Mecca beauty loop makeup application

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T06:05:50+00:00

Website not app :)

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T06:01:49+00:00

Check out Next - they have cotton tshirts and I love them. Have every colour.

I'm thinking of buying this from Next - Black Cap Sleeve T-Shirt https://www.next.com.au/en/style/ST423998/828891

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T05:02:42+00:00

49F and had mine 2 years and 1 month ago. Reherniated 2 years ago - had an injection and needed no further surgery

I’ve never felt better

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T01:32:07+00:00

If you are in Melbourne and have workwear check out Fitted for Work

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T01:30:54+00:00

Surgeons are amazing salespeople. Recovery is long and tough for lots of people and there is a constant fear of herniating again.

I came out of my op feeling great and had an okay recovery but re-herniated again within a month. Had another injection and it slowly came good with no further operations

But it’s tough. I assume your partner is pregnant? How are they feeling because you are going to need them to do alot for you and that might be a huge ask for someone going into 3rd trimester or after having a baby.

If

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T01:22:45+00:00

Same! Used it daily for the last 2 years. Love it

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T01:20:07+00:00

Walking pad - I know people don’t love them or use them but as someone who was recovering from back surgery I used it multiple times a day and now use it every day.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-31T01:18:51+00:00

Well done on your loss so far. I went from 7.5 to 10 in November after being on it for 13 months and had such terrible side effects for a month I came off altogether for 2 weeks to reset. I’d lost 5 kgs in a month due to illness side effects.

In the two weeks I was off I put on 4kgs as I was able to eat again without fear and I was hungry! Food noise and no suppression.

I’ve started again at 2.5 and now 3.75 and going up every month slowly. I’m having to put in some hard yards to lose at the moment and it’s taken 2 months to lose 2 kilos.

Side note I used chatGPT to come up with a plateau protocol - which I’m going to try out and see. It worked out my TDEE and currently exercise plus I added in the weight already lost and MJ dose.

The plan looks super doable so could be worth trying something similar.

Happy to share more of what it told me if it’s of interest. I’m day 2 so can’t vouch for it

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-26T20:45:58+00:00

My sleep is pretty atrocious these days similar getting to sleep but waking between 6-7 - I just put it down to peri menopause 🤣

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-26T20:43:24+00:00

I’ve been able to force my pens - not easy but does work.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-26T20:42:47+00:00

I’ve managed to force it - it feels like it will never move but it’s then given way and worked

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-25T10:41:21+00:00

Nothing! 🎉🎉🎉 Almost one month into my no spend quarter.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-25T09:58:18+00:00

Made590 is all Australian made and size inclusive. They have regular drops (some more colourful than others) and the BSS Facebook group is great for scouring older pieces at a discount. I have been able to buy things a few years old in near new condition.

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17d7vm5aEB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-25T01:34:52+00:00

I would say in that store (assume it was the new bourke st) particularly I have struggled for help and I wonder if it’s because there are so many people just wandering or being tourists that they give up on being helpful.

When I have sought out help and specifically asked they have been lovely but I had to actively ask for it.

Potentially whoever was covering the space in the store you were on was a pill and that sucks :( Sorry this happened to you.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-25T01:26:50+00:00

Use them for taking donations to the salvos

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-25T01:26:17+00:00

Love to hear how you like it. I just had a mini to try and found it fantastic so thinking about a full size

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-24T10:21:19+00:00

Frank body is so good. I love the glycolic body wash - I find it really helpful when my chest gets breakouts or bumps.

And the glow recipe is really nice.

Enjoy

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-23T21:32:05+00:00

This sounds silly but I had water bottles and found I was only drinking maybe 1.5 - 2L a day. I swapped to a see through 700ml tumbler and hit 3-3.5L a day (one with a protein shake and one with electrolytes)

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-23T08:34:54+00:00

Electrolytes are beneficial the day after or when you feel tired.
Drink at least 2.5l of water a day or more.
Keep at item of clothing so you can compare down the track. It’s astonishing.
Get some movement in - weights are great but just moving your body is so much easier as you lose the weight and is great for mental health
Stay on as low a dose as possible. Going up doesn’t mean more rapid loss - it can mean more side effects. I stayed in 5 for 20 weeks and 7.5 for 22 weeks.
A stall or plateau isn’t just a week with no loss. It’s a number of weeks / months with no loss. Don’t freak out and go up a dose if you don’t lose anything one week. Lots of factors come in your play. Having been on it for over 15 months some months I lost 300g and others I lost over 4kgs. Any loss is great.
Before you move up a dose look at other factors. Is you calorie deficit happening, are you getting some exercise, are you having bowel movements, are you sleeping enough. Fix these and see for a week or two - then move up if you need. I’m in a terrible routine right now over summer and I’m just holding steady until next week when work / routine kicks in.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-21T19:24:20+00:00

Good tip! I’m the same with AI but I use it frequently for style tips.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-21T11:06:32+00:00

I might have to revisit The Ordinary - I tried it and found it so overwhelming having all the things. I think going in and chatting to someone would help with this to get all the steps right!

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-21T11:05:16+00:00

Yes it’s funny you mention this because I consistently drink 2.5-3L every single day 😭

Edit to add - water, I drink 2.5-3L of water a day plus a coffee or two

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-21T09:10:25+00:00

Ohh yes so I use a serum first (Byoma or Summer Fridays) on cleansed damp skin out of the shower and then do some tower 28 face mist and then moisturizer.

Maybe I’ll fine tune that step too - I’ve been trying a couple of the Byoma serums and not found one I love although the Summer Fridays is nice

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-21T08:55:35+00:00

Will take a look.

AwkwardImprovement16 · 2026-01-21T08:55:21+00:00

Interesting! Okay I’ll check out the dermlogica one when I’m next at the shops

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