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.
jeudi 1 juin 2017
Josh Gad Might Be a Stone-Cold Killer in the Murder on the Orient Express Trailer
Are you ready for the most star-studded game of Clue ever? The first trailer for the highly anticipated Murder on the Orient Express has dropped, and a whole slew of stars play suspects when someone (*cough* Johnny Depp *cough*) is murdered aboard a lavish sleeper train zooming through Europe. Is Josh Gad the killer? Or could it be Daisy Ridley, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, or Leslie Odom Jr.? Kenneth Branagh directs the adaptation of Agatha Christie's bestselling 1934 novel and also stars as Hercule Poirot, aka "probably the greatest detective in the world." If none of that interests you, please watch just to see how stunning Michelle Pfeiffer looks. Murder on the Orient Express chugs into theaters on Nov. 10.
Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Are Officially the Most Romantic Celebrity Couple on Instagram
When Zoe Saldana and her hunky Italian husband aren't chasing after their adorable twins, Bowie and Cy, they're being downright romantic on Instagram. The duo, who have been happily married since 2013, definitely don't shy away from a little social media PDA - and we love it.
Whether they're celebrating a holiday together, enjoying a fun date night, conquering a red carpet, or even just cuddling at home, Zoe and Marco continue to redefine couple goals. Don't believe us? Keep scrolling to relive some of their most swoon-worthy moments on Instagram. Then, take a scroll through their sweetest family pictures.
We're Trying to Keep Up With All of Kourtney Kardashian's Amazing Style Moments
Kourtney Kardashian has always been the sister with the funny one-liners in the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but when it comes to fashion, she usually plays it safer than her siblings. While it's no secret that this Kourtney keeps it 100 with her a steamy bikinigrams, it's her latest fashion statements that have been grabbing our attention recently.
Kourtney has proved she has a style game all her own in pieces like these amazing monogrammed PVC heels and chic LWDs that are perfect for Summer. Scroll on to have a look at some of her most fashionable moments and shop similar pieces for yourself.
Grool! The Mean Girls Burn Book Palette Is Becoming a Reality
Storybook Cosmetics has teased some particularly magical collaborations in the past, like its Wizard Wand and Rose makeup brushes, and the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory palette. The enchanted brand's most recent announcement, though, is pretty "grool": the line is officially launching a Mean Girls Burn Book Eye Shadow Palette this Fall.
If you're a longtime fan of Storybook Cosmetics, your breasts didn't have to sense this collaboration was on its way, because it was among one of the first ideas they posted on Storybook's Instagram account. (And has since been deleted.)
"We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Paramount Licensing on Mean Girls," said Missy Maynard, cofounder of the brand. "We're total Mean Girls fanatics, and this eye shadow palette is one of the first palettes we dreamed up! When we secured licensing for it we were ecstatic!"
There will be 12 shades available in the palette, although exact names and colors haven't been divulged yet. When we originally covered the idea back in October, the concept was an eight-pan palette, featuring shadows inspired by quotes in the movie, like green and blue shadows named "Army Pants" and "Flip Flops." Other names included at the time: "Glen Coco," "You Can't Sit With Us," "So Fetch," and the pink "Wednesday." It's cool to see that Storybook's idea is finally becoming a reality with an even bigger palette than initially imagined!
While we don't have photos or names just yet, one thing's for sure: you'll get your own Burn Book replica filled with pigmented shadows. And there has to be a few shades of pink involved, right? How cool would it be if it came with a feathered pen-inspired eye shadow brush? Fingers crossed it drops on October 3.
We'll keep you updated when we learn more, so stay tuned!
Grool! The Mean Girls Burn Book Palette Is Becoming a Reality
Storybook Cosmetics has teased some particularly magical collaborations in the past, like its Wizard Wand and Rose makeup brushes, and the upcoming Charlie and the Chocolate Factory palette. The enchanted brand's most recent announcement, though, is pretty "grool": the line is officially launching a Mean Girls Burn Book Eye Shadow Palette this Fall.
If you're a longtime fan of Storybook Cosmetics, your breasts didn't have to sense this collaboration was on its way, because it was among one of the first ideas they posted on Storybook's Instagram account. (And has since been deleted.)
"We are incredibly excited to collaborate with Paramount Licensing on Mean Girls," said Missy Maynard, cofounder of the brand. "We're total Mean Girls fanatics, and this eye shadow palette is one of the first palettes we dreamed up! When we secured licensing for it we were ecstatic!"
There will be 12 shades available in the palette, although exact names and colors haven't been divulged yet. When we originally covered the idea back in October, the concept was an eight-pan palette, featuring shadows inspired by quotes in the movie, like green and blue shadows named "Army Pants" and "Flip Flops." Other names included at the time: "Glen Coco," "You Can't Sit With Us," "So Fetch," and the pink "Wednesday." It's cool to see that Storybook's idea is finally becoming a reality with an even bigger palette than initially imagined!
While we don't have photos or names just yet, one thing's for sure: you'll get your own Burn Book replica filled with pigmented shadows. And there has to be a few shades of pink involved, right? How cool would it be if it came with a feathered pen-inspired eye shadow brush? Fingers crossed it drops on October 3.
We'll keep you updated when we learn more, so stay tuned!
Here's the Otherworldly Beauty Who Plays Wonder Woman's Mom
While Gal Gadot is undeniably the star of Wonder Woman (it's right there in the title), another Amazonian goddess may catch your eye in the new superhero film. Hippolyta is queen of the Amazons, and she's very protective over her daughter, Princess Diana. Her steely stare could turn an ocean into a series of icebergs, and she's played by a women who you've very likely seen elsewhere.
Actress Connie Nielsen hails from Denmark. She got her start in the late '80s, making the transition from Danish TV to American films in the '90s. She scored a smaller part in 1997's The Devil's Advocate, but she probably first caught your attention as Mrs. Calloway in Rushmore, Lucilla in Gladiator (pictured below), or Nina in One Hour Photo.
However, if you're like me, you know her best as Dani Beck, the detective who momentarily replaces Olivia Benson as Elliot Stabler's partner on Law & Order: SVU. (LOL, like anyone could replace Olivia.) Additionally, she's had arcs on Boss, The Following, and The Good Wife. The more you know!
The Best Beach Reads For a Summer (or Spring!) Getaway
Looking for poolside page-turners you can dive into while you're away on vacation? With a mix of popular classics, romantic novels, thrillers, and modern fiction, we're highlighting a range of options you can tote along on your next vacation. Before you start packing, take a look at these must-have beach reads, plus some of the best books of 2016.
I Tried That Viral Black Peel-Off Mask So You Definitely Don't Have To
If you've been on social media anytime in the past few months, chances are you've come across a monsoon-like flood of Instagram advertisements and YouTube reviews for the Shills Black Peel-Off Face Mask. The product has earned viral fame and developed a cult-like following of beauty mavens who praise its ability to banish blackheads with just one use. This skin-purifying mask promises to unclog pores of their impurities, leaving your face feeling smooth, exfoliated, and, most importantly, blackhead-free. Sounds pretty glorious, right?
As soon as I stumbled upon an ad about the Shills mask, so many questions came to mind: Does it actually work? How long does it take to show results? And on a scale of 1-10, how bad will it hurt? So I scoured YouTube to see what vloggers had to say about it, and it turned out the reviews were pretty evenly divided. Some admitted it was extremely painful and even caused a little inflammation, while others raved of its pore-cleansing effects and even featured up-close footage of their blackheads getting stripped of dirt and grime as the mask got ripped off.
It's those zoomed-in shots of the pore-stripping action that really drew me in.
I'm not gonna lie: it's those zoomed-in shots of the pore-stripping action that really drew me in. There's something so oddly satisfying about watching it, kind of like seeing Dr. Pimple Popper's blackhead-blasting adventures. (I know, I know; I'm weird.) My curiosity eventually got the best of me, so I decided to take one for the team and try the mask myself (naturally documenting my journey with a plethora of obnoxious selfies and Boomerangs, of course).
I have to preface things by honestly admitting I've been blessed with pretty decent skin. It's by no means a blackhead haven, but I do have tons of pesky clogged pores mostly concentrated around my nose that I've been itching to get rid of (and that I usually resort to squeezing out with my fingertips, despite my mom's best efforts to advise against doing so).
Before you sacrifice your precious pores and hop on the bandwagon, read on for the 11 tips and tidbits you need to know about the infamous Shills mask.
1. There appear to be two different Shills products on the market that people are mixing up
Shills isn't exactly a drugstore mainstay, so many of the brand's products are sold on Amazon. I ended up purchasing mine through a semisketchy website (see tip No. 2 for more details on that) and soon realized there are two different black peel-off masks that people are interchanging.
The two versions are the Purifying Peel-Off Mask and the Acne Purifying Peel-Off Black Mask. The first claims to "increase vitality" and is used by many beauty vloggers who have reviewed it on YouTube. The second claims to "increase complexion" and is sold at Walmart and on the official Shills website. I chose the Purifying Peel-Off Mask, because it's the first one I came across on social media. The difference in how well each of these products removes blackheads is a tad unclear, but it's definitely something to keep in mind if you're planning to purchase one.
2. If you're impatient like me, don't buy it through an Instagram ad
Being the millennial consumer I am, I simply couldn't resist clicking on an ad for the product on Instagram (especially when I saw the word "free" involved in the promotion). That ad took me to a website, which was offering the product for free (plus shipping costs). I paid $13 for it at the time - though the price appears to fluctuate daily because of the high demand. Purchasing it through a random website I'd never heard of was a rookie mistake on my end, because I had to wait three weeks for it to arrive, and when it did arrive, the packaging was pretty beat up. I suggest buying it from Walmart or Amazon, both of which offer quicker shipping times, if you're dying to try it ASAP.
3. Apply the mask using a brush, not your fingertips
Whereas some gals on YouTube excitedly slathered on the goopy liquid with their fingers, others opted for using a makeup brush to do so. This resulted in much cleaner, accurate coverage. I went for a basic foundation brush from the local drugstore and found that I was able to properly cover my face. It also helped me get in those hard-to-reach spots (like between my eyebrows, near my nostrils, and by my hairline). A soft, semitapered foundation brush is definitely the way to go, rather than a large powder brush.
Another upside of using a brush to apply the Shills mask? I didn't have to deal with furiously scrubbing my fingers to get any of the black color off afterward because the brush took the fall instead. I simply dabbed on some dish soap, rubbed it on my silicone brush cleaner, and voila! My brush was good as new again.
4. On that note, apply it very carefully - yet quickly
I'm admittedly a tad of a perfectionist, so I wanted to apply my mask evenly to allow for the best selfies possible (yes, I know that was painfully millennial of me to say). But I realized that the liquid starts to dry pretty quickly, so you have to move fast when slathering it on. That doesn't mean sloppiness is welcomed, as getting that full coverage is what you should be going for. Just make sure you get yourself in ninja-mask-applying mode beforehand.
5. If you do mess something up, I've got the perfect solution
A few times during application, I accidentally veered my brush too closely to my eyebrows and hairline (both of which should 100 percent be avoided). In a moment of panic, I glanced over at the Q-tips in my bathroom and the imaginary light bulb illuminated above my head. A damp cotton swab was the ideal tiny tool for easily wiping away excess mask goop before it was too late. Note: this is a helpful hack you can use with any face mask, not just the Shills one!
6. The mask goes on thick - like, super thick
I was honestly a bit surprised at just how thick the liquid mask is when I first applied it to my face. I assumed I'd need to smear on a few layers, but all I needed was one coat of it, and I was good to go. Now you know!
7. Set aside nearly 30 minutes for it to dry
The packaging advised leaving the mask for 20-30 minutes before getting down to peeling business. I set a timer for 25 minutes and found that to be the perfect sweet spot. By then, the mask was evenly hardened all around, whereas if I had started peeling away around the 20-minute mark, a few patches where I applied it in a slightly thicker coating wouldn't have been ready.
8. Take a deep breath before peeling - and prepare for some pain
I suggest treating it like a bandage - just rip it as quickly as possible to get it over with.One of the major caveats for this mask is just how painful it is to remove. Although I think this aspect has been a tad overhyped all over the internet, I can confirm that it hurt pretty freakin' bad. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the worst), I'd give it a solid 8. By far the most painful area for removing the mask was near my eyes. I'll just go ahead and admit that unintentional tears may or may not have rolled down my face while ripping it off my skin. I suggest treating it like a bandage in that area - just pull it as quickly (and carefully!) as possible to get it over with.
9. It didn't actually remove any of my blackheads
Lots of happy customers have walked away from their black mask experience with clean, unclogged pores, so I hoped for those results going into it. But I was pretty darn disappointed when I peered at my reflection only to see the same little dots all around my T-zone. (Maybe I should've played "Mask Off" while peeling it to summon Future's magical powers for good measure? Hah, kidding.) The mask did, however, have an unexpected result: it ripped away some of my "peach fuzz" and a few hairs from my upper lip, which you can slightly see in the photo below. So it was basically like a two-in-one facial wax . . . that I didn't exactly ask for.
10. If you have sensitive skin, you may want to avoid this one
Like I said before, I prepped for the big day by binge-watching YouTube reviews of the Shills mask. One of the videos featured two fair-skinned gals whose faces were beet red in the aftermath. Personally, my face (mainly my cheeks) was red for about two hours after I removed it, and my skin felt all tingly for about 30 minutes after peeling it off. I'm no skin expert, but if yours is notably sensitive or prone to inflammation and flare-ups, I think it's probably best to skip out on the Shills hype. Something a little more mild may be more your style.
11. A few postmask tips you need to know
All in all, the mask came off my face pretty seamlessly, mostly in two large pieces. There were a few remaining pieces stuck on near my hairline, which I suggest removing with a damp washcloth. The product's packaging advises following up your peel-off session with some toner to "tighten and cleanse the pores." Although my pores weren't exactly empty caverns by the end of it, I still applied toner for good measure, and it really soothed my slightly aching skin.
My final thoughts
Although I'm glad I finally quenched my undying curiosity over this mask once and for all, it definitely wasn't as effective as I had hoped it would be. At the end of the day, I wouldn't recommend succumbing to the hype - unless you're looking for a quick way to get rid of peach fuzz sans a razor, that is. Onward to my next face mask adventure!
These Are the Unique Baby Names No One Uses Anymore
Although there has been a huge rise in unique baby names in recent years, it turns out there may be such a thing as "too unique" of a name. Researchers at Nameberry procured a list of names that weren't used for newborn babies once in 2016, which had over 5,000 names, and narrowed it down to 124, creating a truly exclusive list for parents seeking a name that no other child has.
Ahead, their very mixed list of unique baby names that you may or may not fall in love with.
Girls
- Acantha
- Araminta
- Artemesia
- Bee
- Bluebell
- Branwen
- Calico
- Capucine
- Ceil
- Chandra
- Christmas
- Cia
- Circe
- Coralia
- Daffodil
- Dancer
- Diablo
- Eluned
- Endellion
- Eulalie
- Fifer
- Finola
- Franny
- Freesia
- Frostine
- Grania
- Hester
- Ianthe
- Jericho
- Jessamy
- Jocasta
- Kalindi
- Kerensa
- Leocadia
- Letitia
- Louisiana
- Lucasta
- Ludovica
- Madrigal
- Malou
- Marcellina
- Mazarine
- Melisande
- Minette
- Morwenna
- Nephele
- North
- Oberon
- Ottoline
- Perdita
- Petronilla
- Puck
- Remember
- Rhonwen
- Romola
- Samoa
- Sanne
- Season
- Sheherazade
- Signy
- Tally
- Thaddea
- Undine
- Venetia
- West
- Whimsy
- Winsome
- Zephyrine
Boys
- Auberon
- Averill
- Bard
- Bas
- Basie
- Beach
- Cassio
- Cathal
- Corentin
- Drummer
- Eleazer
- Falconer
- Fenno
- Florent
- Gower
- Gulliver
- Hiawatha
- Humphrey
- Kassian
- Kermit
- Land
- Ludovic
- Merce
- Mingus
- Moe
- Nat
- Nicholson
- Night
- Osgood
- Pagan
- Per
- Pim
- Piran
- Placido
- Puck
- Rancher
- Raoul
- Roald
- Romilly
- Roone
- Rudyard
- Runyon
- Salmon
- Scorpio
- Septimus
- Sim
- Spike
- Story
- Taddeo
- Thibault
- Thoreau
- Tibor
- Traveler
- Trout
- Umberto
- Whistler
These Are the Unique Baby Names No One Uses Anymore
Although there has been a huge rise in unique baby names in recent years, it turns out there may be such a thing as "too unique" of a name. Researchers at Nameberry procured a list of names that weren't used for newborn babies once in 2016, which had over 5,000 names, and narrowed it down to 124, creating a truly exclusive list for parents seeking a name that no other child has.
Ahead, their very mixed list of unique baby names that you may or may not fall in love with.
Girls
- Acantha
- Araminta
- Artemesia
- Bee
- Bluebell
- Branwen
- Calico
- Capucine
- Ceil
- Chandra
- Christmas
- Cia
- Circe
- Coralia
- Daffodil
- Dancer
- Diablo
- Eluned
- Endellion
- Eulalie
- Fifer
- Finola
- Franny
- Freesia
- Frostine
- Grania
- Hester
- Ianthe
- Jericho
- Jessamy
- Jocasta
- Kalindi
- Kerensa
- Leocadia
- Letitia
- Louisiana
- Lucasta
- Ludovica
- Madrigal
- Malou
- Marcellina
- Mazarine
- Melisande
- Minette
- Morwenna
- Nephele
- North
- Oberon
- Ottoline
- Perdita
- Petronilla
- Puck
- Remember
- Rhonwen
- Romola
- Samoa
- Sanne
- Season
- Sheherazade
- Signy
- Tally
- Thaddea
- Undine
- Venetia
- West
- Whimsy
- Winsome
- Zephyrine
Boys
- Auberon
- Averill
- Bard
- Bas
- Basie
- Beach
- Cassio
- Cathal
- Corentin
- Drummer
- Eleazer
- Falconer
- Fenno
- Florent
- Gower
- Gulliver
- Hiawatha
- Humphrey
- Kassian
- Kermit
- Land
- Ludovic
- Merce
- Mingus
- Moe
- Nat
- Nicholson
- Night
- Osgood
- Pagan
- Per
- Pim
- Piran
- Placido
- Puck
- Rancher
- Raoul
- Roald
- Romilly
- Roone
- Rudyard
- Runyon
- Salmon
- Scorpio
- Septimus
- Sim
- Spike
- Story
- Taddeo
- Thibault
- Thoreau
- Tibor
- Traveler
- Trout
- Umberto
- Whistler
Tell Us Why You're Proud to Be an LGBTQ Supporter!
June marks the 17th year of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States, and we are celebrating at POPSUGAR! All month long, we're featuring essays from influencers and activists in the LGBTQ community, and we'd like to feature you and your story, too!
We created this printable so that you can tell us why you are proud to be LGBTQ or an LGBTQ ally. All you need to do is print it out, write down what makes you proud, and share it on social media. Be sure to tag @POPSUGAR and use #POPSUGARPride for a chance to be featured on our Instagram and Facebook and here on our site.
These Are the 5 Best Plank Variations If You're Trying to Lose Weight
If you want to tone your arms and abs, plank is one of the most effective moves. But aside from building muscle, if you want to lose weight, doing cardio will help burn calories. So try these cardio plank moves to maximize the calorie-burning effects of this basic must-do move.
These Are the 21 Hottest June Beauty Launches You Need to Own
As we embrace June's warmer weather, our beauty routines are getting way lazier - and we mean that in a good way. We will be air-drying our hair with sea salt sprays, dabbing on a bit of sexy, musky, ocean-inspired perfume oils, and keeping it minimally chic when it comes to makeup. Here, we're sharing the just-launched hair, skin, fragrance, and makeup products we plan to use down to the very last drop (#empties).
These Are the 5 Best Plank Variations If You're Trying to Lose Weight
If you want to tone your arms and abs, plank is one of the most effective moves. But aside from building muscle, if you want to lose weight, doing cardio will help burn calories. So try these cardio plank moves to maximize the calorie-burning effects of this basic must-do move.
These Are the 21 Hottest June Beauty Launches You Need to Own
As we embrace June's warmer weather, our beauty routines are getting way lazier - and we mean that in a good way. We will be air-drying our hair with sea salt sprays, dabbing on a bit of sexy, musky, ocean-inspired perfume oils, and keeping it minimally chic when it comes to makeup. Here, we're sharing the just-launched hair, skin, fragrance, and makeup products we plan to use down to the very last drop (#empties).
See What Jeffree Star Looks Like Without Makeup - Because You Know You Want To
Whether he's applying a killer neon smoky eye shadow look or testing out a shimmery bronzer, we're pretty used to seeing Jeffree Star with a face full of bold makeup. But have you ever wondered what the YouTuber looks like when it's all stripped away? In his latest video, we get a glimpse at just that, as he tests out three products from Urban Decay's Meltdown Makeup Remover collection.
In the beginning of the video, Jeffree's face is covered in foundation, powder, eye shadow, mascara, and a highly pigmented liquid lipstick. But after a few spritzes of UD's Dissolving Spray, two coats of the clear Lip Oil Stick, and a few swipes of the Cleansing Oil Stick, all of his makeup magically melts away once he wipes it off with a damn washcloth. Watch the video above to see what Jeffree looks like sans makeup - because you know you want to.
Police dogs saved from opioid overdoses
Police officers have a new tool to protect their four-legged partners: naloxone, a drug that has already been used for years to reverse overdoses in humans.
Tell Us Why You're Proud to Be An LGBTQ Supporter!
June marks the 17th year of LGBTQ Pride Month in the United States, and we are celebrating at POPSUGAR! All month long, we're featuring essays from influencers and activists in the LGBT community, and we'd like to feature you and your story, too!
We created this printable so that you can tell us why you are proud to be LGBTQ or an LGBTQ ally. All you need to do is print it out, write down what makes you proud, and share it on social media. Be sure to tag @popsugar and use #POPSUGARPride for a chance to be featured on our Instagram, Facebook, and here on our site.
See What Jeffree Star Looks Like Without Makeup - Because You Know You Want To
Whether he's applying a killer neon smoky eye shadow look or testing out a shimmery bronzer, we're pretty used to seeing Jeffree Star with a face full of bold makeup. But have you ever wondered what the YouTuber looks like when it's all stripped away? In his latest video, we get a glimpse at just that, as he tests out three products from Urban Decay's Meltdown Makeup Remover collection.
In the beginning of the video, Jeffree's face is covered in foundation, powder, eye shadow, mascara, and a highly pigmented liquid lipstick. But after a few spritzes of UD's Dissolving Spray, two coats of the clear Lip Oil Stick, and a few swipes of the Cleansing Oil Stick, all of his makeup magically melts away once he wipes it off with a damn washcloth. Watch the video above to see what Jeffree looks like sans makeup - because you know you want to.
See Which Diet Category You Fall Into - It'll Change the Way You Eat
We recently had a casual conversation with Brooke Barnett - a woman we interviewed last year who lost over 100 pounds - about eating habits, healthy tips, and wellness philosophies, and she dropped a little knowledge on us. Apparently, there are two groups of people: moderators and abstainers. According to Brooke, determining which one she is was fundamental in her weight loss journey.
"I'm an abstainer," she told us. "I would love to actually be a moderator and to be able to moderate my intake, but that's just not how I'm wired." She explained that it took her a while to understand the way her brain and body work, but once she did, it was life changing. "The concept was introduced to me, and it wasn't like a light switch; it was actually a gradual understanding and acceptance after continuous trial and error. Once I was able to accept it, things clicked."
The concept comes from Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and happiness philosopher. On Gretchen's site, she describes the following two categories of behavior, which includes how you eat:
You're a moderator if you:
- Find that occasional indulgence heightens your pleasure and strengthens your resolve
- Get panicky at the thought of "never" getting or doing something
You're an abstainer if you:
- Have trouble stopping something once you've started
- Aren't tempted by things that you've decided are off limits
Where do you fall? Do you have a better time limiting your treats to small portions or do you have to throw out the ice cream in the freezer in order to survive?
It's easy to preach "everything in moderation" and "it's all about balance" - but the truth is, it's not that simple if you're an abstainer. What happens when moderation isn't an option, and one bite, one treat, or one day of eating whatever you please snowballs into a cycle you simply cannot break?
"Once I started experimenting with the idea of abstinence [from food], I realized that having none was often easier than having one," said Brooke. "I no longer had to use mental energy or willpower to play the 'Should I? Shouldn't I?' game of moderation." Does that scenario sound familiar to you? In that case, you should adjust your diet accordingly.
"Now that my body has weaned off its drug-like response, I don't really crave sweets or snacks and I enjoy eating real food."
Everyone is wired differently, and everyone's body is different - it's the reason why there's no cure-all diet that works for absolutely every single person, and why it's hard to find nutritionists and dietitians who can agree on every single topic. If you're a moderator, maybe it's time to quit the elimination diets for good. And if you're an abstainer, perhaps that's a better option for you. "We are all different and our bodies tolerate or react to things in different ways," Brooke told POPSUGAR. The best thing you can do for your health and diet is get to know you, your habits, and your relationship to food better.
If you think you fall into the abstainer category, don't freak out. "It seems extreme," said Brooke, "because it goes in the face of moderation - this elusive idea that isn't really measurable and is hailed as balanced and healthy living. So this idea of complete restriction seems like a terrible, terrible idea." But if you can give it a shot, you might have massive success like Brooke did.
"After abstaining from foods like sugar and refined carbohydrates, I no longer have the same taste for them, and not eating them is a nonissue, whereas moderating these foods felt like a constant struggle. Now that my body has weaned off its drug-like response, I don't really crave sweets or snacks, and I enjoy eating real food."
Listen to Conor Maynard and Pixie Lott Sing Hit Songs Over the Beat of "Despacito"
Let the sing-off begin! Singers Pixie Lott and Conor Maynard battled it out to see how many hit songs they could perform to the beat of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito." The answer: a freaking lot!
From Rihanna's "Umbrella" to Enrique Iglesias's "Súbeme La Radio," Serani's "No Games," and B.o.B's "Airplanes," you'll be shocked at the amount of lyrics that sound incredible over the song of the Summer. In fact, if you're getting "Despacito" fatigue like some of us are, we suggest you try this out on your own. Next time you hear "Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote," just start singing another song. Watch above to see how Lott and Maynard did it.
See Which Diet Category You Fall Into - It'll Change the Way You Eat
We recently had a casual conversation with Brooke Barnett - a woman we interviewed last year who lost over 100 pounds - about eating habits, healthy tips, and wellness philosophies, and she dropped a little knowledge on us. Apparently, there are two groups of people: moderators and abstainers. According to Brooke, determining which one she is was fundamental in her weight loss journey.
"I'm an abstainer," she told us. "I would love to actually be a moderator and to be able to moderate my intake, but that's just not how I'm wired." She explained that it took her a while to understand the way her brain and body work, but once she did, it was life changing. "The concept was introduced to me, and it wasn't like a light switch; it was actually a gradual understanding and acceptance after continuous trial and error. Once I was able to accept it, things clicked."
The concept comes from Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and happiness philosopher. On Gretchen's site, she describes the following two categories of behavior, which includes how you eat:
You're a moderator if you:
- Find that occasional indulgence heightens your pleasure and strengthens your resolve
- Get panicky at the thought of "never" getting or doing something
You're an abstainer if you:
- Have trouble stopping something once you've started
- Aren't tempted by things that you've decided are off limits
Where do you fall? Do you have a better time limiting your treats to small portions or do you have to throw out the ice cream in the freezer in order to survive?
It's easy to preach "everything in moderation" and "it's all about balance" - but the truth is, it's not that simple if you're an abstainer. What happens when moderation isn't an option, and one bite, one treat, or one day of eating whatever you please snowballs into a cycle you simply cannot break?
"Once I started experimenting with the idea of abstinence [from food], I realized that having none was often easier than having one," said Brooke. "I no longer had to use mental energy or willpower to play the 'Should I? Shouldn't I?' game of moderation." Does that scenario sound familiar to you? In that case, you should adjust your diet accordingly.
"Now that my body has weaned off its drug-like response, I don't really crave sweets or snacks and I enjoy eating real food."
Everyone is wired differently, and everyone's body is different - it's the reason why there's no cure-all diet that works for absolutely every single person, and why it's hard to find nutritionists and dietitians who can agree on every single topic. If you're a moderator, maybe it's time to quit the elimination diets for good. And if you're an abstainer, perhaps that's a better option for you. "We are all different and our bodies tolerate or react to things in different ways," Brooke told POPSUGAR. The best thing you can do for your health and diet is get to know you, your habits, and your relationship to food better.
If you think you fall into the abstainer category, don't freak out. "It seems extreme," said Brooke, "because it goes in the face of moderation - this elusive idea that isn't really measurable and is hailed as balanced and healthy living. So this idea of complete restriction seems like a terrible, terrible idea." But if you can give it a shot, you might have massive success like Brooke did.
"After abstaining from foods like sugar and refined carbohydrates, I no longer have the same taste for them, and not eating them is a nonissue, whereas moderating these foods felt like a constant struggle. Now that my body has weaned off its drug-like response, I don't really crave sweets or snacks, and I enjoy eating real food."
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.
15 Times Sheldon Cooper Is the Greatest Gift to The Big Bang Theory
There is no denying that The Big Bang Theory would not be what it is without Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons). Between his memorable one-liners and priceless facial expressions, there's a reason he's won four Emmys. While the hit show recently got renewed for seasons 11 and 12, CBS also picked up its spinoff series, called Young Sheldon, which, as you may have already guessed, is all about Sheldon's childhood as a boy genius. Young Sheldon premieres on Oct. 27, but before then, take a look at all the times Sheldon made us giggle on The Big Bang Theory.
ICYMI, Here Are This Week's 10 Biggest OMG Moments
Feeling overwhelmed by the news flooding your social feed? We feel you. To help you stay in the loop, we've rounded up 10 of this week's must-know stories that'll inspire your travel adventures, warm your heart, and prepare you for exciting entertainment and tech releases to come. So sit back, grab your favorite snack (savory Wholey Cheese! crackers are our current fave), and catch up on everything you need to know - all in one place.
- Are you a travel buff? Queen of the outdoors? The kind of person who'll do anything for a good 'gram? If you answered yes to any of the above, there's a rainbow mountain in Peru with your name on it, and we suggest you start scoping out plane tickets now.
- Move over, sheet masks: there's a new skincare trend in town. The internet is going insane over bubble face masks (aka oxygen masks, which puff up as they sit on and hydrate your skin), and this is one beauty treatment you'll need to see - and probably try for yourself - to appreciate.
- Just when we thought we couldn't love it any more, the world's favorite affordable furniture superstore just dropped its latest release. With Ikea's brand-new, voice-controlled lights, your home can be the smart house of your wildest dreams - even on a budget!
- Spending a few hours at the hair salon isn't unusual, but seven is well above average. That's what one Florida woman recently endured to shed her long, wavy, two-toned mane, and we can barely recognize her with this sleek new 'do.
- At this point, there's no use in trying to suppress your love for all things medieval on TV. Get ready to freak out and have all of your burning questions answered soon, because the internet's favorite fantasy-packed show is returning for its seventh season, and you can catch the Game of Thrones trailer here.
- If you're like most of us, nothing says "best day ever" quite like being surrounded by pups - or, even better, pugs. After being bullied and outcasted for having autism, the only thing this teenage boy wanted for his birthday was to spend it with pugs, and that's exactly what he got. Warning: this one may leave you in tears.
- Summer is on the horizon, so it's time to kick-start your bikini-bod mission with some fitness inspo. This CrossFit star is showing off her insane strength and a drastic before-and-after transformation that'll leave you wanting to channel her determination and pick up some training tips while you're at it.
- Are you cursed with a sweet tooth that needs satisfying? Dessert-lovers across the globe are losing their minds over this coffee-flavored, chocolaty spread, and you'll soon understand why.
- Between romance flicks, action movies, and everything in between, iconic films are always worth celebrating. With a 30th anniversary this year, one movie with a dancing duo and very memorable lift just got its very own made-for-TV special this week, and fans can't get enough.
- If you're the type who's always setting fashion trends, you may already know about the new denim look that's turning heads this week. But if you aren't, these detachable jeans just hit the scene, and they're going to make you question your faith in the fashion industry.
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Every Parent Needs to Know the Car Seat Mistake That Killed This Child
It's been exactly 12 years since Christine Miller has seen her child's smile, kissed his cheeks, or felt his arms wrap around her neck. And on the anniversary of Kyle's death, Christine is sharing her heartbreaking story as an important warning about car seats for all parents.
"I had no idea that morning with him would be the last time I heard his adorable laugh and sweet voice call me mommy and see his eyes lit up with life and wonder," Christine shared on the Car Seat Consultants Facebook page.
More than a decade later, this mom is still grieving her tragic loss and believes that it could've been prevented had she known better or if someone had had the courage to point out her mistake. "Losing Kyle was like being plunged straight into hell, a pain and agony beyond description," she wrote. "If the scars on my heart were visible, people would gasp every time they saw me."
Kyle was 3 years old when he was killed. The toddler was sitting in a booster seat when an impaired driver ran a red light and collided with the family's car. Christine believes that he wouldn't have been killed in the crash if he had been restrained in a five-point harness car seat, and that guilt has been almost impossible to live with. "I've walked through hell and still carry a piece of it inside me. I've come to realize that this kind of loss is not something you ever get over or make peace with, it's something you eventually learn how to contain in a box of fire inside your heart, and keep a lid on so that you can function on a day to day basis," she wrote.
Christine explained that although she'll be carrying this severe pain with her daily until she dies, that isn't even what's most difficult about her situation:
I think the hardest part of it all is knowing how easily preventable it was. Had I just known about the dangers of booster seats for toddlers, had somebody warned me, I would have put him in a five-point harness car seat ... and that simple difference would have changed everything. It would have saved his life. It was have saved me from going through hell. I would have had the past 12 years of memories with my beautiful boy, instead of 12 years of grief and pain. I wouldn't have to imagine what my son would be like now, I would be able to hug him and tell him I love him and watch him grow into a man. But I lost all of that because of ONE mistake.
Christine has now made it her life's mission to work toward preventing this tragedy from happening to any other families and is hoping that her raw pain will raise awareness. "Car accidents are the number one killer of children, and statistics show that 80-90 percent of car seats are installed or used incorrectly!" she wrote. "Read that again and let it sink in. We are not protecting our children from the single greatest threat to their lives! It's madness."
In many cases, like Kyle's, these deaths can be prevented simply from parents knowing better and being willing to speak up if they see something wrong. She wrote:
We try to protect our kids from everything from pesticides, GMOs, sharp furniture corners, and cancer, but then buckle them into unsafe car seats. I've lost friends and family members because they were offended that I pointed out their incorrect car seat usage. But to say nothing and have another child's death on my conscience is not something I'm willing to risk.
So please, speak up if you see a child in a dangerous situation. You could save a life. Children's lives are more important than parents egos. If someone would have done so for me, Kyle would still be here. We have a lot of work to do but I know we can save lives if we work together to share Kyle's story and message. Car seat safety is not a "parenting choice," it's a matter of physics and facts.
Every Parent Needs to Know the Car Seat Mistake That Killed This Child
It's been exactly 12 years since Christine Miller has seen her child's smile, kissed his cheeks, or felt his arms wrap around her neck. And on the anniversary of Kyle's death, Christine is sharing her heartbreaking story as an important warning about car seats for all parents.
"I had no idea that morning with him would be the last time I heard his adorable laugh and sweet voice call me mommy and see his eyes lit up with life and wonder," Christine shared on the Car Seat Consultants Facebook page.
More than a decade later, this mom is still grieving her tragic loss and believes that it could've been prevented had she known better or if someone had had the courage to point out her mistake. "Losing Kyle was like being plunged straight into hell, a pain and agony beyond description," she wrote. "If the scars on my heart were visible, people would gasp every time they saw me."
Kyle was 3 years old when he was killed. The toddler was sitting in a booster seat when an impaired driver ran a red light and collided with the family's car. Christine believes that he wouldn't have been killed in the crash if he had been restrained in a five-point harness car seat, and that guilt has been almost impossible to live with. "I've walked through hell and still carry a piece of it inside me. I've come to realize that this kind of loss is not something you ever get over or make peace with, it's something you eventually learn how to contain in a box of fire inside your heart, and keep a lid on so that you can function on a day to day basis," she wrote.
Christine explained that although she'll be carrying this severe pain with her daily until she dies, that isn't even what's most difficult about her situation:
I think the hardest part of it all is knowing how easily preventable it was. Had I just known about the dangers of booster seats for toddlers, had somebody warned me, I would have put him in a five-point harness car seat ... and that simple difference would have changed everything. It would have saved his life. It was have saved me from going through hell. I would have had the past 12 years of memories with my beautiful boy, instead of 12 years of grief and pain. I wouldn't have to imagine what my son would be like now, I would be able to hug him and tell him I love him and watch him grow into a man. But I lost all of that because of ONE mistake.
Christine has now made it her life's mission to work toward preventing this tragedy from happening to any other families and is hoping that her raw pain will raise awareness. "Car accidents are the number one killer of children, and statistics show that 80-90 percent of car seats are installed or used incorrectly!" she wrote. "Read that again and let it sink in. We are not protecting our children from the single greatest threat to their lives! It's madness."
In many cases, like Kyle's, these deaths can be prevented simply from parents knowing better and being willing to speak up if they see something wrong. She wrote:
We try to protect our kids from everything from pesticides, GMOs, sharp furniture corners, and cancer, but then buckle them into unsafe car seats. I've lost friends and family members because they were offended that I pointed out their incorrect car seat usage. But to say nothing and have another child's death on my conscience is not something I'm willing to risk.
So please, speak up if you see a child in a dangerous situation. You could save a life. Children's lives are more important than parents egos. If someone would have done so for me, Kyle would still be here. We have a lot of work to do but I know we can save lives if we work together to share Kyle's story and message. Car seat safety is not a "parenting choice," it's a matter of physics and facts.
Listen to Conor Maynard and Pixie Lott Sing Hit Songs Over the Beat of "Despacito"
Let the sing-off begin! Singers Pixie Lott and Conor Maynard battled it out to see how many hit songs they could perform to the beat of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito." The answer: a freaking lot!
From Rihanna's "Umbrella" to Enrique Iglesias's "Súbeme La Radio," Serani's "No Games," and B.o.B's "Airplanes," you'll be shocked at the amount of lyrics that sound incredible over the song of the Summer. In fact, if you're getting "Despacito" fatigue like some of us are, we suggest you try this out on your own. Next time you hear "Sí, sabes que ya llevo un rato mirándote," just start singing another song. Watch above to see how Lott and Maynard did it.
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.
The 22 Things Our Editors Are Shopping This Month
Nothing, except maybe the thought of vacation, gets us as jazzed as Summer shopping. (And that might actually be because we're shopping for what we'd wear on vacation - but we digress . . . ) Our heads are filled with the thoughts of lazy Summer days, hot afternoons in the city, a few beachside getaways and the clothes we'll wear to everything. And, that's when we start filling our carts, too. Our editors hand-picked the essentials and the best new pieces to hit the internet, from new labels to watch to standby brands making fresh iterations of our favorites, this list is packed with everything you'll want to shop as you coast right into June and into Summer prime time.
15 Scenic Drives You Won't Believe You Can Take in America
Hold off on buying that international plane ticket - you can have an incredible vacation right here in America. No plane required! We uncovered the most scenic drives you can take for a memorable road trip. These locations will take your breath away. America truly is the beautiful!
Serena Williams Clarifies Her Sister Venus's Comments About the Sex of Her Baby
Serena Williams is setting the record straight shortly after her sister Venus appeared to spill the beans that she's expecting a baby girl with fiancé and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. "I think the surprise of knowing what you are going to have on that very special day you give birth is probably the best surprise you can ever have," the pregnant tennis player wrote on Instagram. Her clarification came the day after Venus joked with Eurosport about possible baby names for her niece of nephew after winning the second round of the French Open on Wednesday, saying, "She's going to call me 'favorite aunt.'
While that little pronoun certainly raised some eyebrows, Serena assured her followers it's just something her sisters say. "To clarify what Venus said, I am always joking with my sisters to see what favors I can get them [to] do for me next," she explained. "If I want something from one of my sisters, I say 'Baby Venus, Baby Lyn, or Baby Isha needs it.' I did not grow up with any brothers, only sisters and we all say 'she' more than 'he.' Unless I'm joking with my dad or Alexis and I'm trying to con something out of them too. Hey, I'm the youngest [of] 5 - I've always tricked all of them, what can I say!"
The 22 Things Our Editors Are Shopping This Month
Nothing, except maybe the thought of vacation, gets us as jazzed as Summer shopping. (And that might actually be because we're shopping for what we'd wear on vacation - but we digress . . . ) Our heads are filled with the thoughts of lazy Summer days, hot afternoons in the city, a few beachside getaways and the clothes we'll wear to everything. And, that's when we start filling our carts, too. Our editors hand-picked the essentials and the best new pieces to hit the internet, from new labels to watch to standby brands making fresh iterations of our favorites, this list is packed with everything you'll want to shop as you coast right into June and into Summer prime time.
Ex-nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer pleads guilty to eight first-degree murder charges
Ex-nurse Elizabeth Wettlaufer, accused of killing eight people in long-term-care homes, tells the Superior Court of Justice in Woodstock, Ont., that she injected patients with insulin with the intention of killing them.
9 Movies You Didn't Even Know Gal Gadot Was In
Israeli actress Gal Gadot has taken the world by storm since earning the lead role in Wonder Woman, and we can't stop talking about her. While the role is bound to make her a household name soon enough, she didn't just come out of nowhere. She's been on the big and small screens for years, and you've probably seen her without realizing it. Take a look, and get the scoop on Gadot!
24 Signs You've Found Your Soul Mate
There are people you meet who, for no reason you can explain, you share a connection with on a deeper level than anyone else you've ever known. Whether you believe in the kind of a soul mate born from fiction and fairy tales, or simply hope that there is someone out there who is meant just for you, there are some sure signs to tell if you're on the right track to finding them. And if you've found the one who truly understands and knows you (and loves you still), don't let go - they only come around once in a lifetime!
- You can convey what you're thinking by just looking at each other.
- You can't even remember what it was like to be without them - and you don't want to!
- They challenge you every single day.
- They know exactly what to do to calm you down when you're mad, to help relieve your stress, or to cheer you up.
- They also know exactly what to do to get under your skin . . . and they at least attempt to not do those things.
- Even after years of being together, you still have great chemistry.
- You are completely comfortable in their presence.
- After spending a few days apart, you both talk a mile a minute to catch each other up on everything you both missed.
- It feels like you've known each other your whole lives.
- You disagree on some things, but are always on the same page when it really matters.
- You have a bond that people around you don't understand.
- Their family feels like your own family.
- You don't feel the need to keep searching for more because you are so at peace with what you have.
- You hurt when they hurt; you smile when they smile.
- They are part of almost every story you tell.
- They think the weird, quirky things you do are adorable, and you feel the same way about them, too.
- You are a better person with them than without them.
- They support you and your dreams - even if they don't entirely understand them.
- You are a dynamic duo, a perfect pair, a true team.
- You feel protected by them and secure in your relationship.
- For the first time in your life, you realize that home is not a place, but a person.
- In some ways, you have become pretty much the same person.
- You are your best and worst self around them, and they love you for both.
- You know, in your gut, that this is it for you.
Golden Freckle Temporary Tattoos Will Complete Your Festival Look
While glitter freckles have been a popular Instagram beauty trend for a while, this new version makes it easier than ever to get festival-ready.
In the past, sporting this look involved spreading Vaseline across your face and patting glitter or shimmer on top of the jelly to adhere to your face. Not only is this a little impractical, but it can be uncomfortable to wear during warm weather.
The latest version smartly combines your childhood favorite temporary tattoos with this fun trend. The metallic tattoos work just like the ones you remember, but look way chicer.
To achieve your luminous freckled face, simply cut out the portion of the design you want from the tattoo sheet and remove the plastic. Next, place the design on your face and wet the back of it with a paper towel or sponge. After 30 seconds, you can remove the sponge and paper, revealing some magically metallic freckles.
When you'd like to return to your less-sparkly self, removing these dots is as simple as rubbing on makeup remover or baby oil and wiping them away. We can't wait to try out this trend at our next musical festival or Summer outing where we're sure to shine.
Read on to see where to pick up these cool freckle tattoos.
1 Woman Is Going Viral For Her Life-Saving Curly Hair Tips
Four year transformation, all from learning how to take care of my curls from curlyhair
Learning to properly care for and embrace your curly hair can be a bit of a struggle filled with endless trial and error. One woman finally has it down to a science, but it took her four years to get there. Reddit user capslockramen is going viral on Reddit for sharing the details of her dramatic hair transformation, along with her daily routine for keeping her luscious curls in check.
She posted before-and-after photos that show just how drastic her hair journey has been. The "before" snapshot was taken during her senior year of high school when she "hated" her curls so much that she "got a relaxed curl perm, bleached it blond, and straightened [her] hair five to six days a week, without using quality heat protectant." But that all changed when she went off to college, where she decided to let her blond perm grow out and started experimenting with different products until she found exactly what works best.
Four years later, she's mastered the art of taming her curls and finally loves her springy ringlets just as they are. "I've never felt more in love with my hair," she wrote in the Reddit post. She also shared her step-by-step styling routine, which is detailed below.
- After shower, squeeze excess water from hair.
- Flip head upside down.
- Apply generous amount of Cantu leave-in conditioner. Run fingers through hair to ensure even distribution.
- Scrunch in generous amount of Miss Jessie's MultiCultural Curls cream.
- Scrunch out excess water using a cotton t-shirt.
- Wrap hair in said t-shirt.
- Stand upright again and let hair sit in the shirt about 10 minutes.
- Flip head upside down again and remove t-shirt.
- Dry with hair drying facing toward the scalp. Use a diffuser! Put the heat settings on warm (not hot) with the speed on high.
- Scrunch hair with t-shirt while drying. This part usually takes me like 20 minutes (definitely have to take breaks so all the blood doesn't rush to my head and make me pass out).
- When it's close enough to completely dry, spray with medium-hold hairspray. Stand back up normally and fix where I want the part, hairspray that a little.
- Done!
Once her detailed routine went viral, amassing nearly 800 comments, the woman responded to other users' questions with various other tips and tricks for managing curls every day.
- Make sure your hairstylist cuts your locks while they're dry, and avoid using a razor to thin it.
- She opts for using a shampoo without sulfates three to four times per week.
- Worried about messing up your hair overnight? Try sleeping with a silk cap on or put it in a loose bun using an elastic ribbon as a hair tie.
- Brush out your locks before you shower, not after.
When celebrity hairstylist Oscar Blandi caught wind of this woman's viral hair hacks, he gave additional helpful recommendations for gals with curly manes. Instead of using a t-shirt to dry your hair like the Reddit user suggested, Blandi told Yahoo Beauty how a Turkish towel, which is highly absorbent, may be a better option. "Press the towel on your hair, don't rub it all over your hair," he said. "Rubbing your wet, curly hair will create frizz." After that, apply leave-in conditioner, and then a silicon oil-based product with just a dab of gel. "The combination will keep the hair soft and not crunchy," he said.
At the end of the day, experimentation is key for people with curly hair, but this woman's routine and tips seem like a great place to start if you're looking to kick-start a journey to embracing your ringlets in their gorgeous natural state.
House of Cards: Who Exactly Is the Mysterious Mark Usher?
House of Cards has long-revolved around Frank and Claire Underwood, but there's a new character added to the mix in season five: Mark Usher. He first appears in "Chapter 55," aka episode three of the new season. We've been immersed in this twisted world for a long time, so if Usher's appearance had you wondering if we'd met the character before, the answer is no - but he plays a big role in season five.
He is a newly appointed campaign adviser to Will Conway. According to Usher, Heather Conway pushed her husband to hire him, but we don't know exactly why she chose him. While Usher does appear to be helping Will, he also clearly has some dark ties in Washington. No biggie; so does everyone on this show. But as the season continues, Usher's relationship with Will sours.
If Usher looks familiar, it's probably because you've seen actor Campbell Scott before. He most recently played the recurring role Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz on Royal Pains. You might also be recognizing him from The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel, in which he played Peter Parker's father. He was also in 2007's Music and Lyrics - obviously a very important, career-defining role.
There you have it!
Carrie Underwood's Piercing Scream at Mike Fisher's Hockey Game Is Painful and Impressive
New songs added to my @PredsNHL Playoff Pump Up playlist! #StanleyCup #Smashville https://t.co/AJ7BVk6l7z http://pic.twitter.com/Gzi1wL48pN
- Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 29, 2017
Carrie Underwood is Mike Fisher's biggest cheerleader. As the Nashville Predators get ready to play the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Stanley Cup on Thursday, the country singer showed her unwavering support for her husband's team by posting a sweet and hilarious video compilation of her and her friends attending his games. Aside from donning his #12 jersey, Carrie screams at the top of her lungs as Mike takes to the ice. Of course, this isn't the only time the American Idol winner has raised her voice for her hubby. Back in April, she surprised the Predators crowd by singing the national anthem ahead of the game.
Canadians asked to weigh in on food policy
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay is turning to Canadians for input as he develops a national food policy.
9 Movies You Didn't Even Know Gal Gadot Was In
Israeli actress Gal Gadot has taken the world by storm since earning the lead role in Wonder Woman, and we can't stop talking about her. While the role is bound to make her a household name soon enough, she didn't just come out of nowhere. She's been on the big and small screens for years, and you've probably seen her without realizing it. Take a look, and get the scoop on Gadot!
Why Sam May Be the Key to Jon Snow Learning About His Parents on Game of Thrones
The next season of Game of Thrones just might be the most important season thus far. Obviously, we're closer to the ultimate reveal of who will end up on the Iron Throne, and we're on the brink of some meetings and revelations that are a long time coming. One: Jon Snow has to find out who his parents are. We're certain that he'll learn the truth about his parentage in one of several ways in season seven, but it's now become clear to us that one person close to Jon will be the one to tell him: Samwell Tarly.
Here's why it will not only be Sam to inform Jon that he has royal blood, but why it will happen this season.
- Sam has always been the person to push Jon to his potential. Sam and Jon are each other's advocates from the beginning of their friendship, especially while being part of the Night's Watch. It's Sam who's responsible for Jon getting elected as Lord Commander back in season five, after all. These two have always helped each other out, like how it's Jon who allows Sam to go to the Citadel. Which brings me to my next point . . .
- We're still with Sam on his journey, which makes him significant. The last we saw Sam, he's entering the Citadel to become a maester, and it's obviously not a goodbye. Sam has gone from being a supporting character to something more significant, and his presence in the penultimate season proves that. But of course, it's what he's doing - and about to do - that makes him key. While Sam will probably be the man who figures out how to defeat the White Walkers, I think he has another, more important job.
- Sam is already into this kind of thing. It's not just White Walkers Sam will research; I think Sam will learn about and tell Jon that his parents are Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. This is news that will blow Jon's mind - and inform him that he has royal blood and a claim to the Iron Throne. And how will Sam find out those are Jon's parents? The simple fact won't be in any books in the Citadel, we assume, but Ned Stark once learned the scandalous parentage of the Baratheon children by studying historical texts. Imagine what the brilliant Sam can do in a library like the Citadel's. Remember, also, that Sam is fascinated by genealogy. This is his thing.
- The seeds for Sam playing a key role in Game of Thrones history were sewn in the season six finale. In the most recent finale, eagle-eyed fans noticed that when Sam reaches the Citadel, the chandeliers resemble the gyroscope from the show's opening credits. Vanity Fair mashed up the moments to compare them:
Coincidence? Probably not.
The other reason it would be beneficial for Sam to be the one that delivers this earth-shattering news to Jon is that Sam is also up on Daenerys Targaryen's plight. Back when Maester Aemon is alive, Sam is his steward, and in season five, Sam is reading Aemon a letter about Daenerys, and Aemon remarks about her being "a Targaryen alone in the world." So Sam could not only inform Jon who his parents are, but tell him about Daenerys and what she's doing, and potentially urge him to make an alliance with her.
Guess we'll have to wait until July to find out.
Why Sam May Be the Key to Jon Snow Learning About His Parents on Game of Thrones
The next season of Game of Thrones just might be the most important season thus far. Obviously, we're closer to the ultimate reveal of who will end up on the Iron Throne, and we're on the brink of some meetings and revelations that are a long time coming. One: Jon Snow has to find out who his parents are. We're certain that he'll learn the truth about his parentage in one of several ways in season seven, but it's now become clear to us that one person close to Jon will be the one to tell him: Samwell Tarly.
Here's why it will not only be Sam to inform Jon that he has royal blood, but why it will happen this season.
- Sam has always been the person to push Jon to his potential. Sam and Jon are each other's advocates from the beginning of their friendship, especially while being part of the Night's Watch. It's Sam who's responsible for Jon getting elected as Lord Commander back in season five, after all. These two have always helped each other out, like how it's Jon who allows Sam to go to the Citadel. Which brings me to my next point . . .
- We're still with Sam on his journey, which makes him significant. The last we saw Sam, he's entering the Citadel to become a maester, and it's obviously not a goodbye. Sam has gone from being a supporting character to something more significant, and his presence in the penultimate season proves that. But of course, it's what he's doing - and about to do - that makes him key. While Sam will probably be the man who figures out how to defeat the White Walkers, I think he has another, more important job.
- Sam is already into this kind of thing. It's not just White Walkers Sam will research; I think Sam will learn about and tell Jon that his parents are Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. This is news that will blow Jon's mind - and inform him that he has royal blood and a claim to the Iron Throne. And how will Sam find out those are Jon's parents? The simple fact won't be in any books in the Citadel, we assume, but Ned Stark once learned the scandalous parentage of the Baratheon children by studying historical texts. Imagine what the brilliant Sam can do in a library like the Citadel's. Remember, also, that Sam is fascinated by genealogy. This is his thing.
- The seeds for Sam playing a key role in Game of Thrones history were sewn in the season six finale. In the most recent finale, eagle-eyed fans noticed that when Sam reaches the Citadel, the chandeliers resemble the gyroscope from the show's opening credits. Vanity Fair mashed up the moments to compare them:
Coincidence? Probably not.
The other reason it would be beneficial for Sam to be the one that delivers this earth-shattering news to Jon is that Sam is also up on Daenerys Targaryen's plight. Back when Maester Aemon is alive, Sam is his steward, and in season five, Sam is reading Aemon a letter about Daenerys, and Aemon remarks about her being "a Targaryen alone in the world." So Sam could not only inform Jon who his parents are, but tell him about Daenerys and what she's doing, and potentially urge him to make an alliance with her.
Guess we'll have to wait until July to find out.
Priyanka Chopra Looks White Hot In This 1 Simple Pantsuit
Priyanka Chopra has long been a fan of the classic blazer and jeans combination as well as bold red carpet looks. (Remember her Met Gala dress?) While on a press trip to promote her new movie Baywatch, the actress took her love of a well-tailored blazer one step further in a white pantsuit.
We couldn't help but think that Priyanka was channeling the '70s because of her jacket's prominent shoulders and wide-leg trousers. She styled it with a sheer, lace shirt, with a white bralette peeking out to show off some skin. She finished her look off with a belt. Have a look at her white-hot look ahead.
These Marble Caves in Chile Are a Natural Wonder You Have to See
The next place to add to your bucket list: Patagonia, Chile. In a freshwater glacier lake called General Carrera Lake stands a peninsula of marble caves called Capillas de Mármol. The natural wonder has multiple names, including the Marble Cathedral and Cuevas de Mármol, but visitors can agree that the magnificent site is worth the trip.
The carving of the caves is a result of glacier movements millions of years ago. Reflecting the icy blue waters of the lake that's shared by Argentina and Chile, the solid marble caves look almost unreal because of their swirling colors. The intensity of the walls change by water level and depending on the time of year.
The journey to get to these caves isn't the easiest, however. After flying into Santiago, Chile, an additional 800-mile flight to Coyhaique and 200-mile drive on rough roads are required. You'll then need to take a ferry to the actual site. There are several combinations of transport you can take to arrive at the destination, including tours that can guide you the whole way. Regardless of how long the trek is, you'll want to go through all that travel after seeing the photos ahead.
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38 New Movies and TV Shows You Can Binge on Netflix in June
If your idea of a great Summer includes less lounging on the beach and more lounging on the couch, Netflix has you covered. The streaming service has plenty of incredible movies and TV shows on hand already, but June's arrival also means the addition of some brand spankin' new titles. From watching tiny animated versions of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake do their thing in Trolls, to the highly anticipated new season of Orange Is the New Black, your Netflix addiction is about to get kicked up a notch. Take a look at what's being added ahead.
Carrie Underwood's Piercing Scream at Mike Fisher's Hockey Game Is Painful and Impressive
New songs added to my @PredsNHL Playoff Pump Up playlist! #StanleyCup #Smashville https://t.co/AJ7BVk6l7z http://pic.twitter.com/Gzi1wL48pN
- Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 29, 2017
Carrie Underwood is Mike Fisher's biggest cheerleader. As the Nashville Predators get ready to play the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Stanley Cup on Thursday, the country singer showed her unwavering support for her husband's team by posting a sweet and hilarious video compilation of her and her friends attending his games. Aside from donning his #12 jersey, Carrie screams at the top of her lungs as Mike takes to the ice. Of course, this isn't the only time the American Idol winner has raised her voice for her hubby. Back in April, she surprised the Predators crowd by singing the national anthem ahead of the game.
Priyanka Chopra Looks White Hot In This 1 Simple Pantsuit
Priyanka Chopra has long been a fan of the classic blazer and jeans combination as well as bold red carpet looks. (Remember her Met Gala dress?) While on a press trip to promote her new movie Baywatch, the actress took her love of a well-tailored blazer one step further in a white pantsuit.
We couldn't help but think that Priyanka was channeling the '70s because of her jacket's prominent shoulders and wide leg trousers. She styled it with a sheer, lace shirt, with a white bralette peeking out to show off some skin. She finished her look off with a belt. Have a look at her white hot look ahead.
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