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.
lundi 8 octobre 2018
31 Celebrity Couples Who've Already Made Their Love Official This Year
Last year was certainly the year of love, given how many celebrity couples tied the knot, but 2018 definitely seems to be the year of surprise weddings. In January, Ellen Page shocked us all when she revealed on social media that she secretly tied the knot with dancer Emma Portner. That same month, Ricky Martin also casually revealed in an interview that he and Jwan Yosef had already exchanged vows, and then Amy Schumer wed chef Chris Fischer in a star-studded beach ceremony after almost three months of dating. I guess when you know, you really know, right?
From the surprising nuptials to the more over-the-top affairs - Harry and Meghan, we're looking at you - keep scrolling to see all the happy couples who've gotten hitched in 2018, so far.
Related: Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just These Sexy Celebrity PDA Moments?
Why the Reveal of Maggie's Son on The Walking Dead Is Especially Bittersweet
Warning: Minor, terribly sad spoilers for the season nine premiere of The Walking Dead below!
In a break from the norm, The Walking Dead's season nine premiere doesn't make us sit through the gut-wrenching death of a beloved character. Instead, we get to silently, morbidly cheer as Maggie finally puts an end to Gregory's devious plans at sabotage once and for all by sentencing him to the gallows. But that's not to say that the episode doesn't have us feeling emotional for another reason.
Before Maggie gets revenge on her Hilltop rival in the Greg Nicotero-directed premiere, "A New Beginning" finally introduces us to her bouncing baby boy with her late husband, Glenn: little Hershel Rhee. After what seemed like an eternity of pregnancy, the zombie drama (wisely) chooses to skip over Maggie's delivery altogether and pick up with her two-person family when adorable Hershel is already a few months old (and reportedly "a little stinker," according to Maggie).
If you've been a loyal fan of The Walking Dead since the start, then Maggie's choice in name for her son shouldn't come as a surprise; it is, of course, in honor of her late father, Hershel Greene. The former vet and widowed owner of the Georgia farm where Rick and company arrive in season two stayed on the show until the mid-season premiere of the fourth season, in which he's heartlessly decapitated by the governor in front of his family outside the prison.
What makes the nod to the character even more bittersweet is that the actor who played Hershel, Scott Wilson, passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday night, just a day before the show's premiere.
"Scott will always be remembered as a great actor, and we all feel fortunate to have known him as an even better person," AMC said in a statement over the weekend. "The character he embodied on The Walking Dead, Hershel, lived at the emotional core of the show. Like Scott in our lives, Hershel was a character whose actions continue to inform our characters' choices to this day. Our hearts go out to his wife, family, friends and to the millions of fans who loved him. Scott will be missed."
Now, excuse us as we watch this GIF on repeat and sob for a few more hours.
Wondering What Happens to King Ezekiel in The Walking Dead's Comics? Here's What to Know
Image Source: AMC
It feels like we've only just met the charismatic King Ezekiel on The Walking Dead, and we're already terrified of losing him. Carol and Morgan meet the charismatic leader at a new community called the Kingdom in season seven's "The Well"; this settlement is a little more rose-tinted than Rick's Alexandria or Negan's Sanctuary. In fact, Carol insists Ezekiel is selling his people a fairy tale. But as we know in the universe of The Walking Dead, nothing stays pristine for too long, and the Kingdom is already organizing with Rick to take down the Saviors.
Now that season nine has premiered, Ezekiel has become an important and integral character within the show - not only does his community help strengthen the group as a whole, but his romantic relationship with Carol provides some much-needed sweet, corny moments in each episode. It's the latter development that has us so worried, in fact; we've watched TWD too long to know that a character professing their love for another is almost always foreshadowing their own painful death.
If you can't wait to see what becomes of him, we're outlining everything that happens in The Walking Dead comic books.
Now, we know that King Ezekiel is well acquainted with the Saviors. In fact, he was already participating in Negan's infamous "arrangement," where his men come and take a share of nearby groups' supplies on a frequent basis. In the comic books, King Ezekiel becomes romantically entangled with Michonne, not Carol. Like in the show, he also teams up with Rick and the members of the Hilltop community to take Negan and the Saviors down. Together, they launch a massive attack on the Saviors' main compound, but they're quickly overwhelmed by Negan's men. After the attack, Ezekiel attempts to overtake another Savior compound and tragically loses Shiva to a hoard of walkers.
As the casualties pile up in the brutal war with the Saviors, Ezekiel loses his footing as a leader. He spirals into a depression. He eventually recovers in time to help everyone fight off the Saviors when they attack Hilltop. This is the last big battle among all the groups once Negan is finally taken into custody. King Ezekiel returns home to the Kingdom, and Michonne goes along with him.
Image Source: Image Comics
So, how does King Ezekiel meet his tragic end? At one point, Michonne leaves him, and upon hearing that her feelings for him are still there, Ezekiel goes after her. (In the season nine premiere, Carol tells him that although she loves him, she needs to stay behind in the Sanctuary to help Daryl run things, rather than return home to the Kingdom with him.) Ezekiel eventually encounters Alpha, the leader of a terrifying new group called the Whisperers. Alpha decapitates Ezekiel and puts his head on a wooden stake. He's later discovered by Rick and the rest of the group.
If you thought that was the end of Ezekiel's nightmare, there's just a bit more. Perhaps the most tragic part is that Ezekiel's head reanimates while it's on the stake. So, when everyone encounters him, his head has become that of a walker's. Michonne, overwhelmed with emotion, can't bring herself to finish him off. So, Andrea (who's still alive in the comics) steps forward and does it instead.
Image Source: Image Comics
To put this storyline into perspective in terms of the show, the Whisperers are definitely going to emerge at some point this season. Diehard fans were quick to call out the connection when the show's official Instagram posted a snap of a severed head on a stake just before the season seven premiere two years ago - doesn't the snap look eerily like the frame of Ezekiel's head in the comics?! In July 2018 it was revealed that Samantha Morton will play Alpha, and Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst has been cast to play Beta, second in command of the Whisperers. Ozark's Cassady McClincy was also recently cast to play Lydia, Alpha's daughter.
So, there you have it! King Ezekiel may be making us all swoon with his romantic overtures to Carol now, but there's a high chance his death will be just as bleak as the rest of the apocalypse.
Rejoice, Soul Sisters - Lil' Kim and Christina Aguilera Reunited to Perform Lady Marmalade
"Hey sista, go sista, soul sista, flow sista . . ."
Almost anyone who grew up in the early 2000s would recognize these catchy lyrics from the iconic girl-power banger "Lady Maramalade." Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Pink, and Mýa gave us this sexy 2001 rendition of the Patti Labelle song, and we haven't been the same since. On Wednesday, Aguilera once again blew everyone away during her Liberation Tour in New York when she brought out Lil' Kim to help her perform the flirty anthem. Rocking a sparkly gold jumpsuit, Lil' Kim strutted her stuff across the stage alongside Aguilera, who sported a white robe over a low-cut black top.
Aguilera's powerful voice and Lil' Kim's insane rapping skills made for an amazing performance that took concertgoers back in time to the beautifully risqué "Lady Marmalade" music video. The 2001 version of "Lady Marmalade" was featured on the soundtrack of the film Moulin Rouge! and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Aguilera, Pink, Mya, and Lil' Kim even performed the song at the 2002 Grammys.
See clips and photos of Aguilera and Lil' Kim's Wednesday performance ahead to bask in all the nostalgic glory.
Taylor Swift Finally Breaks Political Silence With Passionate Instagram Caption About Voting
Taylor Swift has finally broken her political silence, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
The "Delicate" singer's decision to keep her political opinions to herself over the last few years has earned her plenty of criticism, especially since she hinged much of her 1989 album and tour around the tenets of feminism and girl power but declined to speak out in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Many took her silence as support of Republican candidate and noted racist and misogynist Donald Trump. That notion only continued when white nationalist groups voiced their love of Taylor, anointing her an "Aryan goddess" and (falsely) claiming she held similar values. Rather than publicly denouncing them, her camp chose to sue.
But with the midterm elections coming up in Tennessee, where she's registered to vote, the 28-year-old decided to share a rare post to social media about who she plans on voting for and her political opinions in general. "I'm writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I'll be voting in the state of Tennessee," she says in the caption of a photo of herself on Instagram, also acknowledging her part in the #MeToo movement. "In the past I've been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now."
Taylor writes passionately of her love and support for the LGBTQ community, as well as human rights and race in America. "I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country," she continues. "I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent."
She finishes her note saying that she'll be casting a vote for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives, rather than Marsha Blackburn ("Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me"). Take the time to read Taylor's powerful caption in full, ahead:
"I'm writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I'll be voting in the state of Tennessee. In the past I've been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now. I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country. I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.
I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love. Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me. She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values. I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives. Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values. For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway.
So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do. October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN. Go to vote.org and you can find all the info. Happy Voting!"
How A Star Is Born Is (and Isn't) Based on a True Story
Now that A Star Is Born has finally graced theaters across the nation, we can officially get our entire lives and openly weep as the timeless Hollywood tale comes to life once again. Having witnessed the film, it's pretty easy to wonder how much of it is based on the truth. After all, Lady Gaga experienced her own meteoric rise to fame barely a decade ago. Curious how much of the story was lifted from her life? Let's go over the big similarities.
Before we dive in, it's worth noting that this is the fourth iteration of the iconic film. The other three iterations stretch back a good 80 years; the original, starring Janet Gaynor, came out in 1937. There was a version with Judy Garland in 1954 and one with Barbra Streisand in 1976. It's worth noting that every time the film is remade, the story is slightly tweaked - the original version was about two actors - and the original film doesn't seem to be based on one single person's life and times in Hollywood. Rather, it reads more as a myth, the kind of story that pertains to hundreds, maybe thousands of people who pave their own path in Tinseltown. It's meant to show the not-so-glamorous underbelly of fame, and it's always been more of an allegory than a true story.
With that in mind, there are ways to connect the 2018 iteration of the story to Lady Gaga's career. The most obvious is that Ally signs with Interscope Records, just like Gaga did. (That's more of a fun Easter egg, though, right?) There are other fun nods, though. Ally performs on Saturday Night Live, one of her first big gigs! Similarly, Lady Gaga made her SNL debut in 2009, a little over a year after the release of her first album, The Fame. Gaga and Ally are both born-and-bred NYC girls who come from Italian families.
But for all the similarities you could draw between the two, there are a lot of things that don't line up. Yes, Gaga did earn Grammy nods for her first album, but she never won best new artist. In fact, she wasn't even nominated for best new artist. And, I mean, we all know she wasn't discovered after performing across the nation with a beloved country star. So, yeah, there are echoes of the truth throughout A Star Is Born - we're sure that's the case with previous versions as well - but on the whole, we're calling it a work of fiction.
Congrats Are in Order! Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner Are Expecting Their Third Child
Congrats are in order for Jamie Dornan and Amelia Warner! The 36-year-old 50 Shades of Grey actor and his wife are expanding their family for a third time, People reports. The couple tied the knot back in 2013 and are already parents to two daughters, Elva and Dulcie.
After a romantic Italian vacation at the end of Summer, Jamie recently stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres show to play a hilarious pregnancy-themed game for charity. A little foreshadowing, maybe? We're so excited for Jamie, Amelia, and their growing family!
If Princess Beatrice Is Older Than Princess Eugenie, Just How Old Is She?
When Princess Eugenie ties the knot with Jack Brooksbank on Oct. 12, she'll have her older sister, Princess Beatrice, right by her side. But just how much older is Beatrice? Well, Beatrice was born on Aug. 8, 1988, making her 30, while Eugenie is 28, so that makes them two years apart.
Back in August, Eugenie announced in the September 2018 issue of British Vogue that she'd selected her sister as her maid of honor. Eugenie also revealed that she wasn't "stressed at all" with the wedding planning, and Beatrice called her "amazing" and a "very modern bride." We've only got a few more weeks to go until Eugenie and Jack say "I do"!
Taylor Kinney Praises Ex-Fiancée Lady Gaga For A Star Is Born: "I Couldn't Be More Proud"
Lady Gaga still has a huge fan in former fiancé Taylor Kinney. The 37-year-old Chicago Fire actor recently praised his ex and her role in A Star Is Born in an interview with Us Weekly, saying he "couldn't be more proud."
"I know what went into it, it's been a long time coming . . . It's been years . . . to see what people go through to be in that, you can kind of let the masses make decisions," Taylor revealed. Though he hasn't had a chance to see the film, he said, "I know in my heart it's gonna be great. And I know that she gave her all."
He also has a firm belief that Gaga's "in good hands" with director and costar Bradley Cooper. "I know it's his directorial debut, and I wish all of them the best. I hope it really does really well," he said.
Taylor and Gaga called off their engagement back in June 2016, and she's since moved on with her agent Christian Carino, but that hasn't kept the former couple from staying close friends. After their breakup, Taylor would still hang out with Gaga's mom and attended her concerts. That's how you stay friends with an ex, folks! If you're still having trouble letting go of Taylor and Gaga's love, even two years later, keep reading to see more snaps of their cutest moments.
Want to Scar Trick-or-Treaters For Life? Here's How to Dress Up as Pennywise the Clown
The It reboot was 2017's biggest horror movie, which means you're still going to see plenty of terrifying Pennywise the clowns running around on Halloween this year. While the thought of opening your door to trick-or-treaters dressed as the horrifying evil entity from Stephen King's beloved story might make you want to run and hide, we have a proposition for you: if you can't beat the clowns, why not join the clowns?
Of all the recent buzzy pop culture Halloween costumes out there, Pennywise is actually one of the easiest to pull off. Sure, his white and silver clown suit might seem elaborate at first glance, but the trick to freaking everyone out with your costume is all in the makeup. If you can properly paint your face to match Pennywise's and get a red wig or temporary red hair dye, people will barely notice anything under your chin, trust us.
What to wear: The key to Pennywise's outfit is keeping things relatively monochromatic (in this case, either silver or white). Pair silver or white leggings with a ruffled, long-sleeved shirt or dress (you can always spray paint it silver), and glue three red pom-poms down the front. Wear white, black, or red boots, and glue a red pom-pom to the toe of each. Finish it off with a pair of white or silver gloves, white face paint, a red wig, and red lipstick that you draw in two lines all the way up through your eyebrows.
What to bring: A red balloon on a string, and maybe a newspaper sailboat with the name "S.S. Georgie" written on the side in black marker.
How to act, if you're going method with it: Deranged, and hungry for children. Speak in a high-pitched sing-song voice, and feel free to break into a crazy dance if the mood strikes you.
Wondering How to Pronounce Princess Eugenie's Name? Here's Her Clever Hack
Princess Eugenie is getting ready to walk down the aisle this month, and the world is wanting to learn everything they can about her and her husband-to-be, Jack Brooksbank. While the 28-year-old has been in the spotlight most of her life, there is one thing about her that many people still don't know: how to pronounce her name. If you've found yourself second-guessing the pronunciation, we're here to solve the mystery once and for all.
While most people say "You-Janie" or "You-Jee-nie," it's actually "YOO-junnee." And if you're still having trouble getting the pronunciation to stick, the Duchess of York has a clever hack. "Whenever we used to meet foreign people who were struggling with it, my mum [Sarah Ferguson] and I would help them by saying, 'It's like Use Your Knees,'" Eugenie told The Sun.
Now that we've settled that, brush up on even more facts about the duchess ahead of her royal wedding.
dimanche 7 octobre 2018
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This 1 Pregnancy Symptom Would Be WAY Worse Than the Nausea
I knew about the obvious pregnancy symptoms - I certainly didn't live under a rock - but I wasn't ready for the intensity with which they hit. I wasn't ready for the vomiting and the near-incurable, round-the-clock nausea. But when they hit - and they hit - I didn't cower; I dealt with it like a champ, asking my doctor for a prescription of Zofran.
The thing I wasn't ready for, however, was the putrid taste that clung onto my tongue like Velcro. It was sour and metallic at the same time, like I was chewing on nickels that had been soaking in saltwater. But not refreshing Atlantic Ocean saltwater that's green and lovely. Gnarly, sewer runoff, Pacific Ocean saltwater that you wouldn't even want to walk in. That was my mouth. A thick, metallic, uninhabitable body of polluted swamp.
When the taste first appeared, it was Week 5, and I attributed it to my all-cracker diet. I'd replaced what I'd considered to be normal eating habits with almost all carbs. Cereal. Crackers. Bagels."Maybe it's all, you know, the yeast from the simple carbs I'm eating," I told my mom over the phone somewhere around week five. She just laughed at me. Did cereal even contain yeast? Probably not.
That was my mouth. A thick, metallic, uninhabitable body of polluted swamp.
I soon asked my doctor about it. She just shrugged and gave me that "welcome to pregnancy" knowing nod she gave me whenever I shared a symptom with her (except the nausea; she was much more helpful in treating the nausea). But I knew I was complaining about something real. This wasn't just a bad taste that I could gargle away. It coated every inch of my innocent tongue like cement. It was thick and invisible at the same time. I had to figure out a way to cleanse my palette.
I tried to fix it with aggressive teeth brushing. Flossing. Mouthwash. Gum. I even scraped the sh*t out of my tongue like I was the legendary Zamboni cleaning an ice rink. I gargled saltwater to rebalance the pH in my mouth. Out of all of those tricks, gum and saltwater helped the most, but they were temporary fixes. Once I'd spit the gum out, the taste came back like a toilet bowl tank refilling itself with water after a flush. But those moments . . . those precious, yeast-free moments were everything.
By week 10 I was livid. I went online and learned that my enemy had a name - an absurd name at that. Her name was Dysgeusia, and she makes the mouth taste metallic, salty, burnt, rancid, and foul. Check. Some possible causes included prenatal vitamins (or conversely vitamin deficiencies) and all of the new hormones. Thankfully, the internet told me that Dysgeusia would disappear by the second trimester.
The internet is a liar. The symptoms didn't peter out until week 20. The halfway point. But the dirtiest trick of all was that it came back. Just as the third trimester began, Dysgeusia reappeared and hung on for dear life until the very end.
When I think back to all of the ails I complained about during my pregnancy - the vomiting, the fatigue - the sour taste in my mouth was definitely the most vile. I wish someone would've given me a heads up.
How to Create a Wedding Hashtag No One Else Will Have
There are some brides who ask guests to unplug at their wedding and some who ask guests to go all out with the photo snapping and sharing. If you're the second type of bride, you're probably already brainstorming your wedding hashtag - you know, the one phrase that guests will use on Instagram and Twitter to round up pictures of your big day.
"Hashtags are such a fun way to see all the photos from your big day that your guests took!" says Kari Dirksen, founder and lead planner of Feathered Arrow Events. "You can't be everywhere at once, so it's a great way to see everything that happened throughout the evening and reminisce on the day. I always tell clients to think of something fun and unique that combines your names in some way."
Instead of the more standard conventions you've probably seen all over the place, we bring you unique, creative ideas you haven't thought of. Of course, replace them with your own names, initials, wedding locations, and such to make them special to your big day. We're also sharing examples of how to incorporate the hashtags in your decor and signage so that your guests are all using the same one and using it for all their social snaps.
What's the best one you've seen? Let us know!
This Couple Transformed a Dated Trailer Into a Dreamy Vacation Home on Wheels
Brianne, an RN, and Sean Walker, a firefighter and photographer, are a married couple living in San Diego with their three young children, and they also happen to be wizards when it comes to flipping trailers. Seriously, when you see how the Walkers transformed a "dark and stinky" RV into a bright and beautiful space that's both stylish and functional for a family of five, you'll be left asking, "When can I move in?" But as they'll attest, there was no magic involved, just a design-savvy vision and a helluva lot of elbow grease.
I asked the Walkers to share the story of how they got interested in renovating trailers (this isn't their first rodeo), what challenges they faced during the process of updating this one, the smart small-space tricks they incorporated, and their advice for anyone brave enough to take on fixing up a vacation home on wheels. Ahead, read what they told POPSUGAR via email, and see all the before and after photos of this mind-blowing renovation!
How to Create a Wedding Hashtag No One Else Will Have
There are some brides who ask guests to unplug at their wedding and some who ask guests to go all out with the photo snapping and sharing. If you're the second type of bride, you're probably already brainstorming your wedding hashtag - you know, the one phrase that guests will use on Instagram and Twitter to round up pictures of your big day.
"Hashtags are such a fun way to see all the photos from your big day that your guests took!" says Kari Dirksen, founder and lead planner of Feathered Arrow Events. "You can't be everywhere at once, so it's a great way to see everything that happened throughout the evening and reminisce on the day. I always tell clients to think of something fun and unique that combines your names in some way."
Instead of the more standard conventions you've probably seen all over the place, we bring you unique, creative ideas you haven't thought of. Of course, replace them with your own names, initials, wedding locations, and such to make them special to your big day. We're also sharing examples of how to incorporate the hashtags in your decor and signage so that your guests are all using the same one and using it for all their social snaps.
What's the best one you've seen? Let us know!
This Couple Transformed a Dated Trailer Into a Dreamy Vacation Home on Wheels
Brianne, an RN, and Sean Walker, a firefighter and photographer, are a married couple living in San Diego with their three young children, and they also happen to be wizards when it comes to flipping trailers. Seriously, when you see how the Walkers transformed a "dark and stinky" RV into a bright and beautiful space that's both stylish and functional for a family of five, you'll be left asking, "When can I move in?" But as they'll attest, there was no magic involved, just a design-savvy vision and a helluva lot of elbow grease.
I asked the Walkers to share the story of how they got interested in renovating trailers (this isn't their first rodeo), what challenges they faced during the process of updating this one, the smart small-space tricks they incorporated, and their advice for anyone brave enough to take on fixing up a vacation home on wheels. Ahead, read what they told POPSUGAR via email, and see all the before and after photos of this mind-blowing renovation!
This Couple Transformed a Dated Trailer Into a Dreamy Vacation Home on Wheels
Brianne, an RN, and Sean Walker, a firefighter and photographer, are a married couple living in San Diego with their three young children, and they also happen to be wizards when it comes to flipping trailers. Seriously, when you see how the Walkers transformed a "dark and stinky" RV into a bright and beautiful space that's both stylish and functional for a family of five, you'll be left asking, "When can I move in?" But as they'll attest, there was no magic involved, just a design-savvy vision and a helluva lot of elbow grease.
I asked the Walkers to share the story of how they got interested in renovating trailers (this isn't their first rodeo), what challenges they faced during the process of updating this one, the smart small-space tricks they incorporated, and their advice for anyone brave enough to take on fixing up a vacation home on wheels. Ahead, read what they told POPSUGAR via email, and see all the before and after photos of this mind-blowing renovation!
This Very Famous Designer Was Dressing Lady Gaga When "People Didn't Know Who She Was"
I celebrate just like the next girl when I see Christian Siriano's diverse runway, which he describes as the "new world of what's beautiful." The clothes are colorful, the women are colorful, and there is such a wide variety of body shapes and sizes represented, it's impossible not to stand up and cheer. But I also love to scan his front row - he has so many admirers who he's worked with for years showing up in support, Whoopi Goldberg included.
When I got the chance to talk to Christian, who's launching a new eyewear collection for Transitions that is predictably bold and bright, I wanted to focus on the topic most of us are interested in: his impressive roster of celebrity enthusiasts and his red carpet domination through the years - though he promises that has only happened naturally:
"We never go after people. We are not like, 'Oh, I have to dress that person.' I really like to make it more organic and I think that's why I had success on the red carpet for so long, because we just hope for the best and I don't put so much pressure on myself because that'll drive me crazy . . . We will reach out to stylists, but I don't let it make or break my life," he told me.
Christian recounted some of his proudest moments for me, like Michelle Obama's blue DNC dress, for which he received one of his most memorable compliments. But he truly treasures his relationship with Lady Gaga, and he so humbly reminded me that he was one of the first people to dress her and still works with her today. Keep scrolling to find the one woman Siriano has yet to create something for (no spoilers here!) and the one gown from his Spring 2019 line that you just might see pop up this award season.
The 11 Trendiest Destinations to Visit This Fall, According to Experts
Fall is the sweet spot when booking a trip because, for many destinations, travelers will encounter fewer crowds, fun festivals, and pleasant weather. From Sweden to Argentina, India, and Bhutan, here's a list of the top 11 trending destinations to visit this Fall and why, according to travel experts.
5 Little Changes That Made a Big Difference For My Sanity
Every week presents its challenges to my sanity. The crazy combination of work, relationships, social life, and the impending future leave hardly any time for me, myself, and I. I am so over it. I lost touch with my surroundings and in turn, lost touch with my own sense of who I am. In the course of the past year, I realized I needed change, stat. So I started doing more of what made me happy, more of what made me mindful, and more of what made me smile.
Here are a five little things that I do to make everyday a little better and a little brighter.
12 Harry Potter-Inspired Recipes You Can Bring to Life
Harry Potter fans can never get enough of the Wizarding World. Though it may be difficult (er, or impossible) for us measly muggles to re-create spells, one thing we can bring to life is the food and drink mentioned in the books. Though it may not be as easy as shouting "accio butterbeer!", these recipes are absolutely doable for the home cook.
5 Little Changes That Made a Big Difference For My Sanity
Every week presents its challenges to my sanity. The crazy combination of work, relationships, social life, and the impending future leave hardly any time for me, myself, and I. I am so over it. I lost touch with my surroundings and in turn, lost touch with my own sense of who I am. In the course of the past year, I realized I needed change, stat. So I started doing more of what made me happy, more of what made me mindful, and more of what made me smile.
Here are a five little things that I do to make everyday a little better and a little brighter.
12 Harry Potter-Inspired Recipes You Can Bring to Life
Harry Potter fans can never get enough of the Wizarding World. Though it may be difficult (er, or impossible) for us measly muggles to re-create spells, one thing we can bring to life is the food and drink mentioned in the books. Though it may not be as easy as shouting "accio butterbeer!", these recipes are absolutely doable for the home cook.
This North African Stew Can Be Made in an Instant Pot in Just 7 Minutes
Instant Pots are a life saver in the kitchen when you're having the busiest of days. Sometimes though, you have a little extra time in the kitchen to experiment. My favorite is a traditional North African dish with cannellini beans cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with chunks of meat, typically lamb. It's hearty, filling, and perfect for the weather coming up. This is one of those dishes where the quality of your ingredients is key because there are not too many components in the recipe. There is lots of beauty in its simplicity. If you're looking to try something new, get your Instant Pot out and let's start cooking!
Candy Corn Fanatics, Feast Your Eyes on Disneyland's New Halloween Churro!
Out of all the churros available at Disneyland this Halloween - from the cookie-crumble-topped Maleficent churro to the sparkling pumpkin spice churro - we were most intrigued to try the new two-toned candy-corn-inspired churro, but this treat turned out to be a trick to find! Luckily, we're here to share the details on where to find it at the park and what it tastes like.
This brightly colored seasonal delight is the "orange sugar churro with candy corn dipping sauce," and it can be purchased for $5.75 at the churro cart near Big Thunder Mountain in Frontierland. And if you're in it for the 'gram (which, let's be honest, we all are), don't let the sign fool you; the photo of the churros on the cart's sign doesn't actually look like the cool two-toned churro you'll get - it's a photo of plain churros next to some candy corn and the dipping sauce.
So how do they taste? Well, the orange and yellow sprinkles are flavorless, so the churro tastes like, well, a standard delicious Disneyland churro! The dipping sauce is marshmallow sauce on the top with an orange candy corn-flavored sauce on the bottom (along with a few actual pieces of candy corn). I'd recommend mixing it up to get the yummy candy corn flavor. While it's a bit underwhelming that the churro doesn't have a special flavor, it is nice that it's not overly sweet since you're only getting the candy corn flavor in the marshmallow dipping sauce. Overall, if you're a fan of candy corn, churros, and Instagrammable food, I'd say give it a try! See more photos ahead.
17 Recipes That Let You Make Your Whole Thanksgiving Feast in an Instant Pot
It's official. The Instant Pot can do it all. You can use this handy kitchen gadget to whip up practically your whole Thanksgiving meal this year. Yes, we are serious. It can handle your meat - whichever you prefer - your side dishes, your sauces, and even your desserts. You just might need to have a few Instant Pots on hand to do all the work.
If you're ready to try your hand at creating a complete Instant Pot meal for Thanksgiving, we've found 18 recipes that should pretty well cover all your bases. The only dish you might need to still use your oven for is the rolls! But it feels like one of the future Instant Pot models will have figured out how to bake those, too.
If You're Struggling to Lose Body Fat, Then You Should Do These 9 Things
Losing weight is all well and good, but when you're looking for the scale to drop, you are most likely wanting to lose fat, not muscle. So how do you make sure you're shedding fat and also maintaining lean muscle mass? It takes a concentrated effort to dial in your nutrition, get moving (specifically, hitting the weight room), and doing other lifestyle factors such as sleep and managing stress.
We spoke to some experts who reveal what it takes for women to lose fat. Here are nine of their most helpful and actionable tips. Even if you just incorporate a few of these into your lifestyle, you're bound to see results.
Is Hailey Baldwin's Boyfriend Shirt the New "Brunch With Bae" Move?
Hailey Baldwin stepped out with her reported new husband Justin Bieber in Studio City, CA, for a bite to eat at Joan's on Third. Their outfits screamed, "we just rolled out of bed and, IDK, we were hungry." Justin stuck with Adidas sweats and his go-to checkered Vans while Hailey wore House of Holland hiking boots ($456) with nothing but an oversize shirt.
She accessorized with mini gold hoops, layered necklaces, and a black leather bag, tying back her hair, which only further convinced us this was a throw-on-and-go look. Is it suitable for work? Not without a pencil skirt. But do our weekend outfit goals now include wearing our SO's button-down as a dress? Yep. Read on for another look, then shop some roomy silhouettes that'll help you achieve the same effect.
Related: Hailey Baldwin's Sexy Heels Are So High, It's Like She's at a Different Altitude
This North African Stew Can Be Made in an Instant Pot in Just 7 Minutes
Instant Pots are a life saver in the kitchen when you're having the busiest of days. Sometimes though, you have a little extra time in the kitchen to experiment. My favorite is a traditional North African dish with cannellini beans cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with chunks of meat, typically lamb. It's hearty, filling, and perfect for the weather coming up. This is one of those dishes where the quality of your ingredients is key because there are not too many components in the recipe. There is lots of beauty in its simplicity. If you're looking to try something new, get your Instant Pot out and let's start cooking!
Candy Corn Fanatics, Feast Your Eyes on Disneyland's New Halloween Churro!
Out of all the churros available at Disneyland this Halloween - from the cookie-crumble-topped Maleficent churro to the sparkling pumpkin spice churro - we were most intrigued to try the new two-toned candy-corn-inspired churro, but this treat turned out to be a trick to find! Luckily, we're here to share the details on where to find it at the park and what it tastes like.
This brightly colored seasonal delight is the "orange sugar churro with candy corn dipping sauce," and it can be purchased for $5.75 at the churro cart near Big Thunder Mountain in Frontierland. And if you're in it for the 'gram (which, let's be honest, we all are), don't let the sign fool you; the photo of the churros on the cart's sign doesn't actually look like the cool two-toned churro you'll get - it's a photo of plain churros next to some candy corn and the dipping sauce.
So how do they taste? Well, the orange and yellow sprinkles are flavorless, so the churro tastes like, well, a standard delicious Disneyland churro! The dipping sauce is marshmallow sauce on the top with an orange candy corn-flavored sauce on the bottom (along with a few actual pieces of candy corn). I'd recommend mixing it up to get the yummy candy corn flavor. While it's a bit underwhelming that the churro doesn't have a special flavor, it is nice that it's not overly sweet since you're only getting the candy corn flavor in the marshmallow dipping sauce. Overall, if you're a fan of candy corn, churros, and Instagrammable food, I'd say give it a try! See more photos ahead.
17 Recipes That Let You Make Your Whole Thanksgiving Feast in an Instant Pot
It's official. The Instant Pot can do it all. You can use this handy kitchen gadget to whip up practically your whole Thanksgiving meal this year. Yes, we are serious. It can handle your meat - whichever you prefer - your side dishes, your sauces, and even your desserts. You just might need to have a few Instant Pots on hand to do all the work.
If you're ready to try your hand at creating a complete Instant Pot meal for Thanksgiving, we've found 18 recipes that should pretty well cover all your bases. The only dish you might need to still use your oven for is the rolls! But it feels like one of the future Instant Pot models will have figured out how to bake those, too.
Rihanna Just Wore the Head-to-Toe Python Look That Hasn't Been Done Since J Lo
OK, Rihanna, what's back in style: head-to-toe python, the bucket hat, or both? The songstress and entrepreneur stepped out in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate the anniversary of her Fenty Beauty line, and she chose a memorable look for a memorable evening. Rihanna threw it back to the early aughts in an Atelier Versace combo consisting of a strapless minidress and cap, but the Christian Louboutin ankle-strap pumps and matching Mark Cross mini bag were her own additions.
The all-out animal print immediately reminded us of Jennifer Lopez's blue Dsquared2 ensemble from 2014, which she wore to an American Idol photocall. But the trend even harks back to the '90s, when the Spice Girls were sporting the snake pattern on crop top and bell-bottom pant sets, along with lingerie slips.
If, like us, you appreciate a good throwback, whether it's on the carpet or the street, you'll love admiring Rihanna's latest - accessorized with diamonds from Chopard - and comparing it to J Lo's similar moment. And if all that nostalgia sparks enough excitement, you just might want to tap into this whole python thing with a new dress too.
Here's What You Need to Know About Princess Eugenie's Parents Before She Walks Down the Aisle
When Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank on Oct. 12, all eyes will be on the 28-year-old and her handsome groom - but since this will be a royal affair, Eugenie's many famous relatives are likely to shine in the spotlight as well. The princess is set to be walked down the aisle by her father, Prince Andrew, and though there's a bit of drama surrounding her attendance, Eugenie's mother, Sarah Ferguson, will also be front and center for the big day.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson may not be as well known as, say, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, but their marriage (and subsequent divorce) was just as headline-making. Keep reading to learn more about Eugenie's mum and dad - though we're certain you already know more than you may have thought.
I Fasted 12 Hours For 21 Days - Here Are the 3 Major Changes That Happened to My Body
As a fitness editor, I often write about diets like the low-carb, high-fat keto diet and body-type eating to educate people on the various ways they can reach their health goals. I don't follow a specific diet, but I recently decided to try the Clean Program, a 21-day detox created by Dr. Alejandro Junger, after a client of mine raved about it. I took a lot away from my experience on the program, and one component of the cleanse that I found to be extremely effective is the 12-hour fasting window.
12:12 is a type of intermittent fasting (IF) - a way of eating where the body uses fat as an energy source instead of glucose. Instead of eating whenever you want throughout the day, you're limited to consuming your daily caloric intake within a 12-hour window, and then required to fast for the other 12 hours. This means that if you eat dinner at 8 p.m., you won't have breakfast until 8 a.m. the following morning. 12:12 is considered to be the easiest type of IF, and as a rookie, I have to admit is wasn't hard to follow at all. Continue reading to find out the changes that happened to my body over the span of 21 days.
I Felt Extremely Hungry in the Beginning
As suggested by Dr. Junger in his book Clean, I decided to write down my daily meals and how I felt each day on the program. My first three days of notes talk about how terrible I am at making tasty shakes and how hungry I felt when I woke up. Most days, I wake up between 4:45 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to train clients, work out, and then get to work. Before starting Clean, I would have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, and not being able to do this during the cleanse was hard initially.
Around day 10, I began to notice that the extreme feelings of hunger I had experienced were beginning to subside. I won't say that I didn't feel an ounce of hunger as I continued the program, but I no longer felt like I was starving. It also helped that I began hacking my shake the night before, adding more fat and protein to hold me over until I broke the fast.
I Discovered I Had Bloating Issues
I never considered myself to be a person who experienced bloating, except for on my period, but after doing the 12-hour fast for 21 days, I realized that I do get bloated, especially when I consume too much dairy and grains. The pressure, gas, and cramping I had previously experienced at times in my lower abdomen had finally gone away. As I began to reintroduce these food groups back into my diet to identity triggers, I confirmed that consuming too much dairy and grains irritated both my stomach and skin.
I Stopped Mindlessly Snacking
I'm the person who will eat whatever is in my home, whenever. Cocoa Puffs in the kitchen? Definitely eating those. A bag of sweet and salty organic popcorn? Gone in two hours. I also have a habit of eating a meal and then snacking afterward. Not because I'm hungry, but because I'm bored or not in the best of moods. The 12-hour fast helped me notice and reduce this habit, and I'm happy to report that on most days, I've eliminated my snacking-just-to-snack habit.
Overall, I found 12:12 to be extremely easy to follow. I completed the Clean Program a month ago, and although I refuse to completely cut out cookie dough ice cream, this is definitely a habit I plan on keeping.
Crush Your Fitness Goals With This Trainer's Weekly Workout Plan to Build Muscle
One of the best ways to have success at the gym, before ever touching a weight, is to have a plan. We've all been there before: you get to the gym and sit around wasting time because you aren't sure what you want to do. In order to help you get into a routine, I've created a weekly workout plan to save time and build muscle.
If you're trying to build muscle, follow this workout plan for four to six weeks. You can also just use this plan to help get you into a routine - definitely reference it on those days when you're just too tired to think.
Related: New to Weightlifting? Here Are 16 Exercises You Need to Know
None of the exercises are set in stone, so if something is too complicated or too easy, please feel free to make the necessary changes. The same thing applies with the weight. I'd rather you make modifications and adjustments when necessary and perform the exercises with proper form, as opposed to performing the exercises incorrectly.
Before every workout, be sure to warm up with dynamic exercises and activate your core and glutes. Don't forget to cool down after every workout.
Related: A 4-Week Beginner's Program to Get Back in Shape and Build Muscle
Tina Lost 52 Pounds in 8 Months by Doing 2 Really Simple Things
If you are unhappy with your weight and feel like over the years, you've just kind of let yourself go, you're not alone. Tina Adams, 31, told POPSUGAR that at 5'2", her highest weight was 202 pounds. Her motivation to do something about it came from looking in the mirror and not liking what she saw. "It got so bad that I hated buying new clothes and hated taking pictures because it all was just a reminder of how much weight I gained over the years," she said.
Tina credits the weight gain to working night shifts and not being active enough. In the Summer of 2017, she finally made a decision to do something about it. Read her story about how she lost over 50 pounds, and if you're struggling with your weight, it'll inspire you to start your journey and stick with it.
Get Back Into Shape With This 25-Minute Walk-Run Workout For Beginners
Whether you're new to working out or ready to get back into the gym, it's never a good idea to begin with intense workouts. Workouts like HIIT and sprinting are great, but if you've never done them before or are at the beginning of your fitness journey, you may end up feeling completely demotivated (because these workouts are too challenging) or even injure yourself. Instead, we advise getting back into shape with a beginner's training program like this four-week beginner's guide, or slowly building up your endurance and strength.
To help you get back into the groove of things, Matt Thorsen, MS, product specialist at SportsArt created this walk-run workout that will ease you into cardio workouts. The speeds listed below are not set in stone, and we recommend adjusting them to suit your goals and level.
Now, lace up your favorite pair of running shoes and get ready to work!
| Time | Speed (MPH) | Incline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0:00-5:00 | 2-3 | 0 | Warmup |
| 5:00-6:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 6:00-7:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 7:00-8:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 8:00-9:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 9:00-10:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 10:00-11:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 11:00-12:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 12:00-13:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 13:00-14:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 14:00-15:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 15:00-16:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 16:00-17:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 17:00-18:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 18:00-19:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 19:00-20:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 20:00-21:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 21:00-22:00 | 3 | 0 | Walk |
| 22:00-23:00 | 6 | 0 | Run |
| 23:00-25:00 | 2-3 | 0 | Cooldown |
Click here for a printable version of this workout. Be sure to stretch or foam-roll afterward.
These Small Habits Are Scientifically Proven to Help You Lose Weight
People do all sorts of wacky things to lose weight. And while it's great to want to look and feel your best, setting healthy goals - and actually achieving them - doesn't have to be so stressful.
There are certain habits - supersimple habits, actually - that have been scientifically proven to help you shed unwanted pounds. And guess what? There's no carb-cutting, fat-free/sugar-free snacking, or dessert-shirking involved. The steps here couldn't be easier to squeeze into your day, and they feel so good that you'll want to keep them up long after you've conquered the scale.
Trying Weight Watchers? Here's a Full Week of Meals to Get You Started
When you start a new diet or healthy lifestyle, it can be so hard to figure out exactly what to eat day in and day out. And if you're anything like me, you can also fall into a rut of eating the same thing every day - once I've figured out the nutritional information for a dish, it's easier to keep eating it than to spend time researching something new.
Fortunately, when it comes to Weight Watchers, you can easily use the app to scan the barcode of a package to get the SmartPoints value. There's also the handy rule of thumb that fruits and vegetables are 0 SmartPoints. Over time you'll learn the SmartPoints values of foods you eat again and again and be able to rack up your daily totals in your head. Until then, we've put together a week of meals and snacks to get you started.
Using a daily SmartPoints base of 25, this meal plan includes three meals and a snack for seven days. You can find all the recipes you'll need here, and if your SmartPoints daily base is less or more than 25, there's a little wiggle room each day to add an extra snack or take something out.
13 of the Best Places to Celebrate Halloween Around the World
For more than a century, Halloween has been heralded as a major holiday in the United States, as people celebrate all things that go bump in the night. Initially a pagan holiday, All Hallows' Eve will find children trick-or-treating in their spookiest costumes and adults attending parties in homes and clubs lit by jack-o'-lanterns and orange bulbs shining through a fog of cobwebs. The United States, however, isn't the only place to celebrate the season. Continue reading to find out how people observe Halloween and other Fall holidays all around the world.
DIY Poo-Pourri: How to Make Your Own Smell-Suppressing Concoction
Gone are the days of air fresheners and lighting a scented candle after you go No. 2 in the bathroom.
Poo-Pourri, aka the world's greatest invention ever, is a spray that one uses before going to the bathroom to mask any unwanted smells that come with pooping because, let's face it, nobody's poop smells like roses (except for maybe Beyoncé, of course).
What makes Poo-Pourri spray different than standard air fresheners is that you spray it directly into the toilet bowl before you go, rather than spraying it into the surrounding air after the fact.
It smells wonderful and it's innovative, but it can be a bit costly. It costs $13 for a two-pack of the 1 oz bottle on Amazon, and for those on a budget (especially if you have a house full of roommates or family members), that can add up.
But have no fear! We have some instructions on how to make your very own Poo-Pourri at home.
Here's What You Need:
- 2 oz spray bottle
- Essential oils
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Water
Thinking About Adopting a Dog? Here's Why You Should Do It ASAP
Although it's painful to think about, the harsh reality is that not every pet owner necessarily takes care of their dog properly. Despite the fact that some of us shower our pooches with love (and sometimes ridiculous presents), animal shelters exist for a reason - there are millions of unwanted dogs in the US that have to call these places home. Thankfully, the month of October has been officially dubbed Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so if getting a pup has crossed your mind, now is the time to strike. Thinking about adding a new member to your family? Scroll through to learn how you can help.
The Affordable, Personal Gift Guaranteed to Make Anyone Smile
Whether you've lived in the same state your whole live or are constantly moving from place to place, we all have a special connection to the area we call home. So when we saw these incredible Homesick Candles ($30), we knew we had found the perfect gifts for even the trickiest people on our lists. There are candles for all 50 states, plus divisions for northern and southern California. Additionally, they have scents for most major US cities, as well as big countries like Mexico and Australia. No matter who's on your list, they'll definitely appreciate this thoughtful, affordable gift.
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