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.
dimanche 4 décembre 2016
Natalie Portman's Best Maternity Style Moments Happened Right in Front of the Cameras
On a day-to-day basis, Natalie Portman's maternity look is super casual and laid-back. Roll out the red carpet, however, and this expectant mama transforms into what we call a total style goddess. She's worn floor-sweeping gowns, body-hugging minis, and a variety of printed dresses - all looks perfectly complementing her baby bump. Natalie was even one of the first stars to wear coveted Spring '17 designs like a custom Brandon Maxwell ruffle minidress.
She clearly knows what works for her silhouette, and we're only glad the cameras were there to capture all her best maternity style moments. And since she's not due until Spring, a tidbit she revealed to Jimmy Fallon, it's a sign Natalie's got many more red carpet style snaps to come. Scroll on to see some of her best looks so far.
You'll Definitely Feel Better About Your Life After Hearing What Kids Look Forward to When They Grow Up
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Oh, to be a kid again. It's hard not to feel a little nostalgic for the simpler times of childhood when you are dealing with a micromanaging boss, paying a late fee on a past-due electric bill, or cursing your 5:45 a.m. alarm clock.
But YouGov, a British-based news site, surveyed 2,000 children, ages 8 to 15, to find out what are the best things about being a grown-up . . . according to kids.
Turns out, the best parts of adulthood are pretty great. More than half of kiddos long to stay up late and visit friends whenever they want. Next on the list? Living alone in their own self-decorated house, choosing their job, and buying a pet!
Oh, and there's more:
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That doesn't mean these children were itching to grow up too fast. The site also surveyed the same group on the worst aspects of being an adult, and a whopping 64 percent named paying bills first. Another 32 percent were bummed about missing out on school holidays, 25 percent were concerned about wrinkles, and 16 percent weren't looking forward to having to get themselves places.
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All that said, it's clear being an adult has plenty of perks. So the next time you're having a bad day, remember that you can dye your hair any color you want (a dream held by 16 percent of these kids), and feel great about your grown-up life.
"Immigrants (Get the Job Done)," the New Track in The Hamilton Mixtape, Is Your 2017 Empowering Anthem
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind Broadway's hit Hamilton, is giving you the powerful song you'll turn to every time you're feeling down in 2017. Included in the new and highly anticipated Hamilton Mixtape, featuring tunes from the show sung by Usher, Sia, Jimmy Fallon, Ashanti, and Ja Rule, among others, Lin-Manuel included a new track called "Immigrants (Get the Job Done)." The song features Latina rapper Snow Tha Product, who opened up to POPSUGAR Latina about her parents immigration story for Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as Residente, K'Naan, and Riz MC.
With powerful lyrics like "Los que quieren buscan / Pero nos apodan como vagos / We are the same ones / Hustling on every level / Ten los datos / Walk a mile in our shoes / Abróchense los zapatos" and "I'll outwork you, it hurts you / You claim I'm stealing jobs though / Peter Piper claimed he picked them, he just underpaid Pablo," there's no doubt the song resonates in today's political landscape. Sign into your Spotify account to listen to the track below.
This Fantastic Beasts Theory Reveals How Dementors and Obscurials Could Be Related
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Spoilers ahead for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
For Harry Potter fans, it's thrilling to once again be immersed in the wizarding world in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but it isn't all Strudels and Nifflers - the movie gets dark very quickly with the arrival of a new dark force, an Obscurus. Now the question is: what if there was more to this evil entity than meets the eye? What if it explains the creation of Dementors?
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An Obscurus is the bottled-up, dangerous energy of a child with magical powers (known as an Obscurial) who isn't allowed to practice his or her magic. It comes out in full force and wreaks havoc when the child is asked not to perform any magic. In Fantastic Beasts, we see how Credence is an Obscurial whose Obscurus can rip up streets and kill people when he is abused. In the Harry Potter books, we learn that Professor Dumbledore's little sister, Ariana, couldn't control her magic, making her a possible Obscurial. This would explain how she and her mother died. Now, after watching Fantastic Beasts, it's clear just how dark this magic is.
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Dementors, as we know them from the Harry Potter books, are creatures that float around, creating a cold environment wherever they go and removing any happy thoughts from the people around them. Back in 2000, J.K. Rowling told The Canadian Press that Dementors don't breed, they "grow like a fungus where there is decay." Since we saw in the movie that it is possible to keep an Obscurus alive, it's totally reasonable to think that an Obscurus could be turned into something more evil like a Dementor. If anything, it has similar properties to a Dementor, meaning this energy and creature might be more closely related than we think.
10 Gifts That Will Make Any Shakira Fan Shake Their Hips in Excitement
For Shakira fans, this year has been quite exciting thanks to new music - read: three new singles! - and the launch of the Colombian-born singer's latest addition to her fragrance empire, Dance. For that reason, we're sure anyone whose hips don't lie will certainly want to send 2016 off with a few Shakira-inspired items under the tree. From a little black journal full of "Chantaje" to a bike like the one from the "La Bicicleta" music video and even a purchase that gives back to one of Shakira's favorite charities, UNICEF, keep scrolling to shop our list of picks that will please just about any fan.
A Cheese Advent Calendar Exists, and It's Everything You've Ever Wanted in Life
You might never go back to a traditional Advent calendar after you try a - wait for it - cheese Advent calendar. Annem Hobson, the London-based blogger behind So Wrong It's Nom, created the most amazing cheese Advent calendar that allows you to count down to Christmas in the best way possible: by eating a different piece of cheese every day in December. While plenty of people opt for edible takes on the seasonal calendar, like chocolate Advent calendars and wine Advent calendars, this is unlike any you've seen before.
You can DIY your own cheese Advent calendar with Annem's step-by-step tutorial, which includes cutting out cheeses like blue cheese and gouda with various mini cookie cutters and making your own box that has a slot for each piece of cheese. The good news for the cheese-lovers who aren't crafty or patient enough to make their own is the original cheese Advent calendar will be sold to the public in 2017. "Sadly there's only one prototype at the moment, but the retail version will be available in 2017," Annem explained on her site. If you'd rather skip the Advent calendar altogether, eating cheese straight from your fridge every day leading up to Christmas is perfectly acceptable, too.
24 Secret Santa Tech Gifts That Any of Your BFFs Will Love
Secret Santa is always a little harder than a white elephant gift exchange. You know who you're getting a gift for, but it needs to be a little more perfect and a better fit for their personality. If you're having trouble picking something out, get them one of these tech products that they'll use over and over again.
The Best Pictures of Prince Harry in 2016
Prince Harry has been taking 2016 by storm. In addition to kicking off the Invictus Games in Florida and being the first British royal to visit Nepal since 2008, Harry has been killing it with his slew of swoon-worthy appearances and hilarious antics. In June, he and singer Joss Stone spent the day bonding with a children's choir from South Africa, adding to his long list of utterly adorable encounters with kids. And most recently, his new romance with Suits actress Meghan Markle was revealed. While Harry has already accomplished so much this year, he certainly isn't done yet. Read on for a look at Harry's best moments from this year so far, then here's proof that he's a real-life Prince Charming.
Ruthie Lost 15 Pounds in 6 Months by Doing This at Dinner
When it comes to losing weight, one truth remains the same: if you don't understand your daily habits, especially your relationship with food, it's very challenging to create long-term change. For Ruthie, gaining that understanding is exactly what helped her not only lose 15 pounds in less than 24 weeks, but also keep it off for over a year.
She teamed up with motivational coach Ricki Friedman, founder of Break the Weight, to discover what was weighing her down, physically and mentally. The six-week program offers a unique approach to changing your lifestyle by focusing on creating healthier daily habits through accountability, support, and motivation. Break the Weight focuses on making really small changes - the things you do on a daily basis.
Ruthie Before
Ruthie says the program helped her transform the way she thought about food. "I'm not dieting; I'm just living," she writes in an email to POPSUGAR. "Thinking of food as fuel. If I have a craving, I satisfy it. If I want pizza, I eat it. However, I just don't necessarily eat the whole pie, or even more than a slice or two. I can recognize when I'm hungry and when I'm full."
Ricki says it's essential to ask yourself the right questions: "It's all about understanding the voids you're trying to fill. Am I hungry? Am I bored? Am I lonely?"
She credits Ruthie for doing the work internally. "Ruthie and I worked together as a team," Ricki shares via email. "She really started to understand her routines and why she was eating even when she wasn't hungry."
Ruthie goes on to explain her own personal struggles with weight loss, saying, "I used to think that I had to be restrictive to lose weight. Not eat a lot or just work out for the goal of weight loss. In a nutshell, I struggled a lot."
Ruthie After
Self-forgiveness played a huge role in Ruthie's success. She says, "I've learned through BTW to forgive myself when I have off days. I dust myself off and move on. Before BTW, if I had a slip up in my diet, I would be incredibly hard on myself, I would take a 'f*ck it' attitude and go downhill and fast. Ricki has helped me recognize that this is a process and a bad day doesn't make or break my progress."
Changing her mindset has helped Ruthie find some peace of mind. Ruthie writes, "I have changed my relationship with food. It's only right to quote Ricki here: 'food is fuel.' I didn't used to think of it that way. I love to eat, but I have learned that food used to be more than fuel for me - it was an emotional outlet I used to satisfy me when I was bored, sad, happy. Now, while I still enjoy eating, I recognize it is to fuel my body, not my emotions."
Ruthie's Diet and Workout Plan
Breakfast: I have a chocolate Shakeology shake with peanut butter and almond milk practically every morning. It is like dessert for breakfast, and I'm still getting a ton of nutrition. I love it, and it fills me up!
Lunch: I usually end up getting a big salad for lunch with shrimp or tofu, and I love getting fruit in it.
Dinner: I try to plan in advance every Sunday, and I love experimenting with recipes. Lately I have been really into spiralized zucchini or butternut squash and some riced cauliflower recipes. When I don't get to plan or need something quickly, my go-to is scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese, which I always keep on hand.
Ruthie walks 10,000 steps a day, which is a requirement in the program.
"I walk. A lot. When I first kicked things off with Ricki less than a year ago, I got a Fitbit and tracked my steps without making any changes, just to see what my starting point was. I was not even getting 7K a day on a regular weekday (excluding the gym). I changed my commute (less subway, more blocks), I always opt for the long way, and I take walks around meals. One time, I had a flight delay while I was in the Denver airport and I just walked up and down the long terminal rather than sit around all day."
She also eats between 1300 to 1500 calories a day and aims to make dinner her smallest meal of the day, something she learned from the program. Ruthie says, "Change is hard, especially when you're trying to lose weight, but it's not about being mean to yourself or quitting or saying screw it. It's about learning from your mistakes, being a little kinder to yourself, and moving forward. People need to understand this. It needs to be talked about more. The ebb and flow of motivation and how to deal with setbacks, because that's really what throws people off or why they quit."
Ruthie continues: "The past is the past and I try very hard to leave it there. Setbacks are a part of life and human nature. I try to go back to the basics right away. I don't wait for the next week or the next month to reset. I shake it off and hit the reset button as soon as possible. I forgive myself and I look forward."
The Best Gifts For Tweens
Not little kids, but not quite teens, tweens can be a difficult group to please when it comes to holiday shopping. But with our list of gifts, you're sure to get a smile from the biggest kids (but don't call them that!) in your life. From gifts for music and book fans to mini fashionistas, these presents are perfect for your middle schooler who can't wait to grow up but still can't resist a cool toy or two.
Ruthie Lost 15 Pounds in 6 Months by Doing This at Dinner
When it comes to losing weight, one truth remains the same: if you don't understand your daily habits, especially your relationship with food, it's very challenging to create long-term change. For Ruthie, gaining that understanding is exactly what helped her not only lose 15 pounds in less than 24 weeks, but also keep it off for over a year.
She teamed up with motivational coach Ricki Friedman, founder of Break the Weight, to discover what was weighing her down, physically and mentally. The six-week program offers a unique approach to changing your lifestyle by focusing on creating healthier daily habits through accountability, support, and motivation. Break the Weight focuses on making really small changes - the things you do on a daily basis.
Ruthie Before
Ruthie says the program helped her transform the way she thought about food. "I'm not dieting; I'm just living," she writes in an email to POPSUGAR. "Thinking of food as fuel. If I have a craving, I satisfy it. If I want pizza, I eat it. However, I just don't necessarily eat the whole pie, or even more than a slice or two. I can recognize when I'm hungry and when I'm full."
Ricki says it's essential to ask yourself the right questions: "It's all about understanding the voids you're trying to fill. Am I hungry? Am I bored? Am I lonely?"
She credits Ruthie for doing the work internally. "Ruthie and I worked together as a team," Ricki shares via email. "She really started to understand her routines and why she was eating even when she wasn't hungry."
Ruthie goes on to explain her own personal struggles with weight loss, saying, "I used to think that I had to be restrictive to lose weight. Not eat a lot or just work out for the goal of weight loss. In a nutshell, I struggled a lot."
Ruthie After
Self-forgiveness played a huge role in Ruthie's success. She says, "I've learned through BTW to forgive myself when I have off days. I dust myself off and move on. Before BTW, if I had a slip up in my diet, I would be incredibly hard on myself, I would take a 'f*ck it' attitude and go downhill and fast. Ricki has helped me recognize that this is a process and a bad day doesn't make or break my progress."
Changing her mindset has helped Ruthie find some peace of mind. Ruthie writes, "I have changed my relationship with food. It's only right to quote Ricki here: 'food is fuel.' I didn't used to think of it that way. I love to eat, but I have learned that food used to be more than fuel for me - it was an emotional outlet I used to satisfy me when I was bored, sad, happy. Now, while I still enjoy eating, I recognize it is to fuel my body, not my emotions."
Ruthie's Diet and Workout Plan
Breakfast: I have a chocolate Shakeology shake with peanut butter and almond milk practically every morning. It is like dessert for breakfast, and I'm still getting a ton of nutrition. I love it, and it fills me up!
Lunch: I usually end up getting a big salad for lunch with shrimp or tofu, and I love getting fruit in it.
Dinner: I try to plan in advance every Sunday, and I love experimenting with recipes. Lately I have been really into spiralized zucchini or butternut squash and some riced cauliflower recipes. When I don't get to plan or need something quickly, my go-to is scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese, which I always keep on hand.
Ruthie walks 10,000 steps a day, which is a requirement in the program.
"I walk. A lot. When I first kicked things off with Ricki less than a year ago, I got a Fitbit and tracked my steps without making any changes, just to see what my starting point was. I was not even getting 7K a day on a regular weekday (excluding the gym). I changed my commute (less subway, more blocks), I always opt for the long way, and I take walks around meals. One time, I had a flight delay while I was in the Denver airport and I just walked up and down the long terminal rather than sit around all day."
She also eats between 1300 to 1500 calories a day and aims to make dinner her smallest meal of the day, something she learned from the program. Ruthie says, "Change is hard, especially when you're trying to lose weight, but it's not about being mean to yourself or quitting or saying screw it. It's about learning from your mistakes, being a little kinder to yourself, and moving forward. People need to understand this. It needs to be talked about more. The ebb and flow of motivation and how to deal with setbacks, because that's really what throws people off or why they quit."
Ruthie continues: "The past is the past and I try very hard to leave it there. Setbacks are a part of life and human nature. I try to go back to the basics right away. I don't wait for the next week or the next month to reset. I shake it off and hit the reset button as soon as possible. I forgive myself and I look forward."
samedi 3 décembre 2016
The Viral Story of an Abandoned Dog Found in a Garbage Bag Will Make Your Heart Cry
Malissa Sergent Lewis was driving through her hometown of Harlan, KY when she noticed a black garbage bag moving along the side of the road. Curious, Lewis went to inspect the bag only to find an abandoned puppy inside of it. Though the puppy had a collar, it didn't have a tag.
In an interview with The Dodo, Lewis explained the unexpected and horrifying discovery. "I could hardly wrap my mind around that," she said. "Something was alive in that bag, and I just knew I had to get whatever it was out." As one might imagine, the dog was relieved to be found. "As soon as I opened it up, and he saw light, he just started wagging his tail. He knew he was OK," she said.
Lewis has yet to figure out the circumstances surrounding the dog's abandonment, but investigators are reportedly looking into it. Lewis did share the miraculous story on Facebook in a series of videos that have gone viral with close to 20,000 shares. Accompanying the videos is a caption that states, "If this is your puppy, let me know. If you are the scoundrel who put it in a garbage bag and tossed it on the side of the road . . . you're a sicko."
Lewis is currently trying to find a permanent home for the dog, but she will continue to foster it until that happens. Perhaps one of those 20,0000 viewers might be interested?
These 9 Brazilian Models Left Their Mark on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway
We thought 2015 was the year of the Brazilian model, but right as 2016 is wrapping up, bam - Brazilian models own the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and claim another year for the history books. Get ready for this: nine Brazilian beauties walked the shimmery Victoria's Secret catwalk at the Grand Palais in Paris in 2016. Yes, nine!
If right about now you're thinking, "Seriously, who?," keep reading to find out. We've rounded up their best photos from the show and given you the 411 on them and their VS history.
5 Reasons You Wake Up Tired Every Day
Do you constantly wake up feeling like you could sleep for another three hours? Not everyone's a morning person, but when you wake up so tired you have a pounding headache, pour orange juice into your cereal, or practically fall asleep while checking your morning emails, then something's not right. Keep reading to find out what might be preventing you from waking up energized.
5 Reasons You Wake Up Tired Every Day
Do you constantly wake up feeling like you could sleep for another three hours? Not everyone's a morning person, but when you wake up so tired you have a pounding headache, pour orange juice into your cereal, or practically fall asleep while checking your morning emails, then something's not right. Keep reading to find out what might be preventing you from waking up energized.
See All the Sweet Photos of Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna's Daughter, Dream
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna welcomed their daughter Dream on Nov. 10, and it didn't take long for the couple and their social media-savvy friends and family to share sweet photos of the little one. It's easy to see how much baby Dream looks like her father and her grandfather, the late Robert Kardashian - and it's especially heartwarming to see how excited and proud Rob is to be a dad. Since Dream's birth, he has posted snaps of her along with messages of gratitude for her safe arrival, and his family members have also gushed about the new Kardashian in their life. In addition to emotional posts, Rob and Chyna also took time to have some fun during the delivery by getting in on the latest viral Mannequin Challenge. Scroll through to see all the photos of baby Dream we've seen so far.
Is This Pesky Beauty Problem Ruining Your Favorite Powder Products?
There are a lot of factors that could derail a morning beauty routine - a sudden breakout, a pesky chin hair, or shattering your favorite product - but one of the most inconvenient can be located on the surface of a pressed powder formula. It's that weird, hardened film that sometimes takes up residence on blush, bronzer, setting powder, and even eye shadow. This makes the product far less pigmented, rendering it almost unusable. I've been plagued by these shiny patches for years, but truthfully thought I was the only one. I've never known what they are or how to resolve them until Nick Lujan, Make Up For Ever pro educator, came to the rescue.
"[They're caused by] oil transfer from skin to the tool then onto the powder," he explained to POPSUGAR via email. "Essentially this could be from natural oils on the skin or from moisturizer use." So when you double dip your brush (as one is wont to do when loading on a favorite cheek color) it's picking up a bit of grease. You're then rubbing it into your favorite powder, where said grease takes up residence in the form of a hard film.
It's easy to remove without wasting precious product. Don't scrape - this could result in a sad, gouged hole. Instead, Lujan recommends that you use a piece of packing tape to carefully lift off the affected layer. Should you be hyper concerned about harming your makeup (we can't blame you, especially if it's pricey or limited edition!), try pressing the tape against your skin a few times to reduce the stickiness before salvaging the powder.
Though you might not have dealt with it before, this beauty issue is bound to come up at some point in your life, even if you're cautious about hygiene. Thankfully, that scaly surface doesn't mean your product is contaminated or needs to be thrown out. "It is a sign of needing to clean brushes or get a new sponge," Lujan remarked. Learn how to properly wash your makeup brushes.
The Freshest Gifts For Your Sushi-Loving Friend
We all have that friend who has an unwavering love for sushi. No matter how many unique rolls they've consumed in their lifetime, their craving for sushi will never be satiated, and these gifts are the perfect way for them to showcase their love for the Japanese cuisine. While some people may steer far away from sushi because of the raw fish, your friend lives for the freshest raw seafood any day of the week (and turns their nose up at people who say you shouldn't have sushi on Sundays).
From sushi phone cases to Christmas tree ornaments and the essential sushi-making tools, this gift guide is the answer to your holiday shopping woes, because uni and nigiri don't fare well in wrapping paper.
36 Times Kylie Jenner's Bikini Body Made You Do a Double Take
It's no secret that Kylie Jenner enjoys flaunting her famous figure, and who could blame her? Whether she's strutting her stuff at Coachella or just hanging out poolside, there's no denying that Kylie looks damn good in a bikini. In honor of all the times she's steamed up our phone screens, we're looking back at Kylie's sexiest swimsuit moments. Brace yourself, because it's about to get hot in here.
24 Magical and Beautiful Pieces of Fan Art Inspired by Fantastic Beasts
Harry Potter fans are no strangers to designing and creating amazing fan art. Some of it literally paints us a picture of a scene in the books, and others just give us a magical, cozy feeling. With Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them out, fans are creating similar amazing works of art. Some of it bridges the worlds of Harry Potter and Newt Scamander, while another focuses on the magical beasts. Either way, fans' imaginations are growing with this new magical world we know little about. Take a look ahead at some of our favorites - it might make you wonder what could happen in the next four movies!
Ranking the Best Butterbeer at Harry Potter World Orlando
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando has not one but six butterbeers to try across the parks. You may be familiar with the beverage line (cold, frozen, and hot), but there are also three butterbeer treats: fudge, ice cream, and potted cream. These butterbeer treats are on the expensive side, so what's worth trying? Here's the ranking from best to worst.
The Beautiful Truth About Size 16 Bodies
This woman's love letter to her body is major inspiration for women of any size, via Rebecca Jane Stokes at YourTango.
What I wish someone had told me years ago . . .
I am a size 16.
In a week I could be a size 14, briefly, but then the week after that, I'll be a size sixteen again . . . there is nothing wrong with that.
My body is a size 16 and my body is beautiful.
I haven't always treated my body with very much respect.
Throughout my adolescence, I tried every diet under the sun, trying to transform my body into something it just wasn't designed to be.
My weight dropped and then skyrocketed and the sizes of clothing I wore changed with it.
My closet was filled with clothing that would fit an army of differently sized women.
My self-esteem suffered.
I had, somewhere along the line, learned that a skinny body is the only kind of body that can beautiful.
It's true that skinny bodies are beautiful - but so is my fat body, and nobody ever told me that.
Even when I was a size 10, counting the calories of everything I ate, my head looking oversized on my body, my self-esteem was in the toilet.
I wasn't skinny enough, so I wasn't beautiful enough, so I wasn't good enough.
Here is a secret nobody knows: I was born beautiful. So were you. You have always been beautiful.
You were born a small, squalling infant with a squished face slick with amniotic fluid and your mother looked at said "she is beautiful."
Nothing has changed. You are still beautiful, you are still good, you still have worth.
You still deserve to be here.
Sometimes I fight with my size sixteen body. I squint in the mirror imagining it is something else, something sleeker, tighter, easier to accept.
Sometimes I scowl at my upper arms. Sometimes I hate my belly.
But then I remember the thing that the world insists on making girls and women forget: that belly I hate is part of me. Those arms I detest? They are part of me too.
Every single soft curve is a piece of the whole that is who I am.
I have bad days and good days. I lift other women up while tearing myself down.
I have a fat body. My fat body is good. My fat body is beautiful.
My fat, size 16 body inspires men to terrorize me on Twitter. It turns well-meaning friends into enemies who say things like "well it's not really healthy."
Here is the part where I tell you about my weekly exercise in a bid to rationalize my weight to strangers.
I don't need to do that.
My size 16 body is beautiful. It is mine. It takes up space in a world that tells women to make themselves small.
It bumps into tables, it bruises, it carries infants on its hips, it twirls, it shudders with laughter, it embraces friends and family, it reminds the people around it that I am here.
I am here.
I exist.
I am a size 16 and I am beautiful.
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The Beautiful Truth About Size 16 Bodies
This woman's love letter to her body is major inspiration for women of any size, via Rebecca Jane Stokes at YourTango.
What I wish someone had told me years ago . . .
I am a size 16.
In a week I could be a size 14, briefly, but then the week after that, I'll be a size sixteen again . . . there is nothing wrong with that.
My body is a size 16 and my body is beautiful.
I haven't always treated my body with very much respect.
Throughout my adolescence, I tried every diet under the sun, trying to transform my body into something it just wasn't designed to be.
My weight dropped and then skyrocketed and the sizes of clothing I wore changed with it.
My closet was filled with clothing that would fit an army of differently sized women.
My self-esteem suffered.
I had, somewhere along the line, learned that a skinny body is the only kind of body that can beautiful.
It's true that skinny bodies are beautiful - but so is my fat body, and nobody ever told me that.
Even when I was a size 10, counting the calories of everything I ate, my head looking oversized on my body, my self-esteem was in the toilet.
I wasn't skinny enough, so I wasn't beautiful enough, so I wasn't good enough.
Here is a secret nobody knows: I was born beautiful. So were you. You have always been beautiful.
You were born a small, squalling infant with a squished face slick with amniotic fluid and your mother looked at said "she is beautiful."
Nothing has changed. You are still beautiful, you are still good, you still have worth.
You still deserve to be here.
Sometimes I fight with my size sixteen body. I squint in the mirror imagining it is something else, something sleeker, tighter, easier to accept.
Sometimes I scowl at my upper arms. Sometimes I hate my belly.
But then I remember the thing that the world insists on making girls and women forget: that belly I hate is part of me. Those arms I detest? They are part of me too.
Every single soft curve is a piece of the whole that is who I am.
I have bad days and good days. I lift other women up while tearing myself down.
I have a fat body. My fat body is good. My fat body is beautiful.
My fat, size 16 body inspires men to terrorize me on Twitter. It turns well-meaning friends into enemies who say things like "well it's not really healthy."
Here is the part where I tell you about my weekly exercise in a bid to rationalize my weight to strangers.
I don't need to do that.
My size 16 body is beautiful. It is mine. It takes up space in a world that tells women to make themselves small.
It bumps into tables, it bruises, it carries infants on its hips, it twirls, it shudders with laughter, it embraces friends and family, it reminds the people around it that I am here.
I am here.
I exist.
I am a size 16 and I am beautiful.
More Inspirational Links
- How to Totally MASTER the Art of Being Happy In 6 Steps (Or Less!)
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The Best Pictures From Prince Harry's Caribbean Tour - So Far!
Prince Harry officially kicked off his Caribbean tour when he touched down at the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua on Nov. 20. Upon his arrival, Harry was welcomed by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and a large banner that read, "Antigua & Barbuda Welcomes Prince Henry of Wales." The following day, the young royal let his hair down with a group of kids at a youth sports festival at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. On Monday night, he met with Miss Antigua and island beauty queens at a reception hosted by Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, before paying a visit to Holy Trinity Primary School and Nursery on Tuesday. He also got his hands dirty when he gutted a fish at Sir McChesney George High School. On Wednesday, Harry arrived in St. Kitts and Nevis, where he chatted with school children, was greeted by cultural dancers at Brimstone Fortress during a youth rally, planted a tree, and released baby turtles into the sea. On Friday, he looked especially gorgeous while playing a rousing game of cricket at a stadium in Castries, Saint Lucia. He then mingled with the public and drank from a coconut.
After his stop in Saint Lucia, Harry visited the Botanic Gardens in Kingstown on Saturday and also dropped by the Turtle Conservation Project in Colonarie, where he appeared to have an absolute blast as he played with children. Two days later, the handsome royal showed off his competitive side when he got really into a game of cricket at Queen Park Ground in St. George's, Grenada. On Nov. 29, Harry paid a special visit to the Nightingale Children's Home in Barbados and was as cute as can be as he met with a handful of kids. The following day, Harry attended the Toast to the Nation event to commemorate the island's 50 years of independence, where he finally got to meet legendary pop princess Rihanna. The two then linked up again for the Man Aware campaign, where they each got a blood test in honor of World Aids Day. On the 13th day of his visit, Harry visited Guyana, where he was presented with a traditional headdress by a couple of dancers in Sumara Village.
Harry will be visiting a total of seven different countries throughout his 14-day trip and will attend several independence anniversary ceremonies. He will also spend some of his time focusing on the environment by learning about turtle conservation projects, replanting coral reefs, and spending six nights on a Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight vessel that is used for disaster relief.
Our Favorite Gift Ideas That Grandparents Will Actually Love
Whether it's their first year as Grandma and Grandpa or they're old pros at the job, the major role that grandparents play in your kids' lives means they deserve an extraspecial holiday gift. Forget the cliché "World's Best Grandpa" t-shirt and ho-hum mug - this year, surprise them with the unexpected. Here are some of our favorite gift ideas that are sure to make Grandma and Grandpa smile.
Does Melania Trump Have What It Takes to Master First Lady Style?
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When I woke up the morning after Election Day to find that Donald Trump would be the next president of the United States, I cried. Then I signed online and covered the latest Instagram trend: DIY crop tops made from an old pair of tights. Then, obviously, I cried some more. I had just witnessed one of the most heartbreaking and important elections in history, at least in my opinion. How did I muster the strength to write about a passing fashion trend on a day like that?
After that, it was admittedly hard to keep working. I talked to my sister, who also felt devastated, and I texted my boyfriend, who is one of those people who, political views aside, always reassures me I am worrying before I need to be. Then Hillary Clinton gave her concession speech wearing a purple-lapeled Ralph Lauren blazer, and instantly, I was inspired to write again. She was most likely wearing that shade because it was a blend of red and blue, the Republican and Democratic parties unifying right there on her outfit.
I don't think that Hillary's pantsuit was more important than the powerful words she spoke, a recognition of defeat but a promise she won't stop fighting for women, minorities, and our nation's progress. I do think that Hillary hammered her point home with that blazer, and in that moment, I felt it my duty to explain why. For the time it took me to crank out that post, my job had purpose again.
Every time I have written about Michelle Obama's dresses, since I began my career as a fashion editor, I have felt a sense of pride. It has been remarkable to track Michelle's style during her time in the White House, watching her thoughtfully support American designers with each appearance.
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I don't think she started to wear Brandon Maxwell (he dressed her for the Singapore state dinner and for the cover of InStyle) because he was Lady Gaga's stylist. I don't think Michelle was trying to resonate with pop culture, but rather to rally behind new art and its artists.
With every outfit choice Michelle makes, she tells a story. Michelle rotates between her favorite London fashion houses when she's in the UK, and she wore a Narciso Rodriguez dress to meet with Melania Trump for the first time. First, because Rodriguez is a Cuban-American designer whose family came to the country before he made a name for himself; an immigrant's success story like those Michelle and the Obama administration have often championed. Second, I'm sure, for its color palette: a purple dress, again marrying blue and red, but with a fiery orange stripe, a blaring, shocking wink: "Melania, can you handle this?"
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But Melania can handle this. She has been in the public eye for many years, and when CBS's Lesley Stahl stared her down during the Trump family's 60 Minutes interview, warning her that first ladies have been famously scrutinized and that they must present themselves "with not a hair out of place," Melania didn't bat an eyelash. Throughout the entirety of her husband's campaign, Melania has worn a lineup of sophisticated looks that are nothing short of appropriate. They are what you'd call modern FLOTUS attire: well-tailored, modest, sleek, but with a bold twist thanks to an ultrasaturated color or a trendy sleeve.
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These pieces got her noticed; these pieces sold out instantly, right after she debuted them. Melania already possesses the allure of a first lady. It might even be more uniquely exciting that Melania is shopping for these looks herself and counts covetable designers like Roksanda, Gucci, and Antonio Berardi as her favorites. Time will tell whether fashion houses begin to dress her (perhaps for the Inaugural Ball), but if they choose not to, I don't think any woman in America, Democrat or Republican, will knock her gown.
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What I will miss, ultimately, is a lady like Michelle, and maybe even one like Hillary, who uses her clothes to tell a story or to convey a mood. Throughout her period in the White House, Michelle mixed high and low. She wore a J.Crew studded belt with a long Thom Browne plaid coat because it was fun and it felt right, and she was learning about what she liked.
Once she did, she selected designs that did all the right things: they flattered her figure by showing off her toned arms or they recognized the holiday season with the mixing of two festive colors. They purposefully showed support for certain cultures or countries. Michelle's outfits did not always look perfect. Sometimes her skirt blew up in the wind or she had to fight a hair out of place. But Michelle's outfits were fairly thought out, brave, bold, and irrefutably American. Melania, are you ready?
35 Engaged Celebrity Couples We Can't Wait to See Tie the Knot
We love seeing celebrities attend lavish parties and award shows, but the one thing that always tops it all is when they throw the biggest party themselves: their wedding! From firework displays to candy bars, stars usually cover all the elaborate bases when it comes to their nuptials. And with splits happening left and right these days, it's good to know that true love still exists. Since so many hot couples are currently on their way to the altar, we've rounded up all the ones we can't wait to see (hopefully) get married in the coming months. Cheers to a blissful year!
The 1 Thing You Won't Find on the Menu at Moe's - but Need to Order
You might not think of burritos as holiday food, but Moe's Christmas Burrito might change that this year. Moe's Southwest Grill will offer Christmas Style Burritos at locations nationwide throughout the holiday season (and beyond), but you won't find them on the menu. The "secret" item, which you can get simply by ordering it at the counter, is a burrito of your choice covered in a combination of red and green sauces that give the burrito its festive name. Covered with half hatch green chile sauce, half red chile sauce, queso fresco, and chopped cilantro, the burrito is cheesy, saucy, and slightly spicy. While this is the first time Moe's has offered the colorful burrito, Christmas burritos are a longtime tradition in the Southwest corners of the US. The red and green burritos not only have a holiday-approved appearance, but they also prove burritos truly are the greatest gifts.
NYX's Travel-Inspired Wanderlust Collection Features Perfect Pint-Sized Palettes
Beauty junkies on a budget who refuse to sacrifice on quality know all about NYX Cosmetics. The brand's products are intensely pigmented, apply smoothly, and are more affordable than the majority of drugstore offerings, with its cult-favorite Soft Matte Lip Cream ringing in at just $6. This holiday season, the brand is pairing that incredible formula with pint-sized palettes inspired by international destinations . . . and the sets are only $15.
The Wanderlust Collection boasts seven different options: Madrid, Copenhagen, Dubai, Paris, London, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. The global hot spots (which these lip colors are named after) have each inspired beautiful, trend-focused color palettes that have been immortalized in eye shadow. In every pairing, you'll receive a full-sized liquid lipstick and eight shadows, all in a package that measures less than five inches by six inches. This means they're perfect for stashing in your travel beauty bag - after all, you're getting basically an entire look in a tiny kit!
Unfortunately, all of the sets have sold out on NYXCosmetics.com and London is no longer in stock on Ulta Beauty's site, but the brand confirmed that the products will all be restocked soon. Read on to see and shop the glorious products, and stay tuned for updates.
8 Universally Flattering Party Dresses to Wear This Holiday Season
When the holiday parties roll around, you can't just put on any old thing. You're going to be visiting old friends and family you haven't seen in a while, many of which will scream, "Hey lady, let's take a picture!" While your goal shouldn't necessarily be to impress everyone in the room, you definitely want to feel confident.
That's why we did a little searching and uncovered the most flattering dress trends for every body type. Since the weather is taking a turn for the cold, these silhouettes all have cozy details, like turtlenecks or longer hemlines. And, all it takes is a few simple accessories to jazz them up for a get together. So relax - have a glass of champagne. Regardless of whether you've got a small bust, are petite, or were blessed with a booty, when you've got on one of these styles, girl, you'll look good.
How to Put Your Baby to Sleep - According to 1 Hysterical Dad
If only babies actually went to sleep when their tired parents told them it was time for bed! But considering that more times than not, little ones will cry or fuss the moment they're put in their cribs at bedtime, one New Zealand dad is trying to help out desperate parents.
In a hysterical video that feels all too familiar for many moms and dads, popular blogger How to Dad has some important tips for how to put a baby to sleep. From classic tactics like renaming a standard blanket "blanky" to improvising classic lullabies, this dad's attempts to soothe his daughter are all of us after a long day. Whether you resort to the tap-out method or give some of his new ideas a try, this video will at least have you laughing even if it doesn't have your baby effortlessly snoozing at the snap of your fingers!
How to Have the Most Magical Harry Potter Christmas
Like all Harry Potter fans, when we heard last year that Warner Bros was re-creating Christmas dinner inside the Hogwarts Great Hall, we dreamed of scoring tickets. But then we thought, "Why don't we re-create it at home?" And so we did. Ahead, check out how you too can put together your own happy Christmas, complete with snitch ornaments, Mrs. Weasley sweater cookies, a spectacular dinner table setup, and oh so much more. It's easy to do yourself - promise.
p.s. Check out even more Harry Potter holiday ideas here!
Jared Padalecki's Real-Life Romance With Genevieve Cortese Is Supernaturally Sweet
Any diehard Supernatural fan knows that Jared Padalecki and Genevieve Cortese met and fell in love on the set of the show. Genevieve joined the cast as a demon named Ruby in 2009, and by 2010, the couple had taken their love off screen, gotten engaged, and even tied the knot! Since then, they've welcomed two boys, Thomas, 4, and Austin, 2, and are currently expecting their third child. Keep reading for some of their cutest moments together - including a few exceptional red carpet appearances - and if you want even more cute overload, check out Jared's best family pictures!
35 Gifts For the Mesh-Loving Fit Girl in Your Life
Obsessed with the mesh trend? So are we. What's not to love about breathable fabric that's equally as stylish as it is functional? Seamlessly rock your look outside the gym or studio with any of the items we've found ahead. Cool products from leggings to sports bras will become your excuse to fit in another workout. So if you or a friend are all about mesh and mesh-paneled gear, keep scrolling to see 35 options.
35 Gifts For the Mesh-Loving Fit Girl in Your Life
Obsessed with the mesh trend? So are we. What's not to love about breathable fabric that's equally as stylish as it is functional? Seamlessly rock your look outside the gym or studio with any of the items we've found ahead. Cool products from leggings to sports bras will become your excuse to fit in another workout. So if you or a friend are all about mesh and mesh-paneled gear, keep scrolling to see 35 options.
This Beauty Vlogger's Tutorial Using $5-or-Under Products Will Mesmerize You
Even professional beauty vloggers know there are hidden gems at the drugstore. Vlogger Tati Westbrook (known as GlamLifeGuru on YouTube) challenged herself to create a makeup tutorial featuring affordable beauty products all $5 or under.
In the video, Tati explains that some of these inexpensive finds are some of her favorite makeup products. The Wet n Wild Coverall Primer ($5) is an item Tati adores, and she explains it works best in thin layers. Another affordable gem featured is the LA Girl Pro-Conceal HD Concealer ($3), which she uses to highlight her face.
Additionally, the makeup guru uses affordable makeup brushes from e.l.f., and suggests you take the time to blend when using drugstore products to ensure a flawless application. Watch the video to get more tips and shopping suggestions for beauty babes on a budget.
Techie Stocking Stuffers You Won't Believe Cost Less Than $30
It takes a lot to pull off a great gift that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. But lucky for you, we've done all the work. Ahead, check out tech gifts that your friends and family will love, all under $30. At that price, you can stuff their stockings with more than one!
These 12 Fashion Terms Are About to Trend All the Way Through 2017
Being a fashion girl is hard work. We keep up with all the latest trends, decide whether or not they're for us - or perhaps if we wish to work them in our own unique way - and keep a record of inspirational looks from celebs and bloggers alike. The struggle.
Just kidding. Actually, learning about interesting new styling ideas and designers is what keeps the fashion wheel spinning, making for fresh outfits on our Instagram feeds that we end up re-creating ourselves. In 2016 alone, we were introduced to a whole glossary of unforgettable fads that we tried on for size.
Some of the 12 terms ahead offer descriptions of fresh silhouettes that have invited head turns. Some of them establish a different way of wearing an old piece of clothing. And plenty of them are words or phrases your favorite It models have gotten behind, giving rise to new trends. Read on to brush up on your lingo.
14 Elf on the Shelf Ideas For the Lazy Mom
Whether you love him or loathe him, the Elf on the Shelf has become a beloved tradition for families across the country. And as each year passes, Santa's little helper finds him or herself in more elaborate situations. Unfortunately, not every parent has the time, craft skills, or desire needed to construct such jaw-dropping scenes. But that doesn't mean you have to throw in the metaphorical towel. Click through for Elf on the Shelf ideas that are so simple, even the laziest parent can create them.
Mall of America Hires Its First Black Santa, Warms the Hearts of Children Everywhere
Mall of America, the largest mall in the country, just welcomed its first black Santa this holiday season. During an interview with WCCO-TV, Larry Jefferson, a United States veteran from Dallas, TX, spoke about how he feels to be the first Santa of color. "It's no big deal. I'm still Santa! I just happen to be a Santa of color," Jefferson explained to the news station. "It gives the kids an opportunity to see a Santa who looks like them."
Landon Luther, co-owner of the "Santa Experience" photo studio at the popular Minnesota mall, told Star Tribuine "We want Santa to be for everyone, period." Luther also revealed that the search for a Santa of color began last year and ended as soon as they found Larry Jefferson. Jefferson has been donning the famous red suit since 1999 and "considers himself a Santa for all."
The popular mall has received a ton of positive responses from shoppers across social media praising its decision to include a diverse Santa this year. Check out the video below to see why this Santa is warming the hearts of children everywhere.
Don't Be Fooled - These Celeb-Approved Earrings Aren't Ridiculously Expensive
It doesn't matter how much we love a red carpet look: a quick Google search typically reveals it's well beyond our budget. But that's not the case with a celeb-loved statement earring designed by Sachin & Babi. While the glamorous drop Grapes style has been worn by ladies like Emma Roberts and Olivia Palermo, it rings in at just $250 - not cheap, but definitely not as much as we thought. Plus, considering how much use we'd get out of these babies, pairing them with everything from fancy dresses to jeans, it's safe to say the purchase would be well worth the investment.
"We wanted to come up with an earring design that could work when paired next to every look in our collection," the husband-and-wife duo told us via email, adding they were inspired by grapes grown behind their home. "Similar to how wine makes every meal an occasion, our 'grapes' earrings are designed to make every night an evening worth getting dressed for."
With all its success, it's hard to believe the Grapes earring marks the first time Sachin & Babi took on the jewelry world. "We plan on designing more jewelry in the future, but are taking it slow," they said. "We really want to focus on one key accessory at a time." As for what's next? "We're launching the Coconuts earrings in early December, so stay tuned."
Scroll through to see the Grapes earrings in action, then shop a pair for yourself - or someone special! - just in time for the holidays.
Britney Spears Celebrates Her 35th Birthday Surrounded by Fans - and Lance Bass
Britney Spears celebrated her 35th birthday surrounded by her fans at 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball in LA on Friday night. Not only did she deliver an incredible performance of a medley of her hits including "Slumber Party" and "Womanizer," but the event's host, Ryan Seacrest, surprised the singer by coming out on stage with a giant three-tier birthday cake and leading the audience to sing "Happy Birthday."
Later that night, Britney uploaded a video from the show on Instagram, writing, "Thank you for the sweet birthday wishes! Had an amazing day. Love you all 💖💖💖 #KIISJingleBall." Lance Bass, who also happened to be at the concert, shared a photo of him and Britney on Instagram on Saturday, and captioned it, "It's been a minute since I've spent a birthday with this one! Good to know we still like rips in our jeans. 😜@BritneySpears @MichaelTurchin #BirthdayGirl #JingleBall." It's safe to say that Britney had one hell of a birthday.
13 Websites That Are Both Productive and Fun to Play With
The internet is full of corners that can entertain you when you're bored at work or that can become useful tools for your job. That's why we've rounded up a mixture of sites that you probably never heard of - but are either useful or fun to play around with. These sites were suggested in a Reddit thread called "What are some awesome websites that not enough people know about?" Keep reading, try some of these out, and bookmark the ones you love!
- Create GIFs anytime: Looking for a perfect GIF that doesn't exist yet? Use gifgif to create one quickly without any watermark.
- Clean up your writing: With Hemingway App, the website will grade any sentence or essay on readability. It'll also let you know if a sentence is too hard to read or suggest removing unnecessary words.
- Take a mental break with some pets: Watch real puppies and cats on your screen with iPet Companion. The website live-streams cats and puppies living in shelters, with the ability to move the animals' toys.
- Improve your math skills: With Better Explained, you'll learn how and why math works the way it does, rather than memorizing theories or equations.
- Learn what you're actually signing up for: When you sign up for YouTube or GitHub, you probably didn't read the company's terms of service. Find out what is in it, especially concerning your privacy with TS;DR.
- Take a class and learn a new skill: Similar to other websites, edX includes a catalog of courses you can take to learn and further a skill.
- Sharpen what you're learning: With Khan Academy, you can explore different subjects like computer programming or art history and learn a subject more thoroughly.
- Figure out how to play the guitar: It's a skill plenty of people wish they had and now you can. The site, Justin Guitar, offers plenty of courses and songs to learn that'll have you riffing in no time.
- Play a silly game to relax: Plug in your headphones and try to find the Invisible Cow. It's a fun and easy game to play.
- Draw for fun: On Weave Silk, you can draw beautiful creations in different colors. It's soothing and might amp up your drawing skills.
- Improve your typing pace: Compete against other people on the internet with Type Racer. Race against the clock and others to type a sentence while improving your words per minute.
- Be the snarkiest person ever: If someone asks you a question that they can totally google, use Let Me Google That For You. It'll answer their question but by showing them how to google it.
- Find out if you need to change your password: With Have I Been Pwned, you can enter your username or email address to find out if your data might've been included in a breach. If it shows up, you'll see what sites to change your username on.
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40 Lightened-Up Holiday Desserts and Sweets (Eggnog Included!)
Warm chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon-spice meringues, pumpkin pie, eggnog, cocoa . . . some of the best, coziest, most comforting, and wonderful flavors of the holiday season, right? Well, get ready for all of your favorites with a healthy twist: we've got 40 lightened-up recipes that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy - without any guilt whatsoever.
40 Lightened-Up Holiday Desserts and Sweets (Eggnog Included!)
Warm chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon-spice meringues, pumpkin pie, eggnog, cocoa . . . some of the best, coziest, most comforting, and wonderful flavors of the holiday season, right? Well, get ready for all of your favorites with a healthy twist: we've got 40 lightened-up recipes that'll make you feel all warm and fuzzy - without any guilt whatsoever.
12 Parenting Moments That Made Us Beyond Proud in 2016
Depending on your interests, election coverage or news surrounding various Netflix reboots most likely filled your newsfeed throughout this past year. But among those dominating headlines were personal parenting stories that also went viral and were celebrated for what they stood for. Whether it was a mom standing up for her birth story and postpartum body, a dad showing unwavering support for his child, or a parent teaching their little one an important lesson, there were many moments that made us proud over the year
. These powerful posts deserved applause not only when they were first published but also now for the hope and strength that they spread throughout 2016.
The Best Pictures of the British Royals in 2016
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry, and the rest of the British royal family have had quite a busy 2016. In addition to Kate and Will celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary, being parents to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and taking a royal tour of India and Canada, they also rang in Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday and made a slew of official appearances around London. Prince Harry has kept himself busy with his Invictus Games in Florida, a trip to Disney World, his tour of the Caribbean, and just looking ridiculously handsome. Meanwhile, Prince George met the Obamas and Princess Charlotte proved that she's growing up so fast in adorable new photos. Keep reading to see the best royal moments of the year!
90+ Celebrities You Should Be Following on Snapchat
As more and more of your favorite stars hop on the Snapchat wagon, figuring out how to add them to your friends list can become a difficult task. Celebrities use the social media platform to share sexy selfies, funny videos, or behind-the-scenes footage, but unlike Instagram and Twitter, there are no verified accounts, so trying to hunt them down can seem like an endless mission. To make your life easier, we've rounded up the top celebrities you should be following. Keep reading to see which of your favorite stars are on Snapchat (and be sure to follow POPSUGAR), and then check out the hottest celebrity Snapchat accounts.
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