I am morbidly obese. I have tried losing weight for over 20 years, and the doctors just say “eat less, excercise more”. I’m 43 that has occured to me, thanks. No matter how hard I work at it, I lose 20 lbs, and then start gaining it back even if nothing has changed. Or even if I reduce my calorie intake again. Or increase my exercise. Its too the point that whenever I look in the mirror I just see a ft cw of a person. I never really learned to do makeup when I was younger, and Idk how to really learn now. Ive been told by friends to just watch some YouTube videos & experiment. When I do, I just see a ft cw with make-up on. Somethings are okay look wise, somethings are, “Oh dear, that’s a no”, but nothing is ever, “hey, I like this”. How do I figure out something that works for me?

(And yes, I know I need therepy- working on it- just trying to work on things I can control right now.).

  • YouCanLookItUp@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Go book yourself a session with a professional MUA. Learn some techniques. Explain your self esteem is an issue and that you never learned the basics. They will teach you the basics. Before you go, know that it all starts with a good night and morning routine of cleansing and moisturizing and minimizing sun damage.

    Drink water, get lots of sleep and gently wash/moisturize your face every night. Then let them teach you techniques so that the YouTubers make sense.