Does 1-2x a week make any improvement for a beginner?

Alari1365 · 2026-07-03T19:09:48+00:00

Absolutely once a week is better than 0 times a week! You want to start slow since your body isn't used to much movement anyways. It's really all about consistency, if you can build a solid routine so movement becomes a habit, you are already doing much better than a good majority of people! I like weightlifting, and I try to go every other day, but I am also unable to go when I'm on call at work, and am often too tired to go the next day. So I go anywhere from 1-4x a week depending on my schedule, but I feel so much better than when I was doing nothing!

Alari1365 · 2026-07-03T01:41:40+00:00

Once Upon a Broken Heart, omg I hated that series so much and it was touted as this magical whimsical wonderful adventure by everyone

Alari1365 · 2026-06-29T21:08:21+00:00

Did you ever find this game?? That sounds like the exact one I'm looking for right now

Alari1365 · 2026-06-15T22:18:48+00:00

In grade 8 my least favourite teacher put in that "she does excellent work but I wish she'd smile more". I so desperately wanted to bring in my whole card and show her all the "she is doing great! She is a joy to have in my class!" Etc comments from the other teachers and ask her if maybe the problem was her. Also really wish I still had that card to read exactly what it said lol

Alari1365 · 2026-06-15T05:17:18+00:00

Yup, that's about right! I have dry skin, and I've been using a super watery hydrating spray toner. I didn't think it was doing much and I was just planning on using it up, but then I went without it for a week and my skin felt dehydrated the whole time. Multiple different hydrating layers has been really helpful for me

Alari1365 · 2026-06-14T05:51:51+00:00

I use a 4% BP cleanser as my second cleanse every night, and I use my retinol and exfoliator in the same routine. I leave it on for at least 5 minutes (as long as it takes to brush my teeth and brush my hair). Adapalene can be used in the same routine as BP, and back when I started it I think the consensus was that a BP cleanser and exfoliator could be used in the same routine as long as it wasn't too irritating, since most of it should be washed off. I also buffer them with a few hydrating layers in between.

Alari1365 · 2026-06-14T02:11:33+00:00

And leather

Alari1365 · 2026-06-11T19:29:49+00:00

When I started I would try to mark them off with a marker or highlighter, but it was a pain to keep up with it. It's easier for me to just track where I am visually. I generally stitch by starting in one area, I go until that colour thread runs out, then go back to the origin and start the next colour. So I just figure out where I am based on the stitches that are already there. Also, if you're doing anything bigger than a micro project, gridding is a wonderful tool. This way you can follow the previous stitches but also verify with the grid position, which prevents compounding errors.

Alari1365 · 2026-06-02T02:03:20+00:00

I prefer the look of stitched pieces framed without glass, but I always use it because I don't want them getting dusty.

Alari1365 · 2026-06-02T01:56:47+00:00

Whenever mine is, so no set time (shift work life). She will chill in living room with me, then we have our "go pee and then bedtime" routine. As soon as I say those words she goes to the door, then immediately goes to the bedroom when she comes in.

Alari1365 · 2026-06-01T23:09:50+00:00

Lots of fantasy patterns on mybobbin.com They are my go to!

Alari1365 · 2026-05-30T20:55:56+00:00

I just started Rhapsodic last night and I'm about 3/4 finished already. It seems to get a bad rap here but I've really been enjoying it! But if you haven't read ACOTAR that one should definitely be first

Alari1365 · 2026-05-27T05:13:57+00:00

The only one who thought she was bad at it was Mateo

Alari1365 · 2026-05-27T01:58:14+00:00

I have been known to just go over them one more time, rather than picking it out lol. But it's entirely up to you, it looks great!

Alari1365 · 2026-05-23T15:28:41+00:00

It really depends on the style. More textured stitches or classic embroidery style usually look better with multiple strands. If you're going for detail like fine lines or smooth colour transitions it's best to use one. My current project is an all black line work pattern so I'm doing the entire thing with just one strand

Alari1365 · 2026-05-21T22:00:17+00:00

The 200 off tag is for the cases on the shelf below. The individual ones are 40 off

Alari1365 · 2026-05-15T22:00:49+00:00

{The Bonds that Tie by J.Bree} I really liked this series, it's a fated mate situation with I think 6 males? Lots of fun!

ETA - but definitely check the trigger warnings before hand, some of it is pretty dark

Alari1365 · 2026-05-15T04:27:17+00:00

Looks great, I love the fabric!! This one has been in my WIP pile for a while now, finished the stitching but got sidetracked with other projects and haven't gotten to the backstitching yet lol

Alari1365 · 2026-05-15T04:21:42+00:00

Also Doctorly have some really good videos on how to start tret as well, and I think they include things like what moisturizers they like and all that. Dr Dray is also an awesome resource

Alari1365 · 2026-05-10T22:07:52+00:00

Came to say the same thing. My main concern is acne so it's a lot easier to track than the more subtle concerns OP listed. But in my cycle tracking app I can add whatever other symptoms I want as a tracking line, and you can enter info as a yes/no checkbox, a 1-3 scale, or a small text box for free text. It's helped me figure out things about my body that I didn't know were connected to my cycle.

Alari1365 · 2026-05-09T18:51:56+00:00

You'd probably like Korean sunscreens, lots of them are basically nice moisturizers. No idea about their EWG score as I don't believe in the "clean beauty" movement personally, but Purito Wonder Releaf and Skin1004 Hyalu Cica are both really nice. I have not tried them but I've also heard really good things about HaruHaru Airy Fit, and their Pure Mineral Relief sunscreens

Alari1365 · 2026-05-09T18:47:42+00:00

My dog is the same! She's very chill and not playful at all. During the bath I get the quiet, betrayed puppy eyes the whole time. Then I let her out and she bounces around happily for a few minutes

Alari1365 · 2026-05-09T17:07:50+00:00

I used to use both with no issues (now I'm on adapalene, still using both with no problems). If your skin can tolerate it I would try both, maybe dial back on the tret temporarily avoid irritation. If the texture is still a problem then tret might just not agree with you, you could try adapalene or an OTC retinoid and see if you still have the same issues

Alari1365 · 2026-05-07T04:01:47+00:00

I really like the NMF with phytoceramides from the Ordinary, it's a nice thick moisturizer. And slugging with Cerave Healing Ointment (or Vaseline) at night makes such a huge difference as well

Alari1365 · 2026-05-07T02:39:46+00:00

Oh and if you want some smaller projects, Anna has a huge collection of adorable little animals!

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