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.
mardi 9 mai 2017
Yes, That Video of a Girl Calling Trump a Disgrace Is Fake, but Damn Is It Cathartic
If you've scrolled around social media these past few days, you've likely stumbled upon that chuckle-worthy video of a young girl telling President Trump exactly how she feels about him straight to his face. In the short but oh-so-sweet clip, the little badass walks up to the POTUS, with a phone in hand, and confidently says, "You're a disgrace to the world," before stepping back to snap a photo of him.
who is she 👏🏿 http://pic.twitter.com/amElWRGFdp
- najahta (@najahtaa) May 7, 2017
Their interaction quickly went viral on Twitter, garnering more than 170,000 retweets and 260,000 favorites. Many (including us!) initially believed the brutally honest, pint-sized hero was truly face to face with the POTUS himself. But alas, it wasn't actually Trump - it was Anthony Atamanuik, an impersonator whose profile and plastic-like wig bear an uncanny resemblance to the president.
The whole skit was part of a Comedy Central series called The President Show. In an extended version of the video that aired, the fake Trump character even agrees with the little girl that he is, in fact, a disgrace.
The president greets the Tax Day protesters, and the crowd LOVES him. Huge! https://t.co/KJ41qK2OEJhttp://pic.twitter.com/lkjtg6Ne4M
- The President Show (@PresidentShow) May 7, 2017
Although it wasn't really the president in the clip, it looks like the young girl may have been under the impression that it actually was. Anthony Atamanuik took to Twitter to clarify that she wasn't an actress. So her reaction was 100-percent candid, which is pure gold. Preach your truth, girl!
The Widest Foundation Shade Ranges You Can Find at Ulta
Ulta is a one-stop shop if you are looking for drugstore and high-end beauty products. Featuring brands from Neutrogena and Tarte to CoverGirl and Nars, the store has a healthy mix of brands to look through, which makes it the perfect place to go if you're in need of a new foundation formula that perfectly fits your skin tone.
We looked through the beauty store's website to find some of the foundation ranges with the widest color selections and, I promise, with so many options you're bound to find something here. Keep scrolling to spot your new favorite tried-and-true foundation.
5 Condiments You Should Refrigerate - and 3 You Shouldn't
Fact: not all condiments belong in the fridge. To make sure you're getting the longest shelf life (and the most flavor) out of common condiments like ketchup, maple syrup, and hot sauce, be sure to refer to this list of products you should - and shouldn't - store in a cold fridge. Some of them might surprise you and remind you to check yours to see if they're in the right place!
Do Refrigerate
- Maple syrup. Maple syrup belongs in the refrigerator because mold can grow inside the bottle if it's left out.
- Mayonnaise. This one is a no-brainer! Mayo is made with eggs and needs to be kept in the refrigerator once opened.
- Nut-based oils. Oils like sesame or peanut that aren't refined and are made with nuts should be refrigerated to keep from going rancid. Pro tip: nuts should also be refrigerated to maintain their best flavor.
- Ketchup. Refrigerating ketchup is up for debate depending on what kind you have and how quickly you plan to use it. Open ketchup can be stored in the pantry for up to one month, but if you won't use it by then, keep it in the fridge.
- Mustard . . . sometimes. Dijon and horseradish-based mustards should be refrigerated, but others are OK to leave out if you prefer them at room temperature. Refrigerating yellow mustard will help maintain its flavor, but it doesn't contain any ingredients that spoil.
Don't Refrigerate
- Soy sauce. Ever notice that soy sauce stays out on the tables at restaurants? That's because it's fermented and doesn't need to be refrigerated.
- Hot sauce. Vinegar-based hot sauces have a shelf life of about three years and don't need to be chilled to stay fresh.
- Honey. Honey will crystallize and become impossible to use if it's hardened in the fridge. Keep it stored away from direct sunlight.
This Artist Gave Our Favorite Movies the Most High-Fashion Makeovers, and We Are So Here For It
I was scrolling through Instagram when Regina George wearing Dior's "We All Should Be Feminists" t-shirt made me giggle audibly at my desk. The mashup, courtesy of artist and designer Benjamin Seidler, is pure genius - and there's lots more where that came from. Benjamin, who's worked with industry icons like Alber Elbaz and Suzy Menkes, put his expertise on display with an unexpected medium. He took to Instagram to dress his favorite characters from film and television in designs straight from couture runways. The results are the stuff of fashion fan fiction.
He's outfitted Cher and Dionne in Louis Vuitton for gym class and Bridget Jones in Balmain, proving his taste in movies is on par with his style savvy. The combination makes for an addictive feed that's quickly become our latest obsession with costumes that feel both totally anachronistic and also strangely appropriate. He told Vogue about the process:
"The brands have to reflect something about the movie and at the same time look totally out of place. So for my Legally Blonde collage, I first put Elle in Chanel, but that looked too much like what the character might actually wear, so I found the Comme [des Garcons] look and it felt like it made sense because it was pink but different. The perception of the fashion and the film is altered. I've watched every episode of Sex and the City at least 20 times and can recite them word for word. The collages are a way for me to keep the series and films I like current."
Indeed, flipping through the feed, you could easily see Carrie Bradshaw in the latest Gucci or even Audrey Hepburn in Moschino. Clearly Benjamin's real-life know-how translates brilliantly as a fictional stylist to the movies - to which I'll just add: Benjamin, can you dress my feed?
Read on to see a few of our favorite works and be sure to follow the artist to keep up with his latest.
That Time Jason Momoa Fell From Heaven and Landed on Baywatch
Hawaiian-born Jason Momoa may look like he was born to walk around shirtless, and once upon a time, that was his job. Before starring on Game of Thrones as Khal Drogo and landing the role of Aquaman in DC's superhero franchise, Momoa was a regular on Baywatch Hawaii. (After careful consideration, I guess his parts do still require him to be shirtless most of the time.) Playing beach babe Jason Ioane was his first onscreen role ever, and he stayed with the show for two seasons until it ended in 2001. As a precautionary measure, I've rounded up several of his Baywatch Hawaii moments so we will never forget about this important period in American history.
Why Are Feminists So Into Vagina Crystals?
As of late, many feminists (myself included) have been drawn to the power of crystal healing, particularly vaginal and womb crystal healing. We're fascinated by the intersectionality of healing, feminism, and vagina confidence found in crystals.
Now, crystals are no new thing. Ask anyone who lives in LA.
The first known use of crystals dates back to the ancient Sumerians. Amulets and beads were being used for cleansing, conjuring, and healing purposes over 30,000 years ago.
While doctors aren't really feeling the whole "power of crystals" thing, they have a unique potential to act as a tool so many of us crave. Ordaining your vagina with crystals is like a thank-you letter to the beautiful, powerful, life-giving vagina.
After all, crystals radiate energy and have been thought to cure a wide range of ailments. When it comes to vagina crystals such as yoni eggs and vaginal wands, they are believed to cleanse the womb space of bad energy. In a sense, you are paying homage to your most precious body part with semiprecious stones. That's pretty effing beautiful, don't you think?
Amid the reclamation of female identity, sexual freedom, and what it means to own a vagina in a political sense, it is natural that these reclamations would permeate into the spiritual realm as well. Within this climate, the ancient power of crystals have come to manifest itself as amethyst dildos, jade eggs, and obsidian butt plugs.
There are many places one can buy crystals, (you can even buy them on Etsy), but Chakrubs makes crystals makes handcrafted wands and yoni eggs that are bespoke and beautiful.
Vanessa Cuccia, founder of Chakrubs, told POPSUGAR, "When I realized that I needed to take my pleasure into my own hands, I also realized that what I desired was more than an orgasm. That was part of it; I wanted deeply to feel pleasure, but I knew I also needed to reconnect to myself. Crystals facilitate our energetic body's natural ability to heal itself from emotional pain, so combining the intentions of crystal and sexual healing?"
So, where did all the vagina crystal find their feminist roots? As it were, vaginal crystals have a deeply feminist foundation. Yoni eggs, Sanskrit for "sacred space" (aka: vagina), are said to have been used for over 2,000 years as a way to cleanse the womb space of bad energy and to heal from sexual traumas. Or, in many cases, to make your vagina young forever and to make sex better.
Holla! Ancient queens and empresses used yoni eggs to improve longevity of a healthy sexual life. Chakrubs reignited crystal popularity by broadening the scope of crystals, offering many more products that offer the same kind of healing energy used in ancient times.
The point is, vagina crystals are a symbol of feminine power and the vitality of female strength. No wonder we love them so much.
Even Gwyneth Paltrow is on board, and girlfriend knows how to pamper her vagina. Did you see those million-dollar sex toys? According to Goop, you can use jade Oona eggs to "cultivate sexual energy, increase orgasm, balance the cycle, stimulate key reflexology around vaginal walls, tighten and tone, prevent uterine prolapse, increase control of the whole perineum and bladder, develop and clear chi pathways in the body, intensify feminine energy, and invigorate our life force."
Personally, I love my Chakrubs. I have an amethyst dildo and a rose yoni egg. I feel like a queen whenever I'm wearing them. It's like you've entered a temple and that temple is your vagina.
I first happened upon them at the Sexual Health Expo in Brooklyn in September of 2016. Chakrubs were spread over a display table, coming in an array of sizes, shapes, and gorgeous stones.
"Chakrubs are made from big chunks of crystals sourced from Brazil, Madagascar, and China and are polished down to our designs. Because of this, they have never been previously owned before they reach you," Cuccia said.
I made it very clear to my own partner that he was not to touch my crystals. Only you can touch your crystals. It's a rule. Your crystals are a part of you. They are meant to bring you into enlightenment and help you strengthen your self-confidence and fierceness.
Clearly, a feminist dream. After this election, Lord knows we could all use some reassurance that our vaginas are the center of the universe and we are goddesses.
Trust me, vagina crystals will give you that feeling. I'd know.
Are these crystals safe for the vagina?
According to Gizmodo, some of these crystals may look hard and impenetrable, but the material could be porous, leading to cases of infections like BV or yeast infections.
Dr. Rebecca Brightman, an ob-gyn with East Side Women's Associates told POPSUGAR that her "feeling is that the vagina cleanses itself and if anything unusual is going on with the vagina, aside from normal vaginal discharge, a woman should see their healthcare provider!"
OK, so she's not having it with the crystal obsession.
Your vagina is a very delicate place with a balanced ecosystem that can be knocked off by a variety of things, even tampons.
"Seventy-five percent of women suffer from yeast infections, but I can't recall really talking about this problem with any of my friends. Eventually a concerned nurse practitioner informed me that yeast infections are caused by an imbalance of pH in the vaginal canal and that tampons can be highly disruptive to vaginal pH," Lauren Schulte of female healthcare brand Flex Company told POPSUGAR. So, if tampons can mess you up, a crystal can too.
In my experience, I've had no issues with crystals. I enjoyed them. If you're worried about the safety, get some crystals and just rest them on your chest. You'll feel more in tune with yourself. I know I did. I felt closer to the earth and to the universe. It was some powerful stuff.
For me, it's more about what they represent than anything else: a celebration of vaginas, your identity, and your agency. I love that message.
As Cuccia said to POPSUGAR, "Chakrubs are a symbol of self-love, and for many, this is not a trend, but lifestyle choice that is sometimes hard to make."
In the end, I guess you'll just have to see for yourself. Bow down to the vagina. It's the vagina's day in the sun.
Match With Your Little Ones This Mother's Day in These Adorable Shirt Sets
There's nothing more Instagrammable than a mom and her kiddo in matching shirts (especially if the shirts' messages are funny!). If you're looking to gift a mom something for her and her baby or want to grab something for you and your little one to snap photos in, look no further than these adorable matching sets.
5 Things We Know About 13 Reasons Why Season 2
Before Netflix could even announce whether a second season of 13 Reasons Why was a possibility, viewers divided themselves into two camps: those who wanted more episodes and those who absolutely did not. As of May 7, Netflix is forging ahead with season two, and we already have several key details. Of course, more solid information will trickle in over the next few months, but we're at a good starting place. Here's what we know!
1. The Plot
Before the renewal was finalized, we had a few creative theories about how Netflix could continue Hannah's story . . . it sounds like we're mostly wrong, though. Netflix's official statement says that season two "picks up in the aftermath of Hannah Baker's (Katherine Langford) death and the start of the characters' complicated journeys toward healing and recovery." Healing and recovery sounds great, but remember how season one ends? There's potential for a whole lot more damage.
2. The Teaser
Their story isn't over. Season 2 of #13ReasonsWhy is coming. http://pic.twitter.com/nY5vTUfXdo
- 13 Reasons Why (@13ReasonsWhy) May 7, 2017
The 21-second clip doesn't include any of the main actors, but it does focus on the locations we see in the first season. Liberty High School, The Crestmont, and Baker's Drug Store all flash on screen, meaning we'll probably be revisiting all these places.
3. Who Is Involved?
Creator Brian Yorkey is returning, but we don't yet know if author Jay Asher is helping write the new batch of episodes. In fact, Asher's recent Tweet seems to imply that he won't be involved: "My confident excitement for @13ReasonsWhy Season 2 rests in Brian Yorkey and the mind meld we performed a couple years ago. (And that cast!)" Selena Gomez posted the season two teaser on Instagram, so we can assume she's continuing on as an executive producer. As for the cast, it's very likely that most of them will be back (Ross Butler recently dropped out of Riverdale due to professional conflicts) if the episodes are just a continuation of the first season.
4. What the Cast Has Said
The cast have posted about their excitement for a second season via Twitter and Instagram, but they've remained tight-lipped about what season two could hold. Star Katherine Langford did speak to what she hopes will happen during a red carpet interview with E! News on May 7: "Personally, I would be interested to see more discussion into what's happening afterwards," she said. "It's interesting in the first season we get to see what the characters go through post-Hannah's death. I think Jessica [Alisha Boe] has a really interesting story to tell - and recovery to make."
5. The Premiere Date
Netflix confirmed that the second season will consist of another 13 episodes, which will stream on the site in 2018.
A Gay Cafe Owner Had the Perfect Facebook Response to a Homophobic Couple
We've updated this story with comments from Horne.
Homophobia, despite progress toward equality, unfortunately remains alive and rampant. A gay cafe owner in Cairns, Australia, named Jay Horne posted his tale of prejudice (and how gracefully he handled it) on Facebook, and it's since gone viral.
🤔 I'm curious... 🤔
Do you think you are going to turn gay (if you're not already) if you eat and drink at a gay owned...
Posted by Jay Horne on Thursday, March 16, 2017
In the post shared on March 16, Horne explains that a couple who frequent his restaurant, Paradiso Cairns, recently decided not to return after discovering it was gay owned and operated. "Do you think you are going to turn gay (if you're not already) if you eat and drink at a gay owned and operated cafe?" Horne hilariously asked in the post.
"One of our regular 'straight' couples have stopped frequenting our cafe because we are gay owned and operated and they had no idea," he went on to detail. "All I can say is . . . their loss!"
POPSUGAR spoke to Horne about the experience and community response via Facebook messenger. "I don't want the world to think that Cairns is a homophobic city, as it's definitely not," Horne said. "I have been living here for eight years and proudly promote the Cairns region as an LGBT hot spot to both national and international travelers."
Horne told us that he's witnessed an outpouring of support from the community in Cairns following his post. "One gentleman came in on Saturday who was so thankful that he broke down in tears," Horne wrote. "Another couple who sat in the cafe in hope the old regulars would walk by so they could confront them. I know I don't stand alone."
He also added that using his profile to fight homophobia is important. "Cairns has one of the highest if not the highest youth suicide rate in Australia, which is often related to fear of not being accepted in the community as being gay," Horne said. "If I have helped one person or saved one person from taking their own life through sharing my experience, I am happy [sic]."
While incidents like this are widely reported in the United States, Horne's experience demonstrates that homophobia is an international issue. It's also an applaudable instance of responding to intolerance with dignity and a dash of humor.
33 Relatable Fashion Moments Straight From the Royals
It's windy, it's rainy, you're wearing a long gown, and no you did not remember to check the weather app before you left the house. We've all been there, even the royals. From simple little adjustments to major boo-boos - Crown Princess Mary stepped out of her pumps while photos were being taken and Queen Maxima wore a top with unfortunate dart placement - their style blunders are aplenty.
For us, this just makes Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, and the rest of these power dressers more relatable. It's comforting to know that chic, high-profile women are capable of making fashion mistakes too, even though most of the time they look next-level polished. Just remember these 33 moments the next time your heel snaps and you fall down the stairs. Hey, it happens.
33 Relatable Fashion Moments Straight From the Royals
It's windy, it's rainy, you're wearing a long gown, and no you did not remember to check the weather app before you left the house. We've all been there, even the royals. From simple little adjustments to major boo-boos - Crown Princess Mary stepped out of her pumps while photos were being taken and Queen Maxima wore a top with unfortunate dart placement - their style blunders are aplenty.
For us, this just makes Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, and the rest of these power dressers more relatable. It's comforting to know that chic, high-profile women are capable of making fashion mistakes too, even though most of the time they look next-level polished. Just remember these 33 moments the next time your heel snaps and you fall down the stairs. Hey, it happens.
Match With Your Little Ones This Mother's Day in These Adorable Shirt Sets
There's nothing more Instagrammable than a mom and her kiddo in matching shirts (especially if the shirts' messages are funny!). If you're looking to gift a mom something for her and her baby or want to grab something for you and your little one to snap photos in, look no further than these adorable matching sets.
A Gay Cafe Owner Had the Perfect Facebook Response to a Homophobic Couple
We've updated this story with comments from Horne.
Homophobia, despite progress toward equality, unfortunately remains alive and rampant. A gay cafe owner in Cairns, Australia, named Jay Horne posted his tale of prejudice (and how gracefully he handled it) on Facebook, and it's since gone viral.
🤔 I'm curious... 🤔
Do you think you are going to turn gay (if you're not already) if you eat and drink at a gay owned...
Posted by Jay Horne on Thursday, March 16, 2017
In the post shared on March 16, Horne explains that a couple who frequent his restaurant, Paradiso Cairns, recently decided not to return after discovering it was gay owned and operated. "Do you think you are going to turn gay (if you're not already) if you eat and drink at a gay owned and operated cafe?" Horne hilariously asked in the post.
"One of our regular 'straight' couples have stopped frequenting our cafe because we are gay owned and operated and they had no idea," he went on to detail. "All I can say is . . . their loss!"
POPSUGAR spoke to Horne about the experience and community response via Facebook messenger. "I don't want the world to think that Cairns is a homophobic city, as it's definitely not," Horne said. "I have been living here for eight years and proudly promote the Cairns region as an LGBT hot spot to both national and international travelers."
Horne told us that he's witnessed an outpouring of support from the community in Cairns following his post. "One gentleman came in on Saturday who was so thankful that he broke down in tears," Horne wrote. "Another couple who sat in the cafe in hope the old regulars would walk by so they could confront them. I know I don't stand alone."
He also added that using his profile to fight homophobia is important. "Cairns has one of the highest if not the highest youth suicide rate in Australia, which is often related to fear of not being accepted in the community as being gay," Horne said. "If I have helped one person or saved one person from taking their own life through sharing my experience, I am happy [sic]."
While incidents like this are widely reported in the United States, Horne's experience demonstrates that homophobia is an international issue. It's also an applaudable instance of responding to intolerance with dignity and a dash of humor.
Tom Daley's Ethereal Wedding Looks Like It Belongs in a Fairy Tale
Tom Daley tied the knot with his longtime love, Dustin Lance Black, in an stunning ceremony at the Bovey Castle Hotel in Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England, over the weekend. And now, thanks to the couple's photographer, Andy Mac, you can get a peek at the intimate nuptials. The couple, who got engaged back in October 2015, wore Burberry suits and wed in front of 120 of their closest friends and family. The reception also included a special performance by the London Gay Men's Chorus. The nearly 23-year-old Olympic diver later gushed about the big day day on Instagram, writing, "👬❤️🎉 Truly unforgettable 🎉 ❤️👬," alongside a photo of him and the 42-year-old Oscar-winning screenwriter watching a fireworks display.
Tom first began dating Dustin in the Summer of 2013, shortly before he came out as bisexual on YouTube. "My life changed massively when I met someone, and they make me feel so happy, so safe, and everything just feels great," he said in the video. "That someone is a guy. It did take me by surprise a little bit." Congrats to the newlyweds!
How to Go On a Cash-Based Diet in 4 Easy Steps
If you're looking at your budget and constantly thinking, "Where can I cut back?" and "How did I overspend again this month?" it might be time to try something new.
Budgeting is actually really tough. It's hard to give yourself a limitation on something and even harder when you want it and can't have it. That is why the cash-based diet eliminates your wishy-washy attitude on whether you can afford to spend. If you're struggling to manage your budget, it might be time to break up with your credit card and get together with cash. Here are the best practices for juggling life on a cash-based diet.
First things first: go back in your banking and find out what you've been spending each month.
This is the best way to figure out a realistic dollar amount to put toward each category of your budget. Once you've done that, write them down by hand. Yes, like it's 1999. Writing it down will make you more aware of the actual amounts you've been spending. I'd say if you go back three months, you'll be able to find a pretty solid average within those bills.
Secondly, it's time to see if you should cut anything down.
If you've been spending too much money on movies, cocktails, or data - be honest. It's a lot easier to cut down on things you have control over than, say, your rent-controlled apartment. Now, again, write down by hand your new and realistic numbers.
Third, hit the bank and take out your monthly allowance.
And no, that doesn't mean walking down the street to the 7-Eleven and using an ATM that'll cost you money. Hit your bank whenever you have time, and take out the total amount of money you'll need for each section of your budget.
Why monthly? Weekly or biweekly can become a pain to manage. By organizing your finances each month, you'll be able to create more consistent habits and a better balanced budget.
Need an example of how much that might be? Here's my small breakdown:
- Groceries: $150
- Gas: $60
- Entertainment: $200
- Date nights: $100
Lastly, put those into individual envelopes and keep them somewhere safe.
Now that your cash envelopes are filled up, it's time to give the diet a rightful go. Unlike your Paleo, Atkins, or vegan diets, though, there are no "cheat days" that no one will notice. Once you have spent that money, you don't get any more until the next month. If you decide to drop $100 of your date night budget on a steak dinner and bottle of wine, that might be your only date night this month - and that's OK.
Not yet convinced?
Most of the time, cash over credit is the simplest way to control your spending habits. Why? Cash hurts. Using credit or debit is the easiest way to avoid seeing how much money is left over and whether you can truly afford what you're about to buy.
On the other hand, if you must go into your grocery envelope and see that you only have $50 leftover for the month, you might be a little bit more conscious of how much you spend on that trip and become the frugal queen of every finance-lover's dream.
Remember to review your cash amounts required each month in case you're aware that you'll be spending more or less in certain areas over the next 30 days. For example, if you're traveling and won't spend as much on groceries and entertainment, take note. Put that money toward your trip or another savings goal.
Now, let's recap what you need to do:
- Review your spending and find the average spent within each section of your budget.
- Cut back in realistic areas of your budget.
- Take out enough cash to cover those expenses.
- Separate the cash into envelopes and monitor spending.
Only four steps! See? It's not that intimidating. Now get out there, try a cash-based diet, and start to take control of your money - finally.
The 1 Thing You Should Try Adding to Your Scrambled Eggs
Some people add milk to their scrambled eggs, some prefer heavy cream, and some scramble them in bacon fat. Even if you think you've tried it all, there's one sneaky ingredient you might not have added before, and that's worcestershire sauce. I found this idea in a Facebook comment on our post about how chefs scramble eggs, and I knew I wanted to try it myself because I'm a huge fan of the incredibly savory condiment. The sauce, which is typically used for steak and Bloody Marys, is made of anchovies (yes, really), garlic, vinegar, molasses, salt, onions, chili peppers, and other spices.
So how does it taste in scrambled eggs? It's interesting, but in a good way - I totally approve. I recommend adding 1/4 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce per two eggs and whisking everything together well before cooking your eggs low and slow. The sauce is already really salty, so you don't need to add any more salt. The eggs develop a slightly tangy, smoky, umami-rich flavor that's unlike any scrambled egg I've had before. If you have worcestershire sauce on hand anyway, give this a try. It just might become your favorite scrambled eggs recipe.
WTF, a Congressman Actually Said "Nobody Dies" From Not Having Healthcare Access
One Republican congressman was met with a boatload of criticism for his seemingly uneducated explanation of the new healthcare bill and its potential effects. In an Idaho town hall meeting on May 5, an attendee asked Rep. Raúl Labrador about the impact the GOP bill would have on Medicaid recipients specifically. "You are mandating people on Medicaid to accept dying," the woman said in the video ahead.
The conservative congressman, who is also a member of the House Freedom Caucus, responded to the woman's concerns in the most rage-inducing way. "No one wants anyone to die," Labrador said. "That line is so indefensible . . . nobody dies because they don't have access to health care." As you may expect, his comment was met with a flurry of boos and yells, which could probably be heard from outside the meeting room.
After catching wind of the backlash on social media, Labrador took to Facebook to offer an explanation of his comments, admitting that his answer "wasn't very elegant." He continued, "I was responding to a false notion that the Republican health care plan will cause people to die in the streets, which I completely reject." He clarified in his Facebook post that the Republican healthcare plan does not alter patients' right to seek emergency hospital care, even if they're unable to pay for it. And yet, here we are still shaking our heads as to why he even made the ridiculous comment in the first place.
The 1 Thing You Should Try Adding to Your Scrambled Eggs
Some people add milk to their scrambled eggs, some prefer heavy cream, and some scramble them in bacon fat. Even if you think you've tried it all, there's one sneaky ingredient you might not have added before, and that's worcestershire sauce. I found this idea in a Facebook comment on our post about how chefs scramble eggs, and I knew I wanted to try it myself because I'm a huge fan of the incredibly savory condiment. The sauce, which is typically used for steak and Bloody Marys, is made of anchovies (yes, really), garlic, vinegar, molasses, salt, onions, chili peppers, and other spices.
So how does it taste in scrambled eggs? It's interesting, but in a good way - I totally approve. I recommend adding 1/4 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce per two eggs and whisking everything together well before cooking your eggs low and slow. The sauce is already really salty, so you don't need to add any more salt. The eggs develop a slightly tangy, smoky, umami-rich flavor that's unlike any scrambled egg I've had before. If you have worcestershire sauce on hand anyway, give this a try. It just might become your favorite scrambled eggs recipe.
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best White T-Shirt of Your Life
You think you've found a favorite white tee. You reach for it an embarrassing amount of times in just one week, and when it's not folded up neatly in your drawer, you kind of freak out a little, praying it's just in the hamper. But is it truly your perfect match? There are plenty of brands out there you've probably never heard of, some of which might make the right fit for you.
There's only one way to find out if a t-shirt's up to par: by wearing it. That's why we polled our editors and asked them to share their go-tos, along with a brief description of the structure, slouch, and feel of the top. The results are in, and surprisingly (or perhaps not), Everlane, Madewell, Hanes, and ATM got the most votes. But if those aren't for you, scroll to read up on 14 standout options - they're all a bit different, but we promise each one will look good tucked into your jeans.
The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best White T-Shirt of Your Life
You think you've found a favorite white tee. You reach for it an embarrassing amount of times in just one week, and when it's not folded up neatly in your drawer, you kind of freak out a little, praying it's just in the hamper. But is it truly your perfect match? There are plenty of brands out there you've probably never heard of, some of which might make the right fit for you.
There's only one way to find out if a t-shirt's up to par: by wearing it. That's why we polled our editors and asked them to share their go-tos, along with a brief description of the structure, slouch, and feel of the top. The results are in, and surprisingly (or perhaps not), Everlane, Madewell, Hanes, and ATM got the most votes. But if those aren't for you, scroll to read up on 14 standout options - they're all a bit different, but we promise each one will look good tucked into your jeans.
How to Keep Your Swimsuit in Mint Condition All Summer Long
Finding a swimsuit that makes a statement and actually looks flattering is one thing. But you're only halfway there. Even if your style's next-level chic, fabric that's pilling or faded is not ideal when you hit the beach. Since we're pretty sure you want to be the girl with the cool suit that appears to be in mint condition, we tapped J.Crew swimwear designer Amy Romanowsky for a few quick tips. As it turns out, it takes some effort to prolong the life of your bikini or one-piece. But when you find one you really love that you plan to wear forever, maintaining its saturation and silhouette is key. Read on to find out how it's done.
How to Keep Your Swimsuit in Mint Condition All Summer Long
Finding a swimsuit that makes a statement and actually looks flattering is one thing. But you're only halfway there. Even if your style's next-level chic, fabric that's pilling or faded is not ideal when you hit the beach. Since we're pretty sure you want to be the girl with the cool suit that appears to be in mint condition, we tapped J.Crew swimwear designer Amy Romanowsky for a few quick tips. As it turns out, it takes some effort to prolong the life of your bikini or one-piece. But when you find one you really love that you plan to wear forever, maintaining its saturation and silhouette is key. Read on to find out how it's done.
The Scary Truth About Clawfoot Tubs
For several years now, clawfoot tubs have been the darlings of glossy magazine makeovers and Pinterest dream bathroom boards alike. But beneath their old-fashioned charm lies a harsh reality: they're not very practical. And worse, they can be downright damaging to your home. Don't take our word for it - Drew and Jonathan Scott, the stars of HGTV's Property Brothers and spokespeople for Esurance, recently gave us an earful about the scary pitfalls of clawfoot tubs.
"It doesn't butt up against the wall, so you get a lot of spillage and it can cause damage to your wall or can seep in and actually drip down from your bathroom to your lower level ceiling," says Jonathan, who reminds homeowners to "think function as well as style" when selecting the right tub for their home. This is especially important if you have kids who will inevitably splash water outside the tub. Adults can struggle with clawfoot tubs, too, especially when there's no separate shower. Drew advises, "If you're going to do it as both a shower and a tub, it has to be in a wet room. You have to have everything tiled and waterproof you can't have it in a regular room."
We're glad we know just how complicated this classic style actually is before taking the plunge (so to speak)!
Each Table at This Adorable Wedding Reception Is Based Off a Disney Movie!
Ty proposed to Ashley next to the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, so they knew their wedding had to relate to Disney. Each table's theme at their reception took after a Disney movie with centerpieces that represented the heart of each favorite film. Ashley arranged them with Disney collectibles and DIYs. The Little Mermaid table included a dinglehopper and a snarfblatt, and the Beauty and the Beast table featured Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, and a rose that Ashley made herself. Other tables were inspired by Tangled, Cinderella, Frozen, Snow White, and Alice in Wonderland.
Ashley even wore an Alfred Angelo for Disney Weddings gown, which made her look like a Disney princess. One of the most adorable parts of their themed wedding was their wedding cake made by Ashley's sister-in-law. The cake toppers were mini replicas of Carl and Ellie's chairs from Up!
"This wedding is proof that Disney is a state of mind and Disney fairy tales can happen anywhere!" the wedding photographer said.
Lauren Duca Talks Sexism, Trolls, and the Importance of Being "Defiantly Confident"
Being a badass seems to simply come naturally to Lauren Duca. She penned a scathing op-ed for Teen Vogue titled "Donald Trump is Gaslighting America" that went viral back in December 2016, and made a subsequent appearance on FOX News's Tucker Carlson Tonight show that proved she wasn't a woman to mess with.
If you haven't seen the segment, it's filled to the brim with jaw-dropping moments, but one of the real highlights (or low points, actually) comes when Carlson attempts to argue that Duca's opinions about Ivanka Trump's role in government shouldn't be taken seriously because Duca had previously covered pop culture in her work. He calls her "moronic" several times and essentially implies that young women with an interest in pop culture don't deserve a seat at the table to join in on political discourse. "You should stick to the thigh-high boots. You're better at that," he says. (Watch it here at the risk of raising your blood pressure by roughly 1000 percent.)
It was Duca's refusal to stoop to Carlson's level, offering articulate responses and logical analysis in the face of blatant misogyny, that had women everywhere cheering her on.
It's equally inspiring & upsetting to watch @laurenduca work through this man's inane sexism. She's an inspiration. https://t.co/7sUzDSienG
- Robyn Kanner (@robynkanner) December 24, 2016
But as is frighteningly often the case for successful women in the public eye, the influx of attention and praise Duca received also brought an onslaught of online harassment. Martin Shkreli (the "Pharma Bro" troll who raised the price of a medication used to prevent infections in cancer and HIV patients from $13.50 per tablet to $750) tweeted photoshopped photos of himself taking the place of Lauren's husband, and tweeted that he'd purchased the domain name "marrymelauren.com." Twitter suspended him from the platform, but his legions of troll followers continued piling on, with the harassment getting so extreme that Duca even wrote publicly about receiving rape threats on Christmas.
But when I got the chance to chat with her on the phone, it was immediately clear that if anyone has the mettle to take these people on without breaking a sweat, it's Lauren Duca. And trolls be damned, she's never, ever getting off Twitter.
Read ahead for our conversation on the double standards professional women face and why confidence is always the key. You can find Lauren's work in her Thigh-High Politics column and may even see her as the star of a new political show (both in Teen Vogue) that's currently in the works, too.
This interview has been edited for length.
POPSUGAR: Part of what's come with your success seems to be dealing with creepy dudes on the internet, but it's obviously not really an option for you to just log offline in order for you to do your work. So how do you separate yourself from all that negativity and just keep doing your job?
Lauren Duca: Yeah, it definitely takes a toll. I think that there's an idea of being irreverent [in response to it], and just impenetrable, and performing that kind of badassery. But when people say mean things, they make me feel bad, and that's OK. So I've been coming to terms with that.
So now, I honestly do use the block button. Like Hector tapping his bell on Breaking Bad is how I use the block button. I have no rules for it all. I used to kind of be like, "I would never block someone." And now I'm just like, "Block, block, block, block."
It's just kind of a feedback thing overall. There's a whole conversation about harassment, and how that's just seen as an employment hazard for women who are writing. And I often say [the answer] is not just "leave Twitter", because Twitter is actually how I find a lot of my work and connections, and it has absolutely enhanced my career. So to say just "leave Twitter" is to say that a woman should give up that career enhancer and be at a setback in a different way. So either you're taking emotional abuse and forging more connections or you're not forging the connections? I just don't think that's the answer.
There's a whole conversation about harassment, and how that's just seen as an employment hazard for women who are writing.
So I definitely take full breaks from my phone now, which sometimes makes me bad at texting back, but I just need to. And also, leaning into some of the positive feedback helps.
I want to be open to criticism and have an open mind, but if I let everything guide and direct what I'm doing, I'll have nothing left. It's a process, and I haven't figured it all out. It has made me angry because I know I'm a particularly resilient person, and I'm able to put up with a lot of crap because I'm scrappy and I can take it, but I don't think that's everyone's personality, and it's just not fair. Because the goal of trolling is to get a few that you don't like to be shut down and to make women feel intimidated. But it's made me feistier too, because I think it's confirmed a lot of the reasons that I write in the first place, and that I'm a feminist writer.
PS: So about that Tucker Carlson interview, which you handled like a total pro. That went super viral, and I think a huge part of why it did is because most women who've ever had a job anywhere have experienced some version of that conversation that you had – except you had to deal with it on a national stage. So how did you shut him down so well, and keep your cool so well, and how can other women do the same in similar professional situations?
So I think that I was just very confident in what I had been asked to come and speak on. I was prepared and that was unshakable, and I think that that was why he wasn't able to throw me off. I knew what I wanted to say and I was so well-versed in the topic at hand. So I was sort of just listening to what he was saying and responding to the things directly, rather than letting him kind of throw water on the dashboard. That has kind of been what I try and make the takeaway. Because obviously, it was an extenuating circumstance and you know, he is a misogynistic potato head. [Laughs]
As long as you're confident and you're informed, then you've got so much more strength to bring to the table, to any kind of discussion. And know that the only thing that is required of you to participate in any kind of discourse is just to be fully informed. We're in this moment where there's all this trolling and harassment and bullying and aggression in these toxic conversations, and everything is kind of ruled by feelings rather than facts.
But I think it's just about deciding for yourself that you're comfortable, that you're informed, and refusing to back down from that. And not worrying about feeling rude. And not worrying about seeming stupid.
PS: So when it comes to the positive side of social media, I'm curious how you've been able to use social media to leverage more opportunity for yourself.
LD: I think social media has been huge for me. Things I have tweeted, I've later been asked to write pieces on, or I've had editors find my work from me promoting it on Twitter. There are a lot of different ways. But obviously, increasing your visibility and the chance to be in conversation with the people you might be pitching is really important. And I think that there are probably college classes on this with theory of social media branding and all of that, but it's very simple in the sense that it's just putting yourself out there and working to promote your work and trying to get over the habit of saying, "Oh hey, I wrote a thing," and being proud of what you wrote. It's so awkward. Part of me wants to be like, "LOL, here's some hairball I threw out." But it should be, "No, I actually am proud of this and I spent a couple days writing it. Please read it. I'd like you to read it."
PS: Yeah, totally. I feel like women sometimes don't give themselves the opportunity to share that they did a good job on something without a bunch of qualifiers, because it's just ingrained in us not to.
LD: Well, also when do you ever hear men being accused of shameless self-promotion? Never. I mean, it'd have to be so egregious. And even then sometimes it's perceived as endearing. Sometimes it's like, "Oh, he's so cocky, ha ha." It's cute. When it's a woman it's gross and the phrase that comes up is "attention whore."
PS: I don't think I've ever heard a guy be called an attention whore in my life.
LD: Oh, no. It's a silencing tactic, and I think that obviously women internalize that. I internalize that. And I have to kind of check myself all the time. Where is this doubt actually coming from? It gets in the way of feeling capable. It gets in the way of sharing your work. It's intricate and so crappy. But I guess as much as you can, push past it and be defiantly confident in your own capabilities. That's what I've been trying to tell myself in the mirror every morning. I don't know how well I've been doing, but it's getting better.
Trump Boasted About His TV Ratings Being Better Than 9/11 and It's Stomach Churning
President Donald Trump's conversation with the Associated Press was, in a word, unintelligible. The interview, which was conducted by AP's Julie Pace, revolved mostly around Trump's fast-approaching 100th day in office. The president continued to peddle some falsehoods, such as stating that the construction of his border wall will be inexpensive. However, no comment was quite as disturbing as Trump gloating about beating 9/11's television ratings.
Trump's obsession with ratings was apparent as he mentioned how his appearances produce more successful shows. "I have all the ratings for all those morning shows. When I go, they go double, triple," said Trump. "Chris Wallace, look back during the Army-Navy football game, I did his show that morning. It had 9.2 million people. It's the highest they've ever had."
The president continued pushing this claim as he appeared to characterize coverage of the attacks on the World Trade Center as a benchmark for success. He claimed that his appearance on NBC's Face the Nation pulled more viewers than the Sept. 11 show. "On any, on air, [CBS 'Face the Nation' host John] Dickerson had 5.2 million people," said Trump. "It's the highest for 'Face the Nation' or as I call it, 'Deface the Nation.' It's the highest for 'Deface the Nation' since the World Trade Center. Since the World Trade Center came down. It's a tremendous advantage."
Trump's reduction of an American tragedy to a competition about viewers is troubling, but it's symptomatic of his incessant desire for attention and approval. Later in the interview, he blasted CNN for being in "third place" with ratings and claimed he's stopped watching because they treat him "so badly."
It's also not the first time Trump has demonstrated his obsession with ratings. While speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump managed to sneak in a remark about Arnold Schwarzenegger's alleged tanking of The Apprentice.
Is Richard Simmons OK? A Timeline of His Mysterious Disappearing Act
Image Source: Getty / Michael Buckner
After an '80s heyday of toning tushes on tapes, Richard Simmons continued to be in the pop culture stratosphere for decades, until recently. The lively fitness guru would appear on late-night segments, would teach classes at his Beverly Hills studio, and was always ready to pose with fans for a picture. Then, in 2014, he stopped showing up for classes. He stopped talking to his friends. He no longer bounded out of his home to meet buses full of tourists - he didn't leave his home at all.
The disappearing act has become the subject of a hit podcast, Missing Richard Simmons. It's hosted by Dan Taberski, who, above all, seems genuinely concerned about a generous and caring man who he had come to think of as a friend. While we're still not exactly sure what Richard is up to or if he'll emerge any time soon, let's review what's happened in the past few years.
- Nov. 28, 2013: Richard makes his last television appearance. Richard was photographed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, clad in a fur coat and in high spirits, posing with various floats.
Image Source: Getty / Laura Cavanaugh
- Jan. 16, 2013: Richard attends his final public event. Months later, he turned up at a fundraiser for Covered California, encouraging people to be healthy and insured.
- Feb. 15, 2014: Richard doesn't show up for class. Despite his fame and fortune (exercise tapes are a big business), Richard always turned up for his students at Slimmons Studio in Beverly Hills. Then on Feb. 15, he didn't call to cancel or alert his staff; he just didn't go.
- March 12, 2016: The New York Daily News publishes a shocking exposé. Over two years after Richard disappeared from the public eye, writer Andy Martino published a story that insinuated that Richard's housekeeper, Teresa Reveles, was now in control of his life. The damning "evidence" relied heavily on an interview with Richard's former masseuse and personal assistant, Mauro Oliveira. Oliveira also wrote a children's book about his take on the situation, which he claims involves witchcraft.
- March 13, 2016: Richard spoke to the Today show. Richard agreed to speak to Savannah Guthrie over the phone, and the interview aired the next day. In it, he says, "No one is holding me in my house as a hostage. I do what I want to do as I've always done, so people should sort of just believe what I have to say because like I'm Richard Simmons!"
- March 12, 2016: Richard also spoke to Entertainment Tonight by phone. The same night, Richard asserted that he was OK while on the phone with a producer from ET. "It's time, right now, for Richard Simmons to take care of Richard Simmons." He expressed gratitude for his fans and claimed to be writing a new book. He also brought up the fact that he was still in recovery from a knee surgery, and his other knee had started to hurt as well.
- June 3, 2016: Richard went to the hospital. Richard stayed the weekend at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, leaving with his housekeeper, Reveles, on June 6. Later that day, he took to Facebook to tell fans that he was just dehydrated.
- June 14, 2016: Richard addresses rumors of a "transition" on Facebook. As noted on the podcast, though Richard had maintained his Facebook page throughout his time out of the spotlight, his posts were impersonal, things that could have easily been written by a social media handler or a personal assistant. But when tabloids began reporting that Richard was transitioning from male to female, he wrote what appeared to be a personal post to "set the record straight."
- Nov. 19, 2016: Slimmons shuts down. The studio, which opened in 1974, closed its doors - and Richard didn't even show up to say goodbye. He wrote a note ("A Loving Goodbye to Slimmons") to his students, which the instructor read aloud to the class. Later, it was posted on Facebook.
- Feb. 15, 2017: Missing Richard Simmons premieres. Taberski's podcast began, reigniting the public's interest in Richard.
- March 10, 2017: Police confirm that they've checked on Richard. Amid growing public concern, police paid a visit to Richard's estate for a routine welfare check. They reported that he was fine and was "just taking some time for himself."
- April 18, 2017: Richard was hospitalized. Richard was hospitalized for "severe indigestion" at an undisclosed location in California, his rep told ABC News. "After a few days of battling severe indigestion and discomfort while eating, we agreed it was best for him to seek treatment," he explained. "He's already feeling better and is expected to make a full recovery."
- April 21, 2017: Richard returns home. Less than a week after he was hospitalized, Richard returned to his house in California. Due to intense paparazzi, the Los Angeles Police Department assisted him inside.
- May 8, 2017: Richard plans to sue three tabloids. A source close to Richard told NBC News that he is planning to serve three different tabloids with a multicomplaint lawsuit, claiming defamation and invasion of privacy for their disappearance claims.
There continue to be regular posts on Richard's Facebook. He even posted a photo of People's April 3 issue, which features him on the cover, calling it "beautiful."
22 Cozy Slow-Cooker Casseroles That Make Life Easy
Slow-cooker season is in full swing, and these cozy casserole recipes are here to warm your soul. You'll be glad you won't have to bother with the oven when you've got lasagna, enchiladas, and more casseroles cooking low and slow on your countertop. Let these 22 slow-cooker casserole recipes inspire your home-cooking plans while the weather is chilly and you don't feel like making too much of an effort.
These Graduating Latinas Are Honoring Their Heritage With Inspiring DIY Caps
Every year, we marvel at the creativity of graduates who customize their caps. We've seen DIY ideas that feature inspiring quotes and even ones that proclaim Disney princess obsessions. But lately, we've been completely blown away by how Latinas are using their caps to honor their parents and roots.
Instagram accounts like latinarebels and xicanisma spotlight some of the best designs from Latinas. Keep scrolling to see our favorite designs - but be prepared to get teary-eyed, because these are incredibly touching!
A Trainer's Take on How Many Days Each Week You Should Strength Train
Cardio definitely burns calories, but in order to lose weight more effectively, building muscle through strength training is a must. Confused about how often you need to hit those weights and bodyweight exercises?
If you're just looking to get strong and tone up, fitness instructor John Kersbergen says, "what I've found to be the most realistic for people to actually consistently do is some form of strength training three to four times per week, for 30 to 40 minutes." That's enough. If losing weight is also your goal, focus on your diet and creating a calorie deficit, and you can also include cardio a few times a week to burn extra calories.
How you set up those sessions and what exercises you do depends on your goals. Bodyweight moves might be enough for some people, but others may need to add weights or resistance in order to get the results they're after. John says, "get as much work done in as short of amount of time each time with mostly total-body compound movements that recruit more muscles and burn more calories." We're talking squat variations - like jumping squats, weighted squats, and dumbbell thrusters - deadlifts, burpees, push-ups, plank variations - like up-down planks and side planks with leg lifts - and lunge variations like split lunge jumps. John says static holds, like elbow plank hold, are also great to include because they increase the muscles' time under tension, which is another way to challenge them and make them stronger.
Here are some examples of strength training workouts:
- A Total-Body Workout With Just 6 Moves
- 30-Minute Beginner Strength Training Workout
- Incinerate Fat and Build Muscle With This Kickass Dumbbell Workout
- 30-Minute, Body-Weight Workout - No Equipment Needed
- 20-Minute Kettlebell Workout Targets It All
- 20-Minute Workout to Sculpt and Tone Your Entire Body
- 10-Minute CrossFit Workout
- 30-Minute Total-Body Burner
- 20-Minute No-Equipment Workout
Trump Boasted About His TV Ratings Being Better Than 9/11 and It's Stomach Churning
President Donald Trump's conversation with the Associated Press was, in a word, unintelligible. The interview, which was conducted by AP's Julie Pace, revolved mostly around Trump's fast-approaching 100th day in office. The president continued to peddle some falsehoods, such as stating that the construction of his border wall will be inexpensive. However, no comment was quite as disturbing as Trump gloating about beating 9/11's television ratings.
Trump's obsession with ratings was apparent as he mentioned how his appearances produce more successful shows. "I have all the ratings for all those morning shows. When I go, they go double, triple," said Trump. "Chris Wallace, look back during the Army-Navy football game, I did his show that morning. It had 9.2 million people. It's the highest they've ever had."
The president continued pushing this claim as he appeared to characterize coverage of the attacks on the World Trade Center as a benchmark for success. He claimed that his appearance on NBC's Face the Nation pulled more viewers than the Sept. 11 show. "On any, on air, [CBS 'Face the Nation' host John] Dickerson had 5.2 million people," said Trump. "It's the highest for 'Face the Nation' or as I call it, 'Deface the Nation.' It's the highest for 'Deface the Nation' since the World Trade Center. Since the World Trade Center came down. It's a tremendous advantage."
Trump's reduction of an American tragedy to a competition about viewers is troubling, but it's symptomatic of his incessant desire for attention and approval. Later in the interview, he blasted CNN for being in "third place" with ratings and claimed he's stopped watching because they treat him "so badly."
It's also not the first time Trump has demonstrated his obsession with ratings. While speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump managed to sneak in a remark about Arnold Schwarzenegger's alleged tanking of The Apprentice.
22 Cozy Slow-Cooker Casseroles That Make Life Easy
Slow-cooker season is in full swing, and these cozy casserole recipes are here to warm your soul. You'll be glad you won't have to bother with the oven when you've got lasagna, enchiladas, and more casseroles cooking low and slow on your countertop. Let these 22 slow-cooker casserole recipes inspire your home-cooking plans while the weather is chilly and you don't feel like making too much of an effort.
These Graduating Latinas Are Honoring Their Heritage With Inspiring DIY Caps
Every year, we marvel at the creativity of graduates who customize their caps. We've seen DIY ideas that feature inspiring quotes and even ones that proclaim Disney princess obsessions. But lately, we've been completely blown away by how Latinas are using their caps to honor their parents and roots.
Instagram accounts like latinarebels and xicanisma spotlight some of the best designs from Latinas. Keep scrolling to see our favorite designs - but be prepared to get teary-eyed, because these are incredibly touching!
A Trainer's Take on How Many Days Each Week You Should Strength Train
Cardio definitely burns calories, but in order to lose weight more effectively, building muscle through strength training is a must. Confused about how often you need to hit those weights and bodyweight exercises?
If you're just looking to get strong and tone up, fitness instructor John Kersbergen says, "what I've found to be the most realistic for people to actually consistently do is some form of strength training three to four times per week, for 30 to 40 minutes." That's enough. If losing weight is also your goal, focus on your diet and creating a calorie deficit, and you can also include cardio a few times a week to burn extra calories.
How you set up those sessions and what exercises you do depends on your goals. Bodyweight moves might be enough for some people, but others may need to add weights or resistance in order to get the results they're after. John says, "get as much work done in as short of amount of time each time with mostly total-body compound movements that recruit more muscles and burn more calories." We're talking squat variations - like jumping squats, weighted squats, and dumbbell thrusters - deadlifts, burpees, push-ups, plank variations - like up-down planks and side planks with leg lifts - and lunge variations like split lunge jumps. John says static holds, like elbow plank hold, are also great to include because they increase the muscles' time under tension, which is another way to challenge them and make them stronger.
Here are some examples of strength training workouts:
- A Total-Body Workout With Just 6 Moves
- 30-Minute Beginner Strength Training Workout
- Incinerate Fat and Build Muscle With This Kickass Dumbbell Workout
- 30-Minute, Body-Weight Workout - No Equipment Needed
- 20-Minute Kettlebell Workout Targets It All
- 20-Minute Workout to Sculpt and Tone Your Entire Body
- 10-Minute CrossFit Workout
- 30-Minute Total-Body Burner
- 20-Minute No-Equipment Workout
With Just 2 Photos, This Mom Shows What It's Really Like to Have Postpartum Depression
You'd never know it by looking at her Facebook feed, but Kathy DiVincenzo has postpartum depression. Like many of us who hide our true selves behind highly curated photos and filters, this mom of two has suppressed a side of her that's just as real as the one she lets the rest of the world see.
"I work twice as hard to hide this reality from you because I'm afraid to make you uncomfortable," Kathy, who also suffers from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder, wrote in a moving Facebook post. "I'm afraid you'll think I'm weak, crazy, a terrible mother, or the other million things my mind convinces me of and I know I'm not alone in those thoughts."
To better describe her dual realities, Kathy posted two photos of herself - one, the vision of motherly perfection, and the other, an honest look at what those first months of new motherhood often look like . . . exhausted, erratic, unhappy.
"I feel like it's time to show you what that can really look like, not just the side of me that's 'Facebook worthy," she continued. "The truth is, both of these pictures represent my life depending on the day. I would only ever comfortably share one of these realities though and that's the problem. The only thing more exhausting than having these conditions is pretending daily that I don't."
Her goal in sharing her true self - or selves, rather - with the world?
"We need to stop assuming that the postpartum period is always euphoric, because for one in seven it's not," she said. "We need to start asking new parents how they're doing in a deeper way than the normal, 'so how are you doing?' that triggers the knee jerk, 'everything's great!' response."
Teaching Your Kids to Unplug Doesn’t Stop Once They’ve Grown Up
The following post originally appeared on Thrive Global.
Most of the conversation in the media about parenting and screens is about babies and children - how soon is too soon for screens, how much screen time at what age, what kinds of parental monitoring tools are available.
But the challenge of parenting and screens doesn't go away when the kids head to college or leave the nest to start their own adult lives. Even when your kids are grown, as my two daughters are now, screens are still an issue. Your adult children may or may not have a serious romantic relationship, but they'll almost certainly have a committed relationship with technology. And preparing them, guiding them, and giving advice for that relationship is also important. Because whether they're back home visiting or not, the relationship with technology they have is going to be a part of your family.
So bringing a bad relationship with technology into the family can be just as bad as bringing in a disruptive girlfriend or boyfriend - OK, maybe not quite that bad, but still bad!
Giving relationship guidance about technology can be harder than for other relationships, since, in most cases, younger generations are more adept at technology than their parents. But as any parent knows, knowledge isn't the same thing as wisdom. And technology is much better at giving us all what we want than what we need.
My own two daughters are obviously digital natives in a way I'm not, but they were still already teenagers when the iPhone hit the market. So all three of us have learned to navigate the social media ecosystem that has grown up around mobile phones together.
And even if that weren't the case, even if they had grown up in the mobile world and were only just now hitting their teen years, the fundamental principle still applies: that you're transitioning from a period of controlling their technology and mandating rules to one of increasing independence in which you hope you've taught them enough to navigate that relationship in a healthy way.
To borrow from the old proverb: give a child a fish and you've fed her for a day, but teach her that she doesn't always have to Instagram every beautifully prepared plate of fish, and you're feeding her for a lifetime. (Sorry, my two daughters would ask that I insert a rolled-eye emoji here for them).
But the point stands: our technology diet - what we take in, our ability to moderate, knowing the difference between what we really need and what's just going to make us crash - is just as vital to our long-term health and well-being as our food diet. And we wouldn't want to send our young adult children off to make their way in the world with no ability to make their own choices about what will keep them healthy.
And, of course, as any parent who has ever read a parenting book knows, modeling a behavior is the best way to teach - showing rather telling. Which, ironically, is itself easier said than done - especially with technology. After all, technology is just as addictive (by design) for adults as it is for children and teens.
A survey released last year by Common Sense Media found that parents of tweens and teens spend about the same amount of time in front of screens - around nine hours a day - as their children. Over half the parents said they were worried their children might become addicted to the internet, but at the same time, 78 percent thought they were serving as good role models for how to use technology. "So there's a tension there," Michael Robb, director of research for Common Sense Media said.
Tension, of course, being the operative word for parenting at all stages.
But it's true: as hard as it is, the best way to teach your children - adult children included - how to have a healthy relationship with technology is to have one yourself. For some, this might serve as an additional motivator; for others, it might just increase the pressure and guilt of parenting.
The best way to teach your children - adult children included - how to have a healthy relationship with technology is to have one yourself.
One thing that makes it easier when they're adults is that they're most likely already aware of the downsides of how ubiquitous technology is in our lives. They know how everybody looking at their phones during dinner limits conversation and connection. They know what it's like at a concert when everybody's holding up their phones instead of being in the moment and having a common experience. Even if they're also doing these things.
That's how our relationship with technology is now - we're all addicted, even when we know what it's costing us. A 2015 PEW study found that 89 percent of mobile phone owners had used their phone in their last social encounter, but that 82 percent say that when this happens it damages the interaction.
So our relationship with technology is something we're all struggling with. And, as with any relationship, the key is communication and being proactive. If you want a better relationship with technology, be deliberate, talk to your children about it, and take steps to make that happen together. That will also make the habit changes a lot more likely to stick since it's hard to change a habit in isolation.
A few years ago, I decided to do a weeklong unplugging challenge while on a Christmas vacation in Hawaii with my sister, ex-husband (yes, we still vacation together) and daughters. The rules I set up were two email check-ins per day, but that's it. I tried to rope them in, but I had clearly not adequately prepared the case for why we should do this. So I was solo off the grid. It was definitely not easy at first. But, I have to say, by the end of the week, ignoring the urge to take photos of the amazing sunsets, or selfies at the beaches, or Instagrams of our meals, and instead just be in the moment had a powerful effect not just on me but also on them. I felt more connected to them, which meant they felt more connected to me. Though they weren't part of the challenge, they could see the benefits in ways I wouldn't have been able to simply describe to them.
And there are ways to incorporate those benefits short of going on a week-long digital detox. You can mutually agree to a no-phones policy at dinner, for instance. This becomes easier when you're an empty-nester parent because you see your children so much less than you used to, so it's easy to see the benefits of not letting the rest of the world barge in on your time with them.
I've also been successful (mostly, I think) at getting them to adopt my policy of not sleeping with phones in the bedrooms. Our phones are repositories of everything we need to put away to allow our bodies and minds to wind down and sleep - our to-do lists, our inboxes, our anxieties. And young adults have plenty of all three. Plus, putting their phones to bed before they go to bed will serve as good practice for when they have children (more rolled-eye emojis; I don't really tell them that).
The point is that our relationship with technology is a lifelong one, for all of us. And it's something you're going to have very much in common with your adult children. We're all in a period of transition with technology. We're at an inflection point where people are waking up to how much of our time, our attention, and our lives we've ceded to screens. We need to rebuild those barriers - not just around ourselves but our families. That's what makes recalibrating your relationship to technology such a great project to do along with your adult children - the stakes are high and right in front of us.
Teaching Your Kids to Unplug Doesn’t Stop Once They’ve Grown Up
The following post originally appeared on Thrive Global.
Most of the conversation in the media about parenting and screens is about babies and children - how soon is too soon for screens, how much screen time at what age, what kinds of parental monitoring tools are available.
But the challenge of parenting and screens doesn't go away when the kids head to college or leave the nest to start their own adult lives. Even when your kids are grown, as my two daughters are now, screens are still an issue. Your adult children may or may not have a serious romantic relationship, but they'll almost certainly have a committed relationship with technology. And preparing them, guiding them, and giving advice for that relationship is also important. Because whether they're back home visiting or not, the relationship with technology they have is going to be a part of your family.
So bringing a bad relationship with technology into the family can be just as bad as bringing in a disruptive girlfriend or boyfriend - OK, maybe not quite that bad, but still bad!
Giving relationship guidance about technology can be harder than for other relationships, since, in most cases, younger generations are more adept at technology than their parents. But as any parent knows, knowledge isn't the same thing as wisdom. And technology is much better at giving us all what we want than what we need.
My own two daughters are obviously digital natives in a way I'm not, but they were still already teenagers when the iPhone hit the market. So all three of us have learned to navigate the social media ecosystem that has grown up around mobile phones together.
And even if that weren't the case, even if they had grown up in the mobile world and were only just now hitting their teen years, the fundamental principle still applies: that you're transitioning from a period of controlling their technology and mandating rules to one of increasing independence in which you hope you've taught them enough to navigate that relationship in a healthy way.
To borrow from the old proverb: give a child a fish and you've fed her for a day, but teach her that she doesn't always have to Instagram every beautifully prepared plate of fish, and you're feeding her for a lifetime. (Sorry, my two daughters would ask that I insert a rolled-eye emoji here for them).
But the point stands: our technology diet - what we take in, our ability to moderate, knowing the difference between what we really need and what's just going to make us crash - is just as vital to our long-term health and well-being as our food diet. And we wouldn't want to send our young adult children off to make their way in the world with no ability to make their own choices about what will keep them healthy.
And, of course, as any parent who has ever read a parenting book knows, modeling a behavior is the best way to teach - showing rather telling. Which, ironically, is itself easier said than done - especially with technology. After all, technology is just as addictive (by design) for adults as it is for children and teens.
A survey released last year by Common Sense Media found that parents of tweens and teens spend about the same amount of time in front of screens - around nine hours a day - as their children. Over half the parents said they were worried their children might become addicted to the internet, but at the same time, 78 percent thought they were serving as good role models for how to use technology. "So there's a tension there," Michael Robb, director of research for Common Sense Media said.
Tension, of course, being the operative word for parenting at all stages.
But it's true: as hard as it is, the best way to teach your children - adult children included - how to have a healthy relationship with technology is to have one yourself. For some, this might serve as an additional motivator; for others, it might just increase the pressure and guilt of parenting.
The best way to teach your children - adult children included - how to have a healthy relationship with technology is to have one yourself.
One thing that makes it easier when they're adults is that they're most likely already aware of the downsides of how ubiquitous technology is in our lives. They know how everybody looking at their phones during dinner limits conversation and connection. They know what it's like at a concert when everybody's holding up their phones instead of being in the moment and having a common experience. Even if they're also doing these things.
That's how our relationship with technology is now - we're all addicted, even when we know what it's costing us. A 2015 PEW study found that 89 percent of mobile phone owners had used their phone in their last social encounter, but that 82 percent say that when this happens it damages the interaction.
So our relationship with technology is something we're all struggling with. And, as with any relationship, the key is communication and being proactive. If you want a better relationship with technology, be deliberate, talk to your children about it, and take steps to make that happen together. That will also make the habit changes a lot more likely to stick since it's hard to change a habit in isolation.
A few years ago, I decided to do a weeklong unplugging challenge while on a Christmas vacation in Hawaii with my sister, ex-husband (yes, we still vacation together) and daughters. The rules I set up were two email check-ins per day, but that's it. I tried to rope them in, but I had clearly not adequately prepared the case for why we should do this. So I was solo off the grid. It was definitely not easy at first. But, I have to say, by the end of the week, ignoring the urge to take photos of the amazing sunsets, or selfies at the beaches, or Instagrams of our meals, and instead just be in the moment had a powerful effect not just on me but also on them. I felt more connected to them, which meant they felt more connected to me. Though they weren't part of the challenge, they could see the benefits in ways I wouldn't have been able to simply describe to them.
And there are ways to incorporate those benefits short of going on a week-long digital detox. You can mutually agree to a no-phones policy at dinner, for instance. This becomes easier when you're an empty-nester parent because you see your children so much less than you used to, so it's easy to see the benefits of not letting the rest of the world barge in on your time with them.
I've also been successful (mostly, I think) at getting them to adopt my policy of not sleeping with phones in the bedrooms. Our phones are repositories of everything we need to put away to allow our bodies and minds to wind down and sleep - our to-do lists, our inboxes, our anxieties. And young adults have plenty of all three. Plus, putting their phones to bed before they go to bed will serve as good practice for when they have children (more rolled-eye emojis; I don't really tell them that).
The point is that our relationship with technology is a lifelong one, for all of us. And it's something you're going to have very much in common with your adult children. We're all in a period of transition with technology. We're at an inflection point where people are waking up to how much of our time, our attention, and our lives we've ceded to screens. We need to rebuild those barriers - not just around ourselves but our families. That's what makes recalibrating your relationship to technology such a great project to do along with your adult children - the stakes are high and right in front of us.
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7 Questions to Ask Yourself (and Answer Honestly!) Before Buying a Home
Growing up, each of us was taught one lesson that we never forgot: becoming a homeowner is the ultimate American dream. As kids, we assumed that owning a home meant that you're mature, capable of being financially independent, and ready to start your family.
But eventually, we grew up - which shortly led to the realization that life is expensive and homes are, well, even more expensive. Reality Bites isn't just some '90s rom-com, it's also your mind coming to grips with the fact that you need to be ready to buy a six-figure property.
It's easy to say you need to be ready, but what does that even mean?
For a couple of years, I was anti-home-ownership forever. I figured, "Why should I buy a home that may or may not increase in value when I could rent for less and put the extra income I was saving toward investments?" I mean, wouldn't I be better off continuing to rent? I'd be avoiding stressors, like potential repairs, increases in mortgage rates, real estate crashes - the list goes on and on.
So why did I have a sudden change of heart? Was it our leaky fridge, the lack of office space, or the fact that our dinner table sits on white carpet? (I mean, who puts white carpet in an eating area?! How can I trust myself with red wine? Answer: I can't.)
I had to admit, it would be nice to come home to:
- An office.
- A guest bedroom for when friends and family visit from out of town.
- A backyard for my niece to play in.
- A backyard for my future adorable puppies to play in.
- A large enough space to entertain.
- My own everything. Me. Mine. Oh, and my husband's. I guess.
It was time for me to start looking at whether home ownership was something I could truly afford, both financially and mentally. That's when I broke out the checklist. I asked myself the following tough questions to consider when it comes to home ownership. Do you know your answers?
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