Charles Dougherty Personal Trainer Change your life one day at a time
Montreal, Quebec Montreal, QC, Canada

I got a hair cut today from a friend I met met years ago. Until I was 25 I had long hair. I feared if I cut my hair people who know I was a lesbian. If people know I was a lesbian I feared I would lose my job and I would be harrased... When I was 25 I met a friend who said "cut your hair and be who you want to be. So, I did! The world did not end. I came out as transgender in my 30s. My first masculine haircut was a turning point. Thank you to those who have cut my hair.

This is how I try to live my life. My transition has been very slow and sometimes I get fustrated.. But I am moving forward. #transmanofinstagram #transmanofig #transmanpride #transisbeautiful #transjourney#transjourneytofitness #transfitnessjourney #fitnessmotivation... #fitnessjourney #fitnesslifestyle #thankyoubody #bodypositivity See more

I have lots to be grateful for.. I lost fifty pounds several years ago and kept it off. As I was loosing weight, I learned I loved to exercise. Currently I run, bike, swim, ski, do yoga and lift weights. I exercise to feel good NOT to be thin. I came out as trans about five years ago. I have been transitioning slowly. I am happy to say I started testerone two-and a-half years ago. My voice is deeper and I can grow a beard. I am still waiting for top surgery. I have a c...ommunity - family, friends, 12 step buddies and a church community- that affirms me. I became a personal trainer and yoga instructor to help trans/queer/ LGBTQIA became healthier physically, emotionally and spiritually. Do you want to join me? What are you grateful for? See more

I am openly trans and I talk to my parents often. I know... I am lucky! I have something to celebrate! Happy New Year everyone!!

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Several years ago, I ran a lot!! Two years ago, I ran a marathon! Then I moved and changed jobs. I stopped running. In August, I started training slowly. I started running and walking. At first I thought "what am I doing?" I used to run for hours and now I run/walk for 20 mins. I tried hard to ignore that voice and instead just run. Today, I ran 10 kilometres!! My next goal is to run half-a-marathon.

We start tomorrow!

In Quebec, where I live, there is a process to change your name. I have started the process!! This has been many years in the works.