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.
mercredi 8 août 2018
5 Reasons a Clay Mask Is 1 Step Your Skincare Routine Needs
Take a quick look at your skincare stash. What do you see? Probably a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer - maybe even eye cream and a few sheet masks, too. But if a clay mask is missing among your jars and bottles, allow us to explain why that needs to change immediately.
No matter if you're a skincare beginner or a total pro, there's a good chance you're aware masks are having a major moment. Not only can they do serious complexion damage control in a single use, but they're also made to target specific concerns - treating breakouts one day, restoring hydration the next. Clay masks, however, can tackle multiple issues at one time, making them a secret weapon in anyone's skincare stash.
If we've piqued your interest, we have something even more intriguing to share: Tarte's Tight & Bright Clay Mask (one of our all-time favorites) is included in our Fall Must Have subscription box. So to prepare for the arrival of this brand new skincare hero, read on as we share five skin-renewing benefits of a clay mask. Your skincare routine is about to work a whole lot smarter - not harder.
1. It Restores Your Skin's Balance
If you're part of the overwhelming majority of people who classify their skin as "combination," clay is exactly what you need. The natural ingredient is praised for its ability to absorb oil from the surface of the skin without drying it out. Unlike other masks or treatments that can leave skin feeling totally stripped and parched, you'll be pleasantly surprised to see your complexion looking even and well-balanced.
2. It Naturally Purifies
Besides absorbing excess oil, people often turn to clay masks because they naturally (and gently!) purify, detoxify, and exfoliate. This means they can dislodge and ward off unsightly blackheads and blemishes, leaving you with that refreshed, just-had-a-facial kind of feeling.
3. It Can Target Multiple Areas
Covering your entire face in colorful goop is an Instagram moment waiting to happen. That said, the same level of commitment isn't required every time you mask. Instead, you can work on specific areas at a time - just your T-zone or cheeks, for example - or multimask by applying separate masks to different parts of your face. Tarte's Tight & Bright Mask features two formulas (a purifying mask to nix shine and a gel mask to hydrate) that make this seriously seamless.
4. It Works on All Skin Types
Beauty girls don't know discouragement until they try a hyped-up product and soon realize it doesn't work for their skin type, tone, or unique features. With clay masks, that concern is basically nonexistent because (as you've probably guessed by now), they work on all skin types - really. The gentle quality of the clay means that it won't irritate sensitive complexions or dry out already-dehydrated skin. A win for everyone.
5. It Lasts Forever
As much as we love a single-use sheet mask, throwing them (and basically our money) in the trash after 20 minutes hurts. Luckily, a little goes a long way with clay, so you can get countless uses out of a single jar. What's more, the Tarte Tight & Bright Mask will last even longer since you have double the formulas to play and experiment with.
Haven't ordered your Fall Must Have box? Now's your chance! Reserve yours by clicking here, and prepare to bask in your flawless complexion all season long.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Plunging Dress Is as Sexy as It Is Simple, and Wow, Wow, Wow
There is a goddess among us, and she goes by the name of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. The model and actress stepped out for the premiere of The Meg on Monday night to support partner Jason Statham, wearing what we're now dubbing the perfect premiere dress. The gown in question? A plunging black design by Stella McCartney. The figure-hugging gown offered structured cups, making for a dramatic neckline, along with a deliciously silky silhouette in crepe.
Rosie styled her undeniably timeless dress with simple black sandals, along with gold earrings and bracelets, which only added to the ethereal look. Read on to see the daring dress from all angles, then emulate the style for yourself with our shopping picks.
If You Want to Know How Meghan Markle Ties an Outfit Together, Just Look on Top of Her Head
I've had more fun obsessing over Meghan Markle's style than I've had with my own friends this year. OK, that's a bit dramatic, but it has been really exciting for me to see what gorgeous dress, stunning shoes, or shockingly affordable bag the Duchess of Sussex shows up with during her royal appearances. Now that she's officially a member of Britain's most famous family, there are many sartorial rules Meghan has to abide by (not that she always follows them), and one of them includes wearing hats.
For the royal family, hats aren't just fun ways to punch up an outfit or shield your eyes from the sun. Up until the 1950s, showing your hair in public was not allowed, though these days hats are only reserved for more formal daytime events such as church services, weddings, and Trooping the Colour. Needless to say, Meghan has already mastered her royal hat game at all of these events, from her debuts at annual festivities like Christmas service and Royal Ascot to attending the weddings of Harry's close friends. See what I mean when you scroll through and devour Meghan's best headwear moments.
Amazon Has All the Cozy Sweater Dresses You Need For Fall - For Less Than $25
If we had to pick one thing we love most about dressing for Fall, it would have to be all the comfy sweater dresses. These versatile picks are great for the days when you just want to be cozy and forget your pants. You can dress them up with over-the-knee boots or go for a more casual look with tights and sneakers. Either way you decide to wear yours, it's no secret that they're so cozy. Need more convincing? We shopped on Amazon and uncovered 15 insanely stylish pieces you'll wan to own. The best part: they're all under $25. Keep scrolling to shop our favorites.
These Iridescent Michael Kors Slip-Ons Are the Most Magical Sneakers on Earth. Period.
We love nothing more than a fun sneaker, especially one that's comfortable. We may have found the best of both worlds with these Michael Michael Kors Keaton Slip Ons ($110). From their colorful iridescent shine to the cool snake-embossed leather, we just can't get enough.
What makes these extraspecial? The comfy slip-on silhouette. When you're rushing out the door, you can simply slip them on with your jeans, dresses, or even trousers and instantly bring a little life to any outfit. If you're looking for the perfect Fall sneaker, you won't want to drag your feet on this find. We have a feeling that, like most shiny things, they're going to turn some heads and sell out fast. Grab your size before you're too late.
Trust Us - These Comfy, Top-Rated Pants Are the Only Ones You Need For Fall
When it comes to dressing comfortably, you don't need to tell us twice to rock a pair of stylish trousers. These versatile pants not only feel like you're wearing pajamas, but they also look cool. If you're ready to trade in those too-tight jeans, we found a pair worth trying. The UO Susie High-Rise Gingham Pant ($59) is in Urban Outfitters' top-rated section, and we can see why.
They boast a five-star rating, and customers love the stretchy and cozy fit. The high-waist silhouette doesn't lack in style either. They feature a front exposed zipper and two cute side zipper pockets. Not to mention, they're in our favorite print: gingham. You can style this pair with white sneakers and a tee or dress it up with heels and a crop top for a night out. Need more convincing? They're only $59. Spruce up your Fall style and get your size before they sell out.
15 Perfect Gifts For the Girl Who Has Everything
If you struggle to find the perfect present every time a birthday or holiday rolls around for your BFF, coworker, or family member, we feel you. Especially when it comes to gifting to a fashionable friend who seems to have it all. In an effort to make shopping easier, we browsed at Shopbop. The trendy online retailer carries so many stylish and handy things you'd never think to look for. From a pastel croquet set to a Missoni cookbook and cute scrunchies, it'll be hard to not snag something for yourself. Keep scrolling to shop our favorites and treat that special someone to something they don't already own.
You May Not Know Who Constance Wu Is Yet, but Her Style Is Crazy Amazing
You may not know who Constance Wu is yet, but she is someone whose style needs to get on your radar stat. Perhaps you recognize the actress from her role on the ABC sitcom show Fresh Off the Boat, but her true claim to fame is the upcoming movie Crazy Rich Asians, based on the bestselling series. The actress has worn everything from a gorgeous blue wrap dress by Prabal Gurung to a breathtaking Zac Posen gown and everything in between. Read on to take a look back at her best fashion moments from over the years.
The 67 Best Street Style Looks We've Seen All Summer
If we were handing out Summer superlatives, there would be some fierce competition for best street style. This season brought with it the return of biker shorts, the reimagining of the ubiquitous '90s dad sneaker, high-waisted pants, metallics by day, and, as always, breezy sundresses in every color and all of our favorite prints.
This set of chic street style stars chose well from the trends and the classics and made each look their own, giving us a veritable buffet of looks to save to our vision boards and re-create for ourselves, especially since these 80- and 90-degree days might just stick around for a while. Here, take in the 67 outfits we can't stop thinking about and all the inspiration you need to live out the rest of Summer in style.
Nordstrom Released Thousands Of New Fall Clothes - These Are the 22 Things We Want
We hate to play favorites, but there's one season we love shopping more than anything: Fall. There's nothing quite like picking up cozy coats, chic boots, and fun prints, and this time of the year is satisfying all our needs. As we started hunting for exactly what we want, we decided to zero in on Nordstrom because the mega retailer carries so many brands at every price point. It just released thousands of new items, but not to worry. We did the hard work for you and rounded up 22 pieces we think are worth owning. Keep scrolling to see exactly what's on our wish list.
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice Fought Over These Shoes, and the Reason Will Make You LOL
Members of the British royal family very rarely give interviews, but princesses Eugenie and Beatrice recently made an exception. When asked if they would agree to be part of the September 2018 issue of British Vogue, the sisters said yes - but then again, who wouldn't?
As Eugenie is getting ready to tie the knot with Jack Brooksbank and Beatrice is about to turn 30, they thought it would be the right time to share what it's like to be 20-something working women who also happen to be princesses. "It's hard to navigate situations like these because there is no precedent, there is no protocol," Beatrice explained. "We are the first: we are young women trying to build careers and have personal lives, and we're also princesses and doing all of this in the public eye."
Of course, the young royals have always been in the spotlight, but it's safe to say that people are more and more interested in their unusual, protocol-led life. Eugenie and Beatrice, however, seem to be just like everyone else, even occasionally feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing and ever-changing world of social media. "It's so easy to recoil when you see a perfect image, but it's important that it's real. We're real," explained Eugenie, who officially joined Instagram in March.
But social media isn't the only thing that we all have in common with the princesses. While Eugenie and Beatrice are exceptionally close, the two did admit to the odd argument - and sisters everywhere will be able to relate to this fashion issue: "One of the biggest fights we ever had was about a pair of Converse trainers," Beatrice joked. "We have the same size feet and both of us had identical pairs. One pair got trashed and the other sister may have swapped them."
While we'll probably never know who was responsible for the "trashed" sneakers, read on to have a look at the pair that might have been the subject of the fight, as well as some of Beatrice and Eugenie's most fashionable sisterly moments.
Related: Princess Beatrice's Shoe Closet Is Better Than Meghan Markle's - and I'm Not Saying This Lightly
100 Creative Ways to Style Your Jeans So You Can Wear Them on Repeat
Because we rely on our jeans constantly, we also run out of ways to wear them. You know the feeling - you want to just wear your jeans, but inevitably end up feeling like you're just wearing jeans. Nothing exciting. It doesn't have to be that way.
We're making the most of our most-trusted closet staple with 100 outfit ideas that all start - but don't end - with jeans. Add in layers, heels, cool flats, a chic blazer, or a bold bomber and the result is an outfit that's so much more than just jeans. Remix your jeans, and find an outfit you love for every occasion, just let the street style here be your guide.
I'm a Fitness Editor, and This Is Recovery Gadget I Love to Use When I'm Sore
As someone who's extremely invested in fitness - I was a former division 1 sprinter, I have my own personal training business, and I'm a fitness editor - I think it's safe to say that I'm always on top of the next big trend in fitness.
Knowing the next big trend is a big thing since fitness is an $80 billion industry globally - and growing. I remember the rise of boutique fitness studios (they're still on the rise), how APL shook up the sneaker industry, and I'm telling you all now that at-home EMS systems like the PowerDot Smart Muscle Stimulator ($249) are going to be the next fitness trend focused on workout recovery.
What Is Electric Muscle Stimulation?
Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) has been around for years and is often used for recovery, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Stim devices, regularly used by professionals and elite athletes for EMS treatment, are becoming more common among the general population. EMS sends electrical impulses from a device to the designated area on the body, creating involuntary muscle contractions, which is beneficial in a variety of ways. A 2012 study published in the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine reported that EMS is effective in improving muscle strength and blood flow, decreasing atrophy, healing tissue, and decreasing pain. These are good things for anyone interested in pushing their body.
What Is PowerDot?
The PowerDot provides all of these benefits without the hassle of going to a specialist. Traditionally, to get stim treatments, you must see a professional, like a physical therapist. The PT rolls out a machine, pulls out a bunch of cords, and places pads on your body to target the treatment to specific areas. If you've ever gotten stim before, you know you're stuck on the table, unable to move, for close to 30 minutes.
PowerDot completely changes the game - it's a portable EMS machine described by its maker as "the world's first smart muscle stimulator." To my surprise, the device is quite easy to use. You have two options; the PowerDot Uno ($249) comes with one pod and allows you to apply stimulation to one muscle group at a time and comes with one pod, four sets of electrode pads, one set of lead cables, a charging cable, and a carrying case. The PowerDot Duo ($449) allows you to apply stimulation to two areas simultaneously and comes with two pods, four sets of electrode pads, two sets of lead cables, two charging cables, and a carrying case. The three-inch-long pods connect to two electrode pads with the lead cable.
Before using your PowerDot for the first time, download the app, pair the Bluetooth pods to your phone or tablet, and then select which muscle group(s) you want to target in the app. From there, the app allows you to select your specific recovery program (active recovery, extended recovery, massage, warmup) and provides instructions on how to set up the pods and where to place the electrode pads. It's basically impossible to mess up your stim treatment since the app guides you through each step. During the treatment, you control the intensity of the stimulation and you have the freedom to move around. I've done the treatment more than 15 feet away from my phone and have never experienced a Bluetooth interruption. I've also accidentally closed the app while on my phone, and the treatment continued until it reached its designated time.
Why I Think It's Worth the Investment
Yes, I know that spending $249 (or $449) is a major investment for most. But, in my opinion, if you're someone who is extremely active and wants to perform at your best, you've got to invest in your body. It doesn't matter if you're working with the best trainer in the world if your body feels like sh*t from the lack of an adequate recovery program. I played sports my entire life, and one of the lessons that always stuck with me, thanks to my collegiate track and field coach, is that you've got to do your recovery work. EMS alone won't alleviate your pain, but combined with yoga, sports massages, active release technique, and other treatments, you will notice a difference in your body. These methods help reduce muscle tension, treat knots, flush your body of toxins, and prevent injury.
I also love this machine because I don't have to pay to see a physical therapist who will essentially do the same treatment for about the cost of my PowerDot. I can treat myself in the comfort of my own home and still tackle my other daily tasks. I once treated a minor hamstring strain while cleaning my apartment, and I have also cooked dinner while doing treatments. I've been using my PowerDot device for close to five months now and I'm so happy I have it. Now that I'm beginning to do to more track workouts, I know my body is thankful for it. Yes, it's more expensive than a foam roller, but I promise you it's worth the investment in the long run.
Erica Lost 95 Pounds, and It All Started With Giving Up This 1 Drink
When Erica Moore booked a vacation with her friends at an all-inclusive Mexican resort, she knew she wanted to wear a bikini confidently on the beach. "After losing and gaining the same [weight] for three years, I got serious," she told POPSUGAR. She buckled down and changed her life habits to transform her mind and body. Her highest weight was 255 pounds and now she weighs 160 pounds. How did she lose 95 pounds over a couple years? Read on for Erica's full story.
3 Simple Steps to Lower Your Body-Fat Percentage Once and For All
Body fat is an essential part of our physique, but there are consequences to having too much body fat, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even heart disease. When you lower your body fat, not only do you feel better and improve your health, but you'll lose weight and feel even more confident in your favorite clothes.
Although many people would like to lower their body-fat percentage, there are also dangerous consequences to not having enough body fat. It could damage your immune system and other body processes you need to survive. According to the American Council on Exercise, the average woman's body fat should be anywhere between 21 and 33 percent.
We spoke to the experts on how you can safely and effectively lower your body-fat percentage. Follow these three simple steps if reducing body fat is your goal.
Oh, Trust Us! This Simple Bodyweight Workout Will Make You Sweat
The key to a good full-body workout is finding exercises that build on each other, are complementary, and don't overtax certain areas and neglect others. Whatever shape you are in, bodyweight exercises will make you seriously work, without the hassle of having to go to the gym for tools or spend a ton of money to get them at home.
These 12 essential moves craft the perfect workout for your fitness goals, no matter what they are. If you put them all together and do two rounds, you'll have a great full-body workout. And if you mix a little bit of high-interval work - 30-90 seconds of work and 15-30 seconds of rest - you'll seriously (seriously!) feel it.
Do Air Squats Burn Fat? Here's What Trainers Had to Say
Air squats seem to be the favorite bodyweight exercise for HIIT classes and other boutique fitness studios. Since you use no other equipment except your body, air squats are supposed to help you tone your legs, build a booty, and torch lower-body fat. But are these promises too good to be true? (Spoiler alert: squats alone won't transform your butt.)
We asked personal trainers the truth about air squats and whether or not they are actually an effective exercise. If you're embarking on a squat challenge and busting out dozens of air squats a day, will you see any results? Here's what the experts had to say.
Air Squats Are a Beginner Move
For more advanced gym-goers, air squats may seem like a waste of time, especially if you're able to sidle up to the squat rack and take on 150 pounds. But for beginners, air squats can be a great place to start.
Personal trainer and dietitian Jim White, RD, ACSM health fitness specialist, and owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, recommended people start out with air squats before advancing on to other squat variations.
"Air squats are the beginner squat; they help to ensure that your squat form is correct in order to avoid injuries," he told POPSUGAR. "As the person advances and the air squats become easier, they should try regular squats and jump squat intervals because it will keep their heart rate high and in the anaerobic part of their workout. Then weights should be added to the squats that will lead to more calories being burned as well as increasing the BMR (basal metabolic rate) and cardiovascular for burning a higher amount of fat."
Using Your Bodyweight Is a Functional Movement
Some people may be so into weightlifting that they dismiss bodyweight moves and neglect the importance of functional movement for not only muscle building but overall fitness. Certified personal trainer Kendall Janicola, NCSF and instructor at Fhitting Room in New York City, told POPSUGAR that air squats are a functional movement with a "plethora of benefits," even if you just use your bodyweight.
White agreed that squats are an essential move for overall fitness. "Squats are one of the most intense exercises you can do," he said. "They work out the complete lower body for an intense metabolism boost." He said that while air squats are a good place to start, you should move on to adding weights to keep boosting your metabolism and burning fat.
So, Do Air Squats Actually Burn Fat?
This answer is a little complicated since you can't spot-target fat loss. If you're looking to lose fat in your lower body, doing an endless number of squats alone won't get you there. You need to lose weight overall to burn fat, and this is done by eating in a calorie deficit and working out. Ultimately, your genetic makeup determines where fat is lost on your body.
However, air squats can help get you there. White said air squats can help you burn fat, but they may not be as effective as other squats, such as squats with barbells or jump squat intervals. Janicola agreed.
"Air squats can and absolutely do burn fat and build lean muscle," she told POPSUGAR. "If you're new to weight training, the air squat is the perfect place to start to turn on those muscles and learn the right technique to get things going." However, you can only do so many air squats for so long before you'll eventually plateau, in which case you should add weight to burn fat, build muscle, and get stronger.
In short: yes, they burn fat, but you shouldn't rely on them as an exercise that will burn leg fat and build your butt muscles. Combined with other strength-training moves, bodyweight exercises, and functional movement, they can help you shed fat and sculpt muscle. Just don't expect that doing 100 air squats a day will magically transform your body (or your booty) - eventually, you'll have to pick up some weights.
How Many Calories Do You Burn in a Day? This Number May Be the Key to Losing Weight
If you've ever tried to lose weight, then you're probably familiar with the calories-in, calories-out equation: to drop pounds, you need to burn more calories than you take in. But how many calories do you burn on an average day? Most people think only about how many calories they burn during a workout. In reality, your body is working all day long burning calories to function and survive.
Of course, everyone's body is different and burns calories at different rates, thanks to their metabolisms - it's why my 5'11" husband can eat an entire Tombstone pizza in one sitting and still weigh less than I do (no shame). But in general, there's a guideline to figure out how many calories you burn in a day. Understanding that number is the key to figuring out how many calories you should eat depending on your goals: whether you want to lose weight, maintain, or gain.
Understanding Your TDEE and BMR
The total number of calories that your body expends in 24 hours is known as its total daily energy expenditure, or TDEE. This includes all activities, including what your body burns to maintain bodily function and activity.
To understand your TDEE, it starts with your basal metabolic rate, or BMR, which is the amount of energy a person needs to keep their body functioning at rest. This accounts for what your body burns to keep your heart beating, keep your brain functioning, digest food, and so on. However, this number doesn't account for daily activity or intense workouts.
You can get your BMR tested using a variety of scanners, including machines that send electrodes through your body, like the InBody Scan, or a smart scale. If you don't have access to any of these devices, you can also calculate it using a math formula known as the Harris-Benedict formula. For a woman, the calculation is:
BMR = 655 + (1.8 x height in centimeters) + (9.6 x weight in kilograms) - (4.7 x age in years)
For a woman who is 30, 5'6" (167.6 centimeters), and 150 pounds (68 kilograms), her BMR would be: 655 + 301.7 + 653 - 141 = approximately 1,470 calories a day.
Factoring In Your Activity Level
To get your full TDEE, you need to multiply your BMR by your activity level. Using the Harris-Benedict formula, the equations look like:
- Sedentary (little or no exercise, desk job): BMR x 1.2
- Lightly active (light exercise or sports one to three days a week): BMR x 1.375
- Moderately active (moderate exercise or sports six to seven days a week): BMR x 1.55
- Very active (hard exercise every day or exercising twice a day): BMR x 1.725
- Extra active (hard exercise two or more times per day, or training for a marathon or triathlon): BMR x 1.9
So if your BMR is 1,470 calories a day and you are moderately active six to seven days a week, your TDEE would be approximately 2,280 calories a day.
Although this formula is a good place to start, it's not exact. If you embark on a particularly difficult workout one day, for example, you will probably burn more calories than on active rest days where you just walk for 30 minutes.
How to Use Your TDEE to Meet Your Goals
Once you've figured out your TDEE, you can use this number to figure out how many calories you should eat in a day. If your TDEE is 2,280, you can continue to eat 2,280 calories a day to maintain your weight. If you want to lose weight at a healthy rate of one pound a week (remember, the more slowly you lose the weight, the more likely you are to keep it off), you would have to decrease your calorie intake each day by 500 calories since one pounds equals 3,500 calories, explained registered dietitian and personal trainer Jim White, ACSM, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios. So instead of 2,280, you would eat 1,780 calories a day.
To gain weight, you should shoot to eat more than you burn. Putting on muscle requires strength training and an increase in protein, about 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight (75-120 grams of protein for that 150-pound person). In general, you should start with eating a few hundred more calories a day than you burn and adjust from there. As always, be sure to visit a doctor or registered dietitian to decide on your exact daily calorie needs.
How This Practice Can Prevent You From Binge Eating and Help You Lose Weight
You're snacking on a bag of chips while watching a show. You look down at the end of the episode and realize that you've just eaten the entire bag. Or even if it's not that extreme, maybe you simply don't remember what you ate for breakfast today. It may not seem like a big deal, but it could cause you to unwittingly make bad food choices and/or overeat. That's where mindful eating comes in.
Mindfulness encourages you to be more present and aware of your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. When this concept is applied to food, it encourages you to be more conscious of what you're putting into your body (as well as environmental sustainability) and to be more in tune with your body's cues (aka whether you're hungry or full). Dr. Lilian Cheung, a nutritionist and lecturer at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told Harvard Health that "mindless eating" could be contributing to our national obesity epidemic. On an individual level, being more mindful when you eat can improve your relationship with food and serve as an effective long-term weight-loss solution.
The whole idea is to pay attention to not only what you eat and how much, but what you buy and how you prepare it as well. In doing so, you become much more appreciative of food and you're less likely to overindulge. According to Healthline, it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to realize that you're full. So instead of scarfing down your dinner, chew and eat slowly and free your table of any distractions. This means not responding to texts until you're finished eating, not scrolling through Instagram as you eat, and not eating in front of a TV.
According to the Center For Mindful Eating, the practice consists of the following:
- "Allowing yourself to become aware of the positive and nurturing opportunities that are available through food selection and preparation by respecting your own inner wisdom."
- "Using all your senses in choosing to eat food that is both satisfying to you and nourishing to your body."
- "Acknowledging responses to food (likes, dislikes, or neutral) without judgment."
- "Becoming aware of physical hunger and satiety cues to guide your decisions to begin and end eating."
Apply this practice starting with your next meal!
I'm a Trainer, and These Are 3 Things You Need to Start Doing to Finally See Your Abs
When I'm not writing about how to get your abs to show, I'm training clients, who also want to know the answer to this question along with other hot fitness topics. While there's no exact formula for revealing chiseled abs, in my experience reducing your body fat percentage, doing high-intensity workouts that require a greater energy expenditure, and eating a clean diet typically get the job done.
Remember, abs aren't built overnight, and these tips are just a few tools that can help you work toward your goal of achieving a strong, defined core.
Thanks, but I Don't Want to Hear About Your Diet
I will walk away from a conversation if someone starts talking about their diet. If a friend tells me she's not eating carbs, I reply, "I don't care." I don't care if you are on keto, going Paleo, or doing intermittent fasting. Unless you miraculously lost weight by eating pizza and drinking piña coladas, I don't want to hear about your diet. Ever.
This doesn't mean I'm not happy for you. I support everyone's health journey, whether it's to feel better, lose weight, or achieve another goal. I understand that when trying to lose weight, it helps to share your successes and struggles with people who are going through the same thing. That's one reason that Weight Watchers remains wildly popular. I enjoy reading POPSUGAR's before-and-after weight-loss stories, which inspire and motivate me. If one person's weight-loss story can offer a service and inspire a reader, I'm all for it. But I choose to read those stories when I want to read them.
I don't want to be forced to hear about the ins and outs of someone else's diet, and as conversationalists, I think we can all do better.
In November 2013, NPR's This American Life ran an episode called "The Seven Things You're Not Supposed to Talk About," wherein producer Sarah Koenig's mother outlined seven things (including your diet) and why you shouldn't talk about them. The recurring theme? "Nobody cares" and "it's boring." I don't know this woman, but she's some kind of a hero to me.
That's how I feel about your diet. I do not care. I'm sure some people care. If so, they will probably ask questions like, "What do you think about that diet?" or "What's it like to do a juice cleanse?" I will never ask you those questions, which means I don't want to hear the answer. (I don't want to hear about your diet on social media either, but I can choose to ignore those posts.)
I especially don't want to hear about what you can or cannot eat on your diet, which is a favorite topic of dieters. Over the past couple of years, the keto diet in particular has skyrocketed in popularity, along with intermittent fasting and the Paleo diet before that. All three diets have complicated rules about what you can and can't eat or when you can eat it. CrossFit devotees, like my colleague Jenny Sugar, will joke that the first rule of CrossFit is talking incessantly about CrossFit, and the same could be said for many diets. I'm sure that being immersed in a diet's details and rules can be time-consuming, but it doesn't need to be all-consuming.
If I want to know what I can and can't eat on the keto diet, I can google it. In social situations, I'd rather hear someone tell a story that's going to make me laugh. I'd rather hear about a movie you saw, a book you read, a place you visited, a date you went on - anything that tells me something about who you are. Anyone can go on a diet.
My aversion to diet talk begins with "it's boring," but it doesn't end there. We all come at healthy living in different ways. We all choose, at different times, to eat healthy, to indulge, to quit drinking, to drink too much, to exercise regularly, or to slack off for a little while. If you aren't in a dieting mindset, hearing someone talk about dieting is particularly annoying. Not to mention that many social situations take place over food or drinks. If I'm choosing to enjoy a piece of cake, I don't want to hear about how you are choosing not to.
Whether you intend it or not, talking endlessly about your diet can feel like shaming to people forced to listen. Maybe you want to lose five pounds, but the person you are talking to has been struggling to lose 20. Rather than motivate them, your diet talk is probably going to have the opposite effect. Even worse, you might come across as trying to sell them on the diet because you think they need it. Next time you feel the need to talk about what you can't eat on your diet, stop to consider that it could be interpreted as bragging about your willpower to someone who is having a rough time.
As humans, we have so many unique experiences to share that are so much more interesting to talk about. We are more than our diets. Let's talk about something else.
A Trainer Says Doing This Style of Cardio Will Sculpt and Tone Your Booty
Did you know the gluteal muscles are among the most underused and undertrained muscles in the body? Crazy, right? One of the common causes of dormant butt syndrome, as some like to call it, is sitting. Yes, sitting. When you sit for extended periods of time (you may want to stand up now and continue reading this), your hip flexors tighten and your glute muscles turn off.
The good news is you can begin correcting and activating your booty muscles today (and start getting those gains). It's 100 percent OK to train your butt every day, just be sure to mix up the stimulus in order to prevent over-training and injury. If you're new to strength training, you'll want to begin with no more than three strength sessions a week, in order to allow your body to adapt to the new stimulus. Once you become comfortable with the movements and aren't extremely sore, you can begin to advance your programs.
Personal trainer Ryan Read has transformed a butt or two and told POPSUGAR that he likes to add walking on a treadmill at an incline into his programs to help with booty gains. "I base my whole program on building and burning," he said. "I have my girls lift heavy weights to build muscle and do incline and resistance cardio to burn calories and tone." Ryan said that the combination of lifting heavy weights and doing resisted cardio are "key to getting the lean, full look girls want."
How exactly does walking on an incline help? Glad you asked. Ryan said that it allows the glutes to stay involved while keeping the heart rate elevated and burning calories. "It's highly intense, fast-paced, and makes for a great workout to keep the muscles guessing, which is key to growth."
Start sculpting your booty today with Ryan's butt-transforming workout. And as a bonus, begin implementing these exercises into your strength sessions to really see a change in your assets.
According to an Expert, These Are the Best Fats and Oils to Eat on the Keto Diet
The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that is most commonly used to manage type 2 diabetes and to help people lose weight. The main goal is getting into a state of nutritional ketosis - the state in which your body burns fat and ketones for energy instead of glucose. The high-fat requirements may sound like a free-for-all when it comes to the fat you decide to consume, but if you want to have success on the keto diet, it's all about the quantity (your diet should consist of 70 to 80 percent fat) and more importantly the quality of fats you eat, Anna Barnwell, MPH, MSW, member of the clinical team at Virta Health, explained in a blog post.
According to Anna, fats are used in humans as a fuel source and "to build and maintain vital membranes for all the cells in the body." If you're following the keto diet, it's important that a majority of your dietary fat intake comes from monounsaturated and saturated fats in order to supply your body with energy. Monounsaturated fats can be found in olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, and some animal fats like lard. "Saturated fats are naturally concentrated in most animal fats such as dairy fat, beef (suet), and lamb, as well as 'tropical oils,'" Anna explained.
The fats you want to be cautious of while following the keto diet are polyunsaturated fats that include vegetable oils like corn, sunflower, and peanut oils, as they aren't tolerated well by the body in large amounts. Omega-6 and omega-3 are sub-classes of polyunsaturated fats and are essential to consume since our body cannot naturally produce them. According to Anna, artificial trans fats like shortening and margarine should be avoided at all costs, "as they are strongly linked to coronary artery disease."
Continue reading for a list of the best fats and oils to consume if you're following the keto diet.
Jillian Michaels Reveals How to Burn More Calories in Less Time at the Gym
Jillian Michaels is a beast. The former Biggest Loser trainer, who gained popularity as the tough-love trainer, shows off her intense workouts on Instagram, and her enviable abs speak for themselves. But for someone who's in as good of shape as Jillian is, you would think she spends half her day in the gym. In reality, she is a proponent of more efficient workouts, which means putting in the work but doing it in less time.
We asked Jillian how to be more efficient in the gym, and it should come as no surprise that she suggested people up the intensity of their workouts. "Intensity is key, but how you generate that intensity is what really matters," she told POPSUGAR.
To up your fitness game and get in the most efficient workout possible, Jillian suggests incorporating the three following techniques. Burn more calories and spend less time in the gym? Win-win.
After Trying Endless Pairs of Sneakers, These Are the Best Weightlifting Shoes I Own
As much I like to shop for sneakers, I haven't had much luck lately when it comes to finding the right pair of shoes for lifting weights. Most shoes have too much support, which means my feet can't really feel the ground and I run the risk my form turning to crap when I'm squatting or deadlifting. That's why I've been doing most of my weightlifting sessions barefoot lately. But I figured it was time to find a solid pair of strength-training shoes, so I went on a hunt.
My friend mentioned the brand Vivo Barefoot to me and I was curious enough to try it out. I'd heard that their shoes are minimalist yet still stylish, and that they provided just the right amount of support for various activities, from hiking to weightlifting to cross training.
I ordered two pairs: the Kanna in white ($125) and the Primus Trail in black ($150). It didn't take long for me to fall in love with both pairs, but particularly the Kanna since they were a little lighter and went with just about everything I owned. Not only did I get a ton of compliments when I started wearing them around the gym (and even to the office on my athleisure days), but they were perfect for all my weightlifting sessions.
The Kannas truly did make me feel like I was almost barefoot. I could grip into the floor with my toes when I was lifting heavy and there was a lot of room for my feet to breathe so they never felt suffocated, no matter how long my strength-training sessions were. And even though they're really light, they're extremely durable. I've been wearing them almost daily since I got them a couple months ago and they still look and feel brand new!
I've been recommending these shoes to my clients a lot lately because it's the perfect middle ground between overdeveloped sneakers and going totally barefoot. If you want to step up your strength-training game, I highly recommend ordering a pair yourself.
Your Daily La Croix Habit Could Be Affecting Your Teeth
At the beach or barbecues this Summer, you'll likely find millennials and moms alike sipping on their LaCroix or Spindrift. These sparkling waters are refreshing while also providing extra carbonation that leaves you feeling satisfied. Plus, drinking sparkling water can scratch your soda itch without the extra calories. But have you ever wondered what those bubbles are doing to your teeth?
To get to the bottom of the real effects of bubbly, we talked to Dr. Jessica Hilburg, associate dean for clinical affairs at NYU College of Dentistry. "Carbonated water without any added flavor is slightly acidic (pH lower than seven, which is neutral) and can be minimally erosive to the teeth," Hilburg said. Hilburg also stressed that the effects of sparkling water on your teeth become more severe if you stray from plain bubbles. "Added flavors or artificial sweetener can further decrease the pH and increase the acidity and therefore can be more erosive," she said.
Overall, Hilburg urges us to keep it simple. "The healthiest beverage anyone can choose to drink is plain water that is fluoridated. That's because it is neutral, not acidic (pH below seven) or basic (pH above seven), and will not erode your teeth," she said. "The next best choice is carbonated water with no added flavor or artificial sweeteners." If you find yourself reaching for too many sparkling waters per day, try to swap one or two of them for a plain water. This way your body will stay hydrated and your teeth won't suffer from the possible erosive effects of carbonated water.
25 Healthy Chicken Recipes to Make You Forget You're on a Diet
I'll be honest: whether I'm trying to eat healthy or not, baked or roasted chicken is a protein source I'm unlikely to gravitate toward when presented with other options. It's often just so boring and bland, am I right? But I'm eventually swayed when I come across a healthy chicken recipe that happens to be unique and packed with delicious flavors and healthy ingredients.
Here we've rounded up 25 variations on baked chicken, from healthy takes on favorites like fried chicken and wings to different versions of simple baked and roasted recipes. You'll be clearing your plate faster than you can say "winner winner, chicken dinner."
Disneyland Has Grape-Soda Churros That Taste EXACTLY Like the Drink From Your Childhood
I'm hardly surprised when I hear about new churro flavors at Disneyland (what will they think of next?), but when I saw Grape Soda on the list at a churro cart, I stopped in my tracks. You're telling me there's a treat that combines the magic of a Disney churro with the nostalgia of the best bubbly beverage from a '90s childhood? Oh hell yes. I immediately ordered two.
These grape-dusted churros can be found at the Downtown Disney churro cart in Anaheim, meaning you don't even need a Disneyland pass to get your hands on one. If grape-soda-flavored things are not your thing - for some reason unbeknownst to me - you have other options, including Fruity Pebbles and Watermelon, a delightful flavor that launched last year and tastes like Sour Punch Straws. To get up close and personal with the Grape Soda churro ($5), read on to see more photos of this life-changing park snack.
This Iridescent Shower Curtain Is So Hypnotizing, I'm Never Leaving the Bathroom, So Bye Forever
Is your bathroom all white and gray? Clean and simple? Boring? Luckily, we discovered the most mesmerizing accessory you could possibly purchase. Just look at this Iridescent Shower Curtain ($99) and soak in all of its glory. It looks like unicorns and fairies and magic all wrapped into one big piece of fabric.
The curtain is made with water-resistant vinyl that has a holographic rainbow shine. It's sheer, so you can use it on its own or with a liner. Just think about how Instagram-worthy your bathroom will be with this addition. We're buying one for every family member as we speak - no joke. Let's hope they like shiny stuff!
Top 10 Things Dogs Eat (Other Than Food)!
Do you know the No. 1 thing dogs eat that they shouldn't? (Hint: it's not your homework!) Find it out and more when you start the slideshow of the top sneaky nonsnacks that often cause choking, surgery, or worse!
Starbucks Fans Will Get a Caffeine Rush From These 13 Cool Items - All From Amazon
If you need to get your Starbucks fix every single day, there's no doubt you're a big fan of the brand. Hey, we don't blame you. That's why we rounded up the coolest Starbucks products you can get from Amazon. Shop through them and get yourself something that shows your love of all things caffeinated.
It's Official: These Are the 11 Editor-Approved Candles You Need For Fall 2018
Bye Summer, we're so over you. But really - it's time to get into full-on Fall mode. One of our favorite ways to be in the seasonal spirit is with candles. Here at POPSUGAR, we're totally obsessed, so we curated the very best options you should buy this Autumn. Whether you love a classic pumpkin scent or notes of cedar and vanilla, we've got the picks you'll want to light up every night. Now all you need is a cozy blanket and a hot toddy.
The Secret to My Easiest Move Ever
Since graduating from college, I have moved nine times - twice cross-country - and I get better at it every time. I achieved a new personal best with my recent move, and I did it without a single cardboard box. Instead, I rented reusable plastic bins from a company called BungoBox and eliminated one of the most stressful parts of the process. Here's why it was awesome.
I Cut Out Cardboard
One of my least favorite parts about moving is procuring boxes. In the weeks leading up to a move, I become a crazy cardboard scavenger, visiting liquor stores, grocery stores, and sidewalks on recycling day to collect as many boxes as possible. I will do anything to avoid paying money for a cardboard box, though I usually end up having to buy some anyway. As someone who is eco-conscious and abhors waste, it pains me to break down all those good boxes and recycle them after a move. Using plastic bins also removed the need for tape, since the lids lock when closed. All I had to buy was bubble wrap and packing paper.
It Saved Time
We researched several bin companies available in our area, including JuggleBox, BoxUp, and Bin-It. We ultimately chose BungoBox because it's available in 13 markets across the US and it offered extralarge boxes. Companies vary based on location, so I urge you to research the offerings in your local market.
Some companies allow you to keep the boxes for one week, while others offer two weeks for a higher price. All of them give you an estimate of the number of bins you'll need based on your apartment size, and we ended up having a near-perfect amount of boxes.
The bins were delivered to my apartment before the move and picked up when I was done. You can keep the bins for one to two weeks around your moving date. I opted to keep mine for a little longer before the move than after. The company also provides wheeled carts so you can move the boxes around as you pack and stickers so you can label them.
The Price Was Right
The four companies I researched offered similar pricing. Quotes vary depending on how many boxes you need, what size box you want, and how long you keep them, but the general range was $150 to $300 for a two-bedroom apartment. We rented a mix of large and extralarge boxes for two weeks, and the cost was around $200, including delivery and pickup.
Renting bins from BungoBox was more expensive than scavenging for cardboard boxes but still very affordable - especially compared to buying cardboard boxes, which can become absurdly expensive. BungoBox estimates that customers save as much as 50 percent versus buying cardboard boxes.
I Couldn't Procrastinate
Because you only rent the boxes for a maximum of two weeks, your move doesn't drag on forever. Renting bins forces you to pack and unpack quickly, which I considered a gift. I speak from experience when I say that if you start packing too soon for a move, it feels endless, and unpacking quickly allows you to feel settled faster than if you leave boxes piled up for months.
The Pros Outweighed the Cons
As long as you can deal with the two-week window, renting bins makes for a far more enjoyable moving experience than using cardboard. It's better for the environment and cuts out a huge, unpleasant step in the moving process.
The only downside is that BungoBox offered only large and extralarge bins. Because the bins are heavier than cardboard, they are very heavy when full. I felt bad for my movers. Were I to do it again, I'd choose a bin rental company that offers a wider variety of sizes. But I'm definitely going the reusable bin route from now on.
FYI, These Heating Pads Are Ridiculously Cute and Will Keep You Cozy All Fall Long
On chilly Fall days, using a heating pad will keep you extra cozy. Urban Outfitters just released a collection of cute options. You can pick from a sloth, llama, teddy bear, or avocado. They are filled with natural buckwheat grains and lavender said to help soothe sore spots, too. All you have to do is microwave these little creatures to get them nice and warm. You also have the option of freezing them in case you're looking to cool off instead. Look through the adorable choices and snag one for yourself.
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Does Tia Find Love on Bachelor in Paradise? Here’s What We Know
You know Tia Booth as the sweet girl from Arkansas who also happens to be best friends with Bachelor alumna Raven Gates. You also know her as the girl who dated Colton Underwood from Becca Kufrin's season of The Bachelorette. Well, we haven't seen the last of Tia, because she's part of the cast on season five of Bachelor in Paradise! But does she find love?
The promo video for the season showed that not only do Tia and Colton talk about their relationship, but Tia hits it off with Chris Randone, who is also from Becca's season.
"Chris seems cool, so far. But there's still so many people that can come down," Tia said during the first episode. "I feel like there is gonna be someone better."
And by someone "better," she meant Colton. It's no secret that Tia hoped he would show up in paradise, and she said how she wanted nothing more than to see him. So when she received the first date card, she was not happy since the guy she wanted to go out with most wasn't there.
Instead, she decided to ask Chris on the date and the two hit it off - complete with a makeout under fireworks. "Yeah, I think there will be more kisses in our future," she said. "Colton who? We don't know him."
In true ABC fashion, nothing stays perfect for long. Just five hours after Tia and Chris got home from their date, who shows up in paradise but Colton himself . . . with a date card. When Chris Harrison asked if he was there for Tia, he said, "I'm here to see if there's anything for me out there. It could be Tia, it could not be Tia." Despite that, he asked her on the date and the two talked about giving their relationship another shot. Cue the romantic boat and jet ski rides - and plenty of kissing.
It looks like we have a serious love triangle on our hands. But Tia, Colton, and Chris all follow each other on Instagram, a pure indication that they don't hate each other's guts, so maybe this doesn't end that badly?
Personally, I don't think it's going to work out with either of the men. Whether she hits it off with someone else in paradise is up in the air, but sheesh, she just needs someone so she can double date with Raven already!
House of Cards: We Finally Know When to Expect the Final Season
We've been eager to hear when the sixth and final season of Netflix's hit political drama House of Cards would debut. Finally, we've received an official confirmation of the premiere date as well as who will be leading the series, and we'll give you a hint: it definitely isn't Kevin Spacey.
During the 2018 Oscars, a teaser trailer aired confirming that the latest season would be coming this Fall, and on Aug. 7 a brand new poster featuring leading lady Robin Wright revealed that the series will return on Nov. 2. That's not too far of a wait, right?
If you still find yourself longing for a first look at the new political figures played by Greg Kinnear and Diane Lane, there are a few things House of Cards fans should check out in the meantime. For starters, watch the nail-biting trailer for a closer look into the final season, spearheaded by the powerful girl boss Claire Underwood (Wright). Could there be a female-fueled spinoff in the works? We can hope, but we'll have to stay tuned to find out.
The 1 Thing Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank Have in Common With Harry and Meghan
Prince William and Kate Middleton may rarely show PDA, but Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank clearly have no problem flaunting their love for one another. Just like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Eugenie and Jack - who are set to tie the knot on Oct. 12 - always seem to make it a point to hold hands and exchange loving looks during public events. Given that Eugenie is ninth in line for the throne, there isn't as much pressure on the royal to keep things professional, and after all, Jack has already gotten "Granny's" approval. Take a look at some of Eugenie and Jack's sweetest PDA moments ahead.
Legacies: You'll Totally Recognize the Setting for the Vampire Diaries Spinoff
We already know that the new CW show, Legacies, is a continuation of the stories told in The Vampire Diaries and its first spinoff, The Originals. But how close to home do we get for this new series, which premieres on Oct. 25? According to creator Julie Plec, the answer is very. On Monday, she told journalists at the Television Critics Association's Summer press tour that the new show's prime setting is at a school that's "off old Miller Road, on the edge of Mystic Falls, where the locals think it's a troubled school for rich kids. But inside are a wonderful cast of characters of young supernatural beings."
For those well-initiated with our favorite fictitious Virginia small town, note that there will still be a Miss Mystic Falls pageant and a Founder's Day celebration. Steven R. McQueen will return as Jeremy Gilbert for one episode and Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig) is still the town sheriff. Most importantly, the show centers on The Vampire Diaries' Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis), the headmaster at the (ahem) Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted - where he not only oversees The Originals' Hope Mikaelson (Danielle Rose Russell) but his own twin daughters and a bunch of other brooding teen supernaturals.
There are plenty of other Easter eggs for fans of the other two series, but Plec says there's still enough fresh material for newbies to experience what she calls "TVDU" (That would be The Vampire Diaries Universe. Duh).
"For the most part, the mythology is a new mythology," she says. "A lot of the supernatural beings that we'll be opening our doors to are things that you never would have seen on The Vampire Diaries. You don't need to know anything other than kind of just have a love for teen soap and/or like creatures of the night."
So will the kids at Salvatore School have any run-ins with the townies at Mystic Falls High?
"The single most important rule (at this school) is don't fraternize with the locals and don't let anybody in on the secret of who you are or what you can do," Plec says. "In the second episode, we [have] this annual flag football for charity against the local school. And they just they have to lose every year . . . But this bully and this mean girl are just poking and poking and poking . . . And [things] of course, go terribly wrong."
A Comprehensive History of Demi Moore's Many Loves
Being friends with an ex may not be easy, but Demi Moore recently proved that it is, in fact, possible. The actress participated in Bruce Willis's Comedy Central roast last month, and in addition to delivering some pretty intense burns about the actor's career, she also called Bruce one of her "top three husbands." So, who else has Demi been married to? From actors to musicians to a martial arts instructor, take a look at Demi's past romances ahead.
Even at Just 5 Minutes, This Short Cloverfield Film Is Pretty Damn Good
Remember how Netflix dropped The Cloverfield Paradox out of nowhere after the Super Bowl this year? And how it was kind of a confusing mess that barely connected to 2008's Cloverfield? At the time, the takeaway seemed to be that another decent movie in the Cloverfield universe was just not meant to happen. Yes, 10 Cloverfield Lane was a solid entry, but neither film really captured the raw excitement of the first entry into the "franchise." And just when we were about to give up hope, a new addition has suddenly emerged.
Megan is a short film that is not technically part of the Cloverfield canon, at least not yet. That's because it's more of a fan's dedication to the lore of the series than it is an addition with a J.J. Abrams stamp of approval. Megan is directed by Greg Strasz, with writing and story credits by Giuseppe Mercadante, Jean de Meuron, and Strasz himself. At this point, it's merely a "proof of concept" piece, meaning the short clip is meant to demonstrate how effectively the story could function as a feature-length film. But with such a unique take on the franchise and a captivating introduction, we're hoping it gets the big-screen treatment it deserves.
Brace Yourself DC Fans: A Member of the Bat Family Is Officially Joining the Arrowverse
The CW's Arrowverse just keeps getting bigger. Originally announced as the special guest for the network's four-way DC series crossover event in the Fall, Batwoman is now the star of a series in development for The CW. The series is slated for a potential release in 2019 and helmed by the mastermind of DC's small-screen universe, Greg Berlanti. On Aug. 7, it was announced that Ruby Rose would don the cowl and take on the role of the Arrowverse's Batwoman. The series will be joining the squad of popular DC series at The CW, which includes Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Black Lightning.
According to the show's official logline, Batwoman tells the story of Kate Kane, who, "armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope."
Rose's Batwoman will be the first time that the character has appeared on any screen, so an entire series about her is amazing! The Vampire Diaries's Caroline Dries has been tapped to write the script and executive produce along with Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns. Batwoman is the third member of the Bat family to get an onscreen adaptation, after Batman himself and Batgirl, whose standalone film is currently under development with Joss Whedon signed on to write, direct, and produce the film.
Here's How to Pronounce Garrett Yrigoyen's Last Name, Because We Know You're Wondering
First came Luyendyk, then Yrigoyen, so if there's one thing we hope for Becca Kufrin and her future, it's that she keeps her last name. The season finale of The Bachelorette proved to be incredibly emotional (fine, you were right, Chris Harrison), and while we're still mourning her breakup with runner-up Blake, it's time to come to terms with the fact that Becca will (hopefully) one day marry Garrett Yrigoyen, and boy, that's a mouthful.
Becca and her fiancé Garrett appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live following the airing of the finale, and Jimmy wasted no time before asking Garrett the important questions, like how it feels being in public together, what their future plans are, and how the hell do you pronounce his last name. With that big smile on his face, Garrett explains it's "Yer-goy-en."
"You're not going to take that name, are you?" Jimmy asked, to which Becca responded, "We've talked about maybe hyphenating it, but that's 'Kufrin-Yrigoyen,' I don't think our kids are going to be able to pronounce that." Forget about your kids, we can't even pronounce that! Check out the clip below, and then see the photos that prove this might have been the sexiest season of The Bachelorette ever.
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