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2016: The Year I Stopped Feeling Fat
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"Lose Weight!" "You're not good enough!" " You don't fit in!" These have been the most consistent messages pushed toward women from the media for the past three decades. It's no surprise then that as a size 12, I've struggled with feeling fat. But women are finally starting to wise up, myself included. 2016 has been huge for body acceptance, and although it may seem like not all that much has changed, you can hear the wheels starting to creek.
Trust me, I should know! When I started The12ishStyle, I had no idea what to expect. Was anyone out there? Would anyone care? Almost instantly it was clear that yes, so many women felt like I did: ignored by fashion and uninspired. A little over one year in as a blogger, the feedback and engagement has been beyond what I ever expected. I see women finally appreciating their own body types and feeling empowered to wear something they didn't think they could wear. When a saleswoman tells me I should "try the 8" or directs me online for extended sizes, I know I'm not alone. Replacing a feeling of loneliness with one of community and empowerment has been an incredible change. Many things define me, but 2016 is the year I decided I'm not going to let "fat" be one of them.
So where did it all start? Although there were body-positive rumblings in years past, the Sports Illustrated Ashley Graham cover back in February seemed to break things wide open. Before that, I can honestly say I'd never seen anyone whose body looked even remotely like mine held up and celebrated in a mainstream way, let alone on the cover of the legendary swimsuit issue!
"Many things define me, but 2016 is the year I decided I'm not going to let 'fat' be one of them."
Her cover ended up being a much-needed wake-up call not just for myself but also for media, brands, influencers, and average-size women everywhere who were all suddenly down to join the conversation. As a result, 2016 was the first year I am actually starting to feel heard by the fashion industry I love so much. Amen to that!
Image Source: James Macari/Sports Illustrated
Yes, there's more work to be done - shopping above a size 10 will still make you crazy, for instance - but before we get into 2017, let's pause to recap just how far size inclusivity has come this past year.
Graham wasn't 2016's only plus-size cover girl, with Women's Running magazine tapping Nadia Aboulhosn for their April cover. The accompanying article tied body positivity and self-love to running faster. Genius.
Mass retailer Lane Bryant finally responded to a general outcry for more fashionable clothing, announcing a collaboration with designer Prabal Gurung whose clothing previously has never been available above a size 10. It launches March 2017 - mark your calendar!
"Replacing a feeling of loneliness with one of community and empowerment has been an incredible change."
Speaking of designers, Christian Siriano stepped in to dress Leslie Jones for her July Ghostbusters premier after she tweeted she was unable to find anyone to dress her. Her floor-length red dress was uh-mazing.
Other celebs got in on the conversation too. Khloé Kardashian turned her mega star power to the world of denim with her line Good American, featuring sizes 00-24. Zendaya launched her clothing line with inclusive sizing as well, saying "Offering a limited size range is not even something that would cross my mind . . . because I just want everybody to feel included." YES.
The King of Make It Work, Tim Gunn called out the fashion industry for not making it work for plus size ladies in a compelling op-ed for the Washington Post.
While we're still waiting for most mass brands to get Gunn's memo (the exception being Target's highly shoppable WhoWhatWear collab), under-the-radar brands like Phylyda, Floravere, Universal Standard, and Of Mercer led the way with inclusive sizing.
Image Source: Getty / VALERIE MACON
And media outlets also got in on the action. Refinery29 launched their 67 Percent Project a commitment to making 67 Percent of the bodies they show plus-size as a way to reflect the population, with a September symposium on the topic. Meanwhile, Glamour Magazine launched a special plus-size issue featuring all clothing in size 12 and up.
For me, the biggest impact of all was felt in the world of social media. From bloggers like myself to models to influencers, average-size women everywhere are creating their own platforms and finding an engaged audience eager to connect. Amy Schumer posted #NoThighGapNoProblem at the Met Gala. Gigi Hadid responded to body shamers and encouraged acceptance. Women were encouraged to drop the towel at the beach and show of their as-is body as their "beach body." Looking ahead to 2017, I'm excited for another big year and you can bet social media will be leading the way.
A Victoria's Secret Model Colorist Reveals the Secret to Sexy Brunette Hair
Blondes may have more fun, but if the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway is any indication, brunettes have all the sex appeal. You're not imagining things: there was a brunette majority on this year's catwalk, with about 65 percent of the models rocking darker strands. Considering that naturally flaxen beauties make up only 2 percent of the world's population, we're excited to see that chocolate-haired goddesses are seemingly embracing their roots.
Two of the most glorious brunettes of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Irina Shayk and Barbara Fialho, sought the expertise of celebrity colorist Shah Karegar before they hit the runway. According to Karegar, keeping your brunette hair sexy is simple (and completely free).
"Try not to shampoo it more than twice a week," Karegar advised via email, regarding natural and color-treated hair. "The reason why a lot of brunettes get mousy is because their hair is dehydrated, whether it's [from] the sun or being shampooed quite often." He also recommended hydrating it "as much as possible" each week with a high-quality conditioner. (Try DIYing your hair own mask with coconut oil with one of our recipes.)
Karegar shared that it's critical to avoid overprocessing the hair of his model clients. This is because styling and traveling can result in major stress on hair. Combining that with the damage of coloring can result in brittle and decidedly unsexy strands. To keep hair strong, he uses Uberliss's Bond Amplifier when coloring and lifting. This professional product reduces hair porosity, thus preventing breakage and damage.
Read on to see what color techniques he used on Irina and Barbara so you can prepare for your next salon appointment.
6 Workouts You'll Be Obsessing Over in 2017
New year, new goals, new workouts! We're already seeing some trends emerge in fitness, giving us a solid indication of what kinds of workouts are going to be super popular in 2017. Haven't tried these yet? The coming year is the perfect time to experiment and find something new and awesome that you love. And while we don't see your favorite bootcamp or cycling classes losing any momentum, there are some up-and-comers that will totally dominate in the new year - we think you're going to love them!
1. Boxing
With the rise of boutique boxing studios and the addition of beginner classes to traditional boxing gyms, boxing will see an even bigger year in 2017 than it did in 2016. Bonus: you don't even have to jump in the ring to reap the benefits of this total-body exercise, as many studios are geared toward a no-contact style of fitness. And with added visibility from celebrities sharing their boxing workouts, we know that more women than ever will be hitting the heavy bags in the coming year. This anxiety-reducing, ultra-empowering workout is here to help you kick ass, take names, and have your healthiest year yet. Can't get to a boxing gym? Try this at-home cardio boxing workout from an Equinox trainer.
2. Megaformer (The Lagree Method)
Like Pilates on crack, a Megaformer class gives you an intense reformer workout that'll make your muscles shake, burn, and possibly hate you for the next 72 hours. The classes are rooted in the Lagree method, named after trainer and Megaformer creator Sebastien Lagree. The workout is HARD, but so, so good.
Celebrities like Bella Thorne and Lea Michele are regulars at the Studio MDR, a popular Lagree studio in Los Angeles, and we anticipate even more A-listers and fit influencers will be sharing their Megaformer workouts this coming year, too.
3. Dance Cardio
People want to move in a way that doesn't feel like exercise - and if the explosion of The Fitness Marshall's popularity was any indicator, dance cardio workouts are going to be more popular than ever this year. Studios are springing up in major metros, like The COMPANY in San Francisco and 305 Fitness in New York City, so get ready to dance your way through 2017. These classes feel more like a party than they do a workout. Get a 20-minute taste of dancing off the calories with this dance cardio bootcamp that you can do in your living room.
4. Mixed Format Classes
Speedplay, Orange Theory, Barry's Bootcamp, YAS - these classes all have one thing in common, and it's their hybrid format. They mix multiple workouts into one class! While in many classes you'll be on one machine or doing one particular style of exercise for 45-60 minutes, these studios deliver workouts that combine strength training and cardio, which is the most effective way to burn calories.
We talked to superstar trainer Jeanette Jenkins (you can check her out in action with this 30-minute cardio sculpt workout), and she had the same thought - these mixed format classes will be huge in the coming year. Why? "They prevent overuse [injury] on the joints of doing the exact same thing over and over again." She noted that studios like YAS and Speedplay "get it" and that other studios that offer a varied workout using various machines will keep fitness clients healthier in the long run.
Whether you like a combo of yoga and Spin in one class, a mixed format HIIT session, or a bootcamp-style training that combines multiple machines and floor work, there's something for everyone out there. And we're even more excited to see what else will pop up as this trend continues to build in 2017. Maybe a boxing-slash-Megaformer class??
5. Workout Apps
With ClassPass nixing the unlimited option, many users are needing to fill the void with another convenient, do-whenever, wherever-you-are workout. And how does one do that in a cost-effective way? With apps and at-home workouts.
Apps like Kayla Itsines's Sweat With Kayla and Nike Women's refreshed NTC saw a rise in popularity year, and we predict they'll do even better in 2017 - especially after Kayla told POPSUGAR in an interview earlier this year that exciting new updates were coming for the SWK app.
Newer apps like Aaptiv and Sworkit are building their followings, too, bringing on-demand training and coaching to your phone with a variety of workouts and styles to choose from. And as always, you can expect to see exciting new at-home workouts on the POPSUGAR Active app, too.
6. Live-Stream Classes
Welcome to the future. You don't have to live in a major metro to try new, exciting fitness classes anymore thanks to the rise of livestream video. Now, from anywhere in the world, you can bring the high-energy workout to you. Why stream Netflix when you could stream a high-intensity, body-transforming workout?
We're seeing the trend go from the DVD workouts to streaming workouts to livestream workouts - following in parallel to the rise of live-streaming on social media with platforms like Facebook Live and Periscope.
Brands like Peloton cycling are leading the charge for fitness, with goals of bringing that in-class energy and power to your solo at-home sweat sesh. Not every studio and brand is streaming live classes just yet, but we anticipate the shift will happen this year en masse. Many brands have been making general streaming available - FitFusion lets you take classes from Jillian Michaels or Tone It Up's Karena and Katrina; Barre3 brings the muscle-shaking studio class to your home with the ability to schedule your week just like you would with physical studio classes; New York's Ballet Beautiful lets you pay per stream/workout; and YogaGlo delivers at-home classes from world-renowned teachers like Kathryn Budig.
All of these examples show the promise of the rise of more live-streaming in 2017. And with the latest VR technology, who knows what could be next? We wouldn't mind a virtual reality dance cardio class!
These Are the Disney Princesses the Victoria's Secret Angels Identify With
We're not sure which gorgeous group we love more: the Victoria's Secret Angels or Disney princesses. But it turns out the former is also infatuated with the latter. At the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Paris, we chatted with nine gorgeous models backstage to ask them one tough question: which Disney princess would you want to be and why?
Turns out Princess Jasmine and her crop top was a popular response, and one model also had a creative answer (hint: she's OK with going drag). Keep reading to learn more!
Any Parent Who Plans This Spider-Man Birthday Party Is an Automatic Superhero
As a Peter Parker-obsessed kiddo, Hudson wanted a Spider-Man-themed fifth birthday party. But instead of going with the typical superhero bash, his parents contacted The Coop to plan a modern take on their child's beloved crime fighter.
To achieve this spectacular version of a Spider-Man-themed birthday party, Juliet stuck with one of her party-planning values: keep it super cool by avoiding branded images on plates and other party decor, but when you need to, utilize them in a modern way. She made this happen by sticking with a graphic red, blue, black, and white color scheme and then adding special details like a giant air walker Spider-Man balloon hanging upside down from the ceiling. A variety of DIY details also added a unique feel to the bash and included a felt spider web runner cut into individual webs to use as placemats, a painted superhero city backdrop, a comic-book table runner, and matching party hats. Check out all of the marvelous details ahead!
6 Workouts You'll Be Obsessing Over in 2017
New year, new goals, new workouts! We're already seeing some trends emerge in fitness, giving us a solid indication of what kinds of workouts are going to be super popular in 2017. Haven't tried these yet? The coming year is the perfect time to experiment and find something new and awesome that you love. And while we don't see your favorite bootcamp or cycling classes losing any momentum, there are some up-and-comers that will totally dominate in the new year - we think you're going to love them!
1. Boxing
With the rise of boutique boxing studios and the addition of beginner classes to traditional boxing gyms, boxing will see an even bigger year in 2017 than it did in 2016. Bonus: you don't even have to jump in the ring to reap the benefits of this total-body exercise, as many studios are geared toward a no-contact style of fitness. And with added visibility from celebrities sharing their boxing workouts, we know that more women than ever will be hitting the heavy bags in the coming year. This anxiety-reducing, ultra-empowering workout is here to help you kick ass, take names, and have your healthiest year yet. Can't get to a boxing gym? Try this at-home cardio boxing workout from an Equinox trainer.
2. Megaformer (The Lagree Method)
Like Pilates on crack, a Megaformer class gives you an intense reformer workout that'll make your muscles shake, burn, and possibly hate you for the next 72 hours. The classes are rooted in the Lagree method, named after trainer and Megaformer creator Sebastien Lagree. The workout is HARD, but so, so good.
Celebrities like Bella Thorne and Lea Michele are regulars at the Studio MDR, a popular Lagree studio in Los Angeles, and we anticipate even more A-listers and fit influencers will be sharing their Megaformer workouts this coming year, too.
3. Dance Cardio
People want to move in a way that doesn't feel like exercise - and if the explosion of The Fitness Marshall's popularity was any indicator, dance cardio workouts are going to be more popular than ever this year. Studios are springing up in major metros, like The COMPANY in San Francisco and 305 Fitness in New York City, so get ready to dance your way through 2017. These classes feel more like a party than they do a workout. Get a 20-minute taste of dancing off the calories with this dance cardio bootcamp that you can do in your living room.
4. Mixed Format Classes
Speedplay, Orange Theory, Barry's Bootcamp, YAS - these classes all have one thing in common, and it's their hybrid format. They mix multiple workouts into one class! While in many classes you'll be on one machine or doing one particular style of exercise for 45-60 minutes, these studios deliver workouts that combine strength training and cardio, which is the most effective way to burn calories.
We talked to superstar trainer Jeanette Jenkins (you can check her out in action with this 30-minute cardio sculpt workout), and she had the same thought - these mixed format classes will be huge in the coming year. Why? "They prevent overuse [injury] on the joints of doing the exact same thing over and over again." She noted that studios like YAS and Speedplay "get it" and that other studios that offer a varied workout using various machines will keep fitness clients healthier in the long run.
Whether you like a combo of yoga and Spin in one class, a mixed format HIIT session, or a bootcamp-style training that combines multiple machines and floor work, there's something for everyone out there. And we're even more excited to see what else will pop up as this trend continues to build in 2017. Maybe a boxing-slash-Megaformer class??
5. Workout Apps
With ClassPass nixing the unlimited option, many users are needing to fill the void with another convenient, do-whenever, wherever-you-are workout. And how does one do that in a cost-effective way? With apps and at-home workouts.
Apps like Kayla Itsines's Sweat With Kayla and Nike Women's refreshed NTC saw a rise in popularity year, and we predict they'll do even better in 2017 - especially after Kayla told POPSUGAR in an interview earlier this year that exciting new updates were coming for the SWK app.
Newer apps like Aaptiv and Sworkit are building their followings, too, bringing on-demand training and coaching to your phone with a variety of workouts and styles to choose from. And as always, you can expect to see exciting new at-home workouts on the POPSUGAR Active app, too.
6. Live-Stream Classes
Welcome to the future. You don't have to live in a major metro to try new, exciting fitness classes anymore thanks to the rise of livestream video. Now, from anywhere in the world, you can bring the high-energy workout to you. Why stream Netflix when you could stream a high-intensity, body-transforming workout?
We're seeing the trend go from the DVD workouts to streaming workouts to livestream workouts - following in parallel to the rise of live-streaming on social media with platforms like Facebook Live and Periscope.
Brands like Peloton cycling are leading the charge for fitness, with goals of bringing that in-class energy and power to your solo at-home sweat sesh. Not every studio and brand is streaming live classes just yet, but we anticipate the shift will happen this year en masse. Many brands have been making general streaming available - FitFusion lets you take classes from Jillian Michaels or Tone It Up's Karena and Katrina; Barre3 brings the muscle-shaking studio class to your home with the ability to schedule your week just like you would with physical studio classes; New York's Ballet Beautiful lets you pay per stream/workout; and YogaGlo delivers at-home classes from world-renowned teachers like Kathryn Budig.
All of these examples show the promise of the rise of more live-streaming in 2017. And with the latest VR technology, who knows what could be next? We wouldn't mind a virtual reality dance cardio class!
This Is How Your Favorite Food Network Stars Bake Christmas Cookies
Christmas cookies are no easy feat - that's why you'll want to start with a trustworthy recipe. These are some of the top rated, most popular recipes from your favorite Food Network stars. Most of these are classic Christmas cookies, so you can guarantee they'll be crowd-pleasers.
Alton Brown: Sugar Cookie
According to Alton Brown, his sugar cookie recipe is the most versatile recipe on the planet. You can drop and bake them, roll them in a log and slice into icebox cookies, or roll into a thin sheet for festive cookie cutters. This is definitely my favorite recipe - I always use it as the base for my ugly Christmas sweater cookies.
Sunny Anderson: Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies
Pumpkin pie spice and crushed candy canes are the two secret ingredients to transform any chocolate chip cookie recipe into a Christmassy cookie.
Giada De Laurentiis: Holiday Biscotti
Your holiday cup of coffee deserves a little slice of holiday biscotti. Giada's is full of lemon zest, pistachios, and dried cranberries. She gives it a Christmas flair by dipping it in white chocolate and sprinkling the top with red and green sugar crystals.
Patrick and Gina Neely: Spiced Gingerbread
What gives gingerbread its iconic flavor is fresh spices, brown sugar, and molasses. You'll want to top those cookies with a royal icing. Though the icing contains egg whites and fresh lemon juice, once the icing firms up atop the cookies, it's safe to store on the countertop in an airtight container.
Ina Garten: Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Ina's thumbprint cookies have one little trick: roll the dough in coconut flakes to offer a contrasting crunch and beautiful toasted presentation.
Alex Guarnaschelli: Greek Christmas Cookies
Brandy, vanilla, and whole cloves make these buttery kourambiedes (aka Greek Christmas cookies) even more agonizingly tasty.
Aarti Sequeira: Garam Masala-Chocolate Gingerbread
One way to forgo buying tons of spices is to simply buy one spice mix: garam masala. It's the key ingredient in Aarti's chocolatey gingerbread.
This Is How All Your Favorite Chefs Make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are one of those staples that are simple yet complicated to make. If you've ever screwed up a whole batch, you already know that following the recipe to a T makes all the difference, and that small changes can have a big impact. For example, using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour creates a cake-like texture, adding more brown sugar than white leads to more chewiness, and incorporating secret ingredients (like instant coffee) alters the flavor in the best way. When seeking cookie advice, who better to turn to than some of the best celebrity cooks? Here's what Alton Brown, Mario Batali, and more experts recommend.
Alton Brown: With Bread Flour
Alton Brown's "The Chewy" chocolate chip cookie recipe has a five-star rating out of more than 1,100 reviews, so you know he's doing something right. To ensure chewiness, he uses bread flour instead of all-purpose flour ("Bread flour can absorb much more liquid than all-purpose flour," he explains), one whole egg plus one yolk ("Egg whites dry out baked goods"), and a whole cup of brown sugar ("The darker the sugar you use, the chewier the cookies are going to be"). His recipe takes a little more time than average (you have to chill the dough for one hour), but if you'd rather have melt-in-your-mouth chewy cookies than firmer cookies, it's worth it.
Giada De Laurentiis: Add Hazelnuts and Toffee
Giada always takes a classic recipe and puts a slight twist on it, making us say, "Why didn't we think of that?" Her hazelnut chocolate chip cookie recipe requires toasting the hazelnuts before chopoping them, which brings out their flavor even more. With a combination of semisweet chocolate chips, supersweet toffee candy, and crunchy hazelnuts, there's a more complex variety of flavors and textures than the average chocolate chip cookie.
Ina Garten: Chocolate Chunks Instead of Chips
Ina Garten's chocolate chip cookie recipe is pretty standard, except she opts for chunks instead of chips (and extralarge scoops of dough on the pan) for maximum meltiness throughout the cookie.
The Pioneer Woman: 3 Different Ways
The Pioneer Woman has a chocolate chip cookie recipe for every mood (and every preferred level of chocolate). Her basic chocolate chip cookie recipe is "my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe when I need 'em in 30 minutes or less. It's like the Domino's Pizza of all my chocolate chip cookie recipes," she says. It's actually not so basic, though, because she sneaks in two secret ingredients: instant coffee granules and flaxseeds. Things get even more interesting with her browned butter chocolate chunk cookies, and her third recipe is on the next next level: triple chocolate cookies.
Mario Batali: 100 Percent Italian
Are you ready for the list of unexpected ingredients in Mario Batali's chocolate chip cookies? Heavy cream, olive oil, ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cocoa powder. Batali's recipe is for traditional mostaccioli cookies, an Italian chocolate cookie popular during the holidays. As if the chocolate cookies aren't rich enough, they're topped with a smooth chocolate glaze. Needless to say, Mario's recipe is for chocolate-addicts only.
Bobby Flay: All About the Brown Sugar
Bobby Flay's chocolate chip cookies get a darker color and chewier consistency thanks to two different kinds of brown sugar (light and dark muscovado sugar). He also uses an ice cream scoop to dollop heaping spoonfuls of dough on the pan - with plenty of space in between each one - to ensure there's enough space for the cookies to spread.
Emeril: Supersized
"Why make a bunch of small cookies when you could make a giant cookie cake?" Emeril must have thought when he developed his popular giant chocolate chip cookie cake recipe. As long as you have a pizza pan, you won't have to make much more of an effort than you would with a regular recipe, and you'll have a homemade cookie cake that's infinitely better than store-bought.
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Nothing You See Today Will Top These Cute Photos of Ricky Martin and His Fiancé Jwan Yosef
We must admit that since Ricky Martin announced his engagement to artist Jwan Yosef on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, we've been a little obsessed with the couple. The two hotties (honestly, that word doesn't even do them justice) are just beautiful together, often sharing photos of their cute moments together on their Instagram feeds.
There was that time they attended Eva Longoria and José Antonio Bastón's wedding together and looked super dapper in their tuxedos. Then, there was that other time, they showed off their abs by the pool . . . and then again while on a hike. Why are we still talking about them, when you can scroll ahead and take a look for yourself? Tell us they shouldn't be crowned the sexiest couple of 2016!
19 of the Best Gifts For a Fitness Newbie
The holidays are an ideal time to introduce a friend to fitness or to encourage a blossoming interest in the world of exercise. These gifts are not only exciting to receive, but they're also incredibly practical, and things that you probably wish you had owned when you first started working out.
While you're showing your loved one the ropes, make their new health journey more seamless and easier than ever with products that help with every aspect of fitness, from fueling to recovery. And maybe pick up some of it for yourself while you're at it, because who doesn't need a little more protein powder or an extra pair of compression socks?
19 of the Best Gifts For a Fitness Newbie
The holidays are an ideal time to introduce a friend to fitness or to encourage a blossoming interest in the world of exercise. These gifts are not only exciting to receive, but they're also incredibly practical, and things that you probably wish you had owned when you first started working out.
While you're showing your loved one the ropes, make their new health journey more seamless and easier than ever with products that help with every aspect of fitness, from fueling to recovery. And maybe pick up some of it for yourself while you're at it, because who doesn't need a little more protein powder or an extra pair of compression socks?
Where Do You Stand on the Internet's Great Giraffe Tie Debate of 2016?
When giraffes go to work do you think they put the tie at the top or bottom of their necks?
Asking for a friend. http://pic.twitter.com/e3cFarF75P- jeremy hammond (@jeremythunder) November 17, 2016
What started out as a comedian's silly question has now caused the internet to absolutely implode.
Jeremy Hammond started it all when he asked his followers, "When giraffes go to work do you think they put the tie at the top or bottom of their necks?" The tweet, posted on Nov. 17 and shown above, even included a hilarious and helpful drawing illustrating the two options - but thousands of retweets later, we're nowhere close to a consensus.
Now, even Chrissy Teigen has weighed in! She argued that giraffes would "clearly" wear ties at the bottom of their necks.
The debate has also inspired her to ponder other similarly confusing questions. How would dogs wear pants, for example? On the hind legs, according to Chrissy. How would a ferret wear a tube top? They're better off wearing a dress, she said: "8 nips, 4 tubes." Lastly, how would spiders wear pants? Well, she's stumped on that one.
While she might not have all the answers, Chrissy did feel pretty strongly about her stance in the great giraffe debate. If you're like her, let us know how you feel in the poll below.
Study Shows Having a Baby After 35 Years Old Can Do Incredible Things For Your Brain
As women, we're constantly being told that our "biological clock is ticking," being encouraged to have children before it's considered too late, but now, a new study is reporting that there are major benefits to giving birth after the age of 35. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that having a baby later in life can not only boost your brainpower, but prevent memory loss later in life.
The study followed 830 post-menopausal women and tested their verbal memory, executive functioning skills, and global cognition. They looked at the age of their first period, age of pregnancies, number of pregnancies, and more factors to evaluate the effect of pregnancy age on their mental health.
They found that participants whose last pregnancy was after age 35 had higher verbal memory and those who had their first period before age 13 had stronger global cognition. "Longer reproductive period and use of oral contraceptives" are additionally positively related to brainpower later in life. Women who gave birth to their first child between the ages of 15 and 24 were shown to have worse health and cognitive functioning in their 40s.
The huge increase in hormone levels during pregnancy can positively influence your brain's functioning, and the idea is that if you're pregnant later in life, the changes to your brain will last longer. "While it is not enough to suggest that women wait until after 35 years of age to close their family growth, our finding of a positive effect of later age at last pregnancy on late-life cognition is novel and substantial," said the lead author of the study, Dr. Roksana Karim.
So, if your parents ever tell you that it's time to get a move on it because the clock's a-tickin, just tell them that numbers don't lie! Read the full study here.
Grandma Lill's Adorably Funny Makeup Tutorials Will Make Your Day
In case you haven't experienced this incredible octogenarian yet, we'd like to introduce you to your new favorite beauty vlogger, Grandma Lill. The 86-year-old beauty guru stars in her own YouTube channel in collaboration with her grandson (and best friend), social media star Kevin Droniak. The dynamic duo posts videos once a week that include advice to their adoring fans, videos of them cooking together, and (best of all) hysterical makeup tutorials.
Each video includes Kevin presenting his grandmother with cosmetics to apply or to discuss with their audience. Understandably, she's frequently baffled by some of today's beauty trends.
In one video, Kevin shows Grandma Lill the popular Kylie Lip Kits and asks her to apply them. After exclaiming, "I'm not putting that crap on my lips!," she finally agrees to try out Posie K. But while staring at the logo, she still wants to know, "Why is it dripping off the lips?"
The duo also tries out popular YouTube trends, like the "100 Layers of Makeup" challenge. Kevin starts to apply 100 layers of foundation to Grandma Lill's face but she eventually puts her foot down, proclaiming, "This is the last time! No more monkey business!" She quits after fewer than 10 layers (and who can blame her?), concerned that she looks like a scarecrow.
Grandma Lill's ultimate advice? "Don't let your grandchildren ever do anything to your face!"
Keep reading to see Grandma Lill and Kevin's entertaining makeup videos.
10 Candle Hacks Every Spa-Lover Needs to Know Before Lighting That Wick
It's amazing how a glass jar of wax can transform a room, and the overall mood inside it, at the strike of a match. There's just something about the cool flickering flame, delicious aromatics, and cozy, snuggly vibe of a candle that turns even a cramped one-bedroom apartment into a momentary escape. The seemingly simple design somehow lends itself to a complete sensory experience that is every bit as calming as a day at the spa. Heck, even just thinking about a lit votive brings about a comforting sigh of relief.
However, you might be shocked to find out you've been lighting your candles all wrong and that black ring around the votive is totally avoidable. Yep, there's more to the calming jar of wax than you may have ever known. I spoke to some of the masterminds behind the industry's most heartwarming candles to get the expert candle-care tips you need to know before you strike your next match.
Effective Ways to Lose Thigh Fat
Even though full hips and thighs are a beautiful thing, many a woman has looked begrudgingly at her legs in the mirror. Unfortunately there's no one exercise or food that does the trick - spot reducing fat doesn't work - but keep reading to find out what can help.
30 Egg Breakfasts That May Turn You Instantly Into a Morning Person
Maybe you know how to scramble eggs, but if you're looking to freshen up your breakfast routine, allow these 30 takes to do the trick. Most of these recipes can be prepared for one and at the snap of a finger, so you actually have time to savor the most important meal of the day.
12 Times Lais Ribeiro Motivated Us to Work Out Like a Victoria's Secret Angel
If you're a fashion fan, chances are Lais Ribeiro is a familiar face. The 26-year-old Brazilian-born Victoria's Secret Angel, who earned her official wings in 2015, has been featured in some of the industry's hottest lingerie ads, runway shows (she's a member of the Balmain army, after all), and magazines - and she looks flawless every. Single. Time.
How, you ask? Because she trains hard, that's how. A quick scroll through Lais's Instagram shows her dedication to regular sweat sessions, and we're seriously impressed. From oceanside yoga to hardcore conditioning, read on to see all the times Lais was the ultimate fitspiration. When you're done, grab your headphones, crank up our playlist, and try our (relatively) easy Summer workout.
Effective Ways to Lose Thigh Fat
Even though full hips and thighs are a beautiful thing, many a woman has looked begrudgingly at her legs in the mirror. Unfortunately there's no one exercise or food that does the trick - spot reducing fat doesn't work - but keep reading to find out what can help.
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Some Parents Are Urging Others Not to Give Expensive Gifts From Santa - Do You Agree?
VERY interesting take on gifts from 'Santa'
Between parents hoping to outdo their own childhood and those caught up in the holiday magic, it's easy for many to get carried away while holiday shopping. And while what one parent spends on his or her own child is nobody else's business and shouldn't be judged, some across the internet are urging those high-cost items not to be gifted from Santa.
In a screenshot of a Facebook post with the user's name blurred out that has been shared across the social media platform as well as Imgur, one anonymous user explains why spending a lot on your child, and giving Santa credit, could be doing more damage than you realize. "Not all parents have a ton of cash to spend on making their kid's Christmas special, so it doesn't make sense to have Santa give your kid a Playstation 4, bike, and an iPad while his best friend at school gets a new hat and mittens from Santa," the user wrote.
Instead, he or she advises that parents be modest with their gifts from Santa and label the more expensive presents from them. "You can explain the value of money to kids, but you can't explain Santa's discrimination to a heartbroken kid," the user wrote. "Keep that in mind this year and always."
I Tried the Viral Red Wine Spaghetti Recipe, and Here's What Happened
Since both cooking spaghetti in tomato sauce and Martha Stewart's one-pot pasta hack turned out to be total failures, I had to see if the same was true for Food and Wine's spaghetti cooked in red wine. Spoiler alert: it was the opposite. Thousands of people, like me, were intrigued by the publication's recipe video that went viral on Facebook, so I had high hopes that the pasta would taste as delicious as it looked. The verdict is in, and all I can say is this fast and easy dish will no doubt be added to my regular dinner rotation.
The recipe involves simple pantry staples (salt, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, walnuts, and parmesan), but the red wine adds a slightly sweet, rich flavor that's unlike anything you've had before. I used Cabernet because that's what I like drinking, but you could use any dry red wine. You boil an entire bottle of wine (plus a little more from a second bottle) with a few cups of water before cooking the pasta al dente. The fascinating part is the noodles transform colors as they cook. What starts as regular spaghetti quickly develops a deep, purplish red as it absorbs the liquid. Many of our tasters mistook the noodles for whole-wheat spaghetti and even soba.
As a hardcore pasta-lover, I was pleasantly surprised how light, flavorful, and sophisticated this pasta dish turned out. I'm obsessed, but I'm not the only one. Other taste testers (aka my co-workers) made comments like, "I love this. I can't get enough." "Simple and tasty." "Literally amazing."
So, without further ado, it's your turn to try this amazing technique.
Get the recipe: spaghetti cooked in red wine
17 Latin Cookbooks Any Chef in Training Will Want to Find Under the Christmas Tree
We all have that friend who loves to host parties just so she can whip up all those crazy-intense recipes she's been practicing for months. Yes, that friend who says she's just going to "cook something quick" and then serves a multicourse meal worthy of a Michelin star that involved making dough from scratch, sourcing rare ingredients, and even using a tool you're not sure what it's for. For her (or, hey, him!), there's this list of 17 Latin cookbooks. Whether she has already mastered tamales, ceviches, and empanadas or is just getting started, her eyes will light up when she unwraps one of these on Christmas Day.
17 Dance Workouts That Feel More Like a Party Than Exercise
Let's DANCE! These workouts make exercising more fun, less painful. You'll be sweating away to your very own dance party, whether you choose a 30-minute jam sesh or a 3-minute quickie. And we're not talking about low-intensity workouts, guys - this is heart-pounding, calorie-torching cardio!
17 Dance Workouts That Feel More Like a Party Than Exercise
Let's DANCE! These workouts make exercising more fun, less painful. You'll be sweating away to your very own dance party, whether you choose a 30-minute jam sesh or a 3-minute quickie. And we're not talking about low-intensity workouts, guys - this is heart-pounding, calorie-torching cardio!
Kylie Cosmetics Is Getting Sued For Copyright Infringement, and Here's Why
Los Angeles-based makeup artist Vlada Haggerty plans to sue Kylie Cosmetics over the images the company has used to promote its products. According to a statement the artist's lawyer gave Women's Wear Daily, the copyright infringement lawsuit will be filed early the week of Nov. 28.
This is not the first time Vlada has expressed an issue with Kylie Cosmetics's marketing images. Previously, the artist took to Instagram to discuss an image she collaborated on with photographer Julia Kuzmenko McKim in September, which resembles an image used to promote Kylie's Holiday Collection. Additionally, the Jenner sister's iconic "dripping lips" logo closely parallels an artistic style Vlada had popularized prior to the company's launch.
According to a statement from Vlada's lawyer to WWD, the logos cause public confusion. "Kylie Cosmetics sells its products under a logo that is so similar to the dripping lip art style that symbolizes Ms. Haggerty's makeup artist brand that she receives daily inquires as to whether she is associated with Kylie Cosmetics," said Stephen McArthur of the McArthur Law Firm.
Photographer Julia Kuzmenko McKim, who frequently collaborates with Vlada, recently wrote a blog post where she outlined the history of similarities between Vlada's and Kylie Cosmetics's images. Julia claims that the same day she posted the holiday image that Kylie Cosmetics allegedly mimicked, she also posted another image in which she tagged photographer Marcelo Cantu. Marcelo shot the Kylie Cosmetics holiday image in question, and Julia implies in her post that he must have seen the image and used it as inspiration.
Julia also addresses the frequent comment that the lips in the two images are very different. (Julia and Vlada's image contains a glossy lip while Kylie Cosmetics's image features a matte look.) The photographer includes an image of another piece of Vlada's work from September with a lip that looks similar to the lip in Kylie Cosmetics' photo.
Kylie's representative did not respond to requests for comment. Vlada and her lawyer have been reached for comment and this article will be updated as new information becomes available. In the meantime, read on to see the images in question for yourself.
The Fashion-Based Theory From The Walking Dead That No One Is Talking About
We'll have to wait until October for The Walking Dead to return, but that won't stop us from trying to solve every mystery from the show - including ones we discover all on our own, after hours of binge-watching the suspenseful series. For instance: have you noticed that the majority of female walkers roam around in maxi dresses? What's the deal there? Was there a shortage of pants before this virus spread, forcing them to rock the next-best comfy staple? We really need to know!
In reality, it's probably easier for the costume department to rip up and "walker-fy" a single piece rather than a full outfit. But we'll still hold out hope that one day, our question will be explained. Until then, take a look at the maxis taking over this apocalyptic world. Then see what life was like before walkers were everywhere.
3 Workout Rules That Lead to Weight Loss
It can be frustrating to feel like you are logging hours in the gym without seeing the efforts manifest on your body. What gives? You may be doing it wrong, says fitness trainer and healthy chef Katy Clark, a former contestant on Food Network Star. She shared with us her top tips for ramping up your workouts to see results; check out her advice below.
- Reassess your workout: It's time to ask yourself - are you really working out to make a change? A good workout will leave you feeling one of three ways, Katy says. "You need to be sweating, you need to be breathing heavy, or you need to be sore the next day," she advises. "If you didn't hit any of those three, it wasn't a good workout."
- Be consistent: Find something you like so you'll stick with it, Katy says. "Anything you do consistently is going to bring about change," she says. "Challenge yourself, grab a friend, but nonetheless, just get out there." If you think you're too busy to fit in a workout, Katy says to think of it this way: "One hour of your day is just four percent of your day. Everyone's got four percent of their day to get a workout in."
- Use weights: Katy believes the best results come from weight training with weights heavy enough to fatigue muscles at 10 reps. "Whatever weight you're bearing - if you're doing five pounds, if you're doing 10 pounds - if you're not tired by [rep] number 10, then you need to go a little bit heavier. If you are consistently doing that, you're going to see changes in your strength and in your muscle mass." An added bonus? "It's empowering when you are in that weight room and you're the chick rocking it," Katy says.
3 Workout Rules That Lead to Weight Loss
It can be frustrating to feel like you are logging hours in the gym without seeing the efforts manifest on your body. What gives? You may be doing it wrong, says fitness trainer and healthy chef Katy Clark, a former contestant on Food Network Star. She shared with us her top tips for ramping up your workouts to see results; check out her advice below.
- Reassess your workout: It's time to ask yourself - are you really working out to make a change? A good workout will leave you feeling one of three ways, Katy says. "You need to be sweating, you need to be breathing heavy, or you need to be sore the next day," she advises. "If you didn't hit any of those three, it wasn't a good workout."
- Be consistent: Find something you like so you'll stick with it, Katy says. "Anything you do consistently is going to bring about change," she says. "Challenge yourself, grab a friend, but nonetheless, just get out there." If you think you're too busy to fit in a workout, Katy says to think of it this way: "One hour of your day is just four percent of your day. Everyone's got four percent of their day to get a workout in."
- Use weights: Katy believes the best results come from weight training with weights heavy enough to fatigue muscles at 10 reps. "Whatever weight you're bearing - if you're doing five pounds, if you're doing 10 pounds - if you're not tired by [rep] number 10, then you need to go a little bit heavier. If you are consistently doing that, you're going to see changes in your strength and in your muscle mass." An added bonus? "It's empowering when you are in that weight room and you're the chick rocking it," Katy says.
The Reason This Grumpy Grandpa Learned to Use Instagram Will Make You Sob
Sometimes, begging a senior to learn about "newfangled" technology can feel like a chore . . . and that's exactly how New Yorker Ji Lee felt about teaching his father, an elderly Korean man living in Brazil, to use social media. But after the eldest Lee's grandchildren moved out of the country, he became depressed, feeling uninspired artistically and lonely. This predicament gave Ji an idea for helping his father connect with his globetrotting descendants.
In the video about his dad above, Ji explains that his father feared he would never know his grandkids the way he wished to. So when Ji suggested that his dad begin painting and drawing for the kids to see, the "grumpy old man" embraced technology and learned to use Instagram. Now he paints a new scene every day - often of his grandkids or events around his Brazilian home that he'd like to share with them - and uploads them to Instagram with captions translated into English and Portuguese by his NYC- and Korea-dwelling children.
Lee's Instagram account, Drawings For My Grandchildren, has more than 34,000 followers at the time of writing, and the sale of his prints go to fund airfares so that he can visit his grandkids. Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Check out some of the grandfather's incredible work ahead, and you'll be inspired to help the elderly folks in your life find their niche online.
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Shakes During Delivery
I felt prepared to give birth. I'd read my books, I'd taken my classes, and my friends shared a few too many gory details prior to the big day - but they didn't share everything.
Heading into my C-section, I was confident and full of anticipation. I knew what the procedure entailed and how long it would take. I knew the schedule for the baby afterward and had a plan so my husband would follow our baby as soon as he left the operating room. But once my son arrived, they came too - the shakes. Nobody warned me about the shakes. And these weren't just a little shiver felt throughout my body, but full-on, uncontrollable shaking that probably made me look like I was convulsing to the untrained eye. I honestly don't remember much about them - I was probably so pumped up on endorphins that they've been erased from my memory - but I do recall having trouble getting a full sentence out of my mouth because my teeth were chattering so hard. The whole "episode" probably lasted the total of an hour, and, like I said, it isn't anything I would have remembered, except that it happened again when my second son was born.
This time around, with a scheduled C-section on the books, I braced myself for some postpartum shaking prior to entering the operating room. My body, however, seemed to have something else in mind.
After receiving a spinal block and lying down on the table, I began to feel cold - like polar-vortex cold. I asked the operating-room staff to raise the temperature in the room, at which point my husband told me that the room was already very warm - he was sweating. Before I could say anything else, the shakes set in, and this time they were uncontrollable! Whether it was nerves (sometimes it's actually worse to know what to expect) or a side effect of the painkillers, I'll never know. But, thanks to a thoughtful anesthesiologist, my upper body was covered with an air-warming blanket that looked like it came out of Big Hero 6, which provided me some comfort and heat throughout the surgery. Before long, my second son was in my arms and the shakes were the furthest thing from my mind.
But consider this your warning. The shakes are real, and they're normal. They are part of your body's recovery (or in my case preparation) and nothing to worry about - unless they're accompanied by a fever. Because heck, you know you wanted your newborn to have an interesting first feeding session.
Did you have the shakes during your delivery?
21 Vegetable Dishes You'll Actually Lust After
One of the most basic, tried-and-true methods for cooking vegetables is roasting them. You're automatically set up for veggie success when you start with a preheated oven, olive oil, and salt and pepper. From there, you can go as basic or as creative as you want, adding things like lemon, parmesan, and/or breadcrumbs. These 21 recipes offer a variety of vegetables and additional ingredients that combine to make perfect side dishes to any meal.
All of Queen Letizia's Best Outfits of 2016 Had This 1 Thing in Common
If you're looking for new outerwear this season, look no further than to Queen Letizia of Spain's wide collection. The stylish royal must have the biggest coat close - we assume her palace has the space - because just this year alone she has worn more than 15 outstanding pieces.
We saw Letizia wear some of her favorite oldie-but-goodie jackets earlier in the year, including plenty of Felipe Varela and even a Zara cape, but as the year draws to a close, we're spotting some new additions to the queen's wardrobe. We don't blame her! We too also desperately want her Hugo Boss colorblock gray, brown, and red jacket and Carolina Herrera gray cape. Scroll ahead to check those out, and find 14 more jackets that left a lasting impression.
This Vintage Video of Face Powder Being Made Is the Coolest Thing You'll See All Day
I've always had a deep interest in vintage beauty products. It's partially the fact that I'm a beauty editor, but it's likely also due to the charm and mystique surrounding retro Hollywood icons. (After all, who is Marilyn Monroe without her signature red lip?) Formulas like cake mascara and cream blush have long, fabled histories, and now, thanks to the glory that is YouTube, I know all about how pressed powder was made back in the 1950s.
The video above demonstrates how employees of Charles of the Ritz - a now-discontinued brand that was once owned by Revlon - mixed up various pigments to create a custom powder shade for their clients. You'll definitely learn something from the brief clip, but I advise that you ignore the heartily sexist narration as you watch ("From tram lines to lines women at least are more concerned about, the lines on their faces . . . " Really, dude?).
As the brand representative mixes shades of green, crimson, and lilac to create a soft beige, it's clear that she has an excellent eye for color . . . and that color correcting is a technique that has been utilized for decades. After all, blending those hues not only results in a flattering skin-tone tint but also works to even out the wearer's complexion. (Green cancels out redness, lilac negates sallow skin, and red adds life into a dull face.)
If you're dying to get your hands on a bespoke pressed powder of your own after viewing the above video, know that Three Custom Color, a brand known for whipping up custom cosmetics, can do this for you. Or you can actually snag one of Charles of the Ritz's Loose Powders ($5) online.
14 Emerging Fashion Brands You Need to Add to Your Follow List
We all have our favorite designers, but that doesn't mean we're not constantly searching for fresh brands to follow. As we begin to hear about rising new talent in the industry, it's our duty to let you know right away. That way, you can lust after (and later shop) their creations.
Thanks to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, we're already acquainted with some of the need-to-know designers of the year, but we've also compiled a few others every girl should keep her eyes on. Scroll through to see which designers you recognize, and if you don't already stalk them on the 'gram, make sure to hit that follow button immediately.
Welcome to the 20 Stages of the Christmas Season If You're a Parent
The Christmas season, while full of beautiful twinkling lights and fun traditions, can be truly overwhelming - for anyone. Once you have children, though, the true stress of Christmas becomes blatantly apparent. There are gifts to buy, glass ornaments to be hidden away for the foreseeable future, Santa stories to, well, embellish, and this is all done with the understanding that neither you nor your partner has slept since the birth of your first child (no matter how old the kids are now).
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, sure, but it's also a roller coaster of emotion for moms and dads. If you have kids, you'll be all too familiar with these 20 stages of the Christmas season as a parent.
25 Adorably Geeky Stocking Stuffers Under $25
It doesn't take much money to make your friends and family smile! This holiday season, gift something adorable - yet functional - that won't drain your wallet. From mini DSLR flash drives for your photographer BFF to a floral-printed iPad sleeve for your stylish Secret Santa, we've got 25 picks under $25 that are sure to please everyone on your shopping list.
-Additional reporting by Ann-Marie Alcántara
10 Food Editor-Approved Picks to Make Your December the Coziest Yet
December is a time for cozy sweaters and even cozier foods. This year, our editors are lighting spiced candles, pouring mugs of gourmet hot chocolate, and indulging in our favorite red wines and olive oils. Look no further than the following 10 items if you need a little inspiration to make your December the best one yet.
Lea Michele Was Invited to a Glee Wedding, So She Borrowed This Trick From Rachel Berry
Lea Michele's wardrobe may be a tad sexier than that of her Glee alter ego Rachel Berry, but that's not to say the two haven't shared a styling hack or two - especially when the occasion calls for it. Attending the wedding of good pal and old costar Becca Tobin, Lea showed up in a dress that was silky, red, and pretty revealing. But it wasn't the Switch Boutique number that gave us flashbacks of the show: it was the polished, collared jacket she wore over it, aiming to keep warm in the Wyoming snow.
Rachel, too, happened to be a lover of layers, completing outfits with cardigans and blazers, giving them that extra bit of flair. And while Lea's topper wasn't nearly as bright or colorful as her character's picks, we still count it as a subtle, and likely subconscious, nod - not to mention a genius tip for Winter weddings.
Scroll through to see Lea's guest look in full, then shop a jacket option to layer over fancy looks, during wedding season and the holidays, too.
I Made These 3 Changes at Dinner and Started Losing Weight
Not sure why this happened every day, but admittedly, it did. I ate healthy most of the day, with my green protein smoothies for breakfast, perfectly packed mason jar salads for lunch, and fresh fruit and nuts for snacks. I felt like my diet up until 5 p.m. belonged on a frickin' Pinterest board. But for some reason, as soon as I came to that last meal of the day, I just let loose. Which made my pants fit not so loose. It was time to make some changes, and these four adjustments helped me get back on track and lose the weight I had gained from enjoying my supersize free-for-all suppers.
You Eat What You Get
Most of my meals were healthy - the biggest problem for me was that I couldn't stop eating them. I'd divvy myself a serving, then 100 percent of the time, I'd go back to the kitchen for more. Then, of course, since I didn't want food to go to waste, I'd finish off the scraps on my kiddos' plates. A few extra noodles here and some pizza crust there made for a lot of extra fluff around my waist. It had to stop. So once dinner was made, I gave myself a properly portioned serving, and if there were any leftovers, I put them away in the fridge. If it was out of sight, it couldn't tempt me. And I started having the kids bring their own plates to the kitchen and pour any extras into the compost bin. This was probably the hardest change of all to embrace, but after a week, this new habit felt much easier. And I felt lighter and more energetic, too.
Cheese Is Not a Food Group
As a vegetarian, I ate so much dairy. Cheese was a part of every single dinner I made, and because of that, my go-to meals - like pizza, paninis, homemade mac and cheese, and quesadillas - were not so healthy. So when I gave up dairy, it forced me to make new, healthier options that were veggie-based like stir-fries, roasted veggies with rice and beans, soups, and amazing salads. It increased the fiber intake of my dinners, so I actually felt more full and satisfied after those meals than I ever did after a few slices of pizza. No dairy meant eating lower-calorie dinners, and that made a huge difference on the scale.
Dinner and Done
For some reason, I couldn't stop eating once I started eating dinner. Even after that second helping and devouring my kids' extra bites, I always sat down to a little dessert. A little bowl of soy ice cream with sliced bananas or some chocolate chips with almonds was my favorite. I started serving fresh fruit with dinner so after finishing our avocado pasta and tomatoes with sauteed tofu or sweet potato and black bean burritos, we could nosh on some sweet melon, strawberries, or grapes and satisfy that sweet tooth. So once I started putting the leftovers away at dinnertime, and we finished eating and the dishes were done, the kitchen was closed.
I Made These 3 Changes at Dinner and Started Losing Weight
Not sure why this happened every day, but admittedly, it did. I ate healthy most of the day, with my green protein smoothies for breakfast, perfectly packed mason jar salads for lunch, and fresh fruit and nuts for snacks. I felt like my diet up until 5 p.m. belonged on a frickin' Pinterest board. But for some reason, as soon as I came to that last meal of the day, I just let loose. Which made my pants fit not so loose. It was time to make some changes, and these four adjustments helped me get back on track and lose the weight I had gained from enjoying my supersize free-for-all suppers.
You Eat What You Get
Most of my meals were healthy - the biggest problem for me was that I couldn't stop eating them. I'd divvy myself a serving, then 100 percent of the time, I'd go back to the kitchen for more. Then, of course, since I didn't want food to go to waste, I'd finish off the scraps on my kiddos' plates. A few extra noodles here and some pizza crust there made for a lot of extra fluff around my waist. It had to stop. So once dinner was made, I gave myself a properly portioned serving, and if there were any leftovers, I put them away in the fridge. If it was out of sight, it couldn't tempt me. And I started having the kids bring their own plates to the kitchen and pour any extras into the compost bin. This was probably the hardest change of all to embrace, but after a week, this new habit felt much easier. And I felt lighter and more energetic, too.
Cheese Is Not a Food Group
As a vegetarian, I ate so much dairy. Cheese was a part of every single dinner I made, and because of that, my go-to meals - like pizza, paninis, homemade mac and cheese, and quesadillas - were not so healthy. So when I gave up dairy, it forced me to make new, healthier options that were veggie-based like stir-fries, roasted veggies with rice and beans, soups, and amazing salads. It increased the fiber intake of my dinners, so I actually felt more full and satisfied after those meals than I ever did after a few slices of pizza. No dairy meant eating lower-calorie dinners, and that made a huge difference on the scale.
Dinner and Done
For some reason, I couldn't stop eating once I started eating dinner. Even after that second helping and devouring my kids' extra bites, I always sat down to a little dessert. A little bowl of soy ice cream with sliced bananas or some chocolate chips with almonds was my favorite. I started serving fresh fruit with dinner so after finishing our avocado pasta and tomatoes with sauteed tofu or sweet potato and black bean burritos, we could nosh on some sweet melon, strawberries, or grapes and satisfy that sweet tooth. So once I started putting the leftovers away at dinnertime, and we finished eating and the dishes were done, the kitchen was closed.
25 Fudge Recipes That Will Make Everyone Worship You
Fudge is one of the richest, most crowd-pleasing desserts that also happens to be really easy to make. Don't believe us? Take a look at these insane flavors from cookie dough to peanut butter swirl.
Your Inner Girlie Girl Will Flip For These Pink Gifts
Pink is not a girlie color! OK, maybe it is . . . but we still love it. Season after season, you'll find it popping up on the runways or on the latest It accessories - plenty of reasons we're not saying bye to this color anytime soon. To get you right back to your pink-loving days, we've picked out 42 items that look oh so lovely in the bright hue. You won't want to settle for any other shades after you're done browsing the options ahead.
See What Too Faced's Magical "Unicorn Tears" Lipstick Looks Like on Different Skin Tones
Too Faced's iridescent lipstick came out months and months ago, but it seems that unicorn-beauty-lovers are just starting to fall in love. The magical Unicorn Tears shade ($22) boasts a holographic, bluish shimmer that is transcendent whether worn alone or layered on top of another shade. (Even better, pair it with Anastasia Beverly Hills's Moonchild Glow Kit on cheekbones for a mythical highlight.)
Though Halloween has long since passed, true #UnicornTribe members know that dedication to fantastical beauty is a year-round passion. Before you snag this gorgeous product, read on to see swatches and how it lights up different skin tones.
Explosive advances in DNA testing raise hope, ethical questions
A Calgary author and university professor says advances in DNA testing available to the average person are taking off, but along with that comes ethical questions Canadians will be forced to address.
Explosive advances in DNA testing raise hope, ethical questions
A Calgary author and university professor says advances in DNA testing available to the average person are taking off, but along with that comes ethical questions Canadians will be forced to address.
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