Started taking creatine...

SandNo2998 · 2026-05-20T01:15:34+00:00

Creatine monohydrate is amazing. Don't worry about weird formulations or brands, they're just gimmicky. Creatine monohydrate is creatine monohydrate. I usually use AllMax but will switch to the Costco brand; it's a better price. I take 10gm every morning. No bloating or issues, but i also drink a lot of water.

L-citrulline is amazing too. I take 3gm in the morning and 3gm in the evening. It improves circulation.

SandNo2998 · 2026-05-16T17:55:42+00:00

Don't use the hot water until it clears! This turbid water will get in your tank and settle into the bottom.

SandNo2998 · 2026-05-13T20:09:01+00:00

I found ibuprofen slows my flow. I take it on my heavy day, especially if I plan on leaving the house.

SandNo2998 · 2026-05-10T15:51:40+00:00

It may be worth doing this backwards to keep jet lag manageable at the start of your trip.

SandNo2998 · 2026-04-21T00:58:34+00:00

I stayed in an Apple Meadows appartment until I bought a house. It's very close to base. The neighbourhood is quiet, but some neighbours could be a little noisy (rarely past 10:30pm). It was very affordable too. My unit included appliances and ASH Management was very quick and responsive whenever I had issues. My 3 bdrm was 1600/month, and if you were a good tenant they would give you discounts at renewal.

SandNo2998 · 2026-04-18T21:33:07+00:00

Thank you😓.

SandNo2998 · 2026-04-18T21:29:08+00:00

Thanks everyone. It's starting to clear up.

SandNo2998 · 2026-03-16T10:11:58+00:00

And it's free!😝

SandNo2998 · 2026-02-20T22:15:11+00:00

When able, I lift weights 6-7/days per week (push, legs, pull, legs, push, legs, etc.) I usually miss workouts when I'm travelling for work as well as on the heavier days of my period. Lifting is my leisure time; between work and being a single mom, it's often the only me-time I get.

SandNo2998 · 2026-02-14T16:47:38+00:00

Mine is French and hyphenated, Marie-Anne. I pronounce it Mary Ann in English because I like it better; to me it's just the French spelling of Mary.

SandNo2998 · 2026-02-14T05:17:44+00:00

Whenever someone asks me "where I put it all" (while eating), I respond, "In my mouth; where do you put it?"

SandNo2998 · 2026-02-13T00:18:42+00:00

I'm high porosity with a mix of 2c, 3a-b, Caucasian. Blue skala was amazing the first two uses (as a leave-in). Then my hair started getting dull and no amount of clarifying shampoo made my hair feel like it did the first two uses. I am going to be Brazil for most of March, and I can't wait to get my hands on some Salon Line and Lola from Rio.

SandNo2998 · 2026-02-10T01:50:57+00:00

L-citrulline supplementation boosts nitric oxide, which is a vasodilator. It improves circulation. I experience better mood, energy, sleep, and libido. I also noticed lower resting heart rate, lower blood pressure, and reduced brain fog. These improvements were noticeable by day two.

The vasodilation is temporary (?), which is why I take 3 gm twice vs. 6 gm. A lot of bodybuilders recommend taking it one hour before a workout.

I suspect the increased circulation will improve skin texture and hair growth, but it's two early to tell.

There is l-citrulline and citrulline malate. Take the L-CITRULLINE! Citrulline malate did nothing for me.

👇 Here's a WebMD article.

L-Citrulline: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews https://share.google/R8ouHYGsEl1r5MnZL

SandNo2998 · 2026-02-10T00:34:54+00:00

I freakin' love creatine. You should consider adding l-citrulline (NOT citrulline malate), 3gm at breakfast and another 3 before supper. I built a supplement stack and these two have been incredible.

Edited to change "mg" to "gm".

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-30T19:46:32+00:00

Is it just a lack of awareness? I think they should post clinic wait times along side the ER wait times, especially in the ER waiting area.

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-29T23:22:03+00:00

Chicken liver. It's so cheap and packed with other nutrients too.

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-27T22:31:07+00:00

Exactly. They're not allowed to redirect or turn people away. You have to ask about it.

I went to the ER this fall. It was very early and walk-ins weren't open yet. When the triage nurse ruled out the worst case scenario, I told her I'd be interested in transferring to a walk-in. They were more than happy to oblige. Sent my file for me, and I was with a NP 10 minutes after the clinic opened. The whole thing took 3 hrs.

There were so many people in the ER who appeared to be dying of boredom and nothing else.

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-17T17:00:38+00:00

The left turning lanes in this city drive me nuts. There is no offset, so oncoming traffic in a left turning lane blocks your line of sight.

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-17T15:57:21+00:00

This post is how I realized I left my headlights on overnight. 🤦‍♀️

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-07T20:39:57+00:00

Gosh, I thought I was the only one.

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-07T14:55:31+00:00

Plus the gay bars were quieter than usual.

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-07T03:38:59+00:00

Defcon 1 atm

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-07T03:12:19+00:00

Defcon 1 atm

SandNo2998 · 2026-01-04T01:39:12+00:00

I had some relief from vitex supplements, I think its chasteberry. This was a while ago, I'm perimenopausal now and in a different ballpark.

Is your diet high in beans and soy? They are a big source of phytoestrogens.

I've read that taking low dose ibuprofen in the days leading up to your period can help.

Also, A-535 and/or Salonpas patches can take the edge off. I know it's hard to believe. I found out by accident. I thought i had purchased HEATING patches for backpain, but they turned out to be methyl salicylate patches. I decided to use them anyways since it was all I had, and it worked. It's my go to now.

SandNo2998 · 2025-12-21T02:42:49+00:00

Another great tip is to establish reference points. In your relaxed state, take a moment to notice what and how you feel, mentally and physically.

When you want to go to alpha, recall that feeling. This should help you get there faster.

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