyou #bereal #beauthentic

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Masculinity vs femininity. I believe that society puts far too much emphasis on making masculinity and femininity opposites as if they're opposing forces and you can only be one or the other. And that these characteristics are ingrained at birth and defined solely by gender. For all of the ways masculinity and feminity are traditionally defined I can think of lots of men and women that display plenty of both characteristics. And furthermore the ideas that only men are strong, brave, and protectors is just as absurd as the idea that only women can be sensitive, emotional, and loving. From a young age we are all conditioned To believe that boys act one way and girls act another and that if we deviate from these definitions there is somehow something wrong with us and we are made to feel flawed and less valuable. It's time that we as a society recognize that human beings are in infact incredibly complex and defined by far more than our gender. We need to recognize that forcing anyone to hide significant parts of who they are or behave in ways that aren't natural to them is harmful to everyone and is often passed on from generation to generation with dire consequences. This is one of the biggest reasons we see so much misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia which in many cases leads to violence. It's high time we realize that it's okay for people to be different and these differences should be embraced not rejected. When we can learn to love everyone for who they are regardless of how they differ from ourselves then we will truly have a society worth being proud of. ❤ #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #genderqueer

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Have you ever noticed how differently we treat women's bodies vs men's bodies? The two photos I posted reveal similar amounts of my body but they're sure to evoke very different reactions. It is quite obvious that there is far greater pressure on women to achieve a certain look to be desirable and the pressure whether it be from boyfriends/husbands/partners, family members, friends, or society at large often leads many young girls to develop severe body image issues while still in their early teens. These issues often lead to bulimia, anorexia, and other serious eating disorders as well as poor self esteem and intimacy issues. Women are also faced with many mixed messages. Be sure to look attractive and desirable but not "slutty" or "easy" and worse yet this pressure and judgement often comes from fellow women. Men with large numbers of sexual partners are revered by their peers while women are made to feel worthless. Women's bodies come in all shapes and sizes. More emphasis needs to be placed on what those bodies can do and less on how well they meet an unrealistic societal standard. There needs to be less hate and more support for all types of bodies and whether or not women choose to show lots of their body or none at all. Above all we need to be kind and supportive of each other and think now of the example we're setting for the next generation of young women. Are we going to teach them to embrace their uniqueness and be confident in who they are or continue the cycle of perpetuating shame and self hatred??? #intersectionalfeminism #feminist #feminism #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful

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Above all else be yourself. I know it is really easy to say we don't care what other people think but in reality it's a very difficult thing to do. And in some ways it does affect our lives, but if we allow other people's opinions to affect important choices we make about ourselves it will always be extremely difficult to find peace and happiness. There will always be people that are unhappy with our choices no matter what we do or how hard we try to please others. Life is so short and we only get one shot at this so please don't waste another day living a life this isn't authentic and real. There was a time in my life when I thought I would never be able to be who I am. I was certain that I would lose everything and everyone and at one point I contemplated suicide as I saw a no solutions to my problems. But thankfully I persevered and now I live a life that I never dreamed possible and it's so much better than ever thought it could be. So if you're in a similar place please keep pushing and know that there is happiness in living an authentic life no matter what that may be. ❤❤❤ #authentic #authenticlife #beyourself #beyou #transisbeautiful #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #girlswhopowerlift

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Far too many of us fear change. We fear the unknown. We worry too much about what might go wrong and seldom consider what could go right. Change while often scary is necessary for us to grow and evolve. I know I feared change for a very long time concerning coming out and my transition. I worried about how my family and friends would react, everything I might lose, and about all of the terrible things I was afraid might happen. That fear of change kept me from enjoying life fully and delayed a process I now wish I had started many years earlier. While it certainly wasn't easy and there definitely were challenges, in the end it opened new doors for me, brought new friends and new relationships into my life, and helped me grow tremendously as a person. Change isn't something to be feared. It's a necessary part of life that challenges us and helps us evolve into all of who we have the potential to become. Without being open to change we remain stagnant and unable to move forward. It's said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. So the next time you're faced with a challenging situation that involves change embrace it and take another step toward becoming all of who you're meant to be! 🙂💪🏼 #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #genderqueer

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"Perhaps the muscular, athletic woman symbolizes the physical and mental self sufficiency which threatens the cozy ideal of beauty as soft, fragile, and weak." -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar This repost is for all of the women out there that are passionate about strength training and have to tolerate all of the bs of having their femininity constantly questioned simply because other people feel threatened by or don't understand the pursuit of strength by women. #grrrl #girlswithmuscle #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #feminism #intersectionalfeminism #empoweringwomen #strongwomen

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Often people from outside the LGBTQIA+ community ask why it is necessary for us to "come out." Some even go so far as to accuse us of "shoving it in their faces." The truth is there are many important reasons that are too numerous for me to go into here but I want to touch on a few of the most important reasons why it's important. The first reason it's important for us to come out is visibility. Visibility is a huge component of removing the stigma of being part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Traditionally we have often been portrayed as mentally ill perverse sexual deviants that are a detriment to society. Being out and visible makes a huge impact and allows society to see we're just like everyone else and goes a long way toward combating those stereotypes. Probably the most important reason for us to be out publicly is to help inspire our youth that do not come from supportive environments and are still afraid and often ashamed of who they are. The more they see positive examples of people just like them the more that will help them to feel good about who they are and this goes a long way toward helping to reduce the incidence of suicide in our community. I will never forget what it's like to feel all alone, ashamed of who I am, and terrified of how people would treat me if they knew. For that reason alone I will always do my best to be both visible and vocal about being part of our wonderful LGBTQIA+ community. I hope this helps everyone to understand why days like today #nationalcomingoutday are necessary and important part of supporting our youth and eliminating the negative stereotypes that still plague our community. Happy national coming out day and congratulations to everyone that has made today a special part of being authentic in their own lives! ❤ #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #genderqueer #gay #lesbian #bisexual #queer #LGBT

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Worked up to an easy 500ish x 1 and planning to go progressively heavier each week. Form still needs work as my hips are coming up too fast and the bar is getting out in front of me. I'm focusing on getting my lower back fully rehabbed and strong again. Ever since i tore my erector last year my lower back has felt unstable and prone to re-injury. It's prevented me from being able to squat and deadlift heavy so now I'm committed to fixing those issues and getting back to some real strength training. #girlswhopowerlift #girlswithmuscle #girlswholift #powerlifting #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #genderqueer

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Just a transformation comparison that i think demonstrates the difference between the different aspects of my personality quite well. Any guesses on how much time had passed between these two pics? 🤔 #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #genderqueer

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The worst thing I can be is the same as everyone else. I'd hate that. -Arnold Schwarzenegger. I won't lie it can be extremely difficult being different in a world that demands conformity and shuns those who don't fit in but take pride in your uniqueness, embrace it, and relish in it for the world was never changed by those sad souls that only seek to fit in at the cost of their individuality, living their lives never knowing who they truly are. #itsokaytobedifferent #dontbeashamedofwhoyouare #theresnothingwrongwithyou #beyou #beyourself #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #genderqueer #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #transisbeautiful

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I can't make it to the #arnoldclassic this year but in honor of all of the athletes competing there here's some throwback pics from when I competed at the Arnold. I was fortunate enough to win the WPO world's there in 2006 and I was runner up in 2007. Lifting there remains some of the fondest memories I have from my two decades of competing in powerlifting. #powerlifting #wpo #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming

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10 Key Points Concerning Transition 1. There are no rules concerning transition-change as much or as little about yourself as you feel comfortable with 2.  It doesn't have to be an either or choice-a lot of people find their happiness being somewhere in between genders 3.  You don't have to get top or bottom surgery in order to transition or be valid as a trans person 4.  Move as fast or as slow as you're comfortable with-for some completely transitioning as fast as possible is best for others slow and steady wins the race. I've been in the process of transitioning for over a decade. 5.  It's okay to move back and forth along the gender spectrum if it feels right to you-being gender fluid, non-binary, or gender non-conforming is just as valid an identity as any other. 6.  It can be very helpful to look for "safe spaces" early in your transition. Places like support groups and LGBT friendly clubs and other establishments can provide support and new friends to help you along your journey and make the first steps easier. 7.  Come out to as many or as few people as you like-You can tell everyone or no one. While visibility is important to move the community and society forward you have to do what's best for you and sometimes outing yourself can be very dangerous. 8.  You don't have to conform to society's gender stereotypes in order to have a valid trans identity-Stereotypes are often harmful to almost everyone including cis-people. Gender roles are arbitrary and capricious. Never feel that you have to act or look a certain way to be valid. 9.  Realize that when others reject you or treat you horribly it is a reflection of who they are NOT who you are. 10.  Most importantly just be YOU-It sounds simple but often the most difficult task is being unapologetically our authentic selves when we are surrounded by a society that forces us to be only what the majority finds acceptable. FYI These 2 pics of me were taken a few weeks ago a few hours apart. #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle

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You can thank me later for these sweet #throwbackthursday pics 🤣🤣🤣 Rocking the mullet and Z Cavariccis back in the day. #businessupfrontpartyintheback #dontbejealoushomie #toomuchawesome #mullet #zcavaricci

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I just finished a podcast interview with the amazing girls over at @empoweredbyiron and we talked about a lot of really important topics but we specifically discussed how women feel so much pressure to be "less" just to be accepted. As women we're frequently told to not be too strong or too muscular and even pressured to not be too smart or too confident. No woman (or anyone for that matter) should ever feel pressured to be less than they are. We should all strive to be the very best versions of who we are and if someone else can't handle that that's their issue not yours. #strongwomen #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #feminist #feminism #intersectionalfeminism #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming #transisbeautiful #girlslikeus

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My biggest struggle for a long time has been reconciling my desire for strength and muscle mass with my femininity. While I have made great strides with this in the past few years I still struggle with it at times, especially when I feel that deep desire to really want to get bigger and stronger but I'm too self conscious of how others perceive me. The thing I have to remind myself is that muscularity and femininity are independent of each other. One does not dictate the other no matter how much society, the bros at the gym, or our friends and family try to tells us that being big and strong is only for the boys. In fact the entire idea is nonsense and completely arbitrary. It changes over time and between cultures and every single person has a different opinion of how much muscle is "okay" or "desirable" for a woman to have. The important thing to remember is the only person that you have to be "okay" and "desirable" for is yourself and the only opinion that truly matters is your own. So if being big and strong makes you happy go out and kill it sister! And If people want to stare, point, and whisper when you walk by let them, just make damn sure you give them something worth talking about! 😉💪 #womenwhostrengthtrain #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #liftlikeagirl #girlswhobodybuild #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #gendernonconforming

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I often wonder if the double standard between how society views muscularity and strength in men vs women didn't exist would I have fully transitioned a long time ago? As an extremely muscular male you are treated with respect and admiration almost instantly nearly everywhere you go. As an extremely muscular woman, I am greeted with stares, points, and whispering. My femininity is immediately questioned, as is my sexuality, and I'm often mocked by men and women alike. As a male muscularity is almost always a benefit when it comes to dating and relationships but as a female it presents a huge challenge. Men often feel threatened by a muscular woman and people around them will not only question their role in the relationship but their sexuality as well. Even the men that find muscular women desirable are often not comfortable admitting it openly or they treat it as a fetish. While things are slowly changing with how Society views athleticism and muscularity in women it is still one of the areas with a huge double standard when it comes to men and women. I wonder how far away we are from true equality in this area or if that day will ever come? #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #girlswithmuscle #womenwhopowerlift #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary

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545x1 heaviest I've gone on deads since my surgery and since I tore a muscle in my lower back about 8 weeks ago. The rep was a little ugly and i got pretty light headed at the end and had a take a knee for a second but lower back feels okay which is good. #girlswhodeadlift #girlswhopowerlift #girlswholift #transpowerlifting

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Getting prepped and ready! 😊last pic of this face. #transgender #genderfluid #nonbinary #bigender #girlslikeus #transisbeautiful #transition #facialfeminizationsurgery #drharrisonlee

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I'm trying to find footage from when I competed at the WPO championships in 2006 and 2007 at the Arnold Classic. I've already reached out to everyone I can think of and I've come up empty handed. If anyone out there has footage or knows of someone that might I'd really appreciate it. Please just tag me in a comment or DM me if you prefer. #powerlifting #WPO #arnoldclassic #mattkroc

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