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Is there a current 'princessing' thread running ATM?

15 replies

NatTheGnat · 16/07/2023 12:03

Looking for one of these princess threads. Although a princess I am not 😌

I've had a look and can't see one. If anyone knows could you please link?

If there isn't, would anyone like to join me?

I am turning 40 this year and want to look and feel a lot better.

Trying not to be too superficial, so focusing on health as well.

Planning to cut out booze, maybe completely 😬. Or maybe just cut back a lot. Being honest with myself, I really should do that.

Also getting some decent vitamins.

Already doing skin and me which I think is having an affect.

I also need to exercise more but I rejoined the gym recently and me being me, I totally overdid it. So starting back a bit more gently. I'm feeling older than my age to be honest!

Anyway, if anyone would like to join me, please do

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NatTheGnat · 16/07/2023 12:04

Ps: birthday isn't till November, but I'm giving myself the summer holidays to do a total reset

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WomaninShite · 16/07/2023 14:47

I'd like to join!

Start a new job (in the same school) in September so could do with a glow up. I'm doing well with losing weight and have lost 2 Stone since late March. Things I want to achieve by September include:

  1. Get my hair sorted and learn how to style it (it's usually fairly frizzy rather than curly and I long for Lana Del Rey or Catherine Windsor waves.
  2. Go to a makeup counter and get a makeover. I'm still doing pretty much the same makeup routine I did 15 years ago.
  3. Find a lipstick to make my teeth look whiter - people talk about blue undertones but I have no idea How to tell if a lipstick has blue undertones?!
  4. Be more consistent with vitamin regime.
  5. Stretch more.

If anyone has any tips for any of the above, I'd love to hear them!

NatTheGnat · 16/07/2023 21:28

👋 @WomaninShite

Glad to have company!

Haven't got any further than not drinking any wine all weekend, but that's a good start I say. Will try to get an early night and have time for my make up tomorrow.

Actually, I ordered some new bras which I desperately need. Does that count as princessing 🤔?

Going to do a little bit of yoga before bed as well.

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KellyMarieTunstall2 · 17/07/2023 20:26

Can I join? I turned 50 this year and I'm doing all things princessy. So far this year, I've had 2 sessions of prohfilo, I've been whitening my teeth, I've upped my skincare by seeing a dermatologist and getting my roseaca under control. I'm doing brows and lashes and I have hair extensions.
On the inside, I'm eating really healthily, live yoghurt, kefir, nuts, veggies, low sugar and carbs.

NatTheGnat · 17/07/2023 21:05

Yes @KellyMarieTunstall2! That all sounds most princessy 👸

Have you found the live foods are helping?

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KellyMarieTunstall2 · 18/07/2023 07:21

@NatTheGnat yes the probiotics are really improving my bowel regularity.

turtletum · 18/07/2023 14:57

Ohh can I join? I'm turning 40 this year, too, and need to sort myself out. I've started on the Fast800 diet as I need to lose about 12kg, so using the summer to eat lots of salads and cut out alcohol (except special occasions). I've started doing some light weight training so I tone up and I'm actually enjoying it.

I'm also looking to sort out my wardrobe so I have fewer but better quality pieces that all go together.

I'm trying to up my hair and skin regime, as I've not paid enough attention to that before now.

NatTheGnat · 18/07/2023 15:55

Welcome @turtletum

I am with you on the wardrobe clear-out as well as the alcohol and salads!

I've ordered some new trainers so will get rid of 2 x pairs oldies. I've got three pairs of useless sandals and am buying one pair of useful ones and getting rid... although one useless pair are v pretty so we'll see 😁

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caffelattetogo · 19/07/2023 07:47

Can I join too please? I've cut out booze and doing low carb. I've realised my face is aging and I could do with some serious princessesing!

NatTheGnat · 19/07/2023 16:15

Yeah of course @caffelattetogo

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NatTheGnat · 19/07/2023 16:16

Oops posted too soon!

I am with you on the suddenly less youthful face 😫

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caffelattetogo · 22/07/2023 23:56

Tonight I'm using night cream for the first time in ages. I'm hoping to wake up looking 10 years younger...

Akitamum · 23/07/2023 01:56

This sounds like a good idea! I am aiming to look a little better for the beginning of September. We have booked a spa hotel for my husband's 50th and I want to feel good enough to get in a swimsuit and enjoy the sauna and pool. So I am going to get back on the 16:8 as it was starting to work, let it slide as I am on holiday just now 😁
Also want to:
Drink more water
Body brush and moisture regularly (bad cellulite on thighs stops me going swimming 😫so want to sort that)
Take vitamins and collagen every day
Learn how to do make up to enhance my ageing face
Been growing my hair, want it cut and maybe coloured once I decide what I want
Start looking a little more put together
Make more effort with my nails
Keep up with my home weights routine and try and master my weighted hula hoop 😂
And probably many more!

chaosmaker · 11/09/2023 23:27

Joey Atlas is amazing and has lots of free stuff on youtube. Not sure how much of his anti cellulite programme is on there but it really works. His focus is LITT workouts mostly for women. I need to start low carbing with IF again. How is everyone getting on?

Tantan36 · 12/09/2023 00:26

Could I join please, I am 46, been on steroid medication and have put on lots of weight, would like to get some tips on how to princess myself!

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