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 11 mars 2017
The Anti-Diet Is the Healthiest Diet You Could Ever Be On
Finally a trending diet we can get behind, from our friends at Shape.
Pinterest is the place to go for fitspo images, healthy recipes, and even workouts, which makes it a familiar stomping ground for dieters. But there's been a funny thing circulating on the photo-sharing site: the rise of the "anti-diet." Pins related to the anti-diet jumped 42 percent in 2016, surging during the last few months, which was enough for Pinterest to name it one of the emerging wellness trends for 2017.
That's music to our ears. Why? Because people are finally understanding that you don't need to count every single calorie and meticulously measure portion sizes in order to shape up your diet. Eating well is not about banning entire food groups. It's about making peace with food, not giving it the power to control your daily life, and cutting yourself a break when you eat what you're craving. (BTW: All that dieting is ruining your relationship with food.)
As you've probably realized, the anti-diet is nothing like fad diets of the past. And while it could be considered "trendy" as of late, we hope it sticks around. So where did the anti-diet movement come from? There are a few contributors: body positivity, the push for inclusivity of women of all shapes and sizes, and even feminism in general. "We can characterize the anti-diet movement as a combination of women's rights and feminism sort of coalescing with women really pushing back on trendy diets and some of the things that seem really restrictive," says Bethany Doerfler, M.S., R.D.N., a clinical dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
"The anti-diet is the most positive thing you can do for your well-being because it removes the stress that dieting puts on you," says Rebecca Scritchfield, M.A., R.D.N., H.F.S., a nutritionist and author of BODY KINDNESS: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out–and Never Say Diet Again. You know the stress she's talking about-your body is physically depleted because you cut your daily calorie allotment to scary-low levels, or you feel the need to burn off every calorie you've eaten, or you feel intense pressure as a result of the fat-shaming thoughts in your head.
Think of other trendy diets-we're not going to name names, but you know those kinds of diets that eliminate carbs of any kind or have you eating nothing but one food group and not much else. They're extremely restrictive and, let's be honest, way too rigid to stick with for more than a few weeks, max. The anti-diet, on the other hand, strips away the rules and also the emotions associated with eating, which could mean you'll eat less overall, but not on purpose. "When you diet, you actually crave the carbs and the sugars and the very things you're trying to avoid, and then you say, 'forget it,'" says Scritchfield. So you reach for one, two, three cupcakes when you've had a bad day, and then feel sidelined with guilt so you overcompensate the next day. It's an unhealthy cycle-and one we're all ready to break away from.
"The anti-diet takes a much more holistic approach to eating," says Doerfler. "You can maintain it for the long haul, not just for three or four weeks, which isn't sustainable."
The anti-diet is more realistic and is all about choosing foods that make your body feel good, says Scritchfield. Note that last part. The anti-diet isn't about giving yourself permission to live exclusively on junk food since that'll only make you feel sluggish. "No person is going to say, 'Oh yeah, I'm following the anti-diet so I'm going to eat a box of Twinkies,' because who is going to say that feels good in their body?" she says.
But if you're craving sweets, go ahead and have one Twinkie or one cupcake. Eat what feels right-no foods are on the no-no list. If you can't remember the last time you weren't on a diet, you'll need to retrain your brain from resisting cookies and croissants and whatever you've considered "bad" to prioritizing healthy, unprocessed, and whole foods. That subtle shift in philosophy can make all the difference. "It's much more empowering than when we think about what we can't have," says Doerfler. "As soon as you stop demonizing certain foods as being off limits, you suddenly feel less addicted to them."
This mindfulness as it relates to food has also contributed to the rise of the anti-diet. "To some degree, you could argue that the anti-diet movement is a call to slow down and really focus on what we're eating and how we're eating," says Doerfler. "It's trying to prioritize the self-love aspect of feeding your body good foods because it's empowering and nourishing." Being more present at mealtimes is essential for the anti-diet to be really healthy, she adds. "If you're distracted and you say no food is off limits, you could easily eat way past your comfort zone," she says. So the classic mindful eating practices-listening to your body cues and eating only when you're truly hungry and taking the time to enjoy meals versus scarfing down takeout in front of your laptop-can keep you from going overboard.
Both Doerfler and Scritchfield feel this is a diet "trend" that'll stick around. "It's based off solid, old-fashioned healthy eating," says Doerfler. "It feels trendy because we've gotten so far away from it, but when you really drill down to it, these are the principles of basic self-care-eating good food and listening to your body." The anti-diet is safe and doable for essentially everyone who doesn't have an allergy or sensitivity to certain foods, and Doerfler says people who are prone to compulsive or addictive eating behaviors may also benefit from more structure found in old-school "diets."
But this flexible, do-what-feels-good mentality could and should extend to other aspects of your life-exercise, sleep, and stress management, for instance. "It's a wellness umbrella," says Scritchfield. And it's about damn time we all get under it.
More from our friends at Shape:
Ryan Gosling Is Back on the Red Carpet and Looking Mighty Fine
Ryan Gosling has been on quite the hot streak lately, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. On Friday, the actor popped up at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX for the premiere of his new film, Song to Song, during the SXSW festival. Ryan looked handsome as usual in a navy suit, and was joined by his costars, Michael Fassbender and Rooney Mara. The annual festival was the perfect backdrop for the screening given the fact that the movie is set around the city's music scene. While it's unclear if Ryan's other half, Eva Mendes, joined him, she did upload a photo of the Paramount Theatre on Instagram that night with a heart emoji. Eva recently opened up about why she doesn't like walking red carpets in Shape magazine's April issue, saying she'd rather be at home with their girls, daughters Esmeralda and Amada.
5 Comfy Pairs of Pants to Keep on Hand At All Times
There's nothing more uncomfortable than feeling the waistband of your jeans dig into your skin. When it's finally time to take a break from our denim (sorry!), we turn to the pants in our closets that offer a little more give. Whether that choice is a cool pair of Vetements track pants or leather leggings, thanks to the undying wave of athleisure, comfy bottoms come in all styles, colors, and fabrics. For a more sophisticated option, a pair of silk trousers can be a good substitute for our most beloved jeans. Ahead, we rounded up five styles of comfy pants all women should own.
The Anti-Diet Is the Healthiest Diet You Could Ever Be On
Finally a trending diet we can get behind, from our friends at Shape.
Pinterest is the place to go for fitspo images, healthy recipes, and even workouts, which makes it a familiar stomping ground for dieters. But there's been a funny thing circulating on the photo-sharing site: the rise of the "anti-diet." Pins related to the anti-diet jumped 42 percent in 2016, surging during the last few months, which was enough for Pinterest to name it one of the emerging wellness trends for 2017.
That's music to our ears. Why? Because people are finally understanding that you don't need to count every single calorie and meticulously measure portion sizes in order to shape up your diet. Eating well is not about banning entire food groups. It's about making peace with food, not giving it the power to control your daily life, and cutting yourself a break when you eat what you're craving. (BTW: All that dieting is ruining your relationship with food.)
As you've probably realized, the anti-diet is nothing like fad diets of the past. And while it could be considered "trendy" as of late, we hope it sticks around. So where did the anti-diet movement come from? There are a few contributors: body positivity, the push for inclusivity of women of all shapes and sizes, and even feminism in general. "We can characterize the anti-diet movement as a combination of women's rights and feminism sort of coalescing with women really pushing back on trendy diets and some of the things that seem really restrictive," says Bethany Doerfler, M.S., R.D.N., a clinical dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
"The anti-diet is the most positive thing you can do for your well-being because it removes the stress that dieting puts on you," says Rebecca Scritchfield, M.A., R.D.N., H.F.S., a nutritionist and author of BODY KINDNESS: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out–and Never Say Diet Again. You know the stress she's talking about-your body is physically depleted because you cut your daily calorie allotment to scary-low levels, or you feel the need to burn off every calorie you've eaten, or you feel intense pressure as a result of the fat-shaming thoughts in your head.
Think of other trendy diets-we're not going to name names, but you know those kinds of diets that eliminate carbs of any kind or have you eating nothing but one food group and not much else. They're extremely restrictive and, let's be honest, way too rigid to stick with for more than a few weeks, max. The anti-diet, on the other hand, strips away the rules and also the emotions associated with eating, which could mean you'll eat less overall, but not on purpose. "When you diet, you actually crave the carbs and the sugars and the very things you're trying to avoid, and then you say, 'forget it,'" says Scritchfield. So you reach for one, two, three cupcakes when you've had a bad day, and then feel sidelined with guilt so you overcompensate the next day. It's an unhealthy cycle-and one we're all ready to break away from.
"The anti-diet takes a much more holistic approach to eating," says Doerfler. "You can maintain it for the long haul, not just for three or four weeks, which isn't sustainable."
The anti-diet is more realistic and is all about choosing foods that make your body feel good, says Scritchfield. Note that last part. The anti-diet isn't about giving yourself permission to live exclusively on junk food since that'll only make you feel sluggish. "No person is going to say, 'Oh yeah, I'm following the anti-diet so I'm going to eat a box of Twinkies,' because who is going to say that feels good in their body?" she says.
But if you're craving sweets, go ahead and have one Twinkie or one cupcake. Eat what feels right-no foods are on the no-no list. If you can't remember the last time you weren't on a diet, you'll need to retrain your brain from resisting cookies and croissants and whatever you've considered "bad" to prioritizing healthy, unprocessed, and whole foods. That subtle shift in philosophy can make all the difference. "It's much more empowering than when we think about what we can't have," says Doerfler. "As soon as you stop demonizing certain foods as being off limits, you suddenly feel less addicted to them."
This mindfulness as it relates to food has also contributed to the rise of the anti-diet. "To some degree, you could argue that the anti-diet movement is a call to slow down and really focus on what we're eating and how we're eating," says Doerfler. "It's trying to prioritize the self-love aspect of feeding your body good foods because it's empowering and nourishing." Being more present at mealtimes is essential for the anti-diet to be really healthy, she adds. "If you're distracted and you say no food is off limits, you could easily eat way past your comfort zone," she says. So the classic mindful eating practices-listening to your body cues and eating only when you're truly hungry and taking the time to enjoy meals versus scarfing down takeout in front of your laptop-can keep you from going overboard.
Both Doerfler and Scritchfield feel this is a diet "trend" that'll stick around. "It's based off solid, old-fashioned healthy eating," says Doerfler. "It feels trendy because we've gotten so far away from it, but when you really drill down to it, these are the principles of basic self-care-eating good food and listening to your body." The anti-diet is safe and doable for essentially everyone who doesn't have an allergy or sensitivity to certain foods, and Doerfler says people who are prone to compulsive or addictive eating behaviors may also benefit from more structure found in old-school "diets."
But this flexible, do-what-feels-good mentality could and should extend to other aspects of your life-exercise, sleep, and stress management, for instance. "It's a wellness umbrella," says Scritchfield. And it's about damn time we all get under it.
More from our friends at Shape:
Chrissy Metz Reveals the Exact Moment She Fell For Boyfriend Josh Stancil
Before Chrissy Metz even started dating her boyfriend, he was already busy sweeping her off her feet. The This Is Us star met camera grip Josh Stancil on the hit NBC drama, and after a month of getting to know each other on set, he asked her out for drinks. Knowing she might be uncomfortable dating a co-worker, he offered to quit his position on the show up front. "It was very unexpected," the 36-year-old actress recalled in a recent interview with Marie Clare. "My priority was my job, and I was not trying to blow my big shot. Josh even offered to go work on another show."
If Josh's sweet offer already has you giving your significant other side-eye, we don't blame you, but his romantic gesture might never have happened if it wasn't for a taco bowl. Chrissy revealed that the first time she noticed him on set was when he was working on his truck and eating lunch, and she couldn't resist saying something to him. "Before I even know it, I called out, 'You better slow down or you're going to choke on your food,'" the American Horror Story alum revealed. "I am typically a little more charismatic than that, I swear." After initiating the flirtation, the rest was history. "I was like, 'Oh, he's cute, with shorts and his backward hat, kind of masculine.'"
The couple have been dating for the past five months now, and Chrissy - who split from husband Martyn Eaden in 2013 - could not be happier. The pair made their first public appearance on the red carpet in January, and although he didn't accompany her to the Golden Globe Awards, Chrissy divulged the absolutely adorable thing he did to support her while she rolled solo for the night: he put a note in her clutch that read, "You're the most beautiful girl in the room. Good luck tonight, have a great time." Now excuse us while we curl up and cry a This Is Us-amount of tears.
Matt McGorry Shares the Crazy Way Cashews Grow, Keeping Us Informed of Life's Greatest Mysteries
UM EXCUSE ME DID YOU KNOW THAT CASHEWS GROW ON TREES ON TOP OF THIS FRUCKIN FRUIT??? WHY DID NO ONE EVER TELL ME THIS SHIT?!! #CostaRica http://pic.twitter.com/MPkEWxIRt4
- Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) March 7, 2017
While visiting Costa Rica, Matt McGorry shared an intriguing photo and fact about cashews on Twitter: they grow on trees on top of fruit. Search for images of a "cashew tree" and you'll see that this intriguing fact is true! Chrissy Teigen quickly responded to his tweet:
@MattMcGorry DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT EAT THE RAW NUT IN THE STEM THING. IT IS LIKE RUBBING POISON IVY IN YOUR MOUTH
- christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) March 7, 2017
Of course, Matt had to ask . . .
@chrissyteigen @MattMcGorry IS THIS FROM EXPERIENCE?
- nic shields (@nicshields) March 7, 2017
Chrissy shared more deets:
@nicshields @MattMcGorry YES I ALSO HALLUCINATED AND LAUGHED HYSTERICALLY AND PUKED EVERYWHERE
- christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) March 7, 2017
If that's not enough to dissuade you, DuJour once asked Chrissy to share something she's tried that she would never try again and she responded:
"Eating a raw cashew nut out of the stem. I did it in Brazil and it was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. Online there are so many stories of people doing the same thing. You start to hallucinate. I scooped it out with a butter knife, and I ate it and within 10 minutes I was hallucinating. I was seeing purple blobs. Apparently in its raw form, it's like eating a rare cactus. We were at dinner with people and my eyes started twitching and then my tongue got really slippery - that was the weirdest part - I lost control of my tongue and everyone is like, 'So where are we going next?' And I was like, 'I gotta go.' So we go home, and I lay on the ground and took all my clothes off and curled in a ball naked. And John was like, 'What the fuck is going on?' And I'm cackling laughing and throwing up all over the floor and between my legs while sitting on the toilet. So yeah, I would never do that again. Just Google: I ate a raw cashew nut. You'll see."
Chrissy Metz Reveals the Exact Moment She Fell For Boyfriend Josh Stancil
Before Chrissy Metz even started dating her boyfriend, he was already busy sweeping her off her feet. The This Is Us star met camera grip Josh Stancil on the hit NBC drama, and after a month of getting to know each other on set, he asked her out for drinks. Knowing she might be uncomfortable dating a co-worker, he offered to quit his position on the show up front. "It was very unexpected," the 36-year-old actress recalled in a recent interview with Marie Clare. "My priority was my job, and I was not trying to blow my big shot. Josh even offered to go work on another show."
If Josh's sweet offer already has you giving your significant other side-eye, we don't blame you, but his romantic gesture might never have happened if it wasn't for a taco bowl. Chrissy revealed that the first time she noticed him on set was when he was working on his truck and eating lunch, and she couldn't resist saying something to him. "Before I even know it, I called out, 'You better slow down or you're going to choke on your food,'" the American Horror Story alum revealed. "I am typically a little more charismatic than that, I swear." After initiating the flirtation, the rest was history. "I was like, 'Oh, he's cute, with shorts and his backward hat, kind of masculine.'"
The couple have been dating for the past five months now, and Chrissy - who split from husband Martyn Eaden in 2013 - could not be happier. The pair made their first public appearance on the red carpet in January, and although he didn't accompany her to the Golden Globe Awards, Chrissy divulged the absolutely adorable thing he did to support her while she rolled solo for the night: he put a note in her clutch that read, "You're the most beautiful girl in the room. Good luck tonight, have a great time." Now excuse us while we curl up and cry a This Is Us-amount of tears.
Mark Your Calendars: Kylie Jenner's Velvet Lip Kits Are Coming Soon!
Kylie Jenner is back with another lip kit made just for velvet lipstick-lovers. The reality star announced her new velvet liquid lipstick line on her Snapchat account late Friday night, writing, "So excited to jump into the velvet world." Kylie described the four neutral shades as "super smooth and creamy," before clarifying, "But they're definitely not glossy."
The four options from the velvet lip kit include Rosie (burgundy), Harmony (reddish pink), Charm (pale pink), and Dazzle (red). Kylie says she created the formula for those of you who are not a fan of the matte lip. Read on to see swatches of every single shade, then sign on to KylieCosmetics.com at noon Pacific time on Thursday, March 16, to buy them before they're all sold out!
10 Quotes That Will Get You Stoked on Game of Thrones Season 7
We've still got months until the premiere of Game of Thrones season seven, but there's no time to waste. With just a few precious episodes left before the series comes to a close, we're looking at any and every hint that will tell us of what's to come. That means analyzing theories, poring over all the set pictures, and even scrutinizing every behind-the-scenes Instagram. On top of all that, there's one other source that may give us a clue of what to expect when season seven rolls around: the cast and crew themselves! We've pulled all the cryptic quotes we've gotten about what's next.
- Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei) is sure it will top every other season: "I can tell you that this season somehow is going to blow everyone's minds even more than the last. . . . The momentum that we've been building up for sort of really kicks into gear. . . . Storylines are happening and sort of combining and crashing together. It's a very, very dynamic season. I'm really excited for people to watch it."
- John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) thinks the ending could be bleak: "It's interesting thinking about the end of Game of Thrones. Because we don't know how it ends. We don't know who wins or who loses. We've got no idea what kind of story we're telling. We don't know if it's an indictment of how bad people can triumph if good men do nothing, or a redemptive story about good triumphing over evil. We just don't know, so that mystery has fed in to everything we've done so far."
- Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) shared the one thing we can expect: "A huge cliffhanger . . . it's just kind of tumbling now. . . . We've come to the climax and it's rolling down to the end. It's exciting. I really felt like at the end of last season everything was set up for how it was going to end. Every character came to a little junction in their lives. Now we're all going to crash down together to however this show ends."
- Kit Harington (Jon Snow) thinks it will get worse before it gets better: "I think it's going to get very bleak before, if there is a happy ending. I think it's going to get very dark before it gets better. I think what we might see this season is those White Walkers and that Army of the Dead really come into force. . . . I think with the whole 'Winter is finally here' business, it means everyone is going to have a really bad time."
- Harington also teased a highly anticipated moment: "They really focused [the action] because less characters are coming in, and they're focusing in on the existing ones, and there are lots of people who cross paths, and that's something that I think the audience has been waiting for for a long time."
- Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) has some thoughts about Sansa and Jon Snow: "She thinks they should both be king and queen of the North for sure. I'm not sure about the Iron Throne. I'm not sure she's so keen on that anymore. I'm not sure she believes that Jon is capable of running Winterfell. I think she thinks he doesn't have the intellect, the knowledge, the experience that she has, and I concur. She knows he has wonderful morals and those Stark morals that inevitably he'll make the right decision - or the good decision - but whether it's going to benefit anyone is another story."
- D.B. Weiss (cocreator) thinks Cersei could go mad: "That's what so much of next season is going to be about: finding out what Cersei's mindset is. Who is she? While Cersei has certainly done a lot of horrible things in her life and she could be a very cruel person, the one thing that was redemptive about her was that she genuinely loved her children. Now they're all gone, and I think that is very interesting for us. Who is she without her children? The answer is something you'll find out next season."
- Weiss insists Daenerys Targaryen will set everything into motion: "Once she gets on those ships and crosses West, that's when the clock on the end game starts ticking. The question has been: When is she going to get back across the Narrow Sea? When is she going to take back her homeland? It's been a long time for her, and it's been something that's such an imperative for people watching. You know she's not going to go there for a beach vacation . . . when she gets back to Westeros, it's on. Her return is the first domino."
- David Benioff (cocreator) hints The Night King is headed further south: "The Wall isn't just a physical structure keeping the army of the dead out. If the Wildlings managed to make it over, which they have, and the Night King has so much more in the way of both power and troops who'll do literally anything he says . . . we'll keep it at that for now."
- Benioff dishes on the endgame: "The pieces are on the board now. Some of the pieces have been removed from the board and we are heading toward the end game. The thing that has excited us from the beginning, back to the way we pitched it to HBO is, it's not supposed to be an ongoing show, where every season it's trying to figure out new story lines. We wanted it to be one giant story, without padding it out to add an extra 10 hours, or because people are still watching it. We wanted to something where, if people watched it end to end, it would make sense as one continuous story. We're definitely heading into the end game now."
A Rundown of Kate Middleton's 17 Favorite Designers at Fashion Week
Every time Kate Middleton tries out a new designer, we keep a careful eye on the runway show. And since Kate recently debuted her first-ever Oscar de la Renta suit and has tried sexy-yet-sophisticated Altuzarra on for size, we assumed the duchess's favorites as we browsed through the new looks.
Kate has been a fan of some of these labels, like Jenny Packham, Paule Ka, and Roland Mouret, for quite some time. But we're daring her to wear flashy sequins and new shades as the most exciting Fall 2017 trends pop up. Scroll to see how we dressed Kate, then check out the wardrobe we chose for her last season, along with our imaginary picks for Michelle Obama.
This 1 Detail on Amal Clooney’s Dress Makes All the Difference
When it comes to a dress, don't discount the little details. That's the lesson we learned from Amal Clooney's latest look when she stepped out in NYC to meet with the Secretary General of the United Nations. For the occasion, Amal wore a navy sheath dress that hit right at the knees. Pleated details gathered towards her midsection, not only drawing our eyes in but also perfectly highlighting her growing baby bump. Amal then completed the polished ensemble with a burgundy chained bag and large earrings. The mom to be has been nailing maternity style lately and this power woman look is just the latest addition. Scroll on to get a closer look at the details on her dress, then shop similar versions of your own.
Strength vs. Cardio - Here's How You Should Structure Your Workout
Ask most trainers and they'll tell you that a healthy workout routine consists of strength training, cardio, and rest days, ideally spread throughout the week. But for those of us who love two-a-days or long sessions at the gym or just need to maximize our time, the common question seems to be: Which do I do first, strength or cardio?
This was the burning question I had for Natalie Carey, certified trainer and sports nutritionist at DIAKADI Fitness. "Strength training should always come first - always," Natalie said without skipping a beat. The benefits of structuring your workouts this way are plenty, she added.
Fat Loss
If losing weight is your goal - specifically fat - weight training before your cardio session has major benefits, Natalie said. She explained that strength training increases the "afterburn effect." Your resting metabolism rate is heightened and your body is working to help your muscles recover, which results in an increased calorie burn long after the workout is over. This is an ideal place to be in when you hit your cardio session.
Diana Chaloux, CPT and owner of the online personal-training website HitchFit, is also in agreement. "When you strength train, your body utilizes glycogen (stored carbohydrates) for fuel," Diana said. "So if you strength train first and then do lower-intensity cardio immediately after, which uses fat for fuel, you create an environment in your body conducive to fat metabolism." Basically by the time you get to your cardio session, your body will be primed to burn fat at a higher rate than if you did it the other way around.
Injury Prevention
Compared to cardio, it's much easier to get injured while strength training. And strength training while tired only increases that risk, said Natalie. This is perhaps the biggest reason she advises clients to strength train before a cardio session. "You want to make sure you have the energy to perform the exercises correctly," she said. "Poor form can result in an injury that will get you off track with your training goals." Best to hit up those lunges, kettlebell swings, and push-ups when muscles are fresh!
It's important to note that even if you feel energized and unaffected by your cardio session, your body was still put through the motions and energy stores were depleted. This fatigue may cause your form and focus to be affected in ways you might not be able to notice on your own. Whatever you ultimately decide, be mindful of how you feel and do your best to know when it's time to back off.
Strength vs. Cardio - Here's How You Should Structure Your Workout
Ask most trainers and they'll tell you that a healthy workout routine consists of strength training, cardio, and rest days, ideally spread throughout the week. But for those of us who love two-a-days or long sessions at the gym or just need to maximize our time, the common question seems to be: Which do I do first, strength or cardio?
This was the burning question I had for Natalie Carey, certified trainer and sports nutritionist at DIAKADI Fitness. "Strength training should always come first - always," Natalie said without skipping a beat. The benefits of structuring your workouts this way are plenty, she added.
Fat Loss
If losing weight is your goal - specifically fat - weight training before your cardio session has major benefits, Natalie said. She explained that strength training increases the "afterburn effect." Your resting metabolism rate is heightened and your body is working to help your muscles recover, which results in an increased calorie burn long after the workout is over. This is an ideal place to be in when you hit your cardio session.
Diana Chaloux, CPT and owner of the online personal-training website HitchFit, is also in agreement. "When you strength train, your body utilizes glycogen (stored carbohydrates) for fuel," Diana said. "So if you strength train first and then do lower-intensity cardio immediately after, which uses fat for fuel, you create an environment in your body conducive to fat metabolism." Basically by the time you get to your cardio session, your body will be primed to burn fat at a higher rate than if you did it the other way around.
Injury Prevention
Compared to cardio, it's much easier to get injured while strength training. And strength training while tired only increases that risk, said Natalie. This is perhaps the biggest reason she advises clients to strength train before a cardio session. "You want to make sure you have the energy to perform the exercises correctly," she said. "Poor form can result in an injury that will get you off track with your training goals." Best to hit up those lunges, kettlebell swings, and push-ups when muscles are fresh!
It's important to note that even if you feel energized and unaffected by your cardio session, your body was still put through the motions and energy stores were depleted. This fatigue may cause your form and focus to be affected in ways you might not be able to notice on your own. Whatever you ultimately decide, be mindful of how you feel and do your best to know when it's time to back off.
35 New Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in March
Before you get too sad about the shows and movies that left Netflix in March, take a quick look at all the new, exciting titles headed to the streaming service! Old favorites like The Waterboy are coming, along with the most recent seasons of shows like The Vampire Diaries and How to Get Away With Murder. There are also several Netflix originals on the docket, like season one of 13 Reasons Why and Amy Schumer's brand-new comedy special. Check out our 35 picks and if you haven't already, find out what hit Netflix in February.
Chrissy Teigen's "Open Letter" on Her Struggles With Postpartum Depression Is a Must Read
Throughout her pregnancy and motherhood journey, Chrissy Teigen has been refreshingly honest about her experiences. From getting real about the difficulties of IVF to capturing the humor in stretchmarks and leaking boobs, this model and author is known to be a "chronic oversharer" in the best - and funniest - ways possible.
However, there's one relatable difficulty that Chrissy hadn't revealed until now: her struggle with postpartum depression. Although Chrissy and her husband, John Legend, welcomed their baby girl, Luna, in April 2016, she revealed for the first time in Glamour's April 2017 issue, on newsstands March 14, that she developed this common condition (which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in nine women struggles with).
In her raw essay, Chrissy revealed why she waited to share her struggle in addition to other honest details about her recovery. "What basically everyone around me - but me - knew up until December was this: I have postpartum depression. How can I feel this way when everything is so great?" she wrote. "But it's such a major part of my life and so, so many other women's lives. It would feel wrong to write anything else."
Over the last year, Chrissy and those who loved her realized that since giving birth, she has been different than she was before. and she doesn't want to keep that fact hidden anymore:
- On the physical pain: "My lower back throbbed; my shoulders - even my wrists - hurt. I didn't have an appetite. I would go two days without a bite of food, and you know how big of a deal food is for me. One thing that really got me was just how short I was with people."
- On never leaving the house: "Most days were spent on the exact same spot on the couch and rarely would I muster up the energy to make it upstairs for bed. John would sleep on the couch with me, sometimes four nights in a row. I started keeping robes and comfy clothes in the pantry so I wouldn't have to go upstairs when John went to work. There was a lot of spontaneous crying."
- On feeling utterly unhappy: "I couldn't figure out why I was so unhappy. I blamed it on being tired and possibly growing out of the role: 'Maybe I'm just not a goofy person anymore. Maybe I'm just supposed to be a mom.'"
- On finally figuring it out: "Before the holidays I went to my GP for a physical. John sat next to me. I looked at my doctor, and my eyes welled up because I was so tired of being in pain. Of sleeping on the couch. Of waking up throughout the night. Of throwing up. Of taking things out on the wrong people. Of not enjoying life. Of not seeing my friends. Of not having the energy to take my baby for a stroll. My doctor pulled out a book and started listing symptoms. And I was like, 'Yep, yep, yep.' I got my diagnosis: postpartum depression and anxiety."
- On being honest: "I started taking an antidepressant, which helped. And I started sharing the news with friends and family - I felt like everyone deserved an explanation, and I didn't know how else to say it other than the only way I know: just saying it. It got easier and easier to say it aloud every time. (I still don't really like to say, "I have postpartum depression," because the word depression scares a lot of people. I often just call it 'postpartum.' Maybe I should say it, though. Maybe it will lessen the stigma a bit.)"
- On why she never thought it could happen to her: "I looked at Luna every day, amazed by her. So I didn't think I had it. I also just didn't think it could happen to me. I have a great life. I have all the help I could need: John, my mother (who lives with us), a nanny. But postpartum does not discriminate. I couldn't control it. And that's part of the reason it took me so long to speak up: I felt selfish, icky, and weird saying aloud that I'm struggling. Sometimes I still do."
- On why she's speaking out: "Plenty of people around the world in my situation have no help, no family, no access to medical care. I can't imagine not being able to go to the doctors that I need. It's hurtful to me to know that we have a president who wants to rip health care away from women. I look around every day and I don't know how people do it. I've never had more respect for mothers, especially mothers with postpartum depression. I'm speaking up now because I want people to know it can happen to anybody and I don't want people who have it to feel embarrassed or to feel alone."
The 37 Commandments of Dressing Like a New Yorker
You'd be hard-pressed to find a New Yorker who only wears black. As far as we're concerned, that's an ill-founded fashion rule made to be broken. But there is something the most stylish ladies of NYC have in common - when they get dressed in the morning, their looks are refined and polished.
When New Yorkers step out of their apartments, they do it with confidence, traveling from point A to point B without missing a step - even when they're wearing heels. The best part? Their outfits are incredibly easy to re-create. Even if you don't live in the Big Apple, you can totally dress like you do when you follow the 37 style rules ahead.
Jennifer Lopez Adorably Has No Idea How Much It Costs to Get "On the 6" Subway Nowadays
Jennifer Lopez might not be "Jenny From the Block" anymore. The ultra busy star made a stop at The Daily Show to promote the second season of Shades of Blue, where host Trevor Noah declared his deep love for the Puerto Rican star (apparently, he used to watch the video for "If You Had My Love" over and over again), but also took the chance to quiz her on her Bronx-girl knowledge.
"Are you still Jenny From the Block? Do you still roll with New York?" Trevor asked. "Do you even know how much a subway ticket costs?" J Lo was caught off guard, hilariously saying: "Listen, I started riding the subway when it was 50 cents." Needless to say, she was shocked when an audience member revealed a subway ticket in New York City now costs $2.75, saying: "That's crazy! We need to protest this!" Press play above to watch the full exchange go down, starting at the six-minute mark. And make sure you watch all the way until the end, when J Lo makes it clear, there's nothing between her and Drake anymore.
We Just Can't Get Enough of Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe's Beautiful Romance
Our obsession with Sterling K. Brown has reached an all-time high this year with his performances in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson and This Is Us, but we've also fallen in love with his sweet, sweet family. The actor has been married to his college sweetheart, Ryan Michelle Bathe, for nine years, and they've given us multiple glimpses of their cute relationship on the red carpet and social media. After meeting and falling in love at Stanford University, the two tied the knot in June 2007 and are now parents to two adorable sons - they've even shared the screen on Army Wives and This Is Us. Sterling may be dreamy in his own right, but it's his relationship with Ryan that really gives us heart eyes.
Cadbury Creme Egg Spread Makes Cookie Butter Look Boring - and You Can Make It!
Open your pantry, find that half-eaten jar of cookie butter, and kiss it the hell goodbye - because there's a new spreadable dessert that is about to rock your world. Funky Nut Co. has brought back its Creme Egg Cashew Butter ($7) by popular demand, and it's as life-changing as it sounds. The nut butter includes cashews, chocolate, and most importantly, actual freakin' Cadbury Creme eggs. Yeah, you read that right.
While the company is located in the UK and is only serving up its creme egg concoction for a limited time, you can try whipping up a batch on your own. Simply make the nut butter of your choice, then pulse in some melted chocolate and Cadbury eggs. Voila! You're snacking on the Easter candy/peanut butter hybrid of your wildest dreams. Yum!
Beauty and the Beast Reveals a Dark Truth About Belle's Childhood
Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast is here! Going into the reimagining of the 1993 classic, it's hard not to wonder how the new film is different. Perhaps one of the most striking additions to the 2017 version is a new enchanted object. It's a magical book that will take Belle and the Beast anywhere in the world. The Beast calls it the Enchantress's cruelest joke, because his ghastly appearance would prevent him from showing his face in public. Basically, he could go anywhere, but he's trapped by his own ugliness. (Wow, been there.) With the introduction of this object, we finally get a huge piece that's missing from the fairy tale: Belle's backstory.
Based on earlier conversations with her father, Maurice, we know Belle's past is a subject best left alone. Maurice will not speak about his late wife, but he does reveal that she was very much the same as Belle; now we know where Belle's strong will, independence, bookworm tendencies, and feminist outlook comes from. He won't say much more, except that they fled to this "small provincial town" because it was much safer than Paris (which is where Belle was born). Once we discover the Beast's enchanted map book, though, we finally uncover the mystery.
When Belle learns about the Beast's enchanted map book, she asks him to take her to Paris. The two suddenly find themselves in an old, dilapidated windmill on the outskirts of the city. This is Belle and Maurice's first home. Belle discovers old drawings of her as a baby and even finds a rattle shaped like a rose. The Beast, on the other hand, finds a long, beaked mask. It's actually part of the historical garb worn by plague doctors in the 17th century. If you couldn't guess, these doctors treated those infected by the bubonic plague, aka the Black Death.
Thanks to the Beast's discovery, Belle realizes her mother tragically died from the awful illness. That's why Maurice took Belle and fled to the countryside. It also explains why he can't bring himself to talk about her: he's still heartbroken from his loss. While this is a pretty tragic addition to the Beauty and the Beast story, it does manage to add a little depth to Belle's character, and it also adds a bit of historic realism to the film. Perhaps more importantly, it also gives Belle and the Beast something exceptional to bond over: profound loss.
We Just Can't Get Enough of Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe's Beautiful Romance
Our obsession with Sterling K. Brown has reached an all-time high this year with his performances in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson and This Is Us, but we've also fallen in love with his sweet, sweet family. The actor has been married to his college sweetheart, Ryan Michelle Bathe, for nine years, and they've given us multiple glimpses of their cute relationship on the red carpet and social media. After meeting and falling in love at Stanford University, the two tied the knot in June 2007 and are now parents to two adorable sons - they've even shared the screen on Army Wives and This Is Us. Sterling may be dreamy in his own right, but it's his relationship with Ryan that really gives us heart eyes.
The 1 Change I Made to Cure 10 Years of Feeling Bloated
Entering college was supposed to be all bliss and excitement, but I had such terrible digestive issues, I wouldn't dare stray far from my dorm bathroom. It was so embarrassing, feeling so bloated and being so gassy, the only person I could confide in was, of course, my mother. In her thick Long Island, NY, accent she said, "Aww, yaw just nervous. You'll feel bettah soon."
But months later, nothing had changed. I felt happier at college than I'd ever felt in my entire life and I was far from nervous. I still felt like sh*t, though. As a vegetarian who lived on cheese, I was lactose intolerant in a major way, so giving up dairy helped. I even gave up gluten but pretty much felt the same - tired and bloated. Every time I ate, I had digestive pains. Plus, I thought being a gluten-free vegetarian would help me drop my college weight gain, but I was actually gaining more weight.
Why? Gluten-free baked goods, breads, pastas, and vegan ice cream and cookies were part of my daily diet, so no wonder the scale numbers were going up. And even after giving up gluten for 10 years, my stomach was still a bloated mess. It wasn't until I ditched the processed junk and started eating more salads, roasted veggies, soups, beans, whole grains, and fruits that I noticed the enormous difference I had been hoping for. I felt energized and lighter, and, most importantly, I had no more belly bloat. I mean NONE. I even started introducing a little gluten back into my diet and still felt amazing.
The cure? Fiber. I wasn't eating close to enough on my junk-food gluten-free, vegetarian diet. I started focusing on getting at least 25 to 30 grams a day, which worked out to at least eight grams at each meal and three to four grams for each of my two snacks. To ensure I get my fill, I add ground flaxseed and berries to my smoothies and baked goods, chia seeds to my overnight oats, use avocado when I make pesto pasta, and add beans, quinoa, and sunflower seeds to my salads.
I was not only free from the chains of feeling bloated, but eating more fiber filled me up and I wasn't nearly as hungry as I had been, which helped me eat fewer daily calories, and in, turn lose weight. Talk about a major win-win, people!
American diets tend to focus on getting more protein and eating fewer carbs, so if you find that you're feeling bloated, gassy, and you can't remember the last time you pooped, check your fiber intake! As a general rule of thumb, make sure to get fiber every time you eat, whether it's through veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, or whole grains. If you need some meal and snack inspiration, check out these recipes:
The Vampire Diaries: I Traveled to Mystic Falls, and This Is What Happened
Have you ever watched The Vampire Diaries and thought to yourself, "Man, I really wish I could visit Mystic Falls"? Well, you can! The show may be set in Virginia, but the real place is actually in Covington, GA. Not only is the town a fanatic's dream come true, but it also has quite the history with movies and TV shows. Now that the show has officially ended, take a trip down memory lane by planning your trip now. See some of the highlights from my visit here!
The Best Horror Movies of 2017 - So Far
We may only be a little ways into the new year, but the force of the horror movie genre is already coming out strong. With a sizable slate of scary flicks on the horizon in the coming months, we're already starting to figure out what's worth your time and what's not. The most recent standout is Jordan Peele's brilliant, searing first film, Get Out, but it's not the only horror film that's blown us away in 2017! We're covering the year's best horror films so far, from the f*cked-up madness of Split to the chilling brilliance in The Autopsy of Jane Doe.
The 1 Change I Made to Cure 10 Years of Feeling Bloated
Entering college was supposed to be all bliss and excitement, but I had such terrible digestive issues, I wouldn't dare stray far from my dorm bathroom. It was so embarrassing, feeling so bloated and being so gassy, the only person I could confide in was, of course, my mother. In her thick Long Island, NY, accent she said, "Aww, yaw just nervous. You'll feel bettah soon."
But months later, nothing had changed. I felt happier at college than I'd ever felt in my entire life and I was far from nervous. I still felt like sh*t, though. As a vegetarian who lived on cheese, I was lactose intolerant in a major way, so giving up dairy helped. I even gave up gluten but pretty much felt the same - tired and bloated. Every time I ate, I had digestive pains. Plus, I thought being a gluten-free vegetarian would help me drop my college weight gain, but I was actually gaining more weight.
Why? Gluten-free baked goods, breads, pastas, and vegan ice cream and cookies were part of my daily diet, so no wonder the scale numbers were going up. And even after giving up gluten for 10 years, my stomach was still a bloated mess. It wasn't until I ditched the processed junk and started eating more salads, roasted veggies, soups, beans, whole grains, and fruits that I noticed the enormous difference I had been hoping for. I felt energized and lighter, and, most importantly, I had no more belly bloat. I mean NONE. I even started introducing a little gluten back into my diet and still felt amazing.
The cure? Fiber. I wasn't eating close to enough on my junk-food gluten-free, vegetarian diet. I started focusing on getting at least 25 to 30 grams a day, which worked out to at least eight grams at each meal and three to four grams for each of my two snacks. To ensure I get my fill, I add ground flaxseed and berries to my smoothies and baked goods, chia seeds to my overnight oats, use avocado when I make pesto pasta, and add beans, quinoa, and sunflower seeds to my salads.
I was not only free from the chains of feeling bloated, but eating more fiber filled me up and I wasn't nearly as hungry as I had been, which helped me eat fewer daily calories, and in, turn lose weight. Talk about a major win-win, people!
American diets tend to focus on getting more protein and eating fewer carbs, so if you find that you're feeling bloated, gassy, and you can't remember the last time you pooped, check your fiber intake! As a general rule of thumb, make sure to get fiber every time you eat, whether it's through veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, or whole grains. If you need some meal and snack inspiration, check out these recipes:
People Are Dipping Pizza in Milk, and We Have SO Many Effing Questions
Pizza-lovers, we may have just discovered something even more controversial than the never-ending pineapple topping debate. It looks like foodies everywhere have started dunking their cheesy slices into a glass of milk before taking a bite. Yes, you read that correctly. People are straight up dipping their pizza in milk, and they're using social media to spread the word about the strange eating habit.
Pizza + Milk = a great combination😋😋😋 http://pic.twitter.com/G9LGvTatjF
- zay (@IsaiahDaGawdd) March 3, 2017
Y'all ever dipped pizza in milk, pretty damn good tbh
- evan (@Clueshh) March 6, 2017
People are dipping pizza in milk and I don't know why... 😷 Got any weird eating habits? http://pic.twitter.com/q20kXhG842
- Ruairidh (@HeyItsRu) March 5, 2017
Fuck that pineapple pizza shit, this milk with pizza is the wave🌊 http://pic.twitter.com/Gib442IT99
- Michael 🅱owart (@triptr3y) March 6, 2017
Though some Twitter users somehow seem incredibly into the pizza-milk combo, others are on the same page as us - as in, the only thing that possibly comes to mind is "WTF?"
ppl have been eating pineapple pizza fINE in pEACE now y'all are dunking pizza in milk w peas and shit for rt's, PIZZA HAS DONE NOTHING TO U http://pic.twitter.com/Trjeh1G1Hu
- shellet ✨ (@heyitsshelley) March 6, 2017
I read somewhere that people are WILLINGLY dipping their pizza in milk and I will not sit here quietly while such atrocities are going on
- ramón (@RGKMC_) March 4, 2017
when the first date is going really well and then she dips her pizza in a big glass milk http://pic.twitter.com/Dx9OszMLHc
- Matt Ellentuck (@mellentuck) March 4, 2017
After recovering from the wave of shock (and nausea) I experienced the first time I saw evidence of this apparent food-consumption trend, a flood of questions entered my brain. I have listed them below, and I'm demanding the answers ASAP.
- Doesn't this make your slice of 'za get cold? I mean, I know there's a cult of cold-pizza devotees out there, but this seems like a very unwelcome form of temperature change.
- Who was the first person to try this out?
- Exactly what was going through their head when they first thought to pair their pizza with milk? (Read: Exactly how many drugs were they on at that moment?)
- What on earth is the benefit of this? Is it possible that it actually tastes somewhat decent?
- Doesn't it make the crust get all soggy? There's nothing worse than soggy crust, am I right?
- For the people who commit this nefarious sin against pizza: is ranch dressing just not good enough for you?
- And is it best dunked with whole, skim, or almond milk? Or, dare I say it, half and half?
- If we tried dipping pineapple pizza in milk, would it cancel out the vileness and taste edible?
- Lastly, how could you betray pizza like this?!
All jokes aside, we're genuinely curious: would you try this crazy-strange eating habit? Take the poll below to let us know!
12 Storylines That Need to Be Wrapped Up Before Game of Thrones Ends
We only have two more seasons left of Game of Thrones (but there is a premiere date!), and they will be shorter than the previous ones. It's a hard enough task for the writers to wrap up all the storylines they're currently juggling, but doing it in approximately 13 episodes seems impossible. So, what exactly do we need conclusions to? Here are 12 endings we hope to see by the end of the show.
The 16 Best Runway Looks at Fashion Month
Fashion Month is a whirlwind. So when you ask any of our editors to name the best look, the best moment, the most standout accessory, you'll have to give us a second. That's four cities worth of shows and presentations we'll have to think over. But for a girl who feels a little spark when her favorite designer takes a bow, or when the lights dim right before a new line debuts, reprocessing all the lovely clothes we just saw is a task we'll gladly take on.
Below, we've chosen our four favorite looks and collections from the Fall 2017 season - one from New York, one from London, one from Milan, and finally one from Paris. As it turns out, we all have quite different tastes, but pretty solid reasons for backing the most memorable trends we saw this month.
'Do you think I have a chance?' ask other Manitobans with hefty U.S. hospital bills
After one Manitoba resident living near the Canada-U.S. border had his hefty medical bills handled by the province, others are wondering whether they'll get the same treatment.
I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, granola products recalled over E. coli risk
The recall was triggered by one in the U.S., where at least nine people fell ill.
'Do you think I have a chance?' ask other Manitobans with hefty U.S. hospital bills
After one Manitoba resident living near the Canada-U.S. border had his hefty medical bills handled by the province, others are wondering whether they'll get the same treatment.
I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, granola products recalled over E. coli risk
The recall was triggered by one in the U.S., where at least nine people fell ill.
15 Kid-Friendly Cadbury Egg Sweet Treats
The highlight of many kids' Easter baskets is a decadent, foil-wrapped Cadbury Creme Egg or a little purple packet of crunchy Cadbury Mini Eggs. While either sweet treat is wonderful on its own, this year, why not up the ante at your Easter dessert table? These recipes incorporate Cadbury eggs in the most clever, creative, and delicious ways!
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
This Is How You Make Room in Your Closet For More Stuff
The following post was originally featured on Birdie Shoots and written by Kelly Torrez, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Latina.
I'm officially almost at the end of my no-buy month, so I thought it would be the perfect time to do a bit of Spring cleaning. I tend to keep my closet pretty seasonal, and Spring can be a tricky time to start bringing clothing back into the mix. For me the most important thing is to think about the months ahead, and the pieces I know are tried and true. My go-to pieces are usually cotton shirts, skirts, and a few dresses. Since I'm limited on storage I always box up my Summer clothing once the season ends. In all honesty, unboxing is like a shopping trip in itself. I love "rediscovering" tops or blouses that I had completely forgotten about.
Before adding anything back into my closet I always do a solid clean out of the items already hanging. Typically, I sort things into three categories, one keep, two donate, and three sell. As a general rule of thumb, if you're ever on the fence about whether or not you want to keep something, ask yourself, "have I worn this in the last six months?" If the answer is no, it's likely that you won't wear it anytime soon. Purging your closet can be difficult. My advice? Approach it with a glass of wine and a strong will to clean things up!
If I've decided that the item is something I'm going to sell, I add it to my Thred Up pile. If you aren't familiar with Thred Up, you can read more about it here. The company is more or less a website that sends you a large garment bag to fill that you send in after your clean out. The one thing that drew me to the company, aside from the suggestion from Emily at Dear Serendipity, was that any items that don't meet their level of standards are donated to a charity of your choice, pretty awesome right?
Once you've gone through your existing wardrobe, it's time to get down to organizing. I have a few tried and true rules when it comes to keeping things looking spiffy, which you can find below:
- TOSS YOUR DRY CLEANER HANGERS: These are not meant to last, and become more of a hassle the longer they linger around your closet. Invest in streamline hangers, the velvet material keeps garments from slipping and keeps things looking tidy.
- GET RID OF TISSUE OR TRASH: If you have tags, tissue or trash sardined into the nooks and crannies of your closet now is the time to toss them.
- ORGANIZE CLOTHING: Group together and organize your clothing in categories. Think jeans and pants, skirts and blouses, and coats and jackets.
- ORGANIZE BY COLOR: This is more of a personal preference but, I find that when my clothing is arranged by color and style it makes searching for things that much easier.
- INVEST IN HANGING ORGANIZERS: If your goal is to maximize your storage, then investing in hanging organizers is a must. Target and The Container Store carry a wide variety of prints and styles to hold everything under the sun. I like to store tennis shoes and flats in these. Double-rods are also a great way to store skirts or short hemmed items.
- FOLD SWEATERS: Do not hang your sweaters! This can cause your sweater to become misshapen and can stretch out the shoulders. If you're storing wool, remember to keep in a garment bag or with cedar balls.
Goldie Hawn's Instagram Feed Is Like Your Mom's, Only Funnier
Just a few scrolls through Goldie Hawn's Instagram feed will have you simultaneously laughing your ass off and wishing she was your mom. The 71-year-old actress has a penchant for posting relatable photos of herself, from passing out while getting her makeup done to hating herself for trying to build a new house. Check out some of her funny pictures and clever captions ahead.
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.
Goldie Hawn's Instagram Feed Is Like Your Mom's, Only Funnier
Just a few scrolls through Goldie Hawn's Instagram feed will have you simultaneously laughing your ass off and wishing she was your mom. The 71-year-old actress has a penchant for posting relatable photos of herself, from passing out while getting her makeup done to hating herself for trying to build a new house. Check out some of her funny pictures and clever captions ahead.
This TV Adventurer Explains Why Getting Sunburned in the Army Can Cost You Your Wages
If you've seen any of Levison Wood's TV series or read any of the associated books, you may wonder if this fearless adventurer and former British army captain is the right choice for a male grooming campaign. After all, when he's risking his life walking through some of the most dangerous areas of Central America or trekking the Himalayas with minimal supplies, surely moisturizing isn't a top priority?
But as it turns out, even a man who thinks nothing of clambering into a cave full of vampire bats understands the importance of looking his best and looking after himself. Levison spoke on the phone to POPSUGAR, and explained that his discipline comes from somewhere unexpected: his army background.
"If you get sunburned and you're then ineffective at doing your job, whose fault is that? It's the individual.""Back in my days in the army, it was actually a fineable offense if you got a sunburn. You could be fined a month's wages for getting sunburned. If you get sunburn, it's ultimately your fault for not putting sun cream on. And actually if you get sunburned and you're then ineffective at doing your job, whose fault is that? It's the individual. I take that forward with what I'm doing now, I've got no excuses not to, especially when I've got a brand like Clinique supporting me. I think it's important to set that example."
Levison is currently working with Clinique For Men on its #BehindTheFace campaign, which partners up inspirational men with the products that best suit their needs. So what was it that attracted him to the campaign?
"The parts of the world that I go to, whether it be jungles, deserts, most recently walking through Central America, you're often in places where you don't necessarily have access to fresh water or facilities to keep yourself in good trim. So what that means is I'm often with a beard, and it's important to keep it hygienic for a start, but also obviously doing stuff for TV you don't want to look too scruffy, so I try and keep myself properly groomed. That's where Clinique comes in."
For Lev, it comes as no surprise that his product is multipurpose: the 2 in 1 Skin Hydrator & Beard Conditioner. Lev's beard has had a surprisingly memorable role in his TV adventures: In Walking the Nile, he explained the need to shave before heading into Egypt in order to minimize any issues with the "incredibly suspicious" authorities. In Walking the Americas, he had a memorable shave on the side of the road in Panama.
"It's little encounters like that which make these journeys such good fun.""We were walking down the road, approaching Panama City, and I was thinking 'the beard's getting a bit big' and I was thinking about getting a trim once we got to the city anyway, and by sheer coincidence, literally as I was talking about this with my guide, we spotted this guy shaving his wife's hair with some clippers. Alberto [Lev's guide] had been taking the mick out of my beard for a while, so he just literally walked up to this guy and said 'do you fancy giving my mate a shave?' You know, it's little encounters like that which make these journeys such good fun, and you just get stuck in . . . this guy was clearly not a professional barber by any stretch of the imagination but he didn't do a terrible job!"
Clearly when he's traveling, Lev's access to grooming products is limited and his focus is on protection. But how about when he's back in the UK, writing, touring, or making TV and radio appearances? Does his regimen step up a notch?
"When I'm back I probably shave more than when I'm away! I do generally take care of myself a bit more, at the end of the day I'm at the stage now where I'm not getting any younger, and it's important to take care of your skin for a start. I've realized having traveled, I'm exposed to the elements a lot and it's important to look after your skin. That is a priority. Moisturizing and applying SPF, you have to make it a priority. I think a lot of guys don't necessarily do that and I think it's important to try to set a bit of an example. It's not something that's a luxury, actually, it should be as important."
So what does he have to say to guys who still believe that skin care is "for girls" and believe they don't need to make an effort?
"It's not vanity; it's about looking after yourself as you would in other facets of your life.""For a start, if you don't look after yourself you're going to look a lot older and a lot more weathered than you need to be. It's not vanity; it's about looking after yourself as you would in other facets of your life. Skin care is just as important. It's not just for girls; it's actually something that we should all be doing."
Getting back into a daily grooming routine is just part of the job of adapting back to the daily grind after months on an expedition. For Lev, the first thing he does on returning home is indulge in some creature comforts.
"It's the little things in life. It's having a nice shower, it's making yourself a cup of tea . . . just the fact that you can turn the tap on and have a drink of water, it's quite amazing how easily you forget that that's available, and it's quite overwhelming at times. It's nice just to relax, chill out, even if it's just a couple of days while I re-engage my brain into fast-paced living and London life."
Unfortunately, there's little time to relax before the work continues.
"I think people just think that I walk and then come home and put my feet up for six months and don't do anything in between! The misconception is that actually these things take a lot of planning both before and after, and there's a bit more to it than meets the eye."
Indeed, when he's not writing or making appearances, most of Lev's time is taken up with planning his next trip.
"You can usually take the length of the expedition, and that's the bare minimum for planning. So if you're going to be there for four months, you need to do four months planning. If you're going over nine months, you need to do nine months planning . . . the Nile expedition was two years of planning, the Americas six months of planning."
But even with all that planning, you can't be prepared for the surprises that life will throw at you. There have been some well-documented dramatic events during Lev's expeditions, but it was the smaller moments we wanted to hear about, the things we perhaps missed on TV. Lev explained some of the surprising memories that he brought back from his trip across Central America.
"I was bumping into people from Nepal and Bangladesh in the jungles in places like Costa Rica and Nicaragua; that's not stuff you hear about on the news.""There were a couple of things that stood out for me in the Americas. One was the scale of movement and migration of people through that region. We hear about Trump's wall, and I don't want to make this political at all, but you hear about Mexicans trying to get into the States, but what you don't really hear about is the thousands and thousands of people from all around the world who're trying to get into the States, and they all plan it through Central America. I was bumping into people from Nepal and Bangladesh in the jungles in places like Costa Rica and Nicaragua; that's not stuff you hear about on the news. That was fascinating for me.
"And then, being a bit of a history buff, I was just intrigued by the stories about the ancient Mayans. We were discovering pyramids in the middle of the jungle that didn't even have names . . . that was remarkable. You can still go and uncover those things."
Though he couldn't tell us too much about his next adventure, Lev does promise us that it will be worth tuning in for. "It will be just as exciting if not more than the other ones; it's going to be a good one." It'll also take the emphasis slightly off purely walking. "It's going to include a fair bit of walking, but not exclusively. That's all I can say, I'm afraid!"
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Arms With This 3-Week Challenge
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting strong, defined arms; we're here to help. After following this 21-day arm plan, not only will your arms look toned - you'll also be stronger. First thing's first: don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm challenge was designed with everyone in mind - whether it's your first time working out or you're at the gym on a daily basis.
Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for each exercise.
Below is an explanation of how to do each of the five exercises, followed by the plan itself. Choosing the appropriate size weight is key here - you want one that fatigues your muscles by the end of the three sets. If the challenge ever feels too easy, that's your cue to increase the weight of the dumbbells (and if you find you are fatiguing too early, decrease the weight amount). Beginners should start the plan with five-pound weights, and for you more-experienced lifters, make this challenge work for you by grabbing a heavier set.
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Arms With This 3-Week Challenge
Everyone has their own reasons for wanting strong, defined arms; we're here to help. After following this 21-day arm plan, not only will your arms look toned - you'll also be stronger. First thing's first: don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm challenge was designed with everyone in mind - whether it's your first time working out or you're at the gym on a daily basis.
Getting started: The challenge consists of five basic exercises that help to target all the areas of your arms. Over the course of the challenge, you will increase the number of reps you're doing of each exercise, eventually working up to three sets of 15 reps for each exercise.
Below is an explanation of how to do each of the five exercises, followed by the plan itself. Choosing the appropriate size weight is key here - you want one that fatigues your muscles by the end of the three sets. If the challenge ever feels too easy, that's your cue to increase the weight of the dumbbells (and if you find you are fatiguing too early, decrease the weight amount). Beginners should start the plan with five-pound weights, and for you more-experienced lifters, make this challenge work for you by grabbing a heavier set.
Why You May Want to Avoid Dunkin' Donuts' New Salted Whipped Cream
In case you missed it, Dunkin' Donuts just released a brand-new drink: the Sweet & Salted Cold Brew. Reviews on release day were somewhat mixed, with many saying the whipped cream was straight-up salty. I finally got my hands on this drink to try it for myself, and here is what I can tell you. The whipped cream is indeed salty. Tasting it on its own, you get all salt and really no sweet. If you let the whipped cream settle a bit, it'll sink into the coffee but not really affect the flavor. Going off a suggestion that someone provided about stirring the whipped cream into the drink, I tried that and found it didn't change much. By doing that, the coffee took on a bit of the creaminess from the whipped cream but didn't pick up any of the saltiness, so in my opinion, that was good. I'm a fan of the salty and sweet combination, but on this one, I didn't feel like I got much sweet. Maybe if I had presweetened my cold brew, it would have been better - but I'll save that for another day.
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