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.
samedi 7 janvier 2017
You Won't Have to Look at Shay Mitchell's Swimsuit Long to Notice This Detail
Once the temperature dips below a certain degree, we get the urge to travel - preferably to a warm, sunny location, where we can rock a swimsuit instead of a puffed-up parka. Shay Mitchell is likely feeling the same, as the star 'grammed a throwback pic of herself in a Positino, Italy, shower, showing off white shades and a stylish green one-piece. The photo made us feel a tad emotional - oh, how we miss those beach-ready days! - but we still "oohed" and "ahhed" over Shay's sexy swimwear, which included fun cutout details on the back and side.
Yet while the weather (especially on the East Coast) isn't exactly appropriate for this type of get-up, the color choice couldn't be more perfect. Considering the recent holiday season, green pieces are a definite must, and Shay's little snap is a great reminder to start scooping 'em up. Scroll through to see Shay's suit once more, then shop something inspired by it - both for vacation and not - ahead.
Snape's Story in Chronological Order Will Break Your Heart in Half
Are you watching this in a place where you feel comfortable crying? OK, good. YouTube user kcawesome13 has put together the tragic story of Harry Potter's Snape in chronological order instead of the flashbacks from movies. We see him go from a scared boy to Harry's protector, and it's 14 minutes of pure heartbreak. Watch at your own risk, and then check out feel-good Harry Potter stories to make up for it.
The Best Things Emma Stone's Ever Worn During Award Season
Emma Stone has not so quietly solidified her superstar status in the fashion world along with her A-list reputation in Hollywood. To that point, every time the actress is honored at an award show is another opportunity to see her glamorous style in full effect. The proof of that is inside, as we look back at Emma's jaw-dropping appearances at the Critics' Choice Awards, Golden Globes, SAGs, and Oscars of years past, when she was honored for her roles in The Help and Birdman, respectively.
Now, as we gear up for the Globes on Sunday, we're anticipating another stunning look from the La La Land star. We're predicting the gown will generate almost as much buzz as the movie. Read on to get a glimpse of Emma's award-worthy red carpet history.
28 Kate Middleton Mom Moments That Will Melt Your Heart
Kate Middleton became a mother of two in May 2015, when she gave birth to daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. The baby girl joined big brother George, who celebrated his third birthday in July. Since his arrival in 2013, Kate and George have shared plenty of sweet moments, but now that there's another little one to love, we're looking at her cutest mom moments with both babes. Read through to see Kate's best snaps with George and Charlotte, and then take a look at both royal baby's debut's side by side!
This Is How Oprah Transforms Scrambled Eggs Into a "Sexy Breakfast"
Oprah Winfrey stopped by The Dr. Oz Show to share recipes from her new cookbook Food, Health, and Happiness, including what she calls her "sexy breakfast." "I don't even know if you want to call this a recipe," Oprah said of the breakfast, which is scrambled eggs with salsa. But the real secret is in the heat of the homemade salsa - "lots of jalapeños in there," Oprah said, explaining that the recipe comes from Eduardo, "one of the guys that helps me at my house." The other key to perfect scrambled eggs, according to Oprah? Temperature - always serve them hot. "The thing about anyone who is a real cook . . . don't you want people to come to the table when the food is hot?" she asked Dr. Oz.
In addition to her cookbook, published on Jan. 3, Oprah is celebrating her 42-pound weight loss since joining Weight Watchers in the Summer of 2015. Get a sneak peek of Oprah's appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, and allow her breakfast to inspire your next scrambled eggs recipe.
Get the recipe: Oprah Winfrey's Sexy Breakfast
Painfully Funny Quotes About Burpees
Whether you're a fan of the basic burpee, you like to mix it up with crazy variations, or you just do them so you can drink that evening glass of wine, you'll appreciate these quotes all about the love and hate of burpees.
Painfully Funny Quotes About Burpees
Whether you're a fan of the basic burpee, you like to mix it up with crazy variations, or you just do them so you can drink that evening glass of wine, you'll appreciate these quotes all about the love and hate of burpees.
If You Prefer Emily Ratajkowski's Bikinis, You Obviously Haven't Seen Her Baywatch Suit
Don't get us wrong, Emily Ratajkowski looks good in a two-piece. In fact, the supermodel's come up with so many ideas for mixing and matching her bikinis, we can barely keep up. But while vacationing with her friends Bella Hadid, Elsa Hosk, Hannah Ferguson, Lais Ribeiro, Hailey Baldwin, and Rose Bertram in the Bahamas, Emily pulled a style switch-up.
Her red Solid & Striped design was fitted and sleek, with not a cutout in sight, and the plunging neckline was a touch sexy - very simple, very effortless, very Baywatch. Emily completed her look with a dainty chain necklace, allowing us full focus on her one-piece. While clearly, most of her pals prefer classic tops and bottoms, Emily is making a case for coverage at the beach. Read on for a look, then shop similar silhouettes for yourself.
25 Lighthearted Movies to Watch on Netflix When You're Hungover as Hell
Anyone over the age of 21 has almost surely been there: too many drinks, a splitting headache, and the dire urge to remain horizontal for most of the day. When it comes to nursing a particularly nasty hangover, there's not much to be done. Sure, you can try to get something in your upset stomach and pound water like you're an Olympic athlete, but chances are you're looking for something to distract you from your current state. That's where Netflix comes in. While you could turn to the site's new January additions or their growing list of stellar original series, we have a feeling you'll be looking for something light, cheerful, and easy to digest to help you survive your day.
Eva Longoria's Most Hilarious Interviews Will Leave You Wishing She Was Your BFF
The scripts were great, but there's a bigger reason Eva Longoria's most famous characters, Gabrielle on Desperate Housewives and Ana Sofía on Telenovela, are so memorable: Eva is a comic genius.
We know this because even without rehearsed lines, in interviews, she's hilarious, recounting stories about messing up, working with male telenovela divas, and even referencing what might be Friends' best episode ever. Scroll ahead to watch all those and more moments in a ranking of Eva's funniest interviews in the past few years.
18 Cooking Resolutions You Can Keep With Barefoot Contessa Recipes
Enough of the New Year's Resolutions that do nothing but deprive! Allow Ina Garten's Instagram and recipe collection to inspire you to bust out your finest sticks of butter (storebought is fine) and start cooking the coziest comfort foods the Barefoot Contessa can offer. This is one batch of recipes you'll resolve yourself to make this year, so like Ina, you'll simply say, "How easy is that?" by the end of 2017.
Katie Has Lost 220 Pounds So Far Without Calorie Counting or a Gym
After a weight-related medical scare, Katie Patterson's mother told her enough was enough and recommended a program called Take Shape For Life. At 409 pounds, she knew she had to do something to change her life, and her weight-loss journey began.
Katie: Before
POPSUGAR: What made you decide to start your weight-loss journey?
Katie Patterson: I had a wake-up call two years ago! I was visiting my parents' house with my husband and kids for Thanksgiving. That morning I was sleeping in a chair, sitting up, and stopped breathing from having sleep apnea. My parents woke me up and said, "that's enough, you have to change your life and you need to lose weight!" As the unplanned intervention unfolded, my mom then began to tell me about Take Shape For Life and how she had already lost 30 pounds since July. She told me how she felt so much better, so I agreed to do it, but I didn't know how I could afford to start the program when we were in the middle of a financial crisis. My mom wouldn't let it go, and I couldn't either, because she kept losing weight and feeling even better. Thank goodness, I eventually was able to start.
PS: What drew you to Take Shape For Life specifically?
KP: My mom inspired me with her story. Even though I had never heard of TSFL before, my mom insisted I do it.
"I would knock off items at the store with my stomach and people would stand there and look at me."
PS: What's your favorite way to work out?
KP: I don't work out at a gym, but I get 10,000 steps though my busy daily routine. My exercise of walking is always different and exciting with my kids, husband, and job.
Katie: After
PS: How much weight have you lost?
KP: As of today, I have lost 220 pounds and over 12 feet of fat all over my body! I'm still going! I want to be in the healthy range of the BMI chart.
Katie: Before
PS: What was the first big difference, other than the number on the scale, that really made you feel proud and excited?
KP: Wow! Where do I start? I went from dependent on my husband to take a shower, dress, cook dinner, and much of the care of our children, because my body was in so much pain all the time, I wasn't able to walk a half a mile to the bus stop to get my kids without being out of breath and sweating like crazy. I would knock off items at the store with my stomach and people would stand there and look at me as I attempted to bend over and pick up the items, or I would kick them under something to hide it so I wouldn't have the embarrassment of having to pick it up. I not only couldn't fit in my seat belt, I couldn't fit in our car! I had to always drive our large SUV. Even then, my stomach was tight against the steering wheel, causing rub burns. I fell asleep throughout my day from exhaustion, even while helping my kids with their homework.
So you ask what was the first big difference? Where do I start? I couldn't possibly limit it to one. But it started with the pain going away and the confidence growing.
"All you have to do is say yes to health and do your best."I am a mom again! I am a wife again! I am a friend again! I am so many things again that have been hidden for eight years. I am alive again, and I want to be the best me I can be as a healthy mom, wife, and friend.
PS: How do you track your weight loss?
KP: I track my weight loss by measuring myself every month and weighing myself daily. I write my measurements and weight in my food journal every month. For accountability, I talk with my health coach, Pam Carter, regularly and share with our support community.
PS: What's a typical day of meals and snacks?
KP: I am currently on the Take Shape For Life Optimal Weight 5 and 1 Plan TM. It consists of eating five healthy fuelings throughout the day ["fuelings" are snacks from the Optavia brand that Take Shape For Life offers as part of the program], along with one healthy meal of lean protein and low-carb vegetables that I make on my own. This has taught me how to prepare healthy meals with healthy portion sizes. I love that I don't need to count calories.
Katie: After
PS: What are the healthy staples that are always in your fridge?
KP: I don't go shopping for a full month of food anymore. I shop weekly, so I don't have a lot of food in my fridge. A majority of my food is provided through TSFL, while I'm doing the weight-loss phase of the program. Jalapeños, mushrooms, broccoli, and other salad fixings are my favorite vegetables. Chicken and occasional steak are my favorite lean proteins.
PS: How do you strategize for meals out?
KP: I connect with my health coach and my community of friends that might know what is a great healthy idea when I plan a meal out at a new place. I usually stick with salads with dressing on the side; it's usually the safest meal to choose when dining out.
"I am ALIVE again, and I want to be the best me I can be as a healthy mom, wife, and friend."
PS: Do you use a fitness tracker?
KP: I sometimes use an iPod fitness tracker, but now I am on a routine and know what my usual day-to-day steps are.
PS: What role did TSFL play in your success?
KP: Take Shape For Life, my health coach, Habits of Health home study, the healthy fuelings, and the TSFL community continue to provide me with the tools and support needed for long-term success. Before TSFL, I was so fearful, angry, scared, alone, in denial, and sick, yet longing for something more. Now I have a wonderful community of like-minded, fun, loving, supportive friendships, who are happy and uplifting, as we fellowship together on our shared health journeys. They are always there for me when I need support, when I struggle, and when I share and celebrate my scale and "NSV" (nonscale victories). TSFL will always hold a special place in my heart and a big, huge part in my health journey. I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have these new habits of health and the tools I use every day to get healthier and healthier as I get to my optimal well-being! Matter of fact, I decided to "pay it forward" and become a health coach because I want to make difference in other people's lives, like my coach has done in life.
PS: What advice do you have for anyone starting out on a weight-loss journey?
KP: This is the hardest journey I have ever been on, but the most rewarding! If you are thinking about starting your own health journey, stick to it. I tell myself every week, even every day, do your best today; it will pay off tomorrow. All you have to do is say yes to health and do your best. I've learned so much about healthy habits and about myself. My health coach reminds me regularly, when I am struggling, "You haven't come this far just to come this far. You can do it." She continues to have me ask myself, "What do you want to accomplish most and why?" and "What will your life look like when you get to your healthy BMI goal and beyond?"
Katie Has Lost 220 Pounds So Far Without Calorie Counting or a Gym
After a weight-related medical scare, Katie Patterson's mother told her enough was enough and recommended a program called Take Shape For Life. At 409 pounds, she knew she had to do something to change her life, and her weight-loss journey began.
Katie: Before
POPSUGAR: What made you decide to start your weight-loss journey?
Katie Patterson: I had a wake-up call two years ago! I was visiting my parents' house with my husband and kids for Thanksgiving. That morning I was sleeping in a chair, sitting up, and stopped breathing from having sleep apnea. My parents woke me up and said, "that's enough, you have to change your life and you need to lose weight!" As the unplanned intervention unfolded, my mom then began to tell me about Take Shape For Life and how she had already lost 30 pounds since July. She told me how she felt so much better, so I agreed to do it, but I didn't know how I could afford to start the program when we were in the middle of a financial crisis. My mom wouldn't let it go, and I couldn't either, because she kept losing weight and feeling even better. Thank goodness, I eventually was able to start.
PS: What drew you to Take Shape For Life specifically?
KP: My mom inspired me with her story. Even though I had never heard of TSFL before, my mom insisted I do it.
"I would knock off items at the store with my stomach and people would stand there and look at me."
PS: What's your favorite way to work out?
KP: I don't work out at a gym, but I get 10,000 steps though my busy daily routine. My exercise of walking is always different and exciting with my kids, husband, and job.
Katie: After
PS: How much weight have you lost?
KP: As of today, I have lost 220 pounds and over 12 feet of fat all over my body! I'm still going! I want to be in the healthy range of the BMI chart.
Katie: Before
PS: What was the first big difference, other than the number on the scale, that really made you feel proud and excited?
KP: Wow! Where do I start? I went from dependent on my husband to take a shower, dress, cook dinner, and much of the care of our children, because my body was in so much pain all the time, I wasn't able to walk a half a mile to the bus stop to get my kids without being out of breath and sweating like crazy. I would knock off items at the store with my stomach and people would stand there and look at me as I attempted to bend over and pick up the items, or I would kick them under something to hide it so I wouldn't have the embarrassment of having to pick it up. I not only couldn't fit in my seat belt, I couldn't fit in our car! I had to always drive our large SUV. Even then, my stomach was tight against the steering wheel, causing rub burns. I fell asleep throughout my day from exhaustion, even while helping my kids with their homework.
So you ask what was the first big difference? Where do I start? I couldn't possibly limit it to one. But it started with the pain going away and the confidence growing.
"All you have to do is say yes to health and do your best."I am a mom again! I am a wife again! I am a friend again! I am so many things again that have been hidden for eight years. I am alive again, and I want to be the best me I can be as a healthy mom, wife, and friend.
PS: How do you track your weight loss?
KP: I track my weight loss by measuring myself every month and weighing myself daily. I write my measurements and weight in my food journal every month. For accountability, I talk with my health coach, Pam Carter, regularly and share with our support community.
PS: What's a typical day of meals and snacks?
KP: I am currently on the Take Shape For Life Optimal Weight 5 and 1 Plan TM. It consists of eating five healthy fuelings throughout the day ["fuelings" are snacks from the Optavia brand that Take Shape For Life offers as part of the program], along with one healthy meal of lean protein and low-carb vegetables that I make on my own. This has taught me how to prepare healthy meals with healthy portion sizes. I love that I don't need to count calories.
Katie: After
PS: What are the healthy staples that are always in your fridge?
KP: I don't go shopping for a full month of food anymore. I shop weekly, so I don't have a lot of food in my fridge. A majority of my food is provided through TSFL, while I'm doing the weight-loss phase of the program. Jalapeños, mushrooms, broccoli, and other salad fixings are my favorite vegetables. Chicken and occasional steak are my favorite lean proteins.
PS: How do you strategize for meals out?
KP: I connect with my health coach and my community of friends that might know what is a great healthy idea when I plan a meal out at a new place. I usually stick with salads with dressing on the side; it's usually the safest meal to choose when dining out.
"I am ALIVE again, and I want to be the best me I can be as a healthy mom, wife, and friend."
PS: Do you use a fitness tracker?
KP: I sometimes use an iPod fitness tracker, but now I am on a routine and know what my usual day-to-day steps are.
PS: What role did TSFL play in your success?
KP: Take Shape For Life, my health coach, Habits of Health home study, the healthy fuelings, and the TSFL community continue to provide me with the tools and support needed for long-term success. Before TSFL, I was so fearful, angry, scared, alone, in denial, and sick, yet longing for something more. Now I have a wonderful community of like-minded, fun, loving, supportive friendships, who are happy and uplifting, as we fellowship together on our shared health journeys. They are always there for me when I need support, when I struggle, and when I share and celebrate my scale and "NSV" (nonscale victories). TSFL will always hold a special place in my heart and a big, huge part in my health journey. I wouldn't be where I am today if I didn't have these new habits of health and the tools I use every day to get healthier and healthier as I get to my optimal well-being! Matter of fact, I decided to "pay it forward" and become a health coach because I want to make difference in other people's lives, like my coach has done in life.
PS: What advice do you have for anyone starting out on a weight-loss journey?
KP: This is the hardest journey I have ever been on, but the most rewarding! If you are thinking about starting your own health journey, stick to it. I tell myself every week, even every day, do your best today; it will pay off tomorrow. All you have to do is say yes to health and do your best. I've learned so much about healthy habits and about myself. My health coach reminds me regularly, when I am struggling, "You haven't come this far just to come this far. You can do it." She continues to have me ask myself, "What do you want to accomplish most and why?" and "What will your life look like when you get to your healthy BMI goal and beyond?"
Are You a Prada Lady or a Miu Miu Girl? The Answer's Right Here
When asked about the difference between her two lines, Prada and Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada once said:
"Designing for me is a very complex process. There are many ideas that I want to express in one object, very often contradictory. The creative process in Miu Miu is completely different from that of Prada. Rather than being young, Miu Miu is immediate. Prada is very sophisticated and considered; Miu Miu is much more naïve. The solution, when I am working on Miu Miu, has to come immediately, instinctively, spontaneously with whatever is available at the moment. If I think three times, I stop."
The designer was quoted in System Magazine two years ago, and when I read her explanation, I understood it immediately. But that's not the only reason I appreciate the distinction between the two labels. Aside from the fact that Miuccia Prada explains her art so clearly, she also executes, maintaining very specific aesthetics for each brand season after season. It's not only noticeable on the runway, where the Prada model is mature and equipped with all the essentials, and the Miu Miu girl is playful, her outfit a bit more carefree and thrown together as if to say, "why not?"
You can notice the difference between Miu Miu and Prada when it comes to ad campaigns, the It bags or shoes, and the front-row celebrity staples at Fashion Week. Read on to learn more about each label, and by the time you're studied up, you'll have arrived at the line that's truly right for you - are you a Prada lady or a Miu Miu girl at heart?
Clinique's New Collaboration With Crayola Is Too Cute For Words
Trends like unicorn makeup brushes and Tim Burton-inspired lip balms made it clear that the bar for 2017 is set very high for adorable new beauty products. And though it's only January, the team behind Clinique proves they're up for the challenge with the brand's new collaboration with Crayola.
The partnership is a perfect fit. Clinique's iconic Chubby Stick is naturally reminiscent of our favorite childhood coloring tool. In a completely genius move, the beauty company teamed up with Crayola to bring 10 of your most beloved scribbling shades to life on lips (including Mauvelous, Razzmatazz, and Tickle Me Pink). And yes, that legendary squiggle design from the crayon's wrapper is on the packaging.
Each hue adds a juicy, sheer wash of color, so stock up on every tube and enjoy the nostalgia factor as you sketch away. Don't be afraid to color outside the lines - or, rather, use them on cheeks and eyelids - if you're feeling bold. After all, makeup and crayons are both used to create masterpieces, and this collection is bound to inspire some incredible art! Read on to see and shop all the limited-edition shades ($17 each).
17 Empowering Songs to Help You Crush Your Fitness Goals in 2017
Sometimes all you need is a fresh playlist to motivate your workouts. And if you're setting health and fitness goals for 2017, chances are you're looking for an empowering set of songs to crank up at the gym and help you reach them.
With that in mind, we've compiled a list of tunes - old and new - that are guaranteed to pump you full of girl power right when you need it. Whether you're sweating through cardio or toning up with Pilates, keep reading to see the music you'll want to have playing in the background, or skip ahead to the end for a handy Spotify playlist before you check out our picks for the songs that defined 2016.
Week 2 Shopping List: Clean-Eating Plan
Here's your shopping list of all you will need to make clean and delicious meals for the second week of our Clean-Eating Plan. Don't forget to print the Week 2 Shopping List before heading to the store.
Check out the rundown for Week 2 to see how all these ingredients turn into delicious meals.
Week 2 Shopping List: Clean-Eating Plan
Here's your shopping list of all you will need to make clean and delicious meals for the second week of our Clean-Eating Plan. Don't forget to print the Week 2 Shopping List before heading to the store.
Check out the rundown for Week 2 to see how all these ingredients turn into delicious meals.
8 Totally Underrated Netflix Original Movies
In just a few short years, Netflix has created a strong foundation of original programming. The site produces comedy specials, animated series, documentaries, and more. While the television shows are definitely the more popular content, the original movies shouldn't be overlooked. Spanning multiple genres and featuring star-studded casts, there's a film for everyone. Take a look ahead and check out some of our favorite underrated Netflix original movies!
19 Jaw-Dropping Photos That Prove Lisa Vanderpump Lives the Most Fantastical Life of All the Real Housewives
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules star Lisa Vanderpump makes no apologies for living a fabulous life, but it wasn't until we browsed Lisa's Instagram account that we realized just how fabulous her life really is. Her modern-meets-glamorous home - think glass everywhere accented by crystals and entirely decorated in the color pink - is so fancy that it has its own name: Villa Rosa. A menagerie of animals - including swans, mini horses, and a pack of lap dogs - roam her resort-like property. Take a look at the over-the-top life of Lisa Vanderpump ahead, but be forewarned: it looks more like a dream than reality.
Week 1 Shopping List: Clean-Eating Plan
You can't cook clean if you don't have the ingredients! Here's the shopping list for Week 1 of our Clean-Eating Plan. Click here for a printable PDF of the list that you can take with you to the store. It doesn't matter if you didn't start this plan on New Year's Day - you can start it whenever you want and still reap all the benefits.
Money-saving tip: Be sure to shop the bulk-bin section of your grocery. Chances are high you can find many ingredients there, including nuts, spices, and whole grains. This way you can purchase just the amount you need.
Be sure to check out the Week 1 Rundown - it's your cheat sheet of what to make, prep, and save for the week. For Day 1 breakfast, you will need to chop and freeze half a banana for your smoothie; we recommend doing this right after unloading your groceries.
Week 1 Shopping List: Clean-Eating Plan
You can't cook clean if you don't have the ingredients! Here's the shopping list for Week 1 of our Clean-Eating Plan. Click here for a printable PDF of the list that you can take with you to the store. It doesn't matter if you didn't start this plan on New Year's Day - you can start it whenever you want and still reap all the benefits.
Money-saving tip: Be sure to shop the bulk-bin section of your grocery. Chances are high you can find many ingredients there, including nuts, spices, and whole grains. This way you can purchase just the amount you need.
Be sure to check out the Week 1 Rundown - it's your cheat sheet of what to make, prep, and save for the week. For Day 1 breakfast, you will need to chop and freeze half a banana for your smoothie; we recommend doing this right after unloading your groceries.
The Best 150-Calorie Snacks For After Your Workout
Just as important as it is to fuel up before you exercise, don't forget to eat a little something once your workout is complete. Your body needs a combo of protein and carbs to build and repair muscle and quickly recharge lost energy. Don't go overboard and consume so many calories that it cancels out the ones you burned while sweating it out. Here are some ideas for post-workout snacks, all under 150 calories.
- Half a medium apple smeared with a mixture of two ounces of vanilla Greek yogurt, half a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon and topped with sliced grapes: 151 calories
- Four ounces low-fat cottage cheese (82 calories) mixed with three-quarters cup fresh blueberries (63 calories): 145 calories
- One extrasmall apple (53 calories) with one tablespoon peanut butter (94 calories): 147 calories
- 20 baby carrots (70 calories) with two tablespoons hummus (70 calories): 140 calories
- One organic mozzarella cheese stick (80 calories) and 20 grapes (68 calories): 148 calories
- 5.3-ounce container organic vanilla Greek yogurt (110 calories) and seven cherries (36 calories): 146 calories
- One small banana (89 calories) with eight raw almonds (55 calories): 144 calories
- Eight ounces organic low-fat chocolate milk (150 calories) or eight ounces Silk Chocolate Soymilk (120 calories)
- Half a Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Bar (100 calories) and eight medium strawberries (31 calories): 131 calories
- Trail mix made with 18 peanuts (97 calories) and a mini box of raisins (45 calories): 142 calories
- Three-quarters cup shelled edamame: 150 calories
Who Will Take the Throne After Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth II is the United Kingdom's longest-reigning British monarch, but we can't help but wonder who will take on the crown after her. If she were to abdicate (give up the royal throne), retire, or pass away, her eldest son Prince Charles would become king - making him the oldest heir to accede to the British throne. Of course, he also has the option to immediately pass the crown on to his oldest son, Prince William, who is second in line to the throne, followed by William's two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Even though Elizabeth II recently celebrated her 90th birthday, it appears she isn't ready to give up her royal title quite yet. Sarah Bradford, the author of Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Our Times, revealed that she's never even contemplated abdication, adding, "The queen simply feels she must do her duty."
The Best 150-Calorie Snacks For After Your Workout
Just as important as it is to fuel up before you exercise, don't forget to eat a little something once your workout is complete. Your body needs a combo of protein and carbs to build and repair muscle and quickly recharge lost energy. Don't go overboard and consume so many calories that it cancels out the ones you burned while sweating it out. Here are some ideas for post-workout snacks, all under 150 calories.
- Half a medium apple smeared with a mixture of two ounces of vanilla Greek yogurt, half a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon and topped with sliced grapes: 151 calories
- Four ounces low-fat cottage cheese (82 calories) mixed with three-quarters cup fresh blueberries (63 calories): 145 calories
- One extrasmall apple (53 calories) with one tablespoon peanut butter (94 calories): 147 calories
- 20 baby carrots (70 calories) with two tablespoons hummus (70 calories): 140 calories
- One organic mozzarella cheese stick (80 calories) and 20 grapes (68 calories): 148 calories
- 5.3-ounce container organic vanilla Greek yogurt (110 calories) and seven cherries (36 calories): 146 calories
- One small banana (89 calories) with eight raw almonds (55 calories): 144 calories
- Eight ounces organic low-fat chocolate milk (150 calories) or eight ounces Silk Chocolate Soymilk (120 calories)
- Half a Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Bar (100 calories) and eight medium strawberries (31 calories): 131 calories
- Trail mix made with 18 peanuts (97 calories) and a mini box of raisins (45 calories): 142 calories
- Three-quarters cup shelled edamame: 150 calories
Watch This Mesmerizing Tool Perfectly Frost a Cake in Mere Seconds
There's something so satisfying about watching someone decorate a cake, especially when the resulting masterpiece has razor-sharp edges like the pros. Think those picture-perfect edges are unattainable? Think again, because one brilliant tool is here to save the day, and it does so in the most mesmerizing way possible. The god-sent gadget in the video above makes it beyond easy to flawlessly smooth out your frosting, scraping away excess sugary spread and revealing clean, smooth sides. The plastic product comes from Three Little Cakes, an award-winning cake-decorating company based in San Francisco, and it's capable of applying frosting to any cake up to eight inches in height.
If you're a perfectionist when it comes to decorating cakes, this device is a must have in your baking arsenal. Watch the captivating video above for a peek at what the genius tool is capable of. And if you're interested in trying it out yourself, the ProFroster is available for purchase online for $25 - a worthy investment, in our book. Messy edges, be gone!
Printable At-Home Cardio Workout
When you want to get your heart rate up but don't want to leave your house, try this 20-minute cardio workout - it's part of our January Jump-Start fitness plan. Click here for a printable version of this workout. Or you can follow along with this video, which includes modifications for each exercise.
Be sure to check out our two-week workout plan to help you jump-start your fitness life.
Printable At-Home Cardio Workout
When you want to get your heart rate up but don't want to leave your house, try this 20-minute cardio workout - it's part of our January Jump-Start fitness plan. Click here for a printable version of this workout. Or you can follow along with this video, which includes modifications for each exercise.
Be sure to check out our two-week workout plan to help you jump-start your fitness life.
8 Books About a New Sibling (to Help When There's a New Baby in the House!)
How can you ease your child into the idea of having a younger sibling? Our friends at Common Sense share their story.
Adjusting to a new brother or sister can be tough. A new baby sounds like a great idea, but once the squalling bundle comes home, it can be a different story! These books face the issue head-on with humor and a knowing wisdom. For more family-themed books and books for the youngest readers, check out our lists of Books About Families and Best Books for Babies and Toddlers.
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's Romance Is Almost Too Hot to Handle
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik may have briefly broken up back in June 2016, but the pair quickly got back together and are as in love as ever. On Tuesday, Zayn shared a cuddly black and white snap of him and Gigi on Instagram. Since their reconciliation, the couple has been spotted together on multiple outings and Gigi even penned a sweet message to Zayn after he canceled a show due to his anxiety last Summer. Read on for more cute moments.
Take Our Yearlong Spanish-Book Reading Challenge!
While some resolutions are just downright unrealistic - who really wants to watch less Netflix? - others can pose the best of challenges. If you're already looking for one to tackle in 2017, consider this list of classic novels to read in Spanish in the next 52 weeks (that's one book per week for the next year). This plan will lead you to explore new worlds, learn more about the most influential Latin-American and Spanish writers, and, of course, practice the language. Look ahead for your must-read list, and go all the way to the end for a Pinterest-ready list of all 52 books!
The Disney Princesses Work Out in 2017, and It's a Hilarious Disaster
Get ready to watch your favorite Disney princesses sweat it out and make healthy New Year's resolutions: Blogilates star and trainer Cassey Ho wrote, directed, and starred in this silly and nostalgic comedy sketch.
You'll instantly recognize the cast of familiar characters: Pocahontas, the earthy runner; Ariel, the boy-crazy . . . flailing mess; Jasmine, the bossy diva; Belle, the "beast mode" bookworm; and Aurora, who obviously overslept and barely made it to class.
If you can't get enough of Disney-princess-themed exercise, you'll definitely want to try our Disney princess workout challenge.
The Disney Princesses Work Out in 2017, and It's a Hilarious Disaster
Get ready to watch your favorite Disney princesses sweat it out and make healthy New Year's resolutions: Blogilates star and trainer Cassey Ho wrote, directed, and starred in this silly and nostalgic comedy sketch.
You'll instantly recognize the cast of familiar characters: Pocahontas, the earthy runner; Ariel, the boy-crazy . . . flailing mess; Jasmine, the bossy diva; Belle, the "beast mode" bookworm; and Aurora, who obviously overslept and barely made it to class.
If you can't get enough of Disney-princess-themed exercise, you'll definitely want to try our Disney princess workout challenge.
20 Times We Knew Blue Ivy Looked Chic Without Even Seeing Her Whole Outfit
We can't say we blame Beyoncé for sharing more photos of herself than her daughter. After all, Blue Ivy has plenty of time to grow into her own style star, but we already foresee very chic, Tumblr-worthy outfits in her future. That's because even if we've only gotten glimpses of her looks, we know Blue's fashion is on-point, just like her mama's.
So, while we can't tell if she's wearing combat boots or flats with her tulle skirt, and maybe we've got to take a wild guess when it comes to the brand of her leather jacket, it doesn't even matter. Behold, all the times Blue induced major outfit envy without even trying.
10 Movies to Watch If You're Obsessed With La La Land
One of the biggest breakout hits of the year, La La Land has received critical acclaim and been nominated for over 100 awards from different organizations, including two SAG award nominations and a whopping seven Golden Globe noms, including best actor, best actress, best screenplay, and best director. At this rate, it will undoubtedly dominate the Oscars as well.
In their third feature as costars, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in the romantic musical as Mia Dolan and Sebastian Wilder, two ambitious Los Angelenos whose lives intertwine as they each work to follow their dreams. Mia is an aspiring actress who rushes to audition after audition, only to be brushed off by executives. Sebastian is a talented pianist who struggles to keep the Jazz Age alive. Together, their love inspires them to not give up and to do whatever it takes to make it in the City of Dreams. Not that you can ever have too much Ryan Gosling (or Emma Stone, for that matter), but when you're ready to watch something new, check out some of the following films to get your fill of love, Los Angeles, and superb song and dance numbers!
Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Broke Up Before Getting Married
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If you and your significant other have a history of breaking up and making up, you're not alone: there have been a handful of celebrity couples who suffered a split before ultimately getting married, and one of them has royal ties. Yes, Kate Middleton and Prince William called off their relationship before their lavish wedding in April 2011. In 2007, four years after they began dating and four years before tying the knot, the royal couple hit a rough patch and decided to part ways. Clarence House declined to comment about the relationship's end at the time, saying, "We don't comment on Prince William's private life."
"We were both very young . . . we were both finding ourselves and being different characters."So why did they split? In late 2006, Kate's family invited William to celebrate New Year's Eve with them. The Middletons booked a house in the snowy Scotland countryside. William had agreed to come, but later changed his mind - which did not sit well with Kate. Spending the holidays in Sandringham with the queen is a strict royal tradition, and Kate was not technically allowed to join in his family festivities unless she and William were married. After the new year, William's military commitments - he was to be stationed with the Household Cavalry at Bovington Barracks in Dorset for three months - kept the couple from seeing each other, and Kate was growing increasingly uncomfortable with the aggressive paparazzi and media attention she was getting as his girlfriend. William was also going out a lot with other guys in the barracks; he was spotted on a number of occasions drinking, dancing, and "being flirty" with women in London, which further angered Kate.
The two secretly reunited at a themed party in June 2010, which was held in William's barracks to celebrate the end of his training. It was during their vacation in Kenya that October that William presented Kate with the same 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire ring worn by his late mother, Princess Diana, and asked her to marry him. "I didn't really plan it that far in advance," William told reporters after the engagement was made public. "I just knew I wanted it to feel comfortable where I did it and I wanted it to mean something, other than just the act of getting engaged."
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As we all know, in April 2011, Will and Kate went on to marry in one of the biggest and most newsworthy weddings of our generation. They welcomed their first child, Prince George, in July 2013, followed by Princess Charlotte, who was born in May 2015. In a joint interview after their engagement, William said of their split, "We were both very young . . . we were both finding ourselves and being different characters." He went on: "It was very much trying to find our own way and we were growing up so it was just a bit of space, and it worked out for the better." See? There's still hope for your own fairy-tale ending.
See Prince Harry's Evolution From Cute Kid to Dashing Prince
For the past 32 years, we've seen Prince Harry grow up from an adorably rowdy little brother into one of the world's most desirable bachelors. To celebrate his time in the spotlight, we've rounded up his most memorable photos from his life in the public eye, from annoying older brother Prince William during vacations to taking on major projects of his own like his Invictus Games. Keep reading to see his best snaps and, if you're still in the mood for royal childhood photos, check out pictures of Harry and William with their late mother, Princess Diana.
This Kid-Friendly Version of Instagram's Privacy Policy Reveals Surprising Details Everyone Should Read
Reading through terms and conditions can be confusing, even for adults. This is especially true for kids and teens who agree to privacy policies when downloading apps without fully understanding which rights they are giving up. Jenny Afia, a privacy law expert from the UK, released a kid-friendly version of Instagram's terms of service to highlight some of the scary aspects.
For starters, did you know that Instagram reserves the right to distribute your child's photos worldwide once they are uploaded and grant permission to others to share them as well? If that's not enough, Jenny also translated another frightening policy that grants Instagram the right to share your children's personal information, such as their birthday, phone number, email address, and even private messages with other companies affiliated with the app. Below a few other translations.
Officially you own any original pictures and videos you post, but we are allowed to use them, and we can let others use them as well, anywhere around the world. Other people might pay us to use them and we will not pay you for that.
We can force you to give up your username for any reason.
We can change or end Instagram, or stop you accessing Instagram at any time, for any reason and without letting you know in advance. We can also delete posts and other content randomly, without telling you, for any reason. If we do this, we will not be responsible for paying out any money and you won't have any right to complain.
Hopefully this kid-friendly version helps parents create an open dialogue with their children about the dangers of agreeing to conditions without full knowledge of the potential consequences.
13 Love Stories to Read Before They're Movies
There are a ton of books becoming movies, but if you'd rather read (and, later, see) something romantic, we've got you covered. There are several beautiful love stories in the works, like the tragedy-tinged Everything Everything, while some are on the racier side (hello, Fifty Shades). Find your next romance to get sucked into - and then see if you can imagine your favorite actors as the love interests!
The Ultimate Latin Pop Playlist
In case you were wondering if we are over Sin Bandera getting back together, we're not. We are so not. In fact, their new songs have only renewed our deep love for Latin pop. So, since we've been taking a walk down memory lane with songs like "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "Rebelde," we thought maybe you'd like to, too.
The playlist ahead (and the handy Spotify link at the end) is full of classics from Paulina Rubio, Ricky Martin, Juanes, and Gloria Estefan, but also newbies from Sofia Reyes and J Balvin. Enjoy!
23 Chicken Recipes Made in a Slow Cooker
Some weeks work, social obligations, and household tasks pile up, making the idea of cooking a meal seem fanciful, even unachievable. When that happens, let your slow cooker be your savior. Armed with this piece of equipment, dinner can practically cook itself. Here, we rounded up more than 20 recipes made with a crowd-pleasing, affordable ingredient: chicken.
17 Forgotten Jennifer Lopez Outfits That Will Overwhelm You With Nostalgia
Jennifer Lopez doesn't just wear trends, she creates and propels them. This can especially be said about her over-the-top, glamorous and oftentimes gaudy style in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Though she went through many sartorial phases, her velour tracksuits, hoop earrings, and crop tops defined the era. J Lo's style has since evolved, naturally, but we can't help but feel nostalgic about some of her forgotten outfits. Ahead, we've rounded up our 17 favorite ones.
21 Southern Casseroles That Will Remind You of Grandma's
The equivalent of Southern cooking is comfort food, and that's what you can expect from these Southern casseroles. Get ready for plenty of cheese and heaping spoonfuls held together with creamy sauces.
Relive the 1997 Golden Globes in All Their '90s Glory
The 54th annual Golden Globe Awards were a sea of spaghetti straps, pixie cuts, and sexy silhouettes.
NASA Just Announced the First African-American Astronaut to Board the International Space Station
Culmination of a great week of training in Star City. http://pic.twitter.com/gUU1y319fM
- Jeanette J. Epps (@Astro_Jeanette) December 10, 2016
Astronaut Jeanette Epps will officially become the first African-American to board the International Space Station when the mission takes flight in May 2018. NASA announced the news on their official website, acknowledging Jeanette's previous work as a CIA technical intelligence officer and as a member of the 2009 astronaut class. Jeanette will be joined by fellow astronaut Andrew Feustel as a flight engineer on Expedition 56 and remain on board for Expedition 57.
In the press release, Chris Cassidy, chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston shared why he feels Jeanette, who has a PhD in aerospace engineering, and Andrew are both more than equipped to join the crew. "Each space station crew brings something different to the table, and Drew and Jeanette both have a lot to offer. The space station will benefit from having them on board."
Congrats are in order to Jeanette, Andrew and NASA for making such a historic move!
These 30 Instagram Accounts Are All the New Year's Motivation You Need
Need a boost of motivation for your New Year's resolution? Turn to your Instagram, friends. We know you're scrolling through that feed right when you wake up in the morning, so pack your AM lineup with fitness superstars who'll inspire you to get out of bed and into a workout or healthy breakfast.
And when we say superstars, we don't mean celebrities - these trainers, bloggers, and everyday women are just like you. They're working out to lose weight, get strong, feel good, or have a healthy pregnancy. It'll feel like you're checking in with friends every day when you see their awesomely moving posts (and you can totally feel free to steal their workout and recipe ideas!).
Now feel free to jam-pack your "Following" list with these badass babes (and we're sorry there's not a "follow all" option).
These 30 Instagram Accounts Are All the New Year's Motivation You Need
Need a boost of motivation for your New Year's resolution? Turn to your Instagram, friends. We know you're scrolling through that feed right when you wake up in the morning, so pack your AM lineup with fitness superstars who'll inspire you to get out of bed and into a workout or healthy breakfast.
And when we say superstars, we don't mean celebrities - these trainers, bloggers, and everyday women are just like you. They're working out to lose weight, get strong, feel good, or have a healthy pregnancy. It'll feel like you're checking in with friends every day when you see their awesomely moving posts (and you can totally feel free to steal their workout and recipe ideas!).
Now feel free to jam-pack your "Following" list with these badass babes (and we're sorry there's not a "follow all" option).
11 Soul-Gratifying Must Haves For the Kitchen This January
January can be a tough, conflicting month for a foodie. You want all the cheesy, carb-y comfort foods to get through the toughest stint of Winter, and you also want to partake lightly in the cleansing culture that sweeps the States after New Year's Day. We've gathered some soul-gratifying must haves for you, which give you the best of both worlds.
9 Health and Fitness Gadgets That Will Make Your Life Better
If you're looking for one way to stick to your new year's resolution for the year, try getting one of the many gadgets we saw at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Some gadgets help you track steps and sleep, while one device wants to make sure you're in tune with how you feel. See them ahead!
21 Ink-credible Science-Inspired Tattoos
The careful line-drawing and stippling techniques of science illustration make them a natural starting point for incredible tattoos. Students and admirers of the sciences are flying their geek flags high with skin art of meaningful molecules, anatomical drawings, and space exploration's most historic events. So in the name of science, we've rounded up some of the best body ink inspired by chemistry, space, and the natural sciences.
100 Books to Read Before They're Movies
There are always going to be books that are being made into movies, and we love to read them before they get the big-screen treatment as much as you do. If you like being able to say the book was better (isn't it always?), then we have 100 novels to dive into. Click through and see which books you need to add to your shelf - before they get to the theater.
This Is How All Your Favorite Food Stars Do Casseroles
Casseroles are the ultimate comfort foods, and you can make them with just about anything. If you're looking to get out a dinner rut and embrace more cold-weather comfort foods, we've rounded up some of the best and coziest casserole recipes from your favorite food stars, like Sunny Anderson, Alton Brown, and Chrissy Teigen. It's hard to pick a favorite, but we have a feeling Ree Drummond's hash brown casserole is in your very near future.
Sunny Anderson: Cheesy Vegetarian Casserole
You know what makes vegetables taste better? Cheese. Sunny Anderson's cheesy mushroom and broccoli casserole is exactly what you need when you're in the mood for comfort food but still want to eat your veggies. Shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, and rice get a flavorful upgrade with shredded cheddar, garlic, cayenne pepper, and chicken stock.
Giada De Laurentiis: Italian Chicken and Pasta Casserole
Giada's take on a cozy casserole is Italian baked chicken and pastina, or small pasta. When you combine pasta, chicken, mozzarella, garlic, onion, tomatoes, and parmesan in a casserole dish and bake it until bubbly and gooey, you know the results are going to be heavenly.
Alton Brown: Secret-Ingredient Broccoli Casserole
Alton Brown's broccoli casserole has a surprising pantry ingredient you'd never expect: instant ramen, flavor packet and all. Alton uses broken ramen noodles as a crunchy base for the broccoli and mushroom casserole, which is seasoned with a cheesy sauce of cheddar, blue cheese, and a powdery packet from chicken-flavored ramen.
Chrissy Teigen: Upgraded Tuna Casserole
One of many must-try recipes from Cravings, Chrissy Teigen's first cookbook, is her Cheesy Jalapeño Tuna Casserole With Potato Chip Topping (p. 227). She proves that your grandma's tuna noodle casserole is nothing compared to one made with fresh jalapeños, sharp cheddar cheese, and jalapeño-flavored potato chips on top. "This tuna casserole is made with cans, cans, cans, and that's the way I like it, thank you very much," Chrissy wrote in the recipe's intro, proving it's totally OK to turn to canned ingredients sometimes.
Trisha Yearwood: Potato Bacon Casserole
One of Trisha Yearwood's best cooking tips is to add bacon to just about anything. Her potato casserole with bacon is proof that combining plenty of indulgent ingredients - bacon, sour cream, butter, cheese, and mayo - in one dish will lead to mouthwatering results.
Ree Drummond: Hash Brown Casserole
If you haven't tried hash brown casserole, you haven't fully lived. Cheesy, crunchy, and acceptable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, hash brown casserole is a Southern staple that never disappoints. Ree Drummond dresses hers up by adding green chiles, jalapeños, and poblano peppers, but you can customize the spice to your liking and embrace the rest of the bacon and cheese.
Paula Deen: Traditional Corn Casserole
A staple in Southern cuisine, corn casserole is a comforting baked dish made with very few ingredients including cornbread mix. If you're going to try a recipe for the first time, go with Paula Deen's corn casserole, which comes together in an hour from start to finish and feeds a crowd.
10 Ways to Keep Your Health and Heart in Their Prime
This statistic may shock you, but heart disease is the no. 1 killer of women. Scary, right? No matter what your age, you can benefit from lowering your risk of the disease. Aim to check these off your list for a happy heart.
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