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 4 février 2017
This Workout Class Just Pushed Me Like No Other - Here's Why You Should Take It
I've never been one to shy away from a new fitness challenge, so when I recently heard about a one-hour workout that was going to exhaust my muscles using light weights, I got excited (true story: I'm weak). A 25-year-old staple in the fitness community, the Les Mills BODYPUMP™ class has been touted as a breakthrough weight-training program, promising fat-burning effects in a positive space. It recently unveiled its 100th release of BODYPUMP and released a commemorative BP100 apparel and footwear collection with Reebok.
I'd like to say that I've taken my fair share of high-intensity weightlifting classes, but this one really stood apart. Find out everything I experienced, plus hear what personal trainer and advanced BODYPUMP instructor Ashley Pitt had to say about why it's so popular.
Courtesy of Reebok
The vibe
The studio space was packed to the gills with a refreshing mixture of men and women. There were no attitudes and no obvious "regulars," just lots of people ready to lift. To prepare, everyone got their own step with risers, a barbell, and a few sets of extra weights. I embarrassingly raised my hand to signal that I was a newbie, and the instructor explained that we'd be changing the weight of the barbell depending on the muscle group we were working. I smiled. I like changing up weights depending on how I'm feeling. I tugged at the base of my tank top and was ready.
Courtesy of Reebok
The warmup was no walk in the park
This was not your usual slow-and-steady jumping-jack warmup. As soon as the beat dropped, we started with an overhead press to a squat. Two seconds in and I was already doing squats. I later asked Pitt about the intense warmup. "We start with the warmup to get the body ready for movement, then hit the biggest track of class with the heaviest weight, which is squats to start the big metabolic training and calorie burn right off the bat," said Pitt. It made a lot of sense. "This track is done first so you can keep as good of form as possible with the heaviest barbell of the day on your back."
I may have done close to 1,000 reps during the workout
Throughout the class, we worked every major muscle group, switching from lower body to upper body to back to back of arms (triceps) to front of arms (biceps). So while my lower body rested, I did not - I was working another muscle group. BODYPUMP refers to this as the "rep effect," and it was exhausting. "The rep effect is an amazing benefit of [the class]. It means that you do a high volume of lighter weight and get the same advantages of lifting superheavy weights," Pitt shared. "Because we spend about five minutes per muscle group doing nearly 1,000 or more reps per class, you get great fatigue in each muscle group."
How I felt the next day
Sore. Very, very sore. I always have incredibly tight hamstrings (too much running, not enough stretching), so all of the lower-body work made things like descending stairs brutal. But it was the good kind of pain that I'm fond of. Pitt suggested taking the class two to four times a week, and I'll definitely be signing back up. This time I won't have to say I'm a newbie.
Check out more from Reebok!
Take on the new year and celebrate the 100th edition of BODYPUMP in the latest gear from the Reebok x Les Mills Collection
This Workout Class Just Pushed Me Like No Other - Here's Why You Should Take It
I've never been one to shy away from a new fitness challenge, so when I recently heard about a one-hour workout that was going to exhaust my muscles using light weights, I got excited (true story: I'm weak). A 25-year-old staple in the fitness community, the Les Mills BODYPUMP™ class has been touted as a breakthrough weight-training program, promising fat-burning effects in a positive space. It recently unveiled its 100th release of BODYPUMP and released a commemorative BP100 apparel and footwear collection with Reebok.
I'd like to say that I've taken my fair share of high-intensity weightlifting classes, but this one really stood apart. Find out everything I experienced, plus hear what personal trainer and advanced BODYPUMP instructor Ashley Pitt had to say about why it's so popular.
Courtesy of Reebok
The vibe
The studio space was packed to the gills with a refreshing mixture of men and women. There were no attitudes and no obvious "regulars," just lots of people ready to lift. To prepare, everyone got their own step with risers, a barbell, and a few sets of extra weights. I embarrassingly raised my hand to signal that I was a newbie, and the instructor explained that we'd be changing the weight of the barbell depending on the muscle group we were working. I smiled. I like changing up weights depending on how I'm feeling. I tugged at the base of my tank top and was ready.
Courtesy of Reebok
The warmup was no walk in the park
This was not your usual slow-and-steady jumping-jack warmup. As soon as the beat dropped, we started with an overhead press to a squat. Two seconds in and I was already doing squats. I later asked Pitt about the intense warmup. "We start with the warmup to get the body ready for movement, then hit the biggest track of class with the heaviest weight, which is squats to start the big metabolic training and calorie burn right off the bat," said Pitt. It made a lot of sense. "This track is done first so you can keep as good of form as possible with the heaviest barbell of the day on your back."
I may have done close to 1,000 reps during the workout
Throughout the class, we worked every major muscle group, switching from lower body to upper body to back to back of arms (triceps) to front of arms (biceps). So while my lower body rested, I did not - I was working another muscle group. BODYPUMP refers to this as the "rep effect," and it was exhausting. "The rep effect is an amazing benefit of [the class]. It means that you do a high volume of lighter weight and get the same advantages of lifting superheavy weights," Pitt shared. "Because we spend about five minutes per muscle group doing nearly 1,000 or more reps per class, you get great fatigue in each muscle group."
How I felt the next day
Sore. Very, very sore. I always have incredibly tight hamstrings (too much running, not enough stretching), so all of the lower-body work made things like descending stairs brutal. But it was the good kind of pain that I'm fond of. Pitt suggested taking the class two to four times a week, and I'll definitely be signing back up. This time I won't have to say I'm a newbie.
Check out more from Reebok!
Take on the new year and celebrate the 100th edition of BODYPUMP in the latest gear from the Reebok x Les Mills Collection
No Cooking Required For These 20 Fast and Easy Appetizers
Appetizers are always a good idea, but taking the time to cook them isn't always possible. These no-bake appetizers allow you to entertain gracefully without making too much of an effort. From salsas to cheesy bites and more, these heat-free appetizers deserve a spot at any gathering, and no one will know how last-minute you really were.
Simple Tip to Try: Cook Bacon in the Oven
A couple of years ago I watched the Barefoot Contessa roast bacon in the oven. She was making a BLT and didn't need the bacon fat. I had never thought to bake bacon, and the idea has changed my life! Now, I roast bacon all the time. It's an easy, convenient, and splatter-free way to cook it. Here's what you do:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place the raw bacon in a row on the parchment paper.
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crisp and cooked.
- Remove bacon to paper towel lined plates, pat dry, and use however you want.
Do you ever cook bacon in the oven?
How to Keep Your Brown Sugar Soft For Eternity
The Internet offers all sorts of ways to soften up rock-hard brown sugar: microwave it for a few minutes; throw in a slice of bread or a water-soaked terra cotta disk. These ideas are great, but this is my preferred method for keeping brown sugar soft (and for "rehydrating" it): throw a marshmallow into the bag or air-tight container! I think you'll agree it's the cutest of the ideas out there. Just be sure to let it sit over night so it can do its softening magic.
Prepare to Be Obsessed With This Beauty Blogger's Whimsical Hair and Makeup Looks
If you're not yet familiar with Kiera Please, now is your chance to catch up. The 21-year-old beauty blogger has attracted a loyal following due to her vibrant rainbow hair colors and her versatile floral Afros. With 206,000 followers on Instagram and 22,000 subscribers on YouTube, it's safe to say this beauty guru knows her stuff. Keep reading to see more of Kiera Please's whimsical looks that will take your breath away.
5 Ways to Keep the Spark Alive in Your Long-Term Relationship
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Singer, actress, fashion designer, entrepreneur, writer, and mom of two Thalia shares her parenting, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty tips as POPSUGAR Latina's contributor.
Being married or in a long-term relationship is a blessing, but it is not easy. It requires work, effort, lots of patience, and infinite understanding to succeed. If it were too easy, where would the excitement be? After a good number of years together, some couples start becoming more friends and less lovers, and some drift apart due to conflicting work schedules and separate interests. But there are things we can do to make it better, to work on keeping the spark alive! Here are five tactics I like.
Respect each other.
First and foremost, we have to understand that people in a marriage, long-term relationship, etc. need to respect each other's individuality. It is not about wanting to change your partner and telling them what to do and what not to do. It is about accepting the other person exactly as he or she is. Remember why you got together in the first place and the qualities that attracted you to your partner. I still cherish the moment I met my husband. We were on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. The qualities that attracted me to him that day are still the main reason why I love him so much today.
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Develop a joint plan and make memories together.
Maybe both of you would like to renovate the house? You are eager to start a new yard project or try every single restaurant to find the best burger in your city? Recruit your partner! Be creative and enthusiastic about it! Share ideas and find common ground. By helping each other, and planning projects together, you become closer as a couple and you end up spending quality time together. There are so many ways to achieve this! You can also plan a trip, exercise to lose some weight together and support each other, or go rock climbing! The important thing is to make it fun and enjoy each other's company.
Remember to have your own time to do the things you like.
I have talked about having "me time" before, and it also applies to this one. We all have friends we like to see, hobbies, interests, and personal appointments we like to do and take care of on our time. It is important to find a balance in a relationship, and this includes being happy with yourself. For example, I like to get together with my girlfriends for lunch or meet them for dinner and a play in NYC. Seeing my friends makes me happy, and my husband is the same way. If you are both communicating and agreeing on your activities outside the relationship, and you are committed, and respectful of your partner's feelings and needs, it should work out.
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Write a joint bucket list.
My husband and I have our own bucket lists, but we have decided to find items from them that we can do together. In my case, I am much more of an outdoor explorer and extreme-sport enthusiast, but he is not. Therefore, we have discussed trips and activities that we would both enjoy, and those include traveling through Cambodia, spending a whole month at a beautiful beach town fishing and relaxing, and visiting Machu Picchu in Peru, among others. If you both review your lists and interests together, you will see that a great adventure is just around the corner!
Keep the flame of love alive.
Even though it sounds like a total cliché, don't dismiss it yet. This is of utmost importance! Without love for each other, there is no relationship left. My motto is "small details go a long way." Leave a sweet note on your partner's desk or inside his/her pockets or bag. Text a simple, loving note at a random point during the day. Those things work. Many times, people lose perspective and forget why they got married in the first place. And even though in some relationships, passion may dwindle, if there is still love, there is a base to continue being happy. Show you care; show you want to be close.
Sitting down to watch a TV show or a movie together is a good opportunity to be close and feel each other's warmth. I love it when my husband softly scratches my back, massages my shoulders, or when we simply hold hands. That physical contact can be so powerful! It is important in order to create and maintain a lasting connection. Endorphins will get high and brain chemistry will allow you to feel the love.
These are some of the reasons why I love doing what I call Hug Therapy ("Terapia de Abrazos") on my social media accounts on Saturdays. It encourages loving each other. I am not an expert on love and relationships, but if I can help one person succeed in a long-term relationship, I will be extremely happy. It is great to feel loved and to give love, and I would like for you to experience that, too. I am a hopeless romantic - what can I say?
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These Are Adriana Lima's Sexiest Victoria's Secret Moments
It's hard to believe that it has been 16 years since Adriana Lima first was honored with the title of Victoria's Secret Angel. Since 2000, at the age of 19, the gorgeous Brazilian supermodel has walked in the annual gorgeous-fest that is the VS Fashion Show with wings on her back and very little on her body, making for lots (seriously, a lot!) of sexy moments in her career.
As the Angel with the most shows under her belt, the Brazilian model's partnership with the brand is only getting stronger, even being honored with a wax figure of one her most iconic VS looks in 2016. See the evolution of the mom of two on the VS runway, store appearances, and beyond. We only expect more sexy moments to come!
How to Make Utterly Magical Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry Unicorns
Chocolate-covered strawberries oddly are the same shape as unicorn heads, so let's decorate them as such! Unicorns are officially everywhere, proving their existence is real . . . well, at least when it comes to sweet treats like cakes, macarons, and more.
Here's what you'll need:
- White chocolate candy melts, melted according to package directions
- Large strawberries at room temperature, dried thoroughly
- Fondant, shaped into small triangles for the ears and small cones for the horns
- Edible glitter dust to sprinkle on fondant horns
- Vanilla buttercream, homemade or store bought fitted in a piping bag with a number 13 open star decorating tip
- Wilton's Valentine's Day Mix
- Wilton White Cake Sparkles
Here's how to assemble them:
- Holding the strawberries at the stem, submerge the red, fleshy fruit in the melted white chocolate (or candy melts), leaving the stem exposed. Shake off extra chocolate and carefully place on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
- Slowly place the fondant ears on the top right and left of the strawberry, just below the stem. Add the sparkly fondant horn in the center.
- Use a set of food tweezers to place two heart-shaped sprinkles as the eyes (on the top third of the strawberry) and two pink pearl sprinkles as the nostrils (on the bottom third of the strawberry).
- Form the mane of the unicorn by piping 3 stars on the top of the strawberry behind the horn. Then pipe in a swirly motion down one side of the strawberry in front of one ear. It's not anatomically correct, but you'll forgive me, right?
- Carefully add a few sprinkles and colored sugar crystals to the mane, avoiding the unicorn's face.
- Allow to set at room temperature or transfer to a fridge for 20 to 30 minutes. Devour!
The Internet Is Obsessing Over This Darth Vader vs. Buzz Lightyear Battle Video
Sometimes, the internet answers questions for us we didn't know we even had. For example, I never thought about who would win in a battle between Darth Vader and Buzz Lightyear, but one fan solved that mystery in a homemade video.
Created by YouTube user Nukazooka, the epic four-minute battle shows Buzz Lightyear and Darth Vader trying to take each other down. Needless to say, Buzz finds it a bit difficult to conquer Vader's power with the Force. To see who wins the battle, watch the video above and prepare to flinch. Thank you, internet, for once again giving us the answers we need about our favorite characters.
Chrissy Teigen Shouldn't Have to Explain Her Fertility Struggles
Tired of nosy people asking when you're going to have a baby . . . or how? Chrissy Teigen can relate.
The Parents on A Series of Unfortunate Events Are Not Who You Think They Are
Warning: spoilers for the entire season below!
Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events premiered on Friday the 13th (apt, don't you think?) in January, and there's a lot to love. Neil Patrick Harris gives an inspired performance as the show's greasy villain, Count Olaf, and newcomers Malina Weissman and Louis Hynes (who play Violet and Klaus Baudelaire) are a delight. At the end of the first episode, we also get a pleasant surprise in the form of two unexpected guest stars: Will Arnett and Cobie Smulders, who play a mother and a father. Now, it's very easy to assume that these are the Baudelaire parents. Once you get to the end of episode seven, you'll learn that's sadly not the case. Let's recap.
Episode one starts off with the brilliant Baudelaire children being informed that they're orphans now after their mansion burns down, with their doting mother and father - Beatrice and Bertrand - presumably perishing in the blaze. They're sent to live with Count Olaf, a distant relative whose only goal is to get his hands on the Baudelaire family fortune. Not only is he violent, but he forces them to cook and clean for him and his band of cronies and makes the three of them share a dirty, decrepit bedroom. In other words, it's just as unfortunate as the show's title might suggest. At the conclusion of the first episode is a ray of hope for the siblings, however, when it's revealed to the audience that two parents are alive, but in captivity. Oh, and they're "worried about the children." The final scene shows them handcuffed in the back of a van that zooms off into the night.
As the episodes roll on, all signs point to the parents being Bertrand and Beatrice Baudelaire. That is, until we reach episode seven, "The Miserable Mill: Part I." Here, we come to a moment where it seems like the Baudelaire children and their parents will finally reunite . . . but they don't. That's because Arnett and Smulders are not the Baudelaire parents at all. They're actually the parents of the Quagmire triplets. Without giving too much away, the Quagmires are another set of unfortunate children in Lemony Snicket's world. They also lose their parents in a horrible fire and first enter in book five, The Austere Academy. The Baudelaires meet Isadora and Duncan there; Quigley, the third triplet, is thought to have perished in the fire with his parents until a later book.
While an appearance by the Baudelaire parents would be a huge departure from Lemony Snicket's novels, this is still a pretty big addition. It's not exactly a change, per se; after all, the Quagmire parents still seem to be dead by the end of the season. Rather, the real change is that we never actually meet the Quagmire parents in the books at all. That means, if anything, the series has successfully enriched a bit of backstory we never got. The tragic part of this twist, though, is that the Baudelaire parents really do seem to be dead after all.
If you look to the books, it's never technically made clear whether both Baudelaires did, indeed, perish in the fire on that dreary day. One of them is rumored to have survived. Convincing theories seem to point to their mother, Beatrice, but note that she likely died soon afterward, sometime between books two and 12, The Reptile Room and The Penultimate Peril. The cause of her death is supposedly still fire, except instead of the one that destroyed the Baudelaire mansion, it was the blaze at the Duchess of Winnipeg's castle. The children never see either of their parents again, but they do hold out hope for quite some time due to suggestive information in the Snicket File.
This Sweet Dad Sent Flowers to His Dog and Won Hearts All Over the Internet
When Lily Cardone's mother received the flowers, she assumed they were for her from her husband. But after reading the note attached, she quickly realized that was not the case. "Sebastian, Feel better you'll be back in the game very soon. Love Daddy," wrote the sweet dad. Her father sent over flowers to help cheer up the family's 10-year-old dog, Sebastian, who recently underwent ACL surgery, reports BuzzFeed.
My dad sent flowers to my house today, and my mom thought they were for her 😂😂 THINK AGAIN http://pic.twitter.com/7jMQhrsDJW
- Lily Cardone (@LilyCardone) February 2, 2017
Cardone's mother posted photos of the hilarious mix-up on her personal Facebook page, and Lily shared screenshots of the post on her Twitter account. "My dad sent flowers to my house today, and my mom thought they were for her. THINK AGAIN," she wrote. Cardone's friends were quick to point out the irony of her mother's Facebook post going viral online.
"Of course one of your moms infamous fb posts makes you famous," commented one user. "YOUR FAMILY IS SO EXTRA I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT DEAL WITH THIS" another person wrote. "Now you see where I got it from," Lily replied. Keep reading to see more adorable photos of Sebastian that will make you understand why Cardone's father is so in love with him ahead.
My mom threw my dog a 10th birthday party 😂🎉 http://pic.twitter.com/Rud3ItXHRl
- Lily Cardone (@LilyCardone) August 3, 2016
So excited to go home and see my puppy tonight❤️❤️❤️ http://pic.twitter.com/1zGm8hDkNb
- Lily Cardone (@LilyCardone) July 15, 2016
The saddest part about leaving for college is leaving my puppy😭 http://pic.twitter.com/WpUfbRHc2Q
- Lily Cardone (@LilyCardone) June 22, 2016
What Your Super Bowl Party Needs Are These 10 Latin Chicken Wing Recipes
We can all agree that when it comes to Super Bowl party eats, chicken wings are a must - could you imagine the horror of showing up to a game-day get-together and seeing no heaping plates of the spicy favorite?
If you love nothing more than getting your hands dirty and biting into a good wing, it's unlikely you'll ever meet a flavor you don't like, but we're here to tell you, you haven't tried all the best versions out there until you've made the 10 Latin-inspired recipes ahead. Get the napkins ready!
Lin-Manuel Miranda Is About to Fulfill a Lifelong Promise by Taking His Mom to the Oscars!
Is your mom always your plus-one?
The Play-by-Play of Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl Nip Slip
Can you believe it's been 13 years since that infamous nipple slip during Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson's Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show? Well, we can hardly either! That's why we're taking it all the way back to 2004 and reliving the moment as it happened, picture by picture. Janet kicked off the performance, singing "Rhythm Nation" solo, before Justin joined her on stage with "Rock Your Body." The gasps came during the grand finale, when Justin ripped off part of Janet's top, revealing her right breast. When the racy moment was met with outrage by fans and the media, apologies and excuses were made, and the whole thing was deemed a "wardrobe malfunction." It looked pretty planned to us, but see for yourself when you check out our play-by-play of the controversial Super Bowl moment, which isn't the only sexy thing that's happened over the years.
13 Things to Do Every Morning to Stay Healthy and Energized
We've all done it: snoozed so many times you're beyond late when you do finally drag yourself out of bed, and then all that's left to save you (time-wise) is a bottle of dry shampoo and a sugary breakfast bar. Nothing good ever comes of this routine. So, in an effort to help you win 2017, we enlisted some of the top wellness pros in the industry to offer their sage advice. Better mornings are just around the corner, we promise.
13 Things to Do Every Morning to Stay Healthy and Energized
We've all done it: snoozed so many times you're beyond late when you do finally drag yourself out of bed, and then all that's left to save you (time-wise) is a bottle of dry shampoo and a sugary breakfast bar. Nothing good ever comes of this routine. So, in an effort to help you win 2017, we enlisted some of the top wellness pros in the industry to offer their sage advice. Better mornings are just around the corner, we promise.
Every Hot Ryan Gosling Picture From His Movies
Ryan Gosling has been everyone's #1 crush for a long time, and this year, he's up for an Oscar for La La Land, an award he has a good chance of getting. This is just icing on the cake for anyone who's loved him for a long time, and to honor his onscreen sexiness, we've gathered all the best, hottest pictures of him, from his first films to now.
10 TV Kisses That Have Made Us Blush in 2017
We're still blushing thinking about all of 2016's sexy TV kisses, but it's time to move on! The new year has already provided several photo ops for sweet and steamy smooch sessions. Jack and Rebecca aren't the only ones heating up This Is Us, everyone on Scandal is kissing each other, and need we remind you of Chris Pratt's appearance on Mom? With Valentine's Day coming up, it's time to review!
Strong Abs Start With This 7-Minute Workout
Get the printable version of this seven-minute HIIT workout here!
When it comes to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), the pros definitely outweigh the cons. While it may feel unpleasant to push your body to go faster and harder for that short time period, the rewards are worth it: HIIT helps you blast more belly fat, save time, and burn way more calories (even after your workout is long over) than a lower-intensity workout alone. A study published in the American College of Sports Medicine's Health and Fitness Journal found that a few minutes of training at almost your max can accomplish all of this in way less time than a traditional workout. How much less? Try just seven minutes total.
The ACSM's interval workout consists of 12 exercises, which should be done at an intensity of eight on a scale of 10; each exercise lasts 30 seconds, with a 10-second rest in between. Repeat the circuit if you'd like a longer workout. Keeping the intensity up - and the rest periods short - is key, so keep reading to learn the moves and then get going! You'll need a mat and a chair or bench.
Strong Abs Start With This 7-Minute Workout
Get the printable version of this seven-minute HIIT workout here!
When it comes to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), the pros definitely outweigh the cons. While it may feel unpleasant to push your body to go faster and harder for that short time period, the rewards are worth it: HIIT helps you blast more belly fat, save time, and burn way more calories (even after your workout is long over) than a lower-intensity workout alone. A study published in the American College of Sports Medicine's Health and Fitness Journal found that a few minutes of training at almost your max can accomplish all of this in way less time than a traditional workout. How much less? Try just seven minutes total.
The ACSM's interval workout consists of 12 exercises, which should be done at an intensity of eight on a scale of 10; each exercise lasts 30 seconds, with a 10-second rest in between. Repeat the circuit if you'd like a longer workout. Keeping the intensity up - and the rest periods short - is key, so keep reading to learn the moves and then get going! You'll need a mat and a chair or bench.
This Little Girl Could Not Be Having More Fun as Her Dad Learns How to Do Her Hair
Learning to do your daughter's hair is no easy feat. While some parents make it look so easy, others need some practice, and this dad skillfully creating this little one's hairstyle is the cutest lesson we've seen in a while.
Actor Wesley Jonathan posted an adorable video to Instagram of him being trained to twist his daughter Faye's hair. The coach: his wife, hairstylist Tamara Mitchell. While we admire Wesley's skills, we cannot get over his daughter's enthusiasm. We're not sure we've ever seen a child look so happy to sit for a session of hair combing. Envision a temper-tantrum-free time with giggles instead of tears. Faye is even helping! Check out the full tutorial from the family here.
Who Has Selena Gomez Dated? Here Are All the Lucky Guys She's Been Linked To
From releasing a new addictive album, aptly titled Revival, to stepping up her fashion game to immeasurable heights to taking a hiatus from the spotlight to concentrate on herself, Selena Gomez has had quite the past few years. Though the former Disney star turned superstar singer has said she'll be sharing less about her personal life, it seems like the total opposite is happening, most recently publicly engaging in a steamy kissing session with The Weeknd.
So, since Selena is just keeping us on our toes when it comes to her love life, we're taking a look back at her rumored and confirmed flames - yes, beyond the undying memory of Justin Bieber. Keep scrolling to remember all the guys Selena has been linked to.
- Additional reporting by Alessandra Foresto
The Story Behind Each of the Songs on Sofía Reyes's Debut Album
It's hard to believe that until Feb. 3, Mexican singer Sofía Reyes didn't have an album. How could that be possible when she has already given us so many hit singles to dance to ("Muévelo," "Contigo (Rest of Your Life)") and cry to ("Solo Yo" featuring Prince Royce)? It's true! But Sofía's first full record only means one thing: there's so much more to come from her!
"I started working on this album about three years ago, which is a long time to work on a record. I'm a little nervous, I'm not going to lie. But I feel like it is the right moment," Sofía said when we caught up with her over the phone a few days before the launch of Louder!. "I've written maybe 100 songs. When I moved here, I had no idea how to do that. It's been a very interesting process for me. I feel like with this album, I found myself as an artist."
What did that process involve? Finding a sound, but also a message. "All the songs in the album have a positive message for me. The album is called Louder!, because our positivity should be louder than our negativity. When I hear the songs in this record, that is what I feel," Sofía said about her debut.
Straight ahead you'll exclusively find the stories behind each of the tracks that made the cut - from how the lyrics came to be to how Sofía added a Latin touch to selecting collaborators like Wisin, Reykon, and Prince Royce - all straight from Sofía herself.
vendredi 3 février 2017
15 Times Professor McGonagall Was an Absolute Queen
Let's talk about Minerva McGonagall for just a second. Or for an hour. Or for the next week. Professor Have-a-Biscuit-Potter never ceases to throw us for a loop in the best way possible. Expel Harry for flying a broomstick in his first year? How about - PLOT TWIST - she actually snags him a position on the Gryffindor Quidditch team as the youngest Seeker in a century. Did she play favorites by not docking points from her own House when she caught students sneaking out after hours? Nope. She triple docks Harry, Ron, and Hermione 50 points . . . each. She's fair; she hardcore; she's snarky as hell.
Apart from relating to her on a cat-lady level, I've always loved McGonagall because I've always respected her. She doesn't go easy on her students, but she cares about them so deeply. She's unyielding, strong, and an incredibly powerful witch. Most of all, it's her unwavering loyalty to Dumbledore that warms my heart, as well as her endless pursuit of the greater good. She doesn't make allowances for much, but when she does, it feels like Christmas (she always did have a soft spot for Hagrid, didn't she?). I trust her. I'm kind of scared of her (just how thin can her lips get when when she's furious?). She's who Umbridge really had to fear. She's a badass protector and professor, and through and through, she's a witch to be reckoned with. In case you needed more proof, here are 15 times she won the wizarding the world with a flick of her wand wrist and well-landed quip.
Watch Mariah Carey's New Breakup Video, Inspired by Her Split From James Packer
It's always sad when a couple ends their engagement, but if you're a legendary artist, sometimes the pain leads to your best work. Mariah Carey and James Packer called off their engagement in October, and Carey has channeled her grief into a new song, titled "I Don't." (Because brides say "I do," get it?) Though Carey has said "everything happens for a reason" in regard to the breakup, it's clear she's still working through her feelings. Take a look!
You'll Fall in Love With These Gorgeous Valentine's Day Beauty Products
The primary function of Valentine's Day may be to celebrate love in all of its forms, but we'd argue that the holiday is also about indulgence. Beauty junkies pamper themselves with products all year, which means that it's necessary to seek out the top tier of treats for this special holiday. To save you time, we scoured the internet to find the chicest, cutest, and sexiest products you need in your glam arsenal. Read on to see the lovely assortment, and go ahead - treat yourself!
How to Make Fondant For Cakes and Beyond
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Unlike regular frosting, fondant isn't applied to cakes, cookies, and desserts using a knife. Fondant has a Play-Doh-like consistency that can be easily molded, rolled, and sculpted into any shape. Traditional fondant recipes call for gelatin, glycerin, and powdered sugar, but I developed an easy hack that just involves a little unsalted butter to keep your hands clean, fondant and icing sugar, and Marshmallow Fluff.
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Now, there's not really a recipe to the madness, but I used 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 6 ounces fondant sugar, and about 4 ounces Marshmallow Fluff. This resulted in a heaping cup of fondant. I'm using this fondant for decorative elements, but if you're aiming to cover a cake, refer to this guide. Here's what you'll do: Melt the butter and lather your hands in it (be careful that it's warm - not hot - when you apply it). Lather a spoon with the butter. Sprinkle some of the sugar on a large plate or rimmed cutting board. Spoon the Marshmallow Fluff onto the plate or cutting board, and top it with a hefty amount of fondant sugar. Use your hands to knead the sugar into the Marshmallow Fluff. Continue kneading and adding more sugar until a smooth dough forms. If your hands become too sticky, simply dip them into the melted butter and keep kneading.
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Now that your fondant is done, some recommend covering it in plastic wrap and refrigerating it overnight before rolling it out and shaping it. Experiment with what works for your schedule. I let my fondant rest on the cutting board for maybe an hour before I started playing with it and didn't have any issues. When you are ready to work with the fondant, try rolling it out with a rolling pin, using cookie cutters or a knife to cut out shapes, or simply sculpt it into the shapes you want. Always sprinkle more fondant sugar to keep the fondant from becoming too sticky.
If you need some cake inspiration, we've developed many cake-decorating videos using fondant:
The Original Girl Scout Cookie Recipe Is Sweet and Simple
It's the 100th anniversary of Girl Scout Cookie season, and People is sharing the original Girl Scout Cookie recipe for all of us to enjoy.
The first time the Girl Scouts sold cookies was in 1917 when the Mistletoe Troop of Muskogee, OK, baked and sold cookies as part of a service project. In 1922, the Girl Scouts who published the magazine The American Girl featured a recipe from a local director from Chicago, Florence E. Neil.
The simple sugar cookie recipe was distributed by the group's 2,000 Scouts. Girl Scouts across the country proceeded to bake the cookies and sell them for 25 to 30 cents for a dozen.
Head over to People to try the recipe for the original Girl Scout Cookies for yourself.
Bruno Mars Is the Ultimate Good Time
From "Treasure" to "24K Magic," something about the performer makes us infectiously giddy.
25 Songs From Grey's Anatomy Guaranteed to Make You Sob Uncontrollably
The life of a Grey's Anatomy fan is not an easy one. We suffer death after painful death, breakups, plane crashes, rogue gunmen, and overall misery. Although few things can make up for this emotional torture, there's one thing about Grey's that never fails to deliver: the music. There's a reason the show's soundtrack won a Grammy, people! Since every heartbreaking moment is accompanied by the most perfect song, we've rounded up all of the tunes that gave us the most feels (on top of feels, on top of even more feels). Check 'em out!
16 Reasons It Won't Be Strange When Millie Bobby Brown Takes Over the Fashion World
I knew it the moment I saw her walk onto the scene at Jimmy Fallon, decked out in a Burberry ensemble I wanted for myself: Millie Bobby Brown's about to take over the fashion world. Of course, it all started with her success on the new Netflix series Stranger Things. Millie proved she's got serious acting skills, and plenty of red carpet appearances followed.
She chose a tulle embroidered Red Valentino dress for the Emmys, a custom Armani number for the SAG Awards, and she's already sported the cool combination of a ballgown and sneakers. But for casual talk shows, Millie's in on the athleisure trend. Perhaps she's so stylish thanks to the front-row spot she nabbed at Coach during Fashion Week.
Millie's love for clothes and accessories runs deep, and we've got all the proof you need. Read on to see why the 12-year-old's about to make major waves in the industry, and follow her to keep tabs on where she heads next - and of course, what she's wearing.
Ever Wonder How Wizards Used the Bathroom in Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling Has the Answer
As someone who is constantly rereading the Harry Potter series, I still have a lot of unanswered questions. What did the veil in the Department of Mysteries actually do? Just how annoying was it to be a Hogwarts student while Harry Potter went there? Never did I think about how wizards and witches used the bathroom to poop. However, J.K. Rowling thought otherwise and clarified the matter on Pottermore.
Spotted by Reddit user Moriar-T, the passage from Pottermore comes from the Chamber of Secrets section, where Rowling breaks down the poo situation. In it, Rowling explains that it wasn't until the 18th century that wizards "copied" Muggles and made better plumbing. How did they use the bathroom before this progress in plumbing? They just went whenever they had to go and "vanished the evidence." Yes, you read that right, and if you want to read the entire passage, just take a look at the screenshot below.
Well, there you go! Now we know that wizards and witches used to just use the bathroom when they needed to and used their magic to clean up. File this under things we might've not needed to know about our beloved Harry Potter universe.
This Haunting Justin Timberlake Dance Tribute Will Have You Crying a River of Tears
Acclaimed choreographer Andrew Winghart paid the ultimate tribute to Justin Timberlake on Tuesday, which marked the singer's 36th birthday. He released a dance short inspired by Justin's iconic 2002 hit "Cry Me a River," performed by 37 professional dancers; the featured male, George Lawrence II, along with a group of 36 females - a "forceful river of women" - combine to illustrate "his emotional journey echoing his indifference at having a broken heart."
Explaining his inspiration for the short, Andrew said, "I stumbled upon the song through my iTunes shuffle and was instantly captivated by memories of loving this piece as an 11-year-old. I was struck by how modern and timeless the song felt and knew right away I wanted to choreograph a tribute piece that did the song justice through dance." Watch the stunning video above now.
Blue Ivy Carter May Be Getting Her Own Beauty Line
Building your brand starts early in the Knowles-Carter household. According to TMZ, Blue Ivy is about to get her name officially trademarked for use on goods and services. At the top of the lengthy list of potential future retail items? Beauty products! The official document on the United States Patent and Trademark Office's site declares fragrance, cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and more formulas are all in the realm of possibility.
While anything's possible, it seems very unlikely to us that Blue will be launching a brand in the next few years. We think that her name has been trademarked just in case Blue decides she wants to be a makeup mogul once she gets older. But considering how many surprises Beyoncé has shared with us lately, we're open to whatever comes our way from her eldest child. After all, Blue already has an interest in makeup!
Ashley Graham's 5 Biggest Lingerie Secrets Will Bring You Life
Ashley Graham is taking over the fashion world. She's got her own Barbie doll with a figure that looks real - she commanded that its thighs touch and have cellulite. Ashley's also been designing lingerie in a wide range of sizes for Addition Elle, and she just debuted her new Dark Beauty collection in time for Valentine's Day.
Ashley's got a long list of notable achievements - she covered Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue in 2016 and made waves in her gold metallic bikini for Swimsuitsforall's campaign - but she's got a few lesser-known tidbits to share. When we talked to Ashley, she revealed underwear shopping tips we can all benefit from, along with a few secrets. Scroll to find out who Ashley would love to dress in her lingerie and one of her biggest role models in the industry.
14 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About Jason Momoa
By now, you probably know a thing or two about Jason Momoa. Of course, avid Game of Thrones fans know him for his sexy role as Khal Drogo, and even more people are beginning to recognize him as the new Aquaman in the first Justice League movie. Outside of all that, though, we'd venture to say he's widely recognized for his all-around hotness and his glorious chest hair. Nevertheless, for all that you think you may know about Jason, there's still plenty to learn. In honor of the actor's 37th birthday on Aug. 1, see the host of fun facts we've managed to dredge up.
8 Fitness Experts Share Their Favorite Healthy Snacks
If one of your New Year's resolutions was to eat healthier foods, chances are you may have overlooked the snack department. The next time you crave that bag of chips or store-bought chocolate chip cookies, think about maintaining your energy levels with a healthy option.
To get you inspired to take your snack game to the next level, we checked in with eight fitness experts, from a New York-based SoulCycle instructor to a celebrity trainer. Find out the healthy snacks they swear by.
8 Fitness Experts Share Their Favorite Healthy Snacks
If one of your New Year's resolutions was to eat healthier foods, chances are you may have overlooked the snack department. The next time you crave that bag of chips or store-bought chocolate chip cookies, think about maintaining your energy levels with a healthy option.
To get you inspired to take your snack game to the next level, we checked in with eight fitness experts, from a New York-based SoulCycle instructor to a celebrity trainer. Find out the healthy snacks they swear by.
Sofia Vergara's Sexy Dance Moves Were the Best Moment of Last Year's Grammys - Hands Down!
Pitbull brought all the high-energy Latin flavor to the 2016 Grammy Awards stage last February. Mr. Worldwide - who won his first Grammy ever for his Spanish-language album Dale in a tie with Natalia Lafourcade - made Latinos everywhere proud with his sexy show-closing performance, featuring his hit "El Taxi" and his single with Travis Barker, Joe Perry, and Robin Thicke, "Bad Man."
Oh, and did we mention Sofia Vergara was there? On stage? Dancing? Because she was, and it was the best moment of award season without a question. The Colombian-born Modern Family actress slipped out of an "El Taxi" prop as Pitbull mentioned her name on his song and started shaking her hips in a short and sparkly gold dress. We're really not sure how anyone stayed seated at the Staples Center after that. Watch it all go down above - it's literally a performance you have to see over and over to believe.
This Girlfriend Came up With the Best Game of Thrones-Inspired Christmas Gift Ever
We're no strangers to seeing couples get each other the most amazing and loving gifts. However, this one girlfriend's gift to her boyfriend might be the geekiest and most loving one we might ever see. This girlfriend re-created the entire Game of Thrones introduction, complete with props, a marshmallow wall, and dragons.
The video, posted by Reddit user Em_Pye in a Game of Thrones subreddit, shows the dedication she needed to make this re-creation. In the video's description, she thanks Funny or Die for the inspiration, and she's even responding to comments on YouTube.
Watch the video above and don't be surprised if you start wondering when your significant other will do something similar for you.
Taylor Swift's Acoustic Version of "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" Will Remind You of Her Earlier Stuff
Taylor Swift went back to her roots when she rehearsed her Fifty Shades Darker track, "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" in the studio. The singer recently took her pop hit down a few notches by performing it acoustically. Not only does the video remind us just how talented she is (those guitar-playing skills), but the tune is extremely reminiscent of her Fearless album. Coincidentally, Zayn also posted an acoustic version of the song on YouTube. Is it possible that these two are gearing up to perform their duet during Swift's pre-Super Bowl concert? We sure hope so.
18 Products You Need From Ellen DeGeneres's New PetSmart Line
It's finally here! Ellen DeGeneres's line of dog toys, clothes, and products has just landed at PetSmart, and everything is cuter than cute. "I am so excited to launch my pet collection with PetSmart. I mean, they help pets and they're smart. What more can I ask for? And if you think I'm excited about the pet collection, wait until I tell you how excited my pets are. At least I think they are. They're either excited about the pet collection or they really need to go outside," Ellen said in a news release of her new line.
The selection includes toys of various sizes, collars and leashes, beds, grooming accessories, and more. We love every single piece, but we picked our 18 absolute favorites for you to shop when you keep scrolling.
38 Baby Onesies Your Kid Needs to Always Be Photo-Shoot-Ready
If you can't get enough of the serious baby style* that graces your Instagram feed, we're totally with you. There are a ton of small businesses that make the most precious onesies for babies, which in turn make photos of babies that much more adorable (bet you didn't think that was possible!). We're sharing some of those onesies with you so that your photos can be the ones to pop up on other peoples' feeds to make them say, "Damn, that's a cute baby in a cute onesie."
Scroll through for 38 fun onesies that you'll want your little babe to be wearing during their next iPhone photo shoot.
*Don't forget about mama Instagram style!
The Most Popular Girl Scout Cookies in Every State
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Besides the fact that differences in Girl Scout cookies vary by region, there are also differences in popularity across the states. To dig deeper into America's love for Girl Scout cookie season, Influenster conducted an online poll with more than 5,000 consumers to find out which cookie flavor is the favorite in each state. It comes as no surprise that the overall favorite in the US is Thin Mints, followed by Caramel deLites/Samoas . . . which, despite common beliefs, are not the same thing. Curious to see which cookie reigns supreme in your state? Take a look at Influenster's color-coded breakdown, which shows an overwhelming preference for the minty and caramel-covered cookies. We're inspired to give the little guys, like Lemonades and Shortbread, some more love this season.
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Pitch Perfect 3: Everyone Who Is Definitely in the Cast
The call sheet is filling up for Pitch Perfect 3! The third film in the Pitch Perfect franchise is headed to the big screen this December, and we only have a few details so far. What we do know is that Anna Kendrick is reprising her role as Beca (yay!), and she's not the only one who is set to return. Keep scrolling to see everyone who is definitely signed on for the film, and check back as we update with more!
Flat Belly and Tight Booty Cardio Dance Workout
Celebrity trainer JJ Dancer takes dance workouts to a new level and makes your sweat sesh feel like a party. She trains Jenna Dewan, so JJ knows how to make her grooves double as strength-training moves. Get ready to pop, kick, and burn calories when you press play.
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Flat Belly and Tight Booty Cardio Dance Workout
Celebrity trainer JJ Dancer takes dance workouts to a new level and makes your sweat sesh feel like a party. She trains Jenna Dewan, so JJ knows how to make her grooves double as strength-training moves. Get ready to pop, kick, and burn calories when you press play.
On Anna: Lorna Jane, Reebok, and Athletic Propulsion Labs
On JJ: Lorna Jane and BodyLanguage
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