Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
lundi 30 septembre 2019
Karlie Kloss on Her Obsession With White Sneakers, Her Love of Running, and the NYC Marathon
It was around the time of Paris Fashion Week two years ago, and Karlie Kloss really needed to get an 18-mile run in - after all, she was training for the New York City Marathon and it was fast approaching. So she remembers lacing up her sneakers and striding through Paris, which is, she recalled, "a beautiful place to run," especially in Fall. That November, she finished the 2017 New York City Marathon in under five hours, clocking in at 4:41:49. Now, the model and founder of coding camp Kode With Klossy said she still can't believe she can call herself a marathoner.
Karlie told POPSUGAR that she started training in Spring 2017, which gave her seven or eight months, and she purposely allowed herself time (note: this recap video of her marathon training shows that she didn't officially sign up for the marathon until about three and a half months before). "I knew I wanted to have a longer leeway of preparing for it and taking baby steps," she said, adding that she never used to identify as a runner growing up because she was more into ballet, swimming, and yoga.
Taking baby steps is one piece of advice she'd give to anyone who wants to run a marathon. "Start with tangible goals that you can reach," she advised. She always had her heart set on completing 26.2 miles, and the New York City Marathon was her main goal. "If I could do that, then I could literally do anything," she said. (Karlie echoes this on Adidas's new Running With video series).
In training for and running her first marathon, she learned that it's not just about the miles, "it's truly about a holistic approach to prepare your body and your mind." Running, for her, became as much about mental strength as physical strength; she had to work on building up tenacity and resilience to stay committed. Aside from looking to coaches like marathoner and former Olympian Jen Rhines for guidance, Karlie also had to focus on taking care of her body, getting enough sleep, and keeping hydrated. Her diet is pretty healthy as it is, she said, full of lean protein and vegetables, but she wouldn't shy away from carbs or cookies either in the months leading up to the marathon ‚ definitely not cookies.
Karlie wants to have another go at 26.2 miles - and improve on her time at that - but she still makes running a huge part of her routine today. "I love just what running does in my life and the freedom and flexibility to be able to do it anywhere, anytime," she said. Her last big race was the Berlin Half Marathon this past Spring, which she did with her entire Kode With Klossy team. "Running is something that's both individual and kind of communal. For me, I know I'm pushing myself in my own head to get faster and to be committed to showing up for myself," she said.
Now, Karlie typically works out four times a week and tries to keep it fun and full of variety with HIIT, strength training, and longer cardio. She goes to Dogpound to work out with her trainer, Kirk Myers, when she's in New York. And when she's on the road, she gets a little more creative. "Trying to keep up a fitness routine while traveling was a big reason why I started running," she shared. "It's such an easy and flexible workout and an amazing way to explore a new city or familiarize yourself with a new neighborhood."
Lacing up her shoes to go pound pavement wherever, whenever is "just so consuming" and the discipline to maintain a routine, even outside of training, comes from within, she said. Right now, her favorite running sneakers are these crisp Ultraboosts from Adidas, which she talks about like they're some work of art she's collected for her home. She noted that she was taking a photo of the shoes as we spoke - they're that pristine. "I have this weird obsession with really crisp white sneakers," she said. See for yourself (plus where to buy them) ahead, and check out Karlie in action!
Yes, You Can Burn Fat Walking - Here's Exactly How to Do It, According to a Trainer
Walking may be simple, but it's actually one of the most effective forms of exercise for fat burning, as long as you keep your heart rate up. When you do, you'll trigger a process called beta oxidation. "Beta oxidation is the metabolism, break down, and burning of fatty acids for fuel. This is the fuel you use during moderate intensity, steady state cardio," Holly Perkins, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, told POPSUGAR. "Beta oxidation only occurs within a specific heart rate zone. Walking is the perfect way to keep steady state, and keep your heart rate within that zone."
So, what exactly is this sweet spot? Holly explained that you should aim for about 70 percent of your maximum heart rate. "This means that you're keeping your heart rate at a constant measure, which is not too high and not too low, that will burn fat for energy," she said. There's a fairly simple formula for finding that number, but to make it even easier, this chart breaks it down by age. Once you know your target heart rate, keep track of it during your workouts by investing in a heart rate monitor.
While the speed and intensity necessary to get in the fat-burning zone will vary from person to person, Holly recommends incorporating an incline with your walk. "I have all my clients walk on an incline because they can walk slower but still get their heart rate high, which will minimize the potential for soreness and injury," she said. (She also suggests investing in a good walking shoe: "This should be a light, flexible cross training shoe with really good support that feels good on you.")
Aim to walk at 70 percent of your maximum heart rate for 35 to 40 minutes, four times a week, Holly explained - and if you're looking to lose a significant amount of weight with walking, up that to five days. For best results, remember that you'll need to clean up your diet, too.
How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate, So You Can More Effectively Burn Fat While Running
There are many benefits to running, but if you want to lose weight doing it, you'll need to be consistent with your routine and work to keep your heart rate up during each workout.
"Aim to run three to four times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes per session," Corey Phelps, an NASM-certified personal trainer and owner of Cultivate By Corey in Potomac, MD, told POPSUGAR. Focus on keeping your heart rate between 65 and 75 percent of your maximum heart rate, which is calculated by subtracting your age from 206. "This is considered the endurance zone and trains the body to burn fat as fuel," Corey said.
Running at this pace burns an average of 255 calories in 30 minutes, she explained - that's about eight calories per minute. To lose one pound of fat, you have to create a 3,500-calorie deficit through diet, exercise, or a combination of the two, which typically yields the best results. "You cannot outrun poor eating habits," Corey said. "Other important considerations for success in running and building a healthy and lean physique include a healthy diet, strength-based training, and adequate sleep and recovery."
Once you've achieved your weight-loss goals, you can continue to track your heart rate during your workouts to stay in shape or even to build your endurance for a race, such as a 5K or half marathon. "Heart rate training for weight loss is pretty similar to if you were training for a race," Corey said. "The sweet spot when training for a race is about 70 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate."
Whatever your training goals, Corey advises varying the speed, incline, and intensity of your runs to challenge your body with every workout. If you're a beginner, just be careful not to overdo it - you should work to build up distance, volume, and intensity slowly.
How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate, So You Can More Effectively Burn Fat While Running
There are many benefits to running, but if you want to lose weight doing it, you'll need to be consistent with your routine and work to keep your heart rate up during each workout.
"Aim to run three to four times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes per session," Corey Phelps, an NASM-certified personal trainer and owner of Cultivate By Corey in Potomac, MD, told POPSUGAR. Focus on keeping your heart rate between 65 and 75 percent of your maximum heart rate, which is calculated by subtracting your age from 206. "This is considered the endurance zone and trains the body to burn fat as fuel," Corey said.
Running at this pace burns an average of 255 calories in 30 minutes, she explained - that's about eight calories per minute. To lose one pound of fat, you have to create a 3,500-calorie deficit through diet, exercise, or a combination of the two, which typically yields the best results. "You cannot outrun poor eating habits," Corey said. "Other important considerations for success in running and building a healthy and lean physique include a healthy diet, strength-based training, and adequate sleep and recovery."
Once you've achieved your weight-loss goals, you can continue to track your heart rate during your workouts to stay in shape or even to build your endurance for a race, such as a 5K or half marathon. "Heart rate training for weight loss is pretty similar to if you were training for a race," Corey said. "The sweet spot when training for a race is about 70 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate."
Whatever your training goals, Corey advises varying the speed, incline, and intensity of your runs to challenge your body with every workout. If you're a beginner, just be careful not to overdo it - you should work to build up distance, volume, and intensity slowly.
The Cast of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Is Still Under Wraps, but Here's What We Know
Six years after the iconic drama Breaking Bad signed off, the movie sequel El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is reuniting the cast - well, some of them. Details about the new movie are being kept tightly under wraps, with only five cast members - including Aaron Paul returning as Jesse Pinkman - confirmed. Very little is known about the plot or the remaining cast, but a handful of rumors have continued to float around. Ahead of the movie's October release date, we're rounding up what we know about the cast: who's definitely in, who might make an appearance, and what they've all been doing over the past several years.
Netflix's Breaking Bad Movie Trailer Is Finally Here, and Jesse Pinkman Is on the Run
You're going to want to mark Oct. 11 in your calendar, because that's when El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie hits Netflix and we'll finally get an update on the life of one Jesse Pinkman.
Netflix dropped the first teaser for the highly anticipated sequel to the AMC series back in August, as well as another chunk of footage during the Emmys in September. In both, we learn that Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul, reprising his role) is on the run, settling old debts and grudges while evading law enforcement. This is confirmed in the full trailer, released last week, which tells us a lot about what Jesse will get into with barely any dialogue. Now, they've released yet another teaser, above, titled "Go For Joe," which confirms the return of Rock Salvage owner Old Joe (played by Larry Hankin). And by the looks of it, he might be bailing Pinkman out yet again in the upcoming film.
Paul confirmed he'd be stepping back into Pinkman's shoes for the feature-length film late last year and is also on board as producer. There's no telling if Bryan Cranston will make an appearance as Walter White, but we do see Jesse digging a grave in the new trailer so . . . well, we can't be sure. Regardless, five years after the show ended, Cranston and Paul are still close. They even launched a Mezcal brand called Dos Hombres together last month.
Watch the new teaser trailer above, then catch up on everything we know about the film so far, including who has joined the cast.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Official Trailer
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Emmys Commercial
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Teaser
These Are the 7 Worst Diet Mistakes For Weight Loss (That Can Actually Cause Weight Gain!)
With the struggle and desperation many women face when trying to lose weight, they can think what they're doing is the right, healthy way to go about it, even when it's not. We asked three registered dietitians to share the biggest diet mistakes they see clients make that won't help them lose weight and can actually lead to weight gain.
The Cast of El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Is Still Under Wraps, but Here's What We Know
Six years after the iconic drama Breaking Bad signed off, the movie sequel El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie is reuniting the cast - well, some of them. Details about the new movie are being kept tightly under wraps, with only five cast members - including Aaron Paul returning as Jesse Pinkman - confirmed. Very little is known about the plot or the remaining cast, but a handful of rumors have continued to float around. Ahead of the movie's October release date, we're rounding up what we know about the cast: who's definitely in, who might make an appearance, and what they've all been doing over the past several years.
Netflix's Breaking Bad Movie Trailer Is Finally Here, and Jesse Pinkman Is on the Run
You're going to want to mark Oct. 11 in your calendar, because that's when El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie hits Netflix and we'll finally get an update on the life of one Jesse Pinkman.
Netflix dropped the first teaser for the highly anticipated sequel to the AMC series back in August, as well as another chunk of footage during the Emmys in September. In both learn that Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul, reprising his role) is on the run, settling old debts and grudges while evading law enforcement. This is confirmed in the full trailer, released last week, which tells us a lot about what Jesse will get into with barely any dialogue. Now, they've released yet another teaser, above, titled "Go For Joe", which confirms the return of Rock Salvage owner Old Joe (played by Larry Hankin). And by the looks of it, he might be bailing Pinkman out yet again in the upcoming film.
Paul confirmed he'd be stepping back into Pinkman's shoes for the feature-length film late last year and is also on board as producer. There's no telling if Bryan Cranston will make an appearance as Walter White, but we do see Jesse digging a grave in the new trailer so . . . well, we can't be sure. Regardless, five years after the show ended, Cranston and Paul are still close. They even launched a Mezcal brand called Dos Hombres together last month.
Watch the new teaser trailer above, then catch up on everything we know about the film so far, including who has joined the cast.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Official Trailer
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Emmys Commercial
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Teaser
Make Your Dog Part of Your Halloween World With These 25 Disney-Themed Costumes
If you love Disney, dressing up your dog for Halloween is simple - just pick your favorite character! With regular Halloween costumes, you have so many options and themes to pick from, it can almost seem like an impossible task. Should they be something cute or something scary? Should you do a matching costume with them? Will they even keep the costume on throughout the night? But turning your dog into a beloved Disney character is not only an adorable and fun choice but a cost effective one as well - just look at these easy options all on Amazon! From a Disney princess to a character from the Star Wars universe, there are plenty of outfits to choose from for your furry little BFF this Halloween season. Keep reading to shop some!
The King's Man: See How It All Began in the Epic New Trailer For the Kingsman Prequel
Although it doesn't look like we'll be seeing Taron Egerton or Colin Firth in the new Kingsman prequel, the new film does have a pretty kick-ass cast. Ralph Fiennes stars as the "Duke of Oxford," who appears to be leading the very first iteration of the secret, independent intelligence agency we now know and love, while Gemma Arterton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, and Djimon Hounsou round out the rest of the cast.
As far as plot is concerned, we'll get to see what spurs the formation of the Kingsman: history's most infamous tyrants and criminal masterminds decide to team up to plot a war that will kill millions of people. (It's not Samuel L. Jackson creating evil cell phones or Julianne Moore putting dudes in a meat grinder, but we'll take it.) The new trailer is actually quite similar to the first teaser, which was released during the Summer. It starts with a similar shot - a sweeping view of a war-torn battleground - and then quickly descends into a mishmash of epic fighting scenes, soundtracked with equally epic music. You can be sure this film will be a wild, action-packed ride. Check out the full trailer above before the film arrives in February 2020.
The First Teaser Trailer
Make Your Dog Part of Your Halloween World With These 25 Disney-Themed Costumes
If you love Disney, dressing up your dog for Halloween is simple - just pick your favorite character! With regular Halloween costumes, you have so many options and themes to pick from, it can almost seem like an impossible task. Should they be something cute or something scary? Should you do a matching costume with them? Will they even keep the costume on throughout the night? But turning your dog into a beloved Disney character is not only an adorable and fun choice but a cost effective one as well - just look at these easy options all on Amazon! From a Disney princess to a character from the Star Wars universe, there are plenty of outfits to choose from for your furry little BFF this Halloween season. Keep reading to shop some!
Make Your Dog Part of Your Halloween World With These 25 Disney-Themed Costumes
If you love Disney, dressing up your dog for Halloween is simple - just pick your favorite character! With regular Halloween costumes, you have so many options and themes to pick from, it can almost seem like an impossible task. Should they be something cute or something scary? Should you do a matching costume with them? Will they even keep the costume on throughout the night? But turning your dog into a beloved Disney character is not only an adorable and fun choice but a cost effective one as well - just look at these easy options all on Amazon! From a Disney princess to a character from the Star Wars universe, there are plenty of outfits to choose from for your furry little BFF this Halloween season. Keep reading to shop some!
The King's Man: See How It All Began in the Epic New Trailer For the Kingsman Prequel
Although it doesn't look like we'll be seeing Taron Egerton or Colin Firth in the new Kingsman prequel, the new film does have a pretty kick-ass cast. Ralph Fiennes stars as the "Duke of Oxford," who appears to be leading the very first iteration of the secret, independent intelligence agency we now know and love, while Gemma Arterton, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, and Djimon Hounsou round out the rest of the cast.
As far as plot is concerned, we'll get to see what spurs the formation of the Kingsman: history's most infamous tyrants and criminal masterminds decide to team up to plot a war that will kill millions of people. (It's not Samuel L. Jackson creating evil cell phones or Julianne Moore putting dudes in a meat grinder, but we'll take it.) The new trailer is actually quite similar to the first teaser, which was released during the summer. It starts with a similar shot - a sweeping view of a war-torn battle ground - and then quickly descends into a mish mash of epic fighting scenes, soundtracked with equally epic music. You can be sure this film will be a wild, action-packed ride. Check out the full trailer above before the film arrives in February 2020.
The First Teaser Trailer
A Photographer Staged a Grinch-Themed Holiday Photo Shoot, and It Does Not Disappoint
Back when I was a little kid over 20 years ago, I remember my mom "surprising me" with a stuffed Grinch after my holiday recital. As soon as she presented me with my new toy, I immediately went berserk and demanded that my dad sleep on the couch to protect my gifts from my new green foe. Looking back, I find it absolutely hysterical. And thankfully, this kind of humor isn't lost upon the latest generation of parents. Kim Durham - the owner of KD Photography based out of Gravette, AR - has recently started doing Grinch-themed photo shoots, and boy, are they a f*cking hit among parents.
While Kim says she wasn't the first person to think of the idea, she was inspired while doing housework one day. "A few months ago I was watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas while folding laundry and it reminded me of something similar I saw last Winter," Kim told POPSUGAR. After throwing together a costume, Kim got to work shooting, charging families $85 per session.
The idea instantly took off for the holiday season. By the end of September, Kim was completely booked through most of the Winter. In fact, a couple is traveling from as far as California to have their children's photo done. And while there are some unhappy faces, Kim assures parents that it's all in good fun. "Our Grinch doesn't always cause the tears - we have kisses, hugs, and little baby snuggles, too!" she wrote in a Facebook post. "Don't be alarmed, the kids in this photo aren't traumatized! They high-fived, hugged, and gave our Grinch fist bumps at the end. The parents are close by!"
Scroll ahead to get a look at these hysterical photos that will surely get you in a premature holiday spirit.
Related: 25 Hysterical Holiday Card Photo Fails That Probably Look Just Like Yours
Servant: M. Night Shyamalan's New Horror Series For Apple TV Sounds Downright Chilling
M. Night Shyamalan is back with another chilling story - are you ready?
The horror auteur has teamed up with Apple TV+ for a new series, Servant, which is being billed as a psychological thriller. According to the network, the show will follow a Philadelphia couple "in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home." Uh-oh.
The first teasers for the series - which you can watch at the end of this post - aired during the Emmys. One shows a baby swing in a seemingly nice, normal living room, aimed at a TV newscast. The swing is seen rocking back and forth, and when the camera swings around to show what's sitting in said swing, it's not a baby - it's a baby doll. (Do we have another Annabelle on our hands, or what?) The second involves a very ominous cricket. (Yes, a cricket.)
The show is set to premiere on Nov. 1 and has quite the cast: Tony Kebbell (Fantastic Four), Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones), and Rupert Grint (Snatch). Further details about Servant (like if Shyamalan will make one of his trademark cameos) will be revealed during the show's panel at New York Comic-Con, which will include exclusive first-look footage and a discussion with Shyamalan.
These Are the 3 Classic Songs That Ben Platt Covers on The Politician
Netflix's The Politician is a story filled with political intrigue, medical drama, crime solving, and, most surprisingly, random musical moments! Of course, with a star-packed cast featuring musical darlings like Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss, it's no surprise that creator Ryan Murphy snuck in some time for the stars to show off their vocal prowess.
Most notably, despite his constant fumbling when it comes to running for class president and generally interacting with other human beings, Platt's Payton is gifted with a voice of an angel and gets to flaunt it three times in the first season. He breaks our heart with his performance of "River" in the first episode and has a duet with Zoey Deutch's Infinity in episode six that's beautiful as much as it is disturbing.
Since season two is already a done deal, we hope Murphy gives us some more moments to hear the cast show off their talents! In the meantime, check out all the songs Platt covers over the eight-episode season ahead.
Servant: M. Night Shyamalan's New Horror Series For Apple TV Sounds Downright Chilling
M. Night Shyamalan is back with another chilling story - are you ready?
The horror auteur has teamed up with Apple TV+ for a new series, Servant, which is being billed as a psychological thriller. According to the network, the show will follow a Philadelphia couple "in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home." Uh-oh.
The first teasers for the series - which you can watch at the end of this post - aired during the Emmys. One shows a baby swing in a seemingly nice, normal living room, aimed at a TV newscast. The swing is seen rocking back and forth, and when the camera swings around to show what's sitting in said swing, it's not a baby - it's a baby doll. (Do we have another Annabelle on our hands, or what?) The second involves a very ominous cricket. (Yes, a cricket.)
The show is set to premiere on Nov. 1 and has quite the cast: Tony Kebbell (Fantastic Four), Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Nell Tiger Free (Game of Thrones), and Rupert Grint (Snatch). Further details about Servant (like if Shyamalan will make one of his trademark cameos) will be revealed during the show's panel at New York Comic-Con, which will include exclusive first-look footage and a discussion with Shyamalan.
These Are the 3 Classic Songs That Ben Platt Covers on The Politician
Netflix's The Politician is a story filled with political intrigue, medical drama, crime solving, and, most surprisingly, random musical moments! Of course, with a star-packed cast featuring musical darlings like Ben Platt and Laura Dreyfuss, it's no surprise that creator Ryan Murphy snuck in some time for the stars to show off their vocal prowess.
Most notably, despite his constant fumbling when it comes to running for class president and generally interacting with other human beings, Platt's Payton is gifted with a voice of an angel and gets to flaunt it three times in the first season. He breaks our heart with his performance of "River" in the first episode and has a duet with Zoey Deutch's Infinity in episode six that's beautiful as much as it is disturbing.
Since season two is already a done deal, we hope Murphy gives us some more moments to hear the cast show off their talents! In the meantime, check out all the songs Platt covers over the eight-episode season ahead.
2019's Hottest Rap Videos Are Seriously Sexy (and Absolutely NSFW)
If you've been dying to go on a vacation, just watch a sexy rap video - you'll feel like you're already there. This year has offered plenty of sexy music videos, but none are quite as steamy as the rap videos. Featuring the hottest rappers in the game, from Nicki Minaj to Becky G, as well as plenty of luxury cars and designer apparel, rap videos are basically made to take you on a trip (and believe us when we say it's a good one).
Read on to see the hottest rap videos 2019 has gifted us with so far.
2019's Hottest Rap Videos Are Seriously Sexy (and Absolutely NSFW)
If you've been dying to go on a vacation, just watch a sexy rap video - you'll feel like you're already there. This year has offered plenty of sexy music videos, but none are quite as steamy as the rap videos. Featuring the hottest rappers in the game, from Nicki Minaj to Becky G, as well as plenty of luxury cars and designer apparel, rap videos are basically made to take you on a trip (and believe us when we say it's a good one).
Read on to see the hottest rap videos 2019 has gifted us with so far.
Finally! Fashion to Figure Dropped a Line of Sexy Over-the-Knee Boots For Thicker Thighs
Fashion to Figure's newest accessory for thicker thighs is about to make me rethink my entire wardrobe. As of Sept. 19, the curvy clothing shop launched a whole line of over-the-knee boots for thicker thighs, and as Queen Lizzo would say, they look good as hell! In partnership with fashion designer Nadia Aboulhosn, Fashion to Figure's new collection is a celebration of how sexy curvy bodies can be and features three styles: Snakeskin Thigh-High Boots ($129), Lace-Up Peep-Toe Boots ($129), and Ruched Black Suede Boots ($109).
"I just want you to live your best thicky thicc gal lives in these [boots]," Nadia wrote in an Instagram post. "Tag me in ur pics so I can see them all once you wear them. You guys are going to kill it and have me weak." As someone who's had to pass on more than a few cute pairs of boots because they just wouldn't slide past my calves, I am all about this collection, and I want every pair in my closet ASAP. Keep scrolling to shop the supersexy line of over-the-knee boots, and check out Nadia's full collection to see even more adorable accessories, including a stylish pair of red faux croc booties.
Related: 15 Chic and Comfy Coats For Curvy Figures - Starting at Just $85
dimanche 29 septembre 2019
Sooo, This Woman Sneakily Took Her Sister's Engagement Photos While Disguised as a Bush
There are no lengths Therese Merkel wouldn't go to for her older sister Rachel, and that includes disguising herself as a bush to snap some super sweet engagement photos. Yep, a week before Rachel's then-boyfriend Andrew Philibeck planned to propose, Therese and her brother Ryan walked the trail to Picnic Point in Madison, WI (aka the proposal spot) to devise the perfect plan for their sister's engagement. "I was like 'Haha, what if I was a bush?" and Andrew is the one who really ran with it," Therese told POPSUGAR via email. "I got this text [from him] later that night . . . It was then real."
Image Source: Therese Merkel
A month before the engagement, Andrew called Therese to ask for her approval before he proposed, and to ask for some help in crafting an engagment plan Rachel would never forget. Almost immediately, Therese, the family videographer, knew she was going to have to figure out a way to video tape her sister's reaction during the big moment . . . in secret, of course.
Andrew called ahead to get special permission to decorate Pincic Point with sunflowers - Rachel's favorite flowers - and glowing lanterns. Then, at sundown on Sept. 21, Therese got into position, blending in almost seamlessly with the trees and shrubbery around her. "While I was hiding, I had the perfect view of the whole thing," she said. "Andrew knew I was hiding and wasn't even sure I was there when he walked down - that's how baller this suit was. He wrote her a loving poem, and then got down on one knee - well, at least tried, because the ring got stuck in his pocket during attempt one . . . She said yes during attempt two."
"Rachel was very confused and I was legit crying tears of joy because of how special the whole event was."
During the proposal, Ryan and a few others were posted further down the trail to make sure the coast was clear for the sweet moment and Therese's hilarious reveal. "I revealed my organic-looking self by screaming 'SHE SAID YES! SHE SAID YES!'" Therese explained. "Rachel was very confused and I was legit crying tears of joy because of how special the whole event was. I wore the suit the full mile hike back . . . and yes, I did have Rachel give me a tick check when we got back to my place."
Afterwards, both Andrew and Rachel's immediate families got together for a suprise party, in which Therese was (probably) not disguised as a bush. "The bush was one of the 4,932 things Andrew did to make the day super awesome and family-oriented," Therese added, pointing out the surprise party, the creative engagment, and Rachel's gorgeous engagement ring as just a few elements that made the day so special.
In addition to all of Andrew's thoughtful planning, Therese's dedication to capturing Rachel's immediate reaction proves just how far a sister-sister duo will go for each other. So sweet! See more photos of Therese's fantastic costume and the shrub-tastic engagment ahead.
In the Land of Social Media Trolls, Arielle Vandenberg Just Wants to Spread Positivity
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If you're one of Arielle Vandenberg's 1.3 million Instagram followers, you already know that she's a delight to follow and an expert at creating funny videos. You might also enjoy listening to her podcast, The Only Child, or watching her host Love Island. But what you might not know is that years of hard work and persevering through countless auditions and rejections led her to where she is today.
The 33-year-old spoke on a panel titled "The Industry of Influence" at Create & Cultivate's recent conference in San Francisco alongside other big names in the social media space, including the Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Bosstick and Megan Roup, creator of the Sculpt Society. After catching up with her backstage, I learned that Arielle is not only just as friendly, charismatic, and gorgeous IRL as she seems on Instagram, but she also has a lot to say about what being an "influencer" is really like and how it's never too late to start something you're passionate about.
P.S. - she reads her DMs, and positive comments make her day.
POPSUGAR: From Vine to Instagram and YouTube to your first podcast, and of course, onscreen jobs, you've been cultivating an online career for a long time. Where do you see the whole influencer market going, especially since it's more saturated than ever?
Arielle Vandenberg: It is so saturated, and for influencers, it's actually very hard. But for businesses and marketing purposes, it's incredible because there's so much content to be created and so many businesses that need that specific person. It's just going to get bigger and better every day. I've done so many commercials ever since I was 16 years old, and there are not that many commercial auditions anymore. It's all influencer - it's all brand content on social media. It's pretty crazy.
"If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show."
PS: Knowing that, would you tell people that it's too late to try to break into the social media industry?
AV: I would never tell someone it's too late for anything, but it's definitely harder. It's harder to get recognized and noticed because so many people are doing it. But if you're really good at something, that will shine, and that will get recognition no matter how late it is; it doesn't matter. If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show and what people will gravitate toward.
PS: What would you say to people who don't realize how much work it takes to build an online presence with a lot of personality? There's got to be more going on behind the scenes than we know.
AV: I didn't know how to direct; I didn't go to school for that. I didn't know how to edit. I truly taught myself a lot of the things that I do and that people see. I didn't know the first thing about Premiere Pro. An easy way to get into what I was doing was iMovie, and then I was like, I need so much more than just iMovie. So I decided, I'm going to teach myself Premiere Pro, which is a whole other thing. I do have an agent, and they do help me get brand deals and all of that. But when it comes to my own content, I'm scheduling people, and getting people in the same room is the hardest part. But I'm so happy I'm doing it now. The hardest part is when you give what you think is a finished product to a brand, and the brand goes, "No." You have to be so specific when you're working with a brand. You have to create what they want to see, and it's like, "Well, you booked me for me, but I get it; it's your brand."
PS: How do you handle negative comments/trolls/naysayers?
AV: There are one-off idiots that write me and are like, "You're not funny," and I'm like, "Cool, have fun today going on with that negativity." But truly, I have the most incredible people following me. It's amazing. But, I experienced it when I first started out.
PS: What's the best part of your job? The worst?
AV: The best part is I get to make my own schedule. I love working for myself. I love being able to create with my fiancé [Arielle and Matt Cutshall recently got engaged!] I love being able to create with him. There are so many times when I'm so frustrated, and I'm like, "Why am I frustrated? I'm at my house on my couch with my fiancé." The worst part is when I think I have the best video ever, and then it tanks [laughs]. I'm like, "Oh this video's gonna crush," and it gets like five likes, and I'm like, "Dammit, I spent so much time on it!"
PS: When you think about younger people growing up in such a social-media-focused world, what excites you about where things are heading?
AV: Every day, there's a new way to create your own path. There's a new way to succeed. Honestly, it's creating jobs, it's creating confidence, it's creating positivity, and obviously, there are negative things to it, too. But if people just continue to be positive about being on social media if they have an audience, I think that's the coolest thing - spreading positivity.
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In the Land of Social Media Trolls, Arielle Vandenberg Just Wants to Spread Positivity
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If you're one of Arielle Vandenberg's 1.3 million Instagram followers, you already know that she's a delight to follow and an expert at creating funny videos. You might also enjoy listening to her podcast, The Only Child, or watching her host Love Island. But what you might not know is that years of hard work and persevering through countless auditions and rejections led her to where she is today.
The 33-year-old spoke on a panel titled "The Industry of Influence" at Create & Cultivate's recent conference in San Francisco alongside other big names in the social media space, including the Skinny Confidential's Lauryn Bosstick and Megan Roup, creator of the Sculpt Society. After catching up with her backstage, I learned that Arielle is not only just as friendly, charismatic, and gorgeous IRL as she seems on Instagram, but she also has a lot to say about what being an "influencer" is really like and how it's never too late to start something you're passionate about.
P.S. - she reads her DMs, and positive comments make her day.
POPSUGAR: From Vine to Instagram and YouTube to your first podcast, and of course, onscreen jobs, you've been cultivating an online career for a long time. Where do you see the whole influencer market going, especially since it's more saturated than ever?
Arielle Vandenberg: It is so saturated, and for influencers, it's actually very hard. But for businesses and marketing purposes, it's incredible because there's so much content to be created and so many businesses that need that specific person. It's just going to get bigger and better every day. I've done so many commercials ever since I was 16 years old, and there are not that many commercial auditions anymore. It's all influencer - it's all brand content on social media. It's pretty crazy.
"If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show."
PS: Knowing that, would you tell people that it's too late to try to break into the social media industry?
AV: I would never tell someone it's too late for anything, but it's definitely harder. It's harder to get recognized and noticed because so many people are doing it. But if you're really good at something, that will shine, and that will get recognition no matter how late it is; it doesn't matter. If you're good at what you're doing and you believe in it and you're passionate about it, that's truly what will show and what people will gravitate toward.
PS: What would you say to people who don't realize how much work it takes to build an online presence with a lot of personality? There's got to be more going on behind the scenes than we know.
AV: I didn't know how to direct; I didn't go to school for that. I didn't know how to edit. I truly taught myself a lot of the things that I do and that people see. I didn't know the first thing about Premiere Pro. An easy way to get into what I was doing was iMovie, and then I was like, I need so much more than just iMovie. So I decided, I'm going to teach myself Premiere Pro, which is a whole other thing. I do have an agent, and they do help me get brand deals and all of that. But when it comes to my own content, I'm scheduling people, and getting people in the same room is the hardest part. But I'm so happy I'm doing it now. The hardest part is when you give what you think is a finished product to a brand, and the brand goes, "No." You have to be so specific when you're working with a brand. You have to create what they want to see, and it's like, "Well, you booked me for me, but I get it; it's your brand."
PS: How do you handle negative comments/trolls/naysayers?
AV: There are one-off idiots that write me and are like, "You're not funny," and I'm like, "Cool, have fun today going on with that negativity." But truly, I have the most incredible people following me. It's amazing. But, I experienced it when I first started out.
PS: What's the best part of your job? The worst?
AV: The best part is I get to make my own schedule. I love working for myself. I love being able to create with my fiancé [Arielle and Matt Cutshall recently got engaged!] I love being able to create with him. There are so many times when I'm so frustrated, and I'm like, "Why am I frustrated? I'm at my house on my couch with my fiancé." The worst part is when I think I have the best video ever, and then it tanks [laughs]. I'm like, "Oh this video's gonna crush," and it gets like five likes, and I'm like, "Dammit, I spent so much time on it!"
PS: When you think about younger people growing up in such a social-media-focused world, what excites you about where things are heading?
AV: Every day, there's a new way to create your own path. There's a new way to succeed. Honestly, it's creating jobs, it's creating confidence, it's creating positivity, and obviously, there are negative things to it, too. But if people just continue to be positive about being on social media if they have an audience, I think that's the coolest thing - spreading positivity.
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