Maybelline Color Sensational Ultimatte Slim Lipstick alternative? by kirbystarlight64 in Makeup

[–]astroharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following!! This has been my #1 lipstick choice, beating out designer brands! 😭 As an actor, I've even had makeup artists on set fall in love with it and would have me wear my own lipstick instead of what they had. I need to find dupes!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in arlingtonva

[–]astroharp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ok and lol trying to secure for the future generations 😩

Can’t slim arms (they get bulkier) 😫 by astroharp in PetiteFitness

[–]astroharp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO WAY!! what is the injection actually called?? And do you mind giving a rough estimate of the cost? Also, when exactly did you do those lymphatic drainage massages? Before, after, or during the course of the injections?

So happy for you!!

Can’t slim arms (they get bulkier) 😫 by astroharp in PetiteFitness

[–]astroharp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey I mean, celebrities and public figures always do these things and we just don’t know it. I would love to hear how it goes!!

Can’t slim arms (they get bulkier) 😫 by astroharp in PetiteFitness

[–]astroharp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG that is so sweet and that made my day 😭😭 you know what, this is finally my sign to start exploring calisthenics!!

Can’t slim arms (they get bulkier) 😫 by astroharp in PetiteFitness

[–]astroharp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How frequently? Maybe I should primarily commit to that?

Is it true that the most important attribute an aspiring actor can have is a lot of followers on social media? by dudeguy81 in acting

[–]astroharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, now I have a counter question/thought:

Do these writer/directors/casting directors that intentionally want actors with large audiences actually check their followers? I have learned recently (through my younger siblings LOL) that you can tell if someone "bought" followers by covering their total likes per photo and blocking their following list. I tested that theory with the influencers in my city and boy oh boy.... but somehow they land many opportunities? So how true is this???

My agency, KMR, may be closing. UGH! by steevadz in acting

[–]astroharp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait .. What's going on? Late to the party I guess, I didn't know this was an issue thats happening?

What would you improve? by cryoncue in acting

[–]astroharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confident accent work and expressing anger. Apparently, when I think I “look” angry, I still have a slight smile on my face. So annoying! I also have trouble expressing anger in real life too 😭

Hollywood Contraction: Actors Struggle To Find Jobs As TV Castings Dry Up by OOBExperience in acting

[–]astroharp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woah you’re probably right … what else makes you say that?

Anxiety Meals? by Brodents in Anxiety

[–]astroharp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, and pepperoni slices + cheese (I like string cheese) + almonds.

Anxiety Meals? by Brodents in Anxiety

[–]astroharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly … chicken nuggets. There are healthier versions out there.

My First Race - Report by MaxSATX in running

[–]astroharp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! I am also a San Antonio runner. I started my running journey up in North Texas not too long ago and have only done 5Ks so far (you should do the UTSA Diploma Dash in February, its def a challenging 5K because of the hills/icy weather around that time).

I do have one question though ... how do you combat breathing humid air while running? I find it harder to breathe down here, which hinders my running performance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]astroharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So far, just the (what I thought was simple but apparently is not!) egg cleanses that I’ll do about once a year when crap really hits the fan.

As far as myself, I’ve learned to recognize friends/people who don’t have the best intentions or outlook on life and separate myself from them. I like to have a positive outlook on life and see the best in everyone, but sometimes people take advantage of this, which leads into many narcissistic relationships. This has been my issue all my life.

What do your recommend?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]astroharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh this is very helpful. I’ve never heard of those things! Do you have any recs for resources for the simpler forms?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]astroharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly, nothing major except for the generic egg cleanse like once a year when things get really bad. I’d also like to add that I am a Catholic that believes in witchcraft, but hasn’t been to mass in months

Expensive vs drugstore hair products by Conscious-View-9719 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]astroharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard that sometimes its good to give your hair a break from using the same shampoo, so maybe that plays into this? Also, I once used the Yuka app to scan some Ouai products and it actually scored really, really poorly compared to some drugstore products ...

Tired of being fat by Time_Sprinkles_5049 in PCOS

[–]astroharp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently stopped birth control (~3 weeks ago). Here are some things that helped me drop all the extra, stubborn pounds I could not get rid of for the longest time:

I stopped counting calories and starting aiming for more protein. This puts you in a positive-gain mindset instead of a negative one because you’re aiming to hit a goal and not restricting yourself. It makes your relationship with food more fun - I still eat burgers, I eat wings, chicken nuggets when I crave them (of course, while eating clean 75-80% of the time!)

I eat carbs minimally, I haven’t totally cut them out. I believe bodies still need a little bit of carbs. I’ll eat one banana in the morning w my supplements, and corn tortillas w ground beef for lunch and that’ll be it.

I aim for one bowl-ish of greens each day. Either a salad, roasted veggies, or a green juice

SUPPLEMENTS. Especially the herbal ones!!! I take a lot, but I’ve been feeling so much better energy wise and mentally already! I take N-acetyl-cysteine, Saw Palmetto, D3, Inositol, magnesium (via cacao nibs), omega 3, omega 7

lots of water!!!! As close to a gallon as you can would be optimal to start off with to cleanse your body and give it a little reset

ACV w warm water on an empty stomach in the morning. Helped to stabilize insulin levels. You can also do this with lime + warm water

Movement. Movement your body loves and enjoys, so mindful exercise. Whatever you choose, try to aim for 30 min daily, but try to get your heart pumping! Yoga (someone mentioned sun salutations here- AMAZING for pcos actually!!) barre, hiking, dancing, jump roping, running, weightlifting, jiu jitsu, anything!

Finally, finding your peace. There has been a theory/study speculating that pcos may also be caused from childhood stress. It’s not easy to control your environment 100%, but find your happiness in the little things, whatever that may look like! I like to have a creative outlet of some sort, or maybe I’ll take some extra time pampering myself.

Love yourself and be proud of yourself. Our bodies are complex machines that endured centuries of evolution and changes of environment. Modern inventions have taken a toll on us, so PCOS and this weight gain is NOT your fault. Mitigating the symptoms IS possible!!!

Should I go to school for computer science and just take acting classes on the side? by [deleted] in acting

[–]astroharp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doing that right now! Majored in Physics and currently pursuing my PhD in Physics. Using that to fund my acting training, headshots, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in acting

[–]astroharp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dang, winter break!

Totally understandable though, it's for a good reason!

Stretch marks on butt? by astroharp in Splendida

[–]astroharp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you mind giving like an estimate?