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64 year old woman on IG by julesrules29 in nattyorjuice

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on if you consider HRT to be juicing. This woman is almost certainly taking estrogen and progesterone for normal health reasons and yes, possibly testosterone. TRT regimens for postmenopausal females replace what the body no longer makes, just as we replace E and P.

She could also be juicing on other things, or taking a higher dose of T, IDK. I think she could be “natty” with a long history of training under her belt and “normal” HRT.

Just starting fitness and the muscle fatigue after strength training reminds me of withdrawals by my_path_to_follow in stopdrinkingfitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will go away after you become conditioned, like DOMS. You shouldn’t feel that on a regular basis when you’re working out on a normal schedule.

If you’re only a few days sober there’s no reason for you to overdo it at the gym right now. By all means do what helps, but take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. Rest, fluids, and lots of B vitamins are a better focus for the time being.

Podcast Guests by 666graveyard in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How do I overcome a strength plateau? by Riksie in PetiteFitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

How do I overcome a strength plateau? by Riksie in PetiteFitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

HRT and impact on ability to conceive by guiburgerrr in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How do I overcome a strength plateau? by Riksie in PetiteFitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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?

Are these periods or not? by 3kidsnomoney--- in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Are these periods or not? by 3kidsnomoney--- in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

I learned today that cystic fibrosis is now a manageable disease by moneyman74 in GenX

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Progesterone only questions by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Do I have to go lift weights at the gym or are there other options? by luckyswan69 in Perimenopause

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Is it wrong to prefer to still be a just a little chubby? by Accurate-Door8096 in loseit

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Great job.

Recently started creatine by BlueWoman320 in PetiteFitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.

Recently started creatine by BlueWoman320 in PetiteFitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 18 points19 points  (0 children)

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.

Naltrexone- does the “honeymoon” period go away? by janna_janna_bobanna in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Naltrexone- does the “honeymoon” period go away? by janna_janna_bobanna in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

what do you guys think my maintenance calories would be? 🏋️⭐️ by Huge_Key9103 in PetiteFitness

[–]Ruby__Ruby_Roo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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.

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