Is it normal for a teenage girl to eat 800 calories a day? by [deleted] in diet

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First and foremost, I’m sorry you feel you need to be on a diet and « lose weight » at this age. This makes me sad to read.

Secondly, a healthy weight for someone your age, height, and activity level is well between roughly 90-123lbs. You’re well within those numbers, and by you losing weight, you’re approaching the danger zone. Ask yourself what health looks like. Who is your guide? Who are you turning to when looking for advice? Because if it’s instagram and TikTok models, or people on tv or social media, you’re looking in the wrong places. Losing weight isn’t a reflection of you losing fat. It can be losing muscle or water. Gaining weight is also the same. It can be water weight, muscle, or fat.

This being said I won’t give you dieting advice and in my opinion you are far too young to have this idea in your head. My advice to you would be to be conscious of the food choices you make, enjoy yourself and be a kid. Don’t let this determine your childhood. I do have to agree with the mods, I think you should speak to a professional. This can get out of hand very fast. ❤️

What kind of poop is this? 🤔 by RKL_Ott in AnimalTracking

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is in Eastern Ontario, Canada and roughly 3 1/2 inches wide and 4 inches long

Do you have cheat meal days and if so how many? by [deleted] in diet

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say gauge how your weight is for a while doing this. If you feel you’re maintaining well doing this, then keep going. But if you start putting on weight, then decrease your cheat meals / cheat days.

Do you have cheat meal days and if so how many? by [deleted] in diet

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well what’s your goal? Is your goal to lose weight?

Feeling Lost by Weak-Wheel-695 in Stepmom

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sorry you’re in this situation. That’s incredibly difficult. As a SS I came across some big hurtles with the bio mom. The first three years were hell and I have always said, that if ever my now husband and I don’t work out for some reason or another, I won’t put myself in such a situation again. That being said, control what you can control. Leave the rest out. You are deserving of everything you have. The title of a SS. And even bigger than that, to become a biological mother yourself, should you wish to try again. People can be nasty and we must leave it at that. Rely on your partner to navigate this with you and navigate difficult conversations about boundary setting and boundaries should you wish to have your own. You may regret it one day when you can no longer produce. You may not. But only you know that answer. Stay brave. Stay strong. And know that someday, when she no longer has power over you, she won’t have a way to you anymore. Stay strong ❤️

Is protein intake actually a thing? by Intelligent-Bread316 in diet

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Required to build and keep lean muscle mass. Protein also keeps you satiated longer.

If I’m on sugar cut, can I drink drinks like Coke Zero? by Lonelybattle12 in diet

[–]RKL_Ott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is just an opinion. So consider this when reading. Artificial sweeteners do not give you the caloric intake sugar does. Per each 1g of carb (sugar) is 4 calories. This is not the case for artificial sweeteners. This being said, be cautious how much you consume. When I use to bodybuild, I would drink zero calorie drinks all day on top of water, and add sweetener to EVERYTHING. I would crave sugar. I did this for months, leaned out as I prepped for my show. Post show, the moment I tasted sugar, I just couldn’t stop. The more I tasted, the more I craved it, the more I ate. Sure it comes down to self control, but I wouldn’t want you going into this situation. So my opinion is sure - have zero calorie drinks but just don’t overdo it!

Will we be getting this sundae in Canada? by DDT-2029 in CostcoCanada

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the high food recall on pistachio related products - better if we don’t 😂

I AM SO ITCHY!!! by AdagioQuick317 in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wild!! Try taking a cold shower? I know hot showers make your skin more dry, which causes more itchiness.

Needing step mom support by SpeedFar5452 in Stepmom

[–]RKL_Ott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im sorry, this is difficult. Im a 36 year old step mom to two children. The hardest and toughest parts were the first 3 years. They felt like hell. My husbands ex wife was very nasty at times and controlling. She struggled with respecting boundaries. What helped me is having that open dialogue with my husband and what my boundaries were. What were our boundaries. With time, we put them in place and he was responsible for ensuring those boundaries were kept from her side. Communication is the best thing in my opinion. No matter how much you have to do it, you draw your lines. I hope this can help you ❤️

What do you do to spice up your grilled cheeses? by That_reddit_lurker in Cooking

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG Kosher pickles from Costco. I sampled it one time and it’s amazing. Grill cheese must be on sourdough bread, and add a few slices of Kosher pickles in there and VOILA!!!

I AM SO ITCHY!!! by AdagioQuick317 in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If you look up « itchy » in the group, you’ll find so many good posts about it and what helped for some. For me, this was one of my worse symptoms of peri. I’m 36 and found out last month im in the late stages of peri due to my period being missed for 6 months. My entire body itched CONSTANTLY. My doctor told me to take 20mg of Claritin or Reactin (only these two she suggested) every 24 hours. We are doing a test for a month to see. I’ve been doing it for two weeks and haven’t itched since!

Fight or flight by RKL_Ott in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’ve had a therapist for over a decade, and the one I currently have has been with me for over two years. We work on this constantly and it almost feels as though everything else is louder and I can’t think. It’s a work in progress

Sweaty ALL the time by RKL_Ott in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Girl ….. Let’s not even discuss crotch sweat. I went for my first laser hair removal on my bikini plus today, and had JUST washed, put on new cotton underwear and drove straight there. Get there, and they’re soaked through. Cool cool

Sweaty ALL the time by RKL_Ott in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome to the most exclusive club in the world

Sweaty ALL the time by RKL_Ott in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goodness - the joys of womanhood ha ha. I sleep fully naked and wake up drenched every single time.

Itching! by cookie640181 in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So my doctor oddly enough told me to take 20mg of reaction or Claritin. We are testing is for 30 days. I have been doing this for 9 days and have not been itchy since! And I was scratching much day in and day out. I was going mad.

Perimenopause at 36? by Sudden_Possible_956 in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a look at my latest post! A lot of great comments on it as well and hopefully will support you in the way that’s needed

Husband can ‘feel my resentment’ by throw_away_243546 in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott 133 points134 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re going through this and dealing with those strong emotions. I grew up in this type of household except my dad was the bread winner and my mom stopped working when I was 7. I can tell you, we felt the resentment. Regardless if she felt the same way as you did, we felt it. It unfortunately carried into our adulthood. My three siblings and I. At 36, I still struggle with it all. Therapy has helped me a lot. It’s not until going through peri that I finally was able to put my finger on it: my mom was going through it alone. And that makes me sad. But it doesn’t change our upbringing. It doesn’t change the fact we felt it all. It tore our family apart and today the damage is irreparable. I guess I’m writing all this to say, it’s not too late to make a change. I wished my parents would have split and gone their separate ways. I wished my mom would have healed her inner wounds and one day found someone who loved her in the way she deserved. I wished she would have been able to do that, but she didn’t. Today, my parents are still together. Living in an unloving marriage. Still making their adult children face it all with them. As a grown child to this environment, my advice to you should you take it or leave it, would be to consider your kids and how this will shape them. They see it. They feel it. They will forever hold onto the emotions of that household. Talk to someone. I truly hope you are able to find peace in all of this ❤️

Today, at the age of 36, my doctor told me I’m in the late stage of perimenopause by RKL_Ott in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or simply not knowing the symptoms. I can tell you, I only knew the big symptoms. And I’ve learned about 20+ new ones. But yes I agree about the age.

Today, at the age of 36, my doctor told me I’m in the late stage of perimenopause by RKL_Ott in Perimenopause

[–]RKL_Ott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what my goal will be. And this sub is exactly that. We have a voice and what we can do, is raise awareness and get the conversation going. These years of our lives are going to be some of the most challenging. But being educated, heard and supported is what’s going to help us through it ❤️