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.
mercredi 28 décembre 2016
19 of the Best Products For a Fitness Newbie
The new year is 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?
7 Things Parents Can Do to Stop Bratty Behavior - Before It's Too Late
Distinguishing if your child is a brat is actually harder then it seems. While you might look at a child acting up at the supermarket and immediately label them as spoiled, when it's your own kid, you see the big picture, recognize that it's because they didn't have their nap yet, and reflect on how great they're acting later in the afternoon. But when your child doesn't meet the expectations you have for other children and they show unfavorable behavior - whether it's age-appropriate or not - it's time to make some changes to stop that bratty behavior fast.
Elaine Rose Glickman, author of Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault, knows how to recognize bratty behavior and spoke to POPSUGAR Moms about what to do about it. "I think most people probably know when their child is a brat, but don't to face it," Glickkman said. "As adorable and wonderful as toddlers and preschoolers are, we can still have a sense if they're turning into a brat. A lot of the issues of brattiness are the parents' fault - or at least become the parents' responsibility." In order to do something about your little one's bad attitude and public meltdowns, check out these seven ways to stop bad behavior now.
15+ Foods So Pretty You Almost Won't Want to Eat Them
This year was the year of beautiful food - treats so sparkly and colorful you'd almost rather eat them with your eyes alone. Though the items you are about to see don't look like they could be edible, rest assured, they absolutely are. Here's how you can re-create them at home.
19 of the Best Products For a Fitness Newbie
The new year is 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?
Listen to Jennifer Lopez Flawlessly Sing a Duet in Portuguese With Legend Roberto Carlos
Jennifer Lopez has released a new song in Portuguese with legendary Brazilian musician Roberto Carlos. The track, entitled "Chegaste," marks the first time we've heard the songstress perform in Portuguese, and we're loving it. This new hit follows Jennifer's successful duet with ex-husband Marc Anthony, "Olvídame y Pega la Vuelta," a single from her upcoming Spanish album, which she performed at the Latin Grammy Awards in November 2016.
Jennifer expressed her gratitude for working with the 75-year-old music icon on Twitter, saying:
Honored & excited 2 have worked w/ such a living legend like @robertocarlos.
Dwnlwd/listen 2 "Chegaste": https://t.co/JRzBZo6D1M #Chegaste http://pic.twitter.com/h3e3LpG9X1- Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) December 16, 2016
Play the song above to hear the duo's beautiful vocals.
This Bride Married a Walking Dead Star in a Wedding Dress Few Would Dare to Wear
Purple isn't a color we come to expect from a wedding dress, which is why our eyes landed on bride Joana Pak who married The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun on Saturday. As the couple posed for a wedding snapshot, our eyes immediately zoomed in on the soft lavender hue of Joana's strapless gown. In a simple and minimalist move, she chose to forgo accessories and kept her hair pulled back in a loose fishtail braid.
This isn't the first time a bride has ditched the traditional white wedding gown, which is why we wouldn't mind seeing a few more brides slip into more colorful pieces. Though we only have this one snap of Joana's dress, we luckily found five purple dresses for daring brides-to-be. If you're feeling a wedding dress with a little more flair and excitement, shop the picks ahead.
If You're Looking to Eat Healthier in 2017, Start With These 10 Tips Now
If 2017 is the year you've committed to losing weight, making these 10 diet changes will make a huge difference is reaching your goal. You can do it!
13 Songs From Grey's Anatomy Season 13 That Broke Our Hearts
All Grey's Anatomy fans know that at the heart of queen Shonda Rhimes's popular medical drama are Meredith's poignant voiceovers, and the tearjerker songs. Grey's is an emotional commitment, but loyal fans wouldn't have it any other way. Season 13 is a particularly heavy season, with arcs like the Alex-Andrew debacle, Meredith and Nathan's burgeoning tension, and most recently, the precarious state of Richard's teaching position. Before the show resumes mid-January, here are some sad songs up to the midseason finale that will take you back to season 13's most heart-wrenching moments. Get some tissues out!
43 Shirtless TV Moments From 2016 That You Need to See
This year has already been filled with some sexy shirtless moments on TV. Sam Heughan cozied up to Caitriona Balfe on Outlander, Arjun Gupta bared his chest in The Magicians, and Jake McLaughlin got us all riled up with his good looks in Quantico. Even if you missed these episodes when they aired, don't fret, because we've rounded them all up here! Keep scrolling for all of the best shirtless moments, so far, and be sure to come back as more are added.
If You're Looking to Eat Healthier in 2017, Start With These 10 Tips Now
If 2017 is the year you've committed to losing weight, making these 10 diet changes will make a huge difference is reaching your goal. You can do it!
Advocates hopeful Canada will stop criminalizing non-disclosure of HIV status
Marjorie Schenkels had unprotected sex three times with a friend, while they both had been drinking, as she was going through a difficult and volatile time in her life.
It's Official: Marc Anthony Has Filed Paperwork to End His Marriage to Shannon de Lima
There's no going back! Just a day after Christmas, Marc Anthony has filed paperwork to officially end his two-year marriage to Shannon de Lima, according to Us Weekly.
The news of their separation was first reported by E! News not even 24 hours after Marc and his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez locked lips on stage after an impassioned performance of their new single "Olvídame y Pega la Vuelta" at the 16th Latin Grammy Awards. Shannon was noticeably MIA at the Latin Grammys, where Marc was honored as Person of the Year.
In early December, the estranged couple, who started dating back in 2012, just five months after Marc's split with J Lo, have officially released a statement about their breakup news, saying:
"After much consideration, we have mutually and amicably decided to end our two-year marriage. We ask for privacy during this difficult process, and no further comments will be made from either one of us about this personal matter."
Sigh. We hope these two can still remain friends!
Advocates hopeful Canada will stop criminalizing non-disclosure of HIV status
Marjorie Schenkels had unprotected sex three times with a friend, while they both had been drinking, as she was going through a difficult and volatile time in her life.
Shirtless Justin Bieber Looks Relaxed and Happy During His Vacation in Barbados
It's been a busy year for Justin Bieber, what with winning big at the Billboard Music Awards and hitting the road for his Purpose tour, so it only makes sense that he would take some time off to enjoy some quality time with his family. On Wednesday, the "Let Me Love You" singer was spotted shirtless on the beach in Barbados with his dad, Jeremy, and his dad's fiancée, Chelsey Rebelo. Justin's fit physique was on full display as was his new "Son of God" tattoo, which is inked between his chest and his six-pack abs. While we're nearing the end of 2016, Justin isn't slowing down just yet. Not only is he scheduled to perform at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach on New Year's Eve, but he also recently extended his Purpose tour with new international dates for next year.
Angelababy Is a Chinese Superstar Who Could Give Kim Kardashian a Lesson in Style
It wasn't just Angelababy's lavish wedding that reminded us of Kimye's over-the-top nuptials. The half-Chinese, half-German actress, singer, and supermodel is also at the forefront of the fashion world, introduced to the industry by her father, who runs his own business.
At just 14, Angelababy, whose given name is Yeung Wing, began stealing the spotlight with her photo shoots and catwalk stints. But since marrying Huang Xiaoming in a magnificent Dior gown, Yeung has continued to impress on red carpets all over the world, arriving in the type of designer looks we dream about.
While her decidedly sexy style will remind you of some daring trends Kim herself has tried out, Angelababy can teach us all a few lessons about mastering sophisticated femininity. Read on to see why the 27-year-old is inspiring our own outfits all the way from Shanghai.
Apply False Lashes Like a Pro (or a Kardashian!)
In a time when Kim Kardashian seems to rule the world, it's not considered crazy to wear false eye lashes - even to Pilates or the supermarket. But if applying a strip yourself feels intimidating, then don't fret. We have expert tips from MAC Senior Makeup Artist Romero Jennings, as well as a visual manual below. Dig up your lash glue, grab a mirror, and get ready to rock a Katy Perry-like flutter.
Does Coffee Really Affect Your Fertility?
Nicole Van Groningen, MD is an Internal Medicine physician at the University of California, San Francisco.
As a physician, patients often ask my opinion on their coffee intake, anxiously expecting me to, like many of the internet's popular health advisors, advise them to cut it out altogether. By and large, they're relieved by my resounding support for their coffee habits. After all, coffee drinking, in low to moderate levels, is associated with improved mental functioning, lower risk of heart attack and diabetes, improved athletic performance, and even decreased risk of death from all causes.
But for women in their 20s and 30s, a new, and often more pressing, question often arises: does coffee - and the caffeine it entails - affect reproductive health?
The short answer, to the relief of my coffee-loving patients, is probably not - with one caveat.
When it comes to fertility, high-quality studies have shown that there is zero significant difference in fertility between coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers. In other words, your coffee habit won't limit your ability to conceive (alcohol and smoking, on the other hand, assuredly will). There's even an advantage to drinking coffee while you're trying to get pregnant: in one study, women who drank coffee prior to conceiving actually had a decreased risk of gestational diabetes.
But once you become pregnant, does caffeine affect the baby-to-be? Although caffeine does cross the placenta, where it causes subtle physiologic changes in the growing baby, the body of medical evidence suggests that these effects aren't harmful. Specifically, there's no high-quality data to suggest that drinking coffee during pregnancy leads to any increased risk congenital malformations, pre-term delivery, or low birthweight.
Coffee has been associated, however, with miscarriage - but only when caffeine intake exceeds 300 mg, or around 3 cups of coffee a day. For reference, women of reproductive age consume an average of 164 mg per day, so unless you're guzzling Starbucks multiple times a day, you're probably in the clear.
My professional take (and - full disclosure - that of a self-proclaimed coffee addict) is that there's no need to cut out your morning latte if you're pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Just make sure to take it easy, and limit coffee intake to 1 or 2 8 oz cups per day. This equates to, at most, 200 mg of caffeine daily, a limit generally accepted as safe by the March of Dimes, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Dietetic Association.
This Is Why 2016 Was a Great Year For Selena Quintanilla Fans
No one can deny that since the untimely passing of Selena Quintanilla 21 years ago in Corpus Christi, TX, her memory and music have remained present. But unlike other years past, 2016 felt defining. This was the year with the most beautiful and remarkable tributes to the late tejano singer.
In the past 12 months, the Latino music community and Selena's old and new fans have been vocal, petitioning big brands to honor their idol and celebrating every win and tribute loudly. Thanks to them, Selena was not only recognized as the top Latino artist of the year at the Latin Billboard Music Awards, but was also included in the list of icons receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2017. And, of course, it goes without mentioning that the singer's MAC Cosmetics collection was a sensation, selling out in mere minutes and causing a frenzy of internet reactions. And that wasn't even all. Keep reading to see 17 moments that made 2016 a great year for Selena's fans.
It's Not Surprising That This Woman's Natural Birth Video Has 52 Million Views
It's not every day you see a woman give birth in the middle of a creek in broad daylight, which is likely why Simone's natural birth video has over 52 million views on YouTube. Recorded by her husband, the video features Simone through most of her labor alongside their three daughters playing in the creek. Simone said the choice to have her baby in nature was as much about the "inner journey" as it was the actual birth experience. "It was the singular most transforming event of my life and my most conscious act as a woman to date."
Watch the video above to see her bring her fourth little girl into the world.
Jessica Alba Hits the Beach Wearing a Sexy 1-Piece Swimsuit in Hawaii
Jessica Alba showed off her fit figure in a black one-piece while vacationing in Hawaii on Wednesday. The actress and Honest Company founder hit the beach in her sexy swimsuit and a matching baseball cap and held on to a pink one while heading out of the ocean. It's likely that Jessica and her family made their way to Hawaii after celebrating Christmas; on Sunday, she shared a cute Instagram snap of her and husband Cash Warren in matching PJs, writing, "We had an awesome Xmas." The last time we got a glimpse of Jessica's banging body was back in July when she ushered in Summer with a cute pineapple-print bikini.
10 Simple Ways to Grow Your Social Media Presence in 2017
If 2016 was all about tasteful branding and the expansion of one's social media presence, 2017 will be the year we actually do it. With so many users out there, it may seem difficult to drastically grow your following across Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and other platforms. In actuality, all it takes is some thoughtful planning. Ahead, we've listed a few simple ways you can increase your presence . . . without actually paying for followers. (Seriously, don't do that.)
- Try posting consistently: It's easy for a tweet or Instagram photo to get lost in the feed. Increase your visibility by sticking to a consistent and regular schedule. On the other hand, you don't want to bombard your readers, but a few tweets a day and an Instagram post every two days should do the trick.
- Actually use hashtags: I know what you're thinking - this is an obvious point. If you aren't already, however, tacking on a few hashtags to every post can really affect your reach. Also, make sure to research the hashtags you're using so that they correspond to the correct hashtag that's actually trending.
- Create your own hashtag: While it's good to use hashtags that are trending across the internet, think about starting your own, too! The tag can be a witty play on your name and will group together photos with a similar theme.
- Download photo editing apps: Photography apps - like VSCO Cam and Snapseed - offer additional filters that can give your Instagram feed a cohesive and polished look. The best part? A lot of the great ones are free! For more apps, click here.
- Consider your brand: Take this tip with a grain of salt. We recognize that individuals are incredibly dynamic and multidimensional, so we wouldn't want to encourage you whittling your very being down to a singular "brand." You should, however, have your tweets and captions match your personal voice in real life. Your online presence will end up feeling more authentic as a result.
- Don't exist in a bubble: While you may be focusing on ways to improve your own presence, think about your followers and the pages that you follow. It's important to interact and engage with others to really grow your network.
- Pay attention to when you're posting: Post something new during peak hours, when people are more likely to be online. While not everyone regularly checks their feed during the workday, users are usually more active after work and later in the evenings.
- Cross-promote your many pages: This one is simple: make sure to promote all of your different handles somewhere in your bio.
- Don't be camera shy: According to social media scientist Dan Zarrella, pictures with faces in them receive more engagement than pictures without.
- Try new features early: Don't wait to jump on new features like Instagram Stories or Facebook Live. By being one of the first users to utilize new tools, you'll not only have less competition, you'll also make yourself seem ahead of the curve.
Selena Gomez's Street Style Looks Can Teach You a Thing or 2 About Dressing Sexy
Selena Gomez's red carpet appearances and Instagram feed aren't the only sexy things about the singer and actress. Her street style deserves a spot on that list, too.
The jean cutoffs and low-cut dresses, the crop tops and sexy heels, the short hems and tight curve-showing swimsuits - they are all pieces Selena wears out and about on her days off that ooze the same, if not more, sensuality than any backless, shimmery, mermaid gown she could sport to an award show.
Though we might not all be able to get our hands on Selena's everyday designer garb, we can surely learn a lot about dressing sexy from her best street style. Here are 17 tips you need to live by.
Emily Ratajkowski Hit 10M Followers, So She Stripped Down to Nothing but Her Favorite Glasses
When you find a fashion accessory you love, keep on wearing it. At least that's the advice we've gathered from Emily Ratajkowski, who can't seem to stop rocking her Garrett Leight glasses. While we first spotted the star in the tortoise-colored frames a year ago, she now has a similar round pair in gold that she keeps in rotation. Call them geek-chic or nerdy, but the circular frames go with all of Emily's outfits, from crop tops to overalls, which is perhaps why she loves them so much.
The glasses make just as strong of a statement as any good piece of jewelry, which is why we have a feeling Emily won't be ditching her go-to specs any time soon. If anything, she's proven that every fashion girl needs a pair of her very own, so scroll through to get inspired, then shop similar Garrett Leight styles.
This Was the Top-Searched Diet of 2016 (and Chances Are You've Never Heard of It)
Have you heard of the GOLO diet? To be frank - none of us at POPSUGAR Fitness had heard this term until Google shared their top diet searches for 2016 . . . and "GOLO Diet" was at the top of said list. We had a collective "wait, what?" moment, before frantically researching to see what this was about.
First stop: find the experts (aka, chat with our dietitian friends). They must know something about it, right? Well, RD and MPH Lisa Eberly had "No idea . . . I work with 70 RDs who chit chat all day long about new diets and research, and I've never heard it come up." Interesting. We found that "insulin resistance" was a term that came up often with "GOLO diet," so we asked Lori Zanini, RD and certified diabetes expert. "Honestly, I have never heard of it until right now . . . I have never had any clients that have tried it." Lori also mentioned she was with another RD when we called her, who had also never heard of the GOLO diet. WHAT IS GOING ON?
So we opted for our own internet research. We were off to a suspicious start, but wanted to give this the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it's really helping people! After all, enough people searched this diet to make it the #1 search on Google in 2016 . . .
Here's what we know:
What Is the GOLO Diet?
According to GOLO.com, a "scientific breakthrough reveals the real cause of weight loss and how to reverse it." Sounds promising! The cause in question? Insulin, said Jen Books, GOLO's VP of marketing. "GOLO was developed by a team of doctors and pharmacists over the course of five years," Brooks told POPSUGAR, via email. "Their research led them to develop a natural solution for weight gain based on managing insulin, the main hormone that controls weight loss, weight gain, metabolism."
Brief overview: no counting calories, just managing insulin. They say this is the key to sustainable weight loss and maintenance.
The diet was created by psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow - who has a specialty in anxiety and depression - and a team of (unnamed) doctors and pharmacists, according to the website. The site describes the diet as a "natural, healthy solution that specifically targets weight gain." Dr. Albow is a New York Times best-selling author, so that offers some promise as to the legitimacy of the program.
But . . . what is it? From what we've gathered, it's a diet intended to optimize your insulin levels - the program is entirely rooted in insulin regulation as a means of weight loss. You start a "30 Day Rescue Plan" for $39.95, which includes literature and a GOLO supplement intended to kickstart your program for "adopting the GOLO lifestyle."
How Does it Work?
Here's how they describe it: "GOLO works to optimize your body's insulin levels, keeping them steady all day so you burn fat, maintain energy, and eliminate the crashes that cause hunger and cravings." The site also reports an average weight loss of 48.6 pounds in a year. So is it a matter of just monitoring your blood sugar levels and eating foods that have a low glycemic index?
"Its effects almost entirely depend on your genetics - So if you don't know your DNA it's a crap shoot."
There are three "tiers" to the program: "Intervention" (plant-based supplements), Meal Plan ("Metabolic Fuel Matrix"), and "GOLO For Life (Roadmap)."
The plant-based supplements contain magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, chromium, and a proprietary blend of roots and fruit extracts. GOLO's site calls it "a weight-loss supplement that actually works." Could the promise of a "diet pill" actually be real? It's hard for us to tell. Consumerscompare.org noted that they also have not been able to find customers outside of company-controlled websites to ask. Brooks told us that the "Release" supplement helps to "optimize insulin performance" and "provide metabolic support."
Our registered dietitian Lisa saw the ingredients list and told us "it's like a low-key laxative." She noted that this is effective for those with diabetes, or prediabetes. "Magnesium can have effects on insulin resistance, but only in people who actually have prediabetes or diabetes. The only major effects in people with healthy insulin are diarrhea and potentially a calming and relaxing effect. It can lower blood pressure in certain circumstances, too. Its effects almost entirely depend on your genetics - So if you don't know your DNA it's a crap shoot."
As for the meal plan, the site guarantees results, saying "You will see amazing results in the first seven days and realize that there is a smarter, healthier solution." It's described as "the right combination of proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, and fat to promote weight loss." We haven't seen any recipes to verify this, but from from what we've seen on Pinterest, they seem to be in line with the low-glycemic index diets - something that Harvard has actually verified as an effective way to lose weight. The site itself refers to the recipes as simple, with insulin-friendly foods. "Meals are based on our patented Fuel index which measures the metabolic effect of food so they are balanced to have the exact amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates that maximize energy without spiking insulin or storing fat," said Brooks.
The "Roadmap" is a "FREE membership" to myGOLO. GOLO guarantees that "Whether you need motivation to get fit, guidance on changing eating habits, want to take charge of your health, or need to reduce stress or overcome emotional eating, we give you the tools to help you reach your goals."
In Sum
A diet that says you can eat bread, pasta, and butter - with no calorie counting - and a pill that boosts weight loss sounds very enticing. Especially one that was created by a doctor, that guarantees results within the first seven days.
The thing is, we just can't find anyone who has tried this - or even knows what it is. We found a few YouTube user reviews on their personal success with the program, yet still, we can't find enough substantial information outside the company's own website to give you the real go-ahead.
If you've got an extra 40 bucks a month to experiment, it doesn't seem like there are any adverse side-effects to this program.
This Was the Top-Searched Diet of 2016 (and Chances Are You've Never Heard of It)
Have you heard of the GOLO diet? To be frank - none of us at POPSUGAR Fitness had heard this term until Google shared their top diet searches for 2016 . . . and "GOLO Diet" was at the top of said list. We had a collective "wait, what?" moment, before frantically researching to see what this was about.
First stop: find the experts (aka, chat with our dietitian friends). They must know something about it, right? Well, RD and MPH Lisa Eberly had "No idea . . . I work with 70 RDs who chit chat all day long about new diets and research, and I've never heard it come up." Interesting. We found that "insulin resistance" was a term that came up often with "GOLO diet," so we asked Lori Zanini, RD and certified diabetes expert. "Honestly, I have never heard of it until right now . . . I have never had any clients that have tried it." Lori also mentioned she was with another RD when we called her, who had also never heard of the GOLO diet. WHAT IS GOING ON?
So we opted for our own internet research. We were off to a suspicious start, but wanted to give this the benefit of the doubt. Maybe it's really helping people! After all, enough people searched this diet to make it the #1 search on Google in 2016 . . .
Here's what we know:
What Is the GOLO Diet?
According to GOLO.com, a "scientific breakthrough reveals the real cause of weight loss and how to reverse it." Sounds promising! The cause in question? Insulin, said Jen Books, GOLO's VP of marketing. "GOLO was developed by a team of doctors and pharmacists over the course of five years," Brooks told POPSUGAR, via email. "Their research led them to develop a natural solution for weight gain based on managing insulin, the main hormone that controls weight loss, weight gain, metabolism."
Brief overview: no counting calories, just managing insulin. They say this is the key to sustainable weight loss and maintenance.
The diet was created by psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow - who has a specialty in anxiety and depression - and a team of (unnamed) doctors and pharmacists, according to the website. The site describes the diet as a "natural, healthy solution that specifically targets weight gain." Dr. Albow is a New York Times best-selling author, so that offers some promise as to the legitimacy of the program.
But . . . what is it? From what we've gathered, it's a diet intended to optimize your insulin levels - the program is entirely rooted in insulin regulation as a means of weight loss. You start a "30 Day Rescue Plan" for $39.95, which includes literature and a GOLO supplement intended to kickstart your program for "adopting the GOLO lifestyle."
How Does it Work?
Here's how they describe it: "GOLO works to optimize your body's insulin levels, keeping them steady all day so you burn fat, maintain energy, and eliminate the crashes that cause hunger and cravings." The site also reports an average weight loss of 48.6 pounds in a year. So is it a matter of just monitoring your blood sugar levels and eating foods that have a low glycemic index?
"Its effects almost entirely depend on your genetics - So if you don't know your DNA it's a crap shoot."
There are three "tiers" to the program: "Intervention" (plant-based supplements), Meal Plan ("Metabolic Fuel Matrix"), and "GOLO For Life (Roadmap)."
The plant-based supplements contain magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, chromium, and a proprietary blend of roots and fruit extracts. GOLO's site calls it "a weight-loss supplement that actually works." Could the promise of a "diet pill" actually be real? It's hard for us to tell. Consumerscompare.org noted that they also have not been able to find customers outside of company-controlled websites to ask. Brooks told us that the "Release" supplement helps to "optimize insulin performance" and "provide metabolic support."
Our registered dietitian Lisa saw the ingredients list and told us "it's like a low-key laxative." She noted that this is effective for those with diabetes, or prediabetes. "Magnesium can have effects on insulin resistance, but only in people who actually have prediabetes or diabetes. The only major effects in people with healthy insulin are diarrhea and potentially a calming and relaxing effect. It can lower blood pressure in certain circumstances, too. Its effects almost entirely depend on your genetics - So if you don't know your DNA it's a crap shoot."
As for the meal plan, the site guarantees results, saying "You will see amazing results in the first seven days and realize that there is a smarter, healthier solution." It's described as "the right combination of proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, and fat to promote weight loss." We haven't seen any recipes to verify this, but from from what we've seen on Pinterest, they seem to be in line with the low-glycemic index diets - something that Harvard has actually verified as an effective way to lose weight. The site itself refers to the recipes as simple, with insulin-friendly foods. "Meals are based on our patented Fuel index which measures the metabolic effect of food so they are balanced to have the exact amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates that maximize energy without spiking insulin or storing fat," said Brooks.
The "Roadmap" is a "FREE membership" to myGOLO. GOLO guarantees that "Whether you need motivation to get fit, guidance on changing eating habits, want to take charge of your health, or need to reduce stress or overcome emotional eating, we give you the tools to help you reach your goals."
In Sum
A diet that says you can eat bread, pasta, and butter - with no calorie counting - and a pill that boosts weight loss sounds very enticing. Especially one that was created by a doctor, that guarantees results within the first seven days.
The thing is, we just can't find anyone who has tried this - or even knows what it is. We found a few YouTube user reviews on their personal success with the program, yet still, we can't find enough substantial information outside the company's own website to give you the real go-ahead.
If you've got an extra 40 bucks a month to experiment, it doesn't seem like there are any adverse side-effects to this program.
The Full Cast of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story killed it at the box office, and there's no denying that part of the success is due to its immensely talented cast. Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, and Ben Mendelsohn lead the movie, but it's really an ensemble job. Take a look below to see all the actors you may have missed in the film!
I Cleaned Out 100+ Items From My Closet by Asking This 1 Question
You would have never known that I organize and overhaul the wardrobes of clients for a living, let alone write books on the subject, if you had seen the state of my closet last week. Standing in my closet last Sunday while trying desperately to find something to wear to brunch led to the realization that my closet was leading a double life. It's not that it was a "hot mess," organizationally speaking. It was, however, glaringly obvious that everything in there represented my previous life, a very different life from the one I am currently living. A closet filled with four-inch heels and designer duds snagged at countless samples sales (read: I worked at Neiman Marcus corporate for almost a decade and everyone drives everywhere in Dallas) does not a smooth transition to the Bay Area make.
So, I made another cup of coffee, turned on my "Closet Overhaul" Spotify playlist, and did to my own closet what I have done hundreds of times for clients in the past.
I picked up the first hanger and asked the million dollar closet question that works like a charm every time I need to make, or assist a client in making, a decision on what stays and what goes. Two hours and several hangers later, I had over 100 items crammed on a rolling rack ready to donate. Cue: mic drop - and it all started with this question . . .
How a Bunch of Strangers on the Internet Helped 1 Grieving Mom
If you thought Reddit was a nefarious subsect of the Internet reserved for low-brow viral memes and YouTube videos of dogs in costumes, you'll be overjoyed to discover its latest use was far more consequential.
A grieving mother took to the social networking site to share a video of her late son performing at his school. The video of Nathan singing "Wayfaring Stranger" became especially meaningful to Angela McElhiney after the 15-year-old committed suicide in October – however, she struggled to hear him over the clip's distracting background noises.
So she uploaded footage on YouTube and shared the video on Reddit in the hopes of getting tips or perhaps a referral to a service that could help improve the sound quality.
Instead, of merely pointing her in the right direction, the kind strangers of Reddit sent along condolences, words of encouragement, and fully revised audio clips, straight from audio engineers, professional musicians, and movie sound editors across the globe.
"There were a lot of people who said 'I don't really know what I'm doing, but here's my best shot at it,'" she told CNN of the outpouring of help.
After thousands reached out, she ended up with roughly 20 new, improved versions of the song. She said: "I never expected so much kindness and so many people taking time out of their day."
Thank you, Internet. You aren't so bad after all.
These Photos Serve No Purpose Other Than to Remind You How Cute John Legend and Baby Luna Are
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen welcomed their beautiful daughter Luna in April, and even though the tiny tot is only 8 months old, she's already managed to destroy hearts everywhere. While we love catching glimpses of her sweet bond with Chrissy, we also can't seem to get over how much she looks like her famous dad. Between their sweet smiles and their similar facial features, John and Luna are basically twins. Wouldn't you agree?
Chrissy Teigen's Date-Night Outfit Was So Hot, John Legend Wore It Too
As far as everyday couples style goes, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend don't share too many similarities. While Chrissy is drawn to body-hugging dresses and sexy cuts, John is more casual, often favoring a solid t-shirt or sneakers. And it's cool the pair doesn't always match, because we love when a couple has their own individual style.
So when the two finally did step out in coordinating looks for a dinner event, we had to do a double take. Chrissy and John both wore all black, and to top off the twinning moment, Chrissy chose a furry top in a similar texture as John's coat. Perhaps she chose her top with John's coat in mind or they just happened to coincidentally match. In either scenario, we're just glad that moment happened.
As the two walked hand in hand, we couldn't help but also think of all their past date-night looks. After further research, we've discovered that Chrissy always wears a sexy dress or top while John favors a safe go-to piece: the coat. Though the two each have their own fashion preferences, when it comes to a romantic night out, their outfits together are always a solid 100. Keep reading to see the couple's rare twinning moment, then check out their other date-night outfits.
11 Cuban Appetizers to Serve at Your Next Party
Whether you're the one hosting a get-together or you want to come up with a creative dish to contribute to a friend's gathering, one thing's for certain: you'll rarely ever go wrong if you prepare something with a little international flair. Keep scrolling for a list of Cuban-style dishes that will surely make you the talk of the party.
Act Fast! 12 Postholiday Beauty Sales to Shop Before It's Too Late
After the excitement you feel during holidays, perhaps the next best thing is when all of the sales start, and that's right now. This year, some of our go-to brands are pulling out all the stops, with special deals and deep discounts on gift bundles and individual favorites. Read on to learn about the $.40 lip gloss, $3 shower gel, $20 Winter essentials set, and more beauty steals you need in your life.
3 Parties, 3 Hairstyles For Shoulder-Length Locks
We don't mean to brag, but our holiday celebration calendar is packed! Which means we're already hyperventilating over what makeup and hairstyle to wear to each function (every look has to be unique, of course, for the Instagram feed). So we enlisted the help of celebrity stylist and L'Anza ambassador Ammon Carver to create three distinct holiday options for ladies with shoulder-length hair, since that awkward in-between length seems to be the hardest to coif.
The first is a casual undercut style that's perfect for an impromptu holiday high school reunion with a white elephant gift exchange. The second chic updo could work equally well for a black-tie gala event or dinner with your boyfriend's parents. The final, embellished metallic look is sure to be a conversation starter on New Year's Eve. Keep reading to get step-by-step breakdowns of each style. And if you have long hair, make sure to check out our braided party ponytail inspired by Blake Lively.
12 Harry Potter-Inspired Recipes You Can Bring to Life
Harry Potter fans can never get enough of the Wizarding World. Though it may be difficult (er, or impossible) for us measly muggles to re-create spells, one thing we can bring to life is the food and drink mentioned in the books. Though it may not be as easy as shouting "accio butterbeer!", these recipes are absolutely doable for the home cook.
Buns in the Oven: 21 Stars Who Are Expecting Babies in the New Year
2017 will be off to a great start for the crop of celebrity couples who are adding to their families. Some stars, like Natalie Portman and Ciara, are gearing up to welcome their second child, while a whole handful of others - including Peta Murgatroyd, Amanda Seyfried, and Lily Rabe - are sporting baby bumps for the very first time. Keep reading for all the stars who are expecting babies in the new year, then see all the celebs who became parents for the first time recently.
38 Sexy Reasons We Miss Charlie Hunnam on Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy has been over for a good while, and we can't even tell you how much we still miss Jax Teller. Charlie Hunnam portrayed the SAMCRO member for seven seasons, and the character - spoiler alert! - is killed off in the series finale. Hunnam is ridiculously sexy in real life, and creator Kurt Sutter has gotten us all excited with a full-blown prequel on the way. Remember Jax with all these moments - especially the NSFW GIFs at the end. You're welcome.
11 Heartbreaking Stages of Forgetting Your Headphones For a Workout
It happens when you least expect it. What could have been a killer workout is completely ruined the second you realize that you forgot your headphones. Although you try to salvage the sweat sesh, let's be honest, it's hard to get into it without a little Beyoncé in your ear. If this has happened to you, these heartbreaking stages will hit you right in the feels. And if you haven't experienced this nightmare of a situation, consider yourself lucky . . . for now.
11 Heartbreaking Stages of Forgetting Your Headphones For a Workout
It happens when you least expect it. What could have been a killer workout is completely ruined the second you realize that you forgot your headphones. Although you try to salvage the sweat sesh, let's be honest, it's hard to get into it without a little Beyoncé in your ear. If this has happened to you, these heartbreaking stages will hit you right in the feels. And if you haven't experienced this nightmare of a situation, consider yourself lucky . . . for now.
Watching These Cake Decorating Videos Is the Most Satisfying Thing You'll Do All Day
Let's be honest, the best part about Instagram is vicariously enjoying food through other people. Is there anything better than a crisp, clear image of a mouthwatering piece of pie or slice of pizza? The answer is no. So when we started to see the tantalizing trend of cake decorating pop up on social media, we had to get in on it with our own tie-dye cake video. Now, we're making dreams come true by rounding up the most satisfying cake decorating videos we could find and putting them in one place. Keep reading and consider this our gift to you.
Everything You Need to Know About Logan, Hugh Jackman's Final X-Men Movie
It's time for another X-Men film, folks! Then again, if you've seen the trailer for Logan, you know it's anything but a typical mutant movie. We have a few months to go until the release, but it's time for a rundown on all the info we have. Take a look below to find out about the cast, plot, poster, teaser, and everything else!
The Cast and Plot
Hugh Jackman is back for one final time as the title character, aka Wolverine. The film is set years after the events of X-Men: Days of Future Past, in a future nearly void of mutants. Logan and Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) are still around, and must team up to protect Laura, a young mutant (Dafne Keen). In the comic books, Laura is Logan's clone-daughter, also referred to as X-23. Whether the movie will follow the exact events of the books, we don't yet know.
The Villain
The main antagonist is Donald Pierce, the leader of the "Reavers," a team of cyborgs who have been hunting mutants and have it out for Logan. He's being portrayed by Boyd Holbook, who you may know as the lead of Netflix's drug cartel series, Narcos.
Deadpool Is Making a Cameo
In December, The Wrap confirmed that Ryan Reynolds shot a scene for the upcoming movie as the "merc with a mouth," Deadpool. It is rumored that it's a post-credits scene, so we'll have to wait until the very end to see it.
The Trailer
Set to Johnny Cash's "Hurt," the trailer shows a movie that seems to be much darker than anything the X-Men franchise has attempted before.
The Poster
Hugh Jackman shared this look via Facebook in December.
The Release Date
Logan hits theaters on March 3.
28 Times Bradley Cooper Was Superhot on Screen
Bradley Cooper first won our hearts on the small screen in Alias, but he's become a full-blown movie star since then, racking up three Oscar nominations and tons of award recognition. We're taking a look back at his onscreen journey to stardom, marking memorable characters like Sack from Wedding Crashers and Phil from The Hangover. No matter what character he embodies, though, one thing stays the same: those beautiful baby blues. Take a look back at Bradley's hottest roles to date!
How 1 Woman Transformed Her Diet in Order to Save Her Life
In 2007, a mere two months after graduating from college and marrying my high school sweetheart, I found myself in the emergency room suffering from unbearable pain in my abdomen, heavy bleeding, and a slew of other digestive complications. Until then, I had been a perfectly healthy young woman, with no family history of digestive disorders and only the occasional upset stomach as a child. The hospital discharged me without a diagnosis and prescribed medication that ultimately intensified my symptoms.
A few agonizing weeks, multiple specialists, and one lengthy hospital admittance later, I was finally given a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis - an incurable autoimmune disease similar to Crohn's disease. The prospect of living the rest of my life, through careers, motherhood, and grandchildren, with an irreversible illness was an extremely disheartening prognosis and left me feeling hopeless and alone. I had always dreamt of being a wife and a mom, and those dreams seemed to be crashing down around me. I was ushered out of the hospital with very little information as to what the disease was, how it was caused, the symptoms, or the forms of relief. I was not aware of the inexplicable episodes that were to come, which I now know as flare-ups. I also was not aware of the drastic side effects that the medications would begin to cause.
About six months later, while on a humanitarian trip with my husband, I found myself in a hospital room in Kampala, Uganda, pleading for my life as I lay precariously near death. I was racked with debilitating pain that forced me into a wheelchair, became severely anemic, and dropped 20 pounds in 10 days. I was administered a daily dose of intravenous steroids, which provoked more side effects than the symptoms they were intended to mitigate. After a weeklong stay in the two-room hospital, the doctors concluded that the 36-hour journey back to the US for a blood transfusion was imperative.
That episode was the first of many that landed me in hospitals over and over again and launched me into a world of harsh drug therapies that only exacerbated my condition. When my oldest son was just nine months old, I had an extreme flare-up that caused me to be hospitalized for 14 days and require multiple blood transfusions, and it debilitated me for nearly four months. It was the darkest point of my life thus far and still conjures a flood of emotion when I recall it. My son was not allowed to visit me in the hospital, and there were many times when I was at home in bed that I had to turn him away because I was too sick or exhausted to entertain him.
We all have a revelatory moment in our lives right before committing to an extreme lifestyle alteration. That was my moment, the point in my life when I realized that being incapacitated for months at a time was not an option now that I had a helpless life relying on me to care for him. There was a tiny human being who needed his mother, and during that final hospital stay I made the commitment to always be there for him. Left with a choice between major surgery and lifelong frequent IV treatments with harsh side effects, I began my own research to explore other options, and my diet was the first to change. Although no doctor would suggest, or even support, dietary change as a part of my treatment, I realized that I had to take things into my own hands to achieve real results.
I started working with a naturopath and began eliminating food groups that are often common triggers for some, including all grains, dairy, refined sugar, and legumes, following a plan very similar to the Paleo diet. She also suggested eliminating eggs, nuts, and nightshades for a period of time until I had recovered, and prescribed supplements to replenish the lacking nutrients and heal my gut. After seeing dramatic progress after just 48 hours, I committed to the diet wholeheartedly. It took a couple of years to heal fully, but I can proudly say that I haven't been hospitalized since 2011, have weaned off of the harsh medications, and avoided surgery and immunosuppressants.
It can be hard at times to stick to it, but what keeps me pressing onward is the knowledge that the Paleo diet allowed for such a drastic personal health transformation and how much it is benefiting those that follow it. Because of this, I dedicate my days to creating delicious comfort foods that can be enjoyed on a restricted diet and, in an attempt to ensure that no one else would have to feel as alone or lost as I did, decided to share my story and recipes on my blog, Against All Grain, and in my cookbooks Against All Grain and Meals Made Simple.
A Paleo diet has not only given me back my health, but it's allowed me to be present as a mom and wife, and given me the opportunity to impact the hundreds of thousands of people who have bought my books and read my blog. I never would have imagined, while lying in countless hospital beds, that everything I went through could be used to help bring hope to so many people. As unbearable as it was, Ryan and I both agree now that we would not change any of it for the world. To be useful in such an impactful way, and out of such misfortune, is one of the most rewarding experiences I will ever have.
For a more in-depth look at my entire journey to health, visit my blog, Against All Grain.
How 1 Woman Transformed Her Diet in Order to Save Her Life
In 2007, a mere two months after graduating from college and marrying my high school sweetheart, I found myself in the emergency room suffering from unbearable pain in my abdomen, heavy bleeding, and a slew of other digestive complications. Until then, I had been a perfectly healthy young woman, with no family history of digestive disorders and only the occasional upset stomach as a child. The hospital discharged me without a diagnosis and prescribed medication that ultimately intensified my symptoms.
A few agonizing weeks, multiple specialists, and one lengthy hospital admittance later, I was finally given a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis - an incurable autoimmune disease similar to Crohn's disease. The prospect of living the rest of my life, through careers, motherhood, and grandchildren, with an irreversible illness was an extremely disheartening prognosis and left me feeling hopeless and alone. I had always dreamt of being a wife and a mom, and those dreams seemed to be crashing down around me. I was ushered out of the hospital with very little information as to what the disease was, how it was caused, the symptoms, or the forms of relief. I was not aware of the inexplicable episodes that were to come, which I now know as flare-ups. I also was not aware of the drastic side effects that the medications would begin to cause.
About six months later, while on a humanitarian trip with my husband, I found myself in a hospital room in Kampala, Uganda, pleading for my life as I lay precariously near death. I was racked with debilitating pain that forced me into a wheelchair, became severely anemic, and dropped 20 pounds in 10 days. I was administered a daily dose of intravenous steroids, which provoked more side effects than the symptoms they were intended to mitigate. After a weeklong stay in the two-room hospital, the doctors concluded that the 36-hour journey back to the US for a blood transfusion was imperative.
That episode was the first of many that landed me in hospitals over and over again and launched me into a world of harsh drug therapies that only exacerbated my condition. When my oldest son was just nine months old, I had an extreme flare-up that caused me to be hospitalized for 14 days and require multiple blood transfusions, and it debilitated me for nearly four months. It was the darkest point of my life thus far and still conjures a flood of emotion when I recall it. My son was not allowed to visit me in the hospital, and there were many times when I was at home in bed that I had to turn him away because I was too sick or exhausted to entertain him.
We all have a revelatory moment in our lives right before committing to an extreme lifestyle alteration. That was my moment, the point in my life when I realized that being incapacitated for months at a time was not an option now that I had a helpless life relying on me to care for him. There was a tiny human being who needed his mother, and during that final hospital stay I made the commitment to always be there for him. Left with a choice between major surgery and lifelong frequent IV treatments with harsh side effects, I began my own research to explore other options, and my diet was the first to change. Although no doctor would suggest, or even support, dietary change as a part of my treatment, I realized that I had to take things into my own hands to achieve real results.
I started working with a naturopath and began eliminating food groups that are often common triggers for some, including all grains, dairy, refined sugar, and legumes, following a plan very similar to the Paleo diet. She also suggested eliminating eggs, nuts, and nightshades for a period of time until I had recovered, and prescribed supplements to replenish the lacking nutrients and heal my gut. After seeing dramatic progress after just 48 hours, I committed to the diet wholeheartedly. It took a couple of years to heal fully, but I can proudly say that I haven't been hospitalized since 2011, have weaned off of the harsh medications, and avoided surgery and immunosuppressants.
It can be hard at times to stick to it, but what keeps me pressing onward is the knowledge that the Paleo diet allowed for such a drastic personal health transformation and how much it is benefiting those that follow it. Because of this, I dedicate my days to creating delicious comfort foods that can be enjoyed on a restricted diet and, in an attempt to ensure that no one else would have to feel as alone or lost as I did, decided to share my story and recipes on my blog, Against All Grain, and in my cookbooks Against All Grain and Meals Made Simple.
A Paleo diet has not only given me back my health, but it's allowed me to be present as a mom and wife, and given me the opportunity to impact the hundreds of thousands of people who have bought my books and read my blog. I never would have imagined, while lying in countless hospital beds, that everything I went through could be used to help bring hope to so many people. As unbearable as it was, Ryan and I both agree now that we would not change any of it for the world. To be useful in such an impactful way, and out of such misfortune, is one of the most rewarding experiences I will ever have.
For a more in-depth look at my entire journey to health, visit my blog, Against All Grain.
Bella Hadid's Already Wearing the 1 Piece You Can Expect From Her Chrome Hearts Collab
There's more to Bella Hadid than what she shares on Instagram, but fans of the model likely know one thing from her feed: she's BFFs with singer Jesse Jo Stark, whose mom happens to own Chrome Hearts. So when Bella announced that she would be collaborating with the brand - after, of course, starring in its ads - we were a little bit like, "Well, it's about time, Bella!"
The It girl's wardrobe is already full of Chrome Hearts pieces, and she's definitely got that edgy, cool-girl style we tend to covet. Needless to say, we're excited to see her stuff. We already know the collection will offer a crop tee and patent hat (spotted on Bella herself). As for the rest, we'll guess what else might be in store for us to shop. Scroll through for all the possibilities, then read all about Selena Gomez's rumored partnership with Coach.
Adriana Lima's Changing Looks Through the Past 16 Years Will Leave You Saying: "Is That Really Her?"
Do you remember the first time you ever saw Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima on a runway or a beauty ad? You probably don't. The 35-year-old model looked so strikingly different back then, when she started her international career in the late '90s, that you wouldn't have recognized her.
Adriana's changing looks have nothing to do with the passing of time - she just has a knack for reinventing herself and looking totally different after small changes of her cut or color and even makeup. That's probably why she's been a model for Balmain, Maybelline, and Versace and is the Victoria's Secret Angel with the most years under her belt. Read on to see Adriana's amazing evolution, and prepare to say "that can't be her; is it?" at least a few times.
Your New Year's Resolution Made Easy: 10 Simple Steps to Start Running
If you're anything like us, you've already begun planning your New Year's resolution in November! And if your goal for 2017 is to become a runner - or at least start running - then we have 10 simple tips to help you get going. Get ready to crush your goals!
- Make Your Resolution. Once you give yourself a goal, you'll feel that internal pull to keep going. Be loud about it! Share it with your friends and family, journal about it, leave yourself a Post-it note on your mirror . . . set your intention and stick to it. This will help you keep consistent through your journey this year.
- Get the Kicks. Invest in one good pair of running shoes. It's the one big thing you'll need to get going and keep your feet and joints healthy. Getting the right pair of running shoes can feel impossible if you're going it alone or have never done it before. Head to a specialty running store to do a fitting and gait analysis on a treadmill. The experts will walk you through every step of the process and ensure you're getting the best shoe for your body and stride - and the service is totally free!
- Don't Go Overboard. An ultramarathon coach told us the worst beginner running mistake: don't get a ton of clothes and stuff you don't need! Aside from a sturdy pair of shoes, you'll want a sports bra and probably some shorts, but you don't need every fancy piece of running gear out there (although if that's what motivates you to keep going, by all means . . . )
- Start a Program. Try a walk-to-run program that'll help you gently ease into a faster pace than walking. It'll build your confidence as much as it builds your stamina. This will also keep you on track and staying on top of your resolution for at least eight weeks.
- Don't Rush It. If you've never run in your life, you're not going to start out with eight-minute miles. In fact, you might not even get to that by December of 2017. And that's OK! Keep things slow and steady, or you'll get discouraged and maybe even give up. Pace yourself by starting slow - slow enough to hold a conversation or sing "Happy Birthday" comfortably.
- Get the Tunes. Get yourself some running playlists from our Spotify, or make your own! Great tunes (at the right pace) can make a massive difference in your running experience.
- Get an App. Download a running app will help to keep you on track, show you your pace and distance of each run, and eventually show you your average pace, total mileage, and progress. Checking back on your progress and seeing how far you've come is an excellent way to stay motivated.
- Give Yourself a Goal. Aside from your goal of "become a runner this year," it's super helpful to set some small goal as a benchmark - running coach Robin Arzon refers to this as "micro successes." Sign up for a local 5K - you might not be there to actually race, but you're signing up to give yourself some kind of tangible goal.
- Cross Train. One of the hardest parts for new runners is the burning sensation in your lungs; you don't have the cardio strength or lung capacity in those early stages of running. Try yoga -it helps so much with breathing! Cross training will also help build strength to prevent injury, which could sideline your running career for good. No bueno. Stay safe, and train smart.
- If All Else Fails . . . You don't have to be a runner. If you've given it a fair shot for a few months and find that it brings you no joy, or if you find out you actually don't have the knees or feet for a high-impact sport like running (pain is a pretty good indicator of this), then don't feel bad. There are plenty of plenty of other activities you can switch to, and you can change your New Year's resolution accordingly. Be kind to your body!
Your New Year's Resolution Made Easy: 10 Simple Steps to Start Running
If you're anything like us, you've already begun planning your New Year's resolution in November! And if your goal for 2017 is to become a runner - or at least start running - then we have 10 simple tips to help you get going. Get ready to crush your goals!
- Make Your Resolution. Once you give yourself a goal, you'll feel that internal pull to keep going. Be loud about it! Share it with your friends and family, journal about it, leave yourself a Post-it note on your mirror . . . set your intention and stick to it. This will help you keep consistent through your journey this year.
- Get the Kicks. Invest in one good pair of running shoes. It's the one big thing you'll need to get going and keep your feet and joints healthy. Getting the right pair of running shoes can feel impossible if you're going it alone or have never done it before. Head to a specialty running store to do a fitting and gait analysis on a treadmill. The experts will walk you through every step of the process and ensure you're getting the best shoe for your body and stride - and the service is totally free!
- Don't Go Overboard. An ultramarathon coach told us the worst beginner running mistake: don't get a ton of clothes and stuff you don't need! Aside from a sturdy pair of shoes, you'll want a sports bra and probably some shorts, but you don't need every fancy piece of running gear out there (although if that's what motivates you to keep going, by all means . . . )
- Start a Program. Try a walk-to-run program that'll help you gently ease into a faster pace than walking. It'll build your confidence as much as it builds your stamina. This will also keep you on track and staying on top of your resolution for at least eight weeks.
- Don't Rush It. If you've never run in your life, you're not going to start out with eight-minute miles. In fact, you might not even get to that by December of 2017. And that's OK! Keep things slow and steady, or you'll get discouraged and maybe even give up. Pace yourself by starting slow - slow enough to hold a conversation or sing "Happy Birthday" comfortably.
- Get the Tunes. Get yourself some running playlists from our Spotify, or make your own! Great tunes (at the right pace) can make a massive difference in your running experience.
- Get an App. Download a running app will help to keep you on track, show you your pace and distance of each run, and eventually show you your average pace, total mileage, and progress. Checking back on your progress and seeing how far you've come is an excellent way to stay motivated.
- Give Yourself a Goal. Aside from your goal of "become a runner this year," it's super helpful to set some small goal as a benchmark - running coach Robin Arzon refers to this as "micro successes." Sign up for a local 5K - you might not be there to actually race, but you're signing up to give yourself some kind of tangible goal.
- Cross Train. One of the hardest parts for new runners is the burning sensation in your lungs; you don't have the cardio strength or lung capacity in those early stages of running. Try yoga -it helps so much with breathing! Cross training will also help build strength to prevent injury, which could sideline your running career for good. No bueno. Stay safe, and train smart.
- If All Else Fails . . . You don't have to be a runner. If you've given it a fair shot for a few months and find that it brings you no joy, or if you find out you actually don't have the knees or feet for a high-impact sport like running (pain is a pretty good indicator of this), then don't feel bad. There are plenty of plenty of other activities you can switch to, and you can change your New Year's resolution accordingly. Be kind to your body!
Floppy Drives, VCRs, and 18 Other Things Younger People Will Never Understand
With the lightning-fast pace of technology, some products are exciting and new one year - only to become old and irrelevant the next. Devices that were so innovative back in the day, from VCRs to floppy disks, are now considered antiques. Twitter user ThatEricAlper recalled these blasts from the past in a thread that quickly went viral.
Music publicist, Eric Alper, opened up the floor to the Twitter world by posing a simple question: "Without revealing your actual age, what's something you remember that if you told a younger person they wouldn't understand?" The tweet has garnered more than 12,000 responses so far, most of which were incredibly on point. Keep reading to see if you remember any of these memorable throwbacks. And if you understand most of these, we hate to break it to you, but you're officially an oldie.
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