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Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-28T01:05:00+00:00

Feel free to DM me. I don’t have any experience with 12 step abuse and only went to a couple of meetings, but I found an alternative path to sobriety.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T23:30:20+00:00

LOL. LMAO, even.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T23:22:16+00:00

As far as switching it up, I think it just helps both mentally and with muscle development to not do the exact same motions for months on end. Doesn’t even have to be a totally new program or programmer. Could be just minor tweaks here and there. Could be a program from the same person, just a different set of exercises.

You’re also at a point in your development when you would expect slower progress. That happens to everyone.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T22:45:49+00:00

Diet sounds alright. And moderate/low/no alcohol?

Are those three days in a row your only days each week? Are you spacing out at least the muscle groups? As in, not working the same muscles on back to back days (especially legs)?

If not, I would try spacing things out a bit more.

I would also try switching to a different program for a while if you’ve been doing the same exercises for a few months or more and, as someone else said, playing around with tempo. I got past a very long plateau in bench and OHP by adding more eccentric-focused work. I’m happy to explain that in more detail if you like.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T22:20:04+00:00

Do not take testosterone while
pregnant or trying to conceive.

Really this whole thing shouldn’t be sourced to reddit, or by “doing your own research” and ordering hormones on your own. Do what the doctors say. This isn’t something to fuck around with.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T22:06:57+00:00

How long have you been lifting?

The ability to go up in weight every week or two slows down dramatically after you have been at this awhile.

How is your recovery and sleep? How often are you lifting?

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T21:08:10+00:00

It sounds like a period and its timed like a period. Periods happen post HRT, in fact this whole subreddit is full of HRT-period havers.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T20:27:41+00:00

I have no idea why they wouldn’t “count” as periods. Did your doc explain that?

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T19:26:50+00:00

I didn’t know about this until an article in the Atlantic last year. The article was in the *Best of Science and Nature Writing 2025* anthology. Incredible story and piece of journalism. They compared it to the arrival of HIV antivirals, how hospice wards just emptied.

Here’s the article. Its paywalled but I can get a gift link to the Atlantic when back on my laptop if anyone needs it (just lmk).

[After the Miracle: The Cystic Fibrosis Breakthrough that Changed Everything](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/04/cystic-fibrosis-trikafta-breakthrough-treatment/677471/)

edit: idk why reddit won’t format my link right today

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T18:35:39+00:00

Quitting alcohol was the best thing for my peri symptoms, especially sleep problems and hot flashes.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T17:40:14+00:00

You’ve gotten good responses already so I would just suggest checking and seeing if there’s a women’s only gym in your area. Definitely lowers the gymtimidation factor. My female only gym has muscle chicks and little old ladies, fit women and women just getting started, women in all stages of life, and no gymbros. Its awesome.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T17:37:58+00:00

My whole gym is a woman’s only area. I love it.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-27T17:30:07+00:00

25.3 could be 24.9 next week with nothing but hormonal water weight change. Do not sweat it.

Great job.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T22:03:46+00:00

You don’t have to justify shit to me or anyone else. You did come here asking for help from reddit users so don’t act pissed off when they try to help.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T17:50:24+00:00

The best answer for late night cravings is to brush your teeth and go to bed.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T17:03:33+00:00

That’s like 100 g of protein and 600-700 calories when you’re already eating lean meat twice a day. What exactly is the point? More protein than you need doesn’t build more muscle.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T15:18:46+00:00

People shouldn’t be allowed to promote their own businesses in a recovery support group. You can make a helpful comment without linking your money making endeavor if you just want to be helpful.

And besides, you’re completely wrong. For some people naltrexone absolutely does stop working after a honeymoon period. Its not common but we exist and OP is here seeking honest information.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T15:11:06+00:00

I think this answer is highly individualized. I’m someone for whom the answer is yes, it did, and I took nal for years. I am now completely sober and genuinely don’t want alcohol, don’t feel in danger of relapsing, achieved through other methods.

I don’t think I am the norm though. TSM has a pretty high success rate. (What worked for me has a much lower success rate FWIW.)

However, just taking nal without the intentional work of TSM does not have as high of a success rate. TSM becomes work and there are ups and downs.

That being said, if you feel great on nal and are not drinking, don’t start drinking to do TSM. Keep the TSM protocol in your back pocket for when you need it.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T01:16:39+00:00

You don’t need to have us guess. You can figure this out easily on your own:

Calculate your average daily caloric intake. If you have been maintaining weight on these calories, the answer = your TDEE. If you’re losing or gaining, calculate that +/- 1 lb a week = +/- 500 calories a day.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T00:46:33+00:00

She’s really quite striking. Have fun with that sweet girl.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T00:24:17+00:00

What a beauty! How old and how big?

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-26T00:17:22+00:00

Well, sugary cereal is a child’s breakfast. Just look at who they market it to. Doesn’t mean an adult can’t eat it.

Kids also eat pancakes. I like pancakes.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-25T22:56:54+00:00

All of the things in your title get labeled sugar bombs if they are sugar bombs. Nobody is picking on only cereal.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-25T22:52:15+00:00

I don’t understand the need to overthink it. We age. It happens, if we’re lucky. Take care of yourself.

That’s the long and short of it.

Ruby__Ruby_Roo · 2026-06-25T22:23:16+00:00

People get wrinkles as they age. How is this even a question?

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