Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mardi 28 février 2017
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The Top 4 Workouts to Avoid If You're Trying to Lose Weight
We encourage all types of fitness, for more reasons than just weight loss. While weight loss is an awesome side effect of working out and living a healthier lifestyle, exercise can benefit your brain, your mood, your sleep, and your overall health, too!
However, if you're focusing on dropping pounds, are there types of exercises you should flat-out avoid? We asked certified personal trainer John Rowley - International Sports Science Association (ISSA) director of wellness and founder of UX3 Nutrition - for his opinion on the matter. While we still encourage anyone to give these workouts a shot (in fact, we love all of them!), these four may not give you the results you're looking for if weight loss is your top priority.
- CrossFit: "CrossFit is number one on the hit list," Rowley said in an email. "The risk-to-results ratio just isn't there." If you're just beginning your weight-loss journey, you likely won't have the strength to get an effective workout without injuring yourself. "It's very popular, and I can see how fun and challenging it is," he noted. "But the way the exercises are done is very dangerous, especially for someone not in tiptop shape."
- Yoga: Rowley explained that yoga "has a lot of benefits, but losing weight is not one of them." Although you'll gain strength and tone up, if you're aiming to shed pounds, "you want to work as much of your body as possible to lose weight and to stimulate your metabolism," and Rowley said yoga is not the most effective way to do so.
- Indoor Cycling: While indoor cycling classes are great for exercise veterans, Rowley said, "they can get out of control as well," and the format of the classes can put you at risk for injury. "The rooms can get too hot, the movements can be too aggressive for some, and any vigorous exercise will make you hungry." More on that hunger in the next point . . .
- Cardio-Only Routines: Rowley said these should be avoided if your only goal is weight loss. Why? The munchies. "Cardio will help burn calories but can often make you hungry, leading to excessive calorie-consuming after workouts," putting you at a higher risk for undoing your progress. Additionally, if you're only doing cardio and not balancing with strength training, it can lead to muscle loss. "The loss of muscle destroys your metabolism; if you are going to do cardio, do it in conjunction with a well thought-out weight training workout."
Again, we love (and do) each of these workouts - and you absolutely can lose weight doing any of them. But if your number one goal is weight loss, Rowley warned, you might want to reprioritize your workout schedule.
So what should you do? "The only way for lasting, healthy weight loss that will change your body composition is through resistance training," Rowley said. "Lifting weights stimulates your muscles; your muscles burn calories even when you are eating and resting." We encourage you to be open to all types of workouts - get comfortable with movement of all types! But start with a good, healthy balance of strength training (as recommended by this trainer) and a bit of cardio to help build up your endurance so you can keep shedding pounds and crush your goals.
I Gave Up These 6 Things to Be Truly Healthy For Life
The following post was originally featured on Fit Bottomed Girls and written by Alison, a contributor to Jenn, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness.
Losing 70 pounds is tough. Keeping it off for more than a decade is even tougher. Trust me, I tried everything. Once I lost the weight, I thought I'd feel relieved and proud all the time, but what I didn't expect were the feelings of panic and fear.
I was constantly afraid that I'd end up back where I started and keeping the weight off became an obsession. When I overindulged or wasn't able to work out, my first thought was that I was going to gain the weight back. It was exhausting and nerve-racking.
But somehow I've managed to keep it off and eventually found a way to do it that's effective, effortless and doesn't mean living in fear. Here's what I've learned about what it takes.
1. Workouts that I dread.
I used to assign value to workouts purely on the number of calories that they burn so I stuck to brutal, high-intensity workouts that sorta made me miserable and ultimately got me injured and left me feeling burned out. Then, it occurred to me that I'm more than just muscle and fat. So I started only doing workouts that felt good in my body and contributed to the overall well-being of my body, mind and spirit. Now, I actually look forward to my workouts, which means I've got no problem getting them in regularly.
2. Eliminating entire categories of food.
Legit food sensitivities and allergies aside, cutting out a whole classification of food is not sustainable, making it a one-way ticket to Frustration City. Our bodies were designed to take in quality fats, protein and carbs (in moderation of course) and each plays a vital role in proper bodily function. Now, over time, I've learned that there are certain foods that don't make me feel the greatest - for example, gummy candies cause my skin to break out, cereal makes me gassy and fried foods make me sluggish - but will an order of fries, a few celebratory cocktails or a birthday cupcake (or two) derail my inner peace and send me into a downward spiral of self-loathing and guilt? Absolutely not. I don't give food that much power over me anymore.
3. Thinking in terms of calories.
Calories get far too much attention considering that they only tell a small part of the story. So many other things have a direct effect on your body weight and overall health and well-being - for example, hydration, sleep and stress levels all affect how well your body's internal processes work, including digestion and metabolism. When we focus on calories, we learn that low-calorie means better … but it doesn't. Many of the most nutritious foods on the planet are calorie dense and many very low-calorie foods have little or no nutritional value. Remember that food is fuel, so quality and nutrition definitely matter.
4. Punishing myself for "slipping up."
Workouts aren't punishment and deprivation is cruel. Think of it this way: if your child or pet screwed up, is it okay to run them into the ground or withhold a meal from them? No. So why, oh why, it is okay for us to do it to ourselves?
5. Ignoring the need for recovery.
I used to wear my perpetual muscle soreness like a badge of honor and told myself that I had to work out every day in order to "earn" my calories for that day. Honestly, I wish I could get back all that time I wasted - it didn't make me stronger, leaner or happier. Our bodies can self-heal, but only if we give them the time to do so. Pushing yourself to the limit every day may seem bad-ass, but it's robbing your body of the chance to rebuild, adapt and grow stronger.
6. Choosing my workouts based on what I want to look like.
My current workout routine reflects how I want my body to function so that I can do all the things that make my life fun and enjoyable - like teaching yoga, running ultra marathons, playing with my 3-year-old niece and carrying all my groceries in one shot. Here's the thing: I've been a size 18 and I've been a size 0 - and everything in between - and it didn't change how I felt about myself. Losing 70 pounds didn't make me any less self-conscious about my body. You know what did make a difference? Learning what my body is capable of and developing my strengths. The shape and size of my body don't define me or affect my overall quality of life.
Have you successfully maintained weight-loss long term? Tell us what you've learned. -Alison
The American Ballet Theatre Dancer You've Probably Seen on Instagram
The juxtaposition of feminine ballerinas set against the gritty NYC backdrop is a visual trend rising on Instagram (it's a beautiful blend of dance and street), which is why it's super exciting to learn about how one Manhattan-based professional ballerina got her start.
In a scene from Knock Knock, Rachel Antonoff's new series from POPSUGAR and Watchable, dancer Courtney Lavine talks about what dedication meant to her as a kid. "I remember wanting to go outside and seeing my friends playing, and being like, 'Mom, can I skip dance just this one time?'" she shares. "[My parents] really believe in working hard, so they both supported me and pushed me to make sure I was headed on the right track."
This paid off handsomely for Lavine, as she's now a member of the American Ballet Theatre. And if she looks familiar to you, it's probably because her own Instagram account is flooded with beautiful movement.
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Flowers and Fashion Unite in Your New Favorite Instagram Account
Grace Ciao creates gorgeous fashion illustrations and posts her masterpieces to Instagram. Scrolling through her account, you'll find row after row of gowns you'd love to own, using flower petals to mimic the draping of the skirts.
Grace uses every flower you can think of to design the dresses, from red roses to pink peonies and even Fall leaves. Her dreamy portraits aren't a secret to the fashion industry, either; the artist works with some of your favorite brands like Chanel, Dior, and Fendi. She's even collaborated with L'Oréal on packaging overseas.
Continue scrolling to see her breathtaking illustrations, and add her to your own feed ASAP.
Hospital's gender gap hasn't improved in 15 years
A Toronto teaching hospital is in danger of losing bright, creative women if its gender gap is not addressed, a new study suggests.
'Super-high' levels of mercury still leaking near Grassy Narrows, report suggests
A new report from a group of scientists suggests an old chemical plant in Dryden, Ont., is still leaking mercury and contaminating the Wabigoon-English River system upstream from the Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario.
Mumps outbreak prompts warning to Manitoba parents
The province is warning parents and guardians to watch out for signs of mumps now that the outbreak has spread throughout Manitoba, including to pre-schools and schools.
'I will give up a kidney': Canadian seeks aid for family trapped in Libyan conflict
Barack Obama has said the biggest mistake of his presidency was not planning enough for what would follow in Libya. Six years after a revolutionary uprising, Libyans outside trying to get help to family inside say we haven't learned from those mistakes.
Hospital's gender gap hasn't improved in 15 years
A Toronto teaching hospital is in danger of losing bright, creative women if its gender gap is not addressed, a new study suggests.
'Super-high' levels of mercury still leaking near Grassy Narrows, report suggests
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The Simplest Way to Delete Your Facebook
Remember when you decided not to delete your Myspace page and now there's peace sign mirror selfies of you floating around? Well, unless you want that to happen with your Facebook, you'll need to know how to permanently delete your profile (and all of those alcohol-induced pictures you posted during college). It's a simple process, but keep in mind, it may take a while for the request to go through. Here's how it's done in three quick steps.
10 Tips to Start Using Spotify Like a Pro
It's time to up your game - your Spotify game, that is. Whether you're a power user or not, there are plenty of tips to learn that will enhance your listening experience. This includes adding music from your iTunes to Spotify and offline listening. Check out the tricks we think are the most useful to know when it comes to this streaming service, and don't forget to clean your earphones before jamming out.
The American Ballet Theatre Dancer You've Probably Seen on Instagram
The juxtaposition of feminine ballerinas set against the gritty NYC backdrop is a visual trend rising on Instagram (it's a beautiful blend of dance and street), which is why it's super exciting to learn about how one Manhattan-based professional ballerina got her start.
In a scene from Knock Knock, Rachel Antonoff's new series from POPSUGAR and Watchable, dancer Courtney Lavine talks about what dedication meant to her as a kid. "I remember wanting to go outside and seeing my friends playing, and being like, 'Mom, can I skip dance just this one time?'" she shares. "[My parents] really believe in working hard, so they both supported me and pushed me to make sure I was headed on the right track."
This paid off handsomely for Lavine, as she's now a member of the American Ballet Theatre. And if she looks familiar to you, it's probably because her own Instagram account is flooded with beautiful movement.
5 Theories That Could Explain Who Rey's Parents Are in Star Wars
We came away from watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens with more questions than we can count, but the one that hasn't ceased to stop itching our brains since we left the movie theater is the matter of Rey's parents. While the character, played by Daisy Ridley, is unquestionably the hero of Episode VII, much of her past and familial lineage is shrouded in mystery. J.J. Abrams shed some light on the topic during an appearance at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016 that seems to have ruled out the biggest theories about Rey's parents, saying, "Rey's parents are not in Episode VII, so I can't possibly say in this moment who they are. But I will say it is something that Rey thinks about, too." Is Abrams just trying to throw fans off the scent of Rey's real parents? Now that the title of Episode VIII has been revealed, we're revisiting our major theories. major spoilers below!
6 Places You Have Almost Certainly Seen Oscar Nominee Naomie Harris
Now that Naomie Harris has been nominated for an Oscar, it's officially time you become familiar with her long résumé. The British actress was nominated for her role in Moonlight, but she also starred alongside Will Smith in last year's drama Collateral Beauty. In case you missed that one (you're in the majority), there are a ton of other places you've probably seen her. Unless you're a UK native, you probably wouldn't have watched her rise to fame on TV shows like Simon and the Witch, Runaway Bay, and The Tomorrow People, but it's likely you have seen one of the six movies below. Take a look!
Yes, Justin Hartley Knows Exactly How Jack Dies on This Is Us
This Is Us has quickly become one of the hottest new shows on TV, and its stellar cast is just one of the many reasons why. With so much emotional depth and sad twists packed in each episode, the show makes us cry like no other, but we always seem to come back for more. While this week's episode certainly hit us right in feels, the most talk has to be surrounding how the Pearson's patriarch Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) died. Even though we can't help but theorize every little detail, the cast already knows the answer, and spoiler: it's crushingly painful. We recently had a chance to talk with the show's star Justin Hartley in NYC, and aside from being just as charming as his character Kevin, he filled us in on some of our burning questions about the rest of this season.
POPSUGAR: I know there is a lot of speculation surrounding Jack's death. Do you or any of the other cast members know how Jack dies?
Justin Hartley: I do, I do. I think we all do. We have this thing at work where Dan Fogelman, our creator, has this policy where he'll tell you whatever you want to know. There are certain artists or actors that don't like to know certain things, but I like to know everything. I do know, but I'm not going to tell you, because you don't want to know, but you won't be disappointed. It is crushingly painful.
PS: What's the most interesting theory you've heard so far?
JH: Gosh, I've heard everything. My mom told me one - see, I don't want to tell you what they've told me, because then by process of elimination, you'll be able to narrow it down - but I've heard people think that there was a crime, people think it had to do with alcohol, people think certain people are to blame. I've heard one person say he hid and dies missing. That's not the case, but I've heard all kinds of strange theories.
PS: I always see Milo Ventimiglia referring to you and Sterling K. Brown as son on social media.
JH: Yeah, he really thinks that we're his kids.
PS: How seriously do Mandy Moore and Milo take their parental roles off screen?
JH: Not too seriously, I think maybe Milo a little more seriously - I actually think I'm older than both of them - it's all done in fun, but Milo definitely does a deep dive into his character, as does Mandy. But they also get to work with the little kids though, right? So they see them and they read the script, and then they see us and they watch the show, so it's probably hard not to. I don't call him dad much, but I'm gonna start doing that.
PS: Miguel recently told Kevin that he is a lot like his dad Jack, but who do you think is most like Rebecca out the Big Three?
JH: Randall, I guess. I think they were the closest, especially in recent years. And I'm sure that story will be told maybe in season two and throughout season three. But you know, This Is Us is one of those shows where just when you think something is happening, they turn it around and you're like, "Aha! It wasn't. It was right there in front of me the whole time and I just didn't see it." So, who knows? Maybe it's me.
PS: Speaking of Miguel, he had kids before he married Rebecca. Do Kevin's stepbrothers and/or sisters ever come into the picture?
JH: They probably should, right? There's definitely a story to be told there. I'm sure they will. Maybe there was a riff or something? I don't know much about it - or anything about it actually - about why they haven't been on the show yet, but maybe there's something there.
PS: I feel like the breakthrough with Randall and Kevin was one the saddest scenes on the show yet. On a scale of one to 10, 10 being the saddest, how would you rate the finale?
JH: Ten. Tied at 10. There are a few moments on the show where I would put them all at 10.
PS: Would you say it's more than 10?
JH: Can you go more than 10? I don't know. I would say it's tied as one of the most emotional. It's different. That's one of the things I love about our show is that they all tie together, but they're all so different. They all have their own sort of legs and they're individual pillars if you will.
20 Ways Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events Is Different From the Books
Avid readers generally remain steadfast in their belief that the book is always better than the movie or TV show, but this isn't to say that some adaptations can't be good. In fact, the Harry Potter film series and The Lord of the Rings trilogy are excellent. Even Game of Thrones fans seem to acknowledge the HBO series as a worthy adaptation. One of the reasons fans have doubts is because making a book into a movie or television show usually means that things get lost in translation. Favorite characters disappear, the sequence of events is shifted, and the setting is usually changed to a more cost-effective filming location. Fortunately, Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a tried-and-true replica of the books . . . except for these changes. Major spoiler warning!
The Bad Beginning (Episodes one and two)
- The Baudelaire parents are alive . . . or, so we thought. No bodies are recovered in the fire, so we assume that Mother (Colbie Smulders) and Father (Will Arnett) are the children's parents. They escape their kidnappers, fight off a drunken mob and angry refrigerator repairman, and survive a plane crash, all the while hoping to reunite with their children. Towards the end of episode seven, however, viewers learn that they are actually parents to the Quagmire children, not the orphaned Baudelaires. Despite this meaning that the Baudelaire parents most likely did perish in the fire (which is true to the books), the events surrounding the Quagmire parents are unique to the TV series.
- On the show, Mr. Poe introduces Eleanora as his wife. In the books, Eleanora is actually Mr. Poe's sister, and his wife is named Polly.
- On the show, Mr. Poe's secretary Jacqueline is a secret VFD member who tries to keep the children safe from Count Olaf's clutches. However, her character doesn't exist at all in the books.
- Unlike the books, the meaning of VFD and the secret society are hinted at almost immediately. When Lemony Snicket enters into the remains of the burnt Baudelaire mansion, he says, "Neither the official fire department nor the volunteer fire department arrived in time to stop the blaze." The reference was quick, but it was there.
The Reptile Room (Episodes three and four)
- In the TV series, when the Baudelaires arrive at Dr. Montgomery's house, they continue to share a room (though luckily not a bed!), despite each getting their own rooms in the books.
- Excluding the final reveal that Stephano is Count Olaf in disguise, the Baudelaire trio doesn't spend a lot of time in the Reptile Room in the TV series. In the books, each child is given a specific job to do. Violet is responsible for inventing new snake traps, Klaus must read up on the species, and Sunny has to bite rope into manageable sizes.
- When Uncle Monty receives the coded message at the movie theater, it reads: "Hello Monty. Danger! Take the children on the SS Prospero to Peru." In the books, not only does the Sebald code work differently, the message read: "Attention! Hidden in the snowman is a survivor of the fire. Meet us in the town where this film takes place. Bring the three children. Your new assistant is not one of us. Beware!"
- In the TV series, Uncle Monty doesn't plan a trip to Peru until he receives the secret message instructing him to do so. In the books, he had been planning on doing it all along as a fun trip for the family.
- In the books, Uncle Monty confronts Stephano and tears up the tickets so that no one will be able to go to Peru. In the series, the tickets remain intact, and when Stephano gets his hands on them, he plans to kidnap the children and take them away. Even though his plan fails, he boards the ship himself, but is confronted by Jacqueline . . . which is another thing missing from the books.
- In the TV series, Stephano blames the Incredibly Deadly Viper for Uncle Monty's murder and the Baudelaires use Sunny as bait to prove that the snake isn't dangerous at all. In the books, the children use Sunny's relationship with the Viper as a distraction, while Violet snoops for proof that Stephano is Count Olaf. Furthermore, in the TV series, the Viper slithers free, whereas in the books, he's captured along with the other snakes.
The Wide Window (Episodes five and six)
- In both iterations, Aunt Josephine gives all of the Baudelaires gifts when they arrive. However, Klaus receives an electric train in the books, unlike the deck of cards he receives (and later re-gifts to Sunny so that she can play poker) in the series.
- In the books, the children accompany Aunt Josephine to the market and are there when she first encounters Count Olaf disguised as Captain Sham. In the series, the children stay behind and Aunt Josephine later surprises them by bringing Captain Sham home.
- In the books, Captain Sham calls Aunt Josephine on the phone to make their date. Terrified of being electrocuted, Aunt Josephine refuses to answer the phone so Violet does so instead. Realizing it's Count Olaf on the phone, Violet pretends it's the wrong number and that he's reached the Hopalong Dance School by mistake. Aunt Josephine finds Violet's answering the phone to be very brave, which gives her courage to answer herself when Count Olaf calls back. This entire sequence is missing in the TV series.
- In the TV series, a waiter (and secret VFD member) at The Anxious Clown suggests that the children eat peppermints to induce an allergic reaction that will free them of Count Olaf. In the books, eating the peppermints is Violet's idea.
- In the books, the gates to the docks are locked and the keys are in the hands of Count Olaf's henchman, who is standing guard. The children concoct a plan and battle the henchman, barely escaping his grasp. This entire sequence is missing from the series, where the children get onto the docks and steal a sailboat with ease.
- In the TV series, Count Olaf rescues Aunt Josephine and the Baudelaires from their sinking sailboat by letting them board the ferry. When he threatens to throw Aunt Josephine overboard to the leeches, she finally becomes the fierce and formidable woman she once was and stands her ground to protect the children (but is thrown overboard anyway). In the books, Aunt Josephine is much more spineless. She eagerly lets Count Olaf have the children and even vows to change her appearance, switch identities, and leave town forever if he will spare her. He agrees, but then pushes her overboard when she corrects his grammar.
- In the books, after Captain Sham is exposed as Count Olaf, he locks Mr. Poe and the children behind a gate so that he and his henchman can escape. In the series, the children hide in the back of a truck when no one is looking, escaping from both Count Olaf and Mr. Poe.
The Miserable Mill (Episodes seven and eight)
- In the books, Dr. Georgina Orwell is killed when she falls into the buzz saw. Potentially too graphic for television, this is adapted so that she burns in a furnace.
- In the books, Violet and Sunny sneak into Sir's library to read a book that Dr. Orwell donated and discover that secret words are used to hypnotize and control subjects. In the series, all three Baudelaire children learn this when they sneak into Dr. Orwell's office and overhear her discussing secret words with Count Olaf (disguised as Shirley the secretary). Furthermore, Violet and Sunny sneak into the Mill's library to read up on the history of the town fire, not hypnotism.
- At the end of episode eight, Count Olaf and his henchman escape the Mill before Mr. Poe arrives, causing him to disbelieve the children when they tell him of Shirley and Dr. Orwell's evil plan. Even Sir escapes the angry, un-hypnotized mob, and his partner, Charles, leaves the Mill to find him. In the books, Shirley and Foreman Flacutono are locked in the library and the adults (including Sir and Charles, who never flee the Mill) discover the left ankle tattoo, exposing them to be Count Olaf and his henchman in disguise.
Feud Has Been Renewed For Season 2, and the Theme Is . . . Charles and Diana!
Ahead of Feud's March 5 premiere, FX has renewed the series for season two! While the first season of Ryan Murphy's latest anthology series focuses on the bitter rivalry between Hollywood heavyweights Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, the second installment has an even more dignified subject: the British royal family. Specifically, the story will revolve around Prince Charles and Princess Diana. FX hasn't released any information about the time period that the season will cover, but we can assume it will touch on the very public dissolution of Charles and Diana's marriage, his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles, and Diana's tragic death in 1997.
The late Princess Diana is still a beloved figure in the UK and worldwide, so it will be interesting to see who gets cast in the role and how lightly Murphy treads with the subject. (He's usually about as subtle as a dump truck.)
The 8 Shoes Olivia Palermo Keeps in Her Closet - and You Should Too
While Olivia Palermo likely has a closet well-stocked with shoes in every silhouette, we've zeroed in on the important pairs. After studying the style star in action for years, we've noticed a pattern of eight pairs she wears on repeat. Year to year, the trends and colors may change, but Olivia stays pretty true to these few styles, proving they go with just about anything and are fit for every occasion.
Even if you don't have Olivia's closet space, you can follow her cues to build a wardrobe of the shoes that'll never let you down. From statement varieties to the solid booties you'll keep for years, consider this your guide to the shoes every woman should own, according to one of the most stylish women on the planet. Read on to glimpse every style and shop your favorites.
Army Dad Makes It Home From Afghanistan Minutes Before His Daughter Is Born
Army Sergeant Zach Shryock and his wife knew that Zach would likely miss the birth of his first child due to a deployment in Afghanistan that was set to return him home to Atlanta a month after Brittany's due date. However, a few twists of fate had a quick domino effect in the weeks leading up to his daughter's birth that make for a very special birth story.
Zach received news that he'd be among a small group of soldiers to return home early, a month before Brittany was due. The couple made plans to do as many things together as possible before the baby arrived, including a "baby boot camp" class and decorating the nursery, but once baby Myra heard her dad was coming home, she decided that she was done with her time on the inside and wanted to be there to greet him.
On his way home from Afghanistan, which included tons of stops and delays, Brittany's water broke and Zach's trip suddenly became a race against time to witness Myra's birth. From Charlotte, NC, where he heard the news, Zach booked the next flight to Atlanta while Brittany advanced to five centimeters dilated. By the time she reached 10 centimeters, Zach's plane hadn't even left the airport thanks to an hour-and-a-half delay due to a deer on the runway.
While Brittany's best friend personally handled Zach's transportation from the airport to the hospital, Brittany was resting, just minutes away from having to start pushing. "When I heard everyone clapping and yelling in the hallway, my eyes filled with tears," Brittany told Babble of the moment Zach arrived at the hospital. "I knew my husband had made it home. It seemed like a dream when I saw him walk through the door. After a hug and a welcome home kiss from him, I have never been more motivated in my life."
Thirty minutes later, Myra made her debut five weeks early at 5 pounds, 7 ounces, and Zach was able to witness the whole thing. "He made it from across the world to welcome his firstborn child into the world," Brittany said.
You Can Buy Kat Von D's New Liquid Lipstick a Month Early - But There's a Catch
Kat Von D Beauty is back for a third installment of its much-anticipated Everlasting Flash program! (Reminder for those not playing along at home: the brand provides early access to new shades of its cult-favorite liquid lipstick - sometimes at a discount! - for a limited time on Sephora's website.) For March's exciting launch, those who shop at the speed of light will be able to snap up K-Dub ($20), a neon-berry hue.
This new color is named after Kristin Walcott, the Senior Vice President and Global General Manager of Kendo Brands, who Kat explained she looks up to in many ways. (Kendo is the umbrella corporation that runs Kat Von D as well as Marc Jacobs Beauty, Ole Henriksen, Bite Beauty, and Formula X.) "She has played a key role in the growth of Kat Von D Beauty – plus she loves a bold lip!" Kat revealed in a press release.
Remember, you'll have to move quickly to snap up K-Dub. It'll only be available for 48 hours - or while supplies last - on Sephora.com starting at 12 p.m. Eastern time. Considering that the past two Flash sales sold out in three hours, you should probably set a calendar reminder! (Here's the landing page for the product so you don't waste any time.) If you miss out, though, don't worry. You'll still be able to shop this shade . . . you'll just have to wait until April 4. And maybe we're wrong, but we're pretty sure you'll want to rock it right away.
How 1 Picture of Kellyanne Conway in the Oval Office Sent the Internet Into a Tailspin
On Feb. 27, President Donald Trump met with several leaders of historically black universities and colleges at the Oval Office. In one peculiar moment, Kellyanne Conway knelt on the couch to take a candid picture, her heels touching the cushions. Given the internet's voracious appetite for memes related to Conway and the Trump administration at large, the cringe-worthy moment was instantly spotlighted.
Let's break this one down a little bit. It's really weird that Conway would choose to so casually sit like this during such a seemingly ceremonious meeting. It is, however, detrimental to obsess over the moment since the existing administration needs to be held accountable for offenses larger than this one. As someone on Twitter astutely pointed out, "Shoes on the Oval Office couch are least of our concerns."
Now that we've gotten that off our chest, we think it's fair to highlight some of the jokes and memes that made light of the truly ridiculous moment because, if anything, we could all use some laughter.
Pink's Latest Snapshot Captures How Breastfeeding Is Different With Your Second Baby
Pink isn't just a talented singer; she's also a devoted mother of two who happens to be insanely relatable. The artist and her husband, Carey Hart, are the proud parents to 5-year-old daughter, Willow, and newborn son, Jameson, and despite their celebrity status, it's easy to see that Pink is just like every mom.
From the time she showed how breastfeeding looks different with your second child to when she announced that she was normal for not losing any baby weight six weeks postbirth, these are 14 of Pink's most lovable mom moments.
This Crazy Fan Theory About Aladdin Is Actually 100% True
Image Source: Everett Collection
Disney's Aladdin became an instant classic after its release in 1992. While the story of the street urchin (and his pet monkey) stumbling upon an old lamp and being granted three wishes by a genie is pretty simple, we're still learning new things about the plot more than 20 years later. In a crazy fan theory that was recently proven to be true, the peddler at the beginning of the film, who sets the scene for the entire story when he talks about a lamp that's in his possession, actually plays a much bigger part. Despite never appearing on screen again, the peddler is actually the Genie after he's been set free. Want further proof? The two characters share a few of the same features - the curly beards and four fingers on their hands - and they are both voiced by Robin Williams. In 2015, Aladdin's codirectors, Ron Clements and John Musker, confirmed that this is one instance where a fan theory happens to be true.
Mind = blown.
A Definitive Ranking of the Best Butts on Game of Thrones
We've been through a lot with Game of Thrones. So much, in fact, that we're pretty much irrevocably scarred for life because of all the damage it's done. It's so easy to forget, though, that we've had lots of good times too. We've already ranked the hottest guys on Game of Thrones, but there's one important thing we need to rank: all those butts. With excitement for season seven heating up, we're remembering all the bare bottoms on the show. Keep reading for the hottest booties in Westeros.
Corinne Says She Hasn't Been Invited to Bachelor in Paradise, Which Seems Impossible
Corinne Olympios, the breakout star of this (otherwise tragically boring) season of The Bachelor, hasn't even been invited to Bachelor in Paradise . . . "yet." The woman herself - whom Nick Viall boots on the latest episode - chatted with Jimmy Kimmel after the episode aired, and when asked when she leaves for the Summer spinoff, Corinne played coy, saying she hadn't been invited and didn't know if she would even want to do it, to which I say:
Image Source: FX
Maybe she needs to focus on her business?
Make HIV testing easier in Atlantic Canada with new insti-kits, professor advises
Jacqueline Gahagan, interim director of the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie, says there are new kits that will make HIV testing faster and easier that she'd like to see available in Atlantic Canadian pharmacies.
Make HIV testing easier in Atlantic Canada with new insti-kits, professor advises
Jacqueline Gahagan, interim director of the School of Health and Human Performance at Dalhousie, says there are new kits that will make HIV testing faster and easier that she'd like to see available in Atlantic Canadian pharmacies.
54 Cactus-Inspired Shopping Ideas That Are Just Sharp
Toss aside all those pineapple-printed t-shirts, because 2017 is all about the cactus. Yes, the world is finally catching up to your obsession with nopales, and you'll be seeing the prickly plants everywhere from food to home decor to cell phones cases (duh!). Scroll ahead for 50+ buys that'll make you Instagram cool.
These Will Be the Biggest Celebrity Beauty Campaigns in 2017
Scoring a beauty campaign usually means you "made it" as a celebrity, model, or influencer. And 2017 is already shaping up to be one of the best years when it comes to bigwig beauty endorsements. Read on to discover the ones we're already excited about!
The Scary Reason Parents May Want to Take Away This Popular Children's Toy
If your child owns a CloudPet, you may want to think twice before letting them continue using it. The company that produces the internet-connected stuffed animals has exposed the personal information of more than 800,000 customers and nearly 2 million voice recordings from its users - most of whom are children.
These toys can record and send voice recordings via a phone app. So if a parent or relative is traveling out of town, they can record a voice message on their phone and send it to their child's CloudPet to keep in touch, and vice versa.
It may sound pretty harmless on the surface, but online security expert Troy Hunt is on a mission to prove otherwise for the sake of unaware parents. Hunt noticed that since at least Christmas Day of 2016, information on the CloudPet's server, such as login information and voice recordings, was stored in a database that could be easily accessed by anyone on the internet.
Hunt found some CloudPet users to help him experiment with the issue, and he was able to locate some pretty personal info on the servers, from the children's names to their relationship with the user they were sending messages to. On top of that, the recorded audio clips were also available on the server.
He wrote on his blog about one specific instance in which uncovered information from a user who gave him permission to do some digging on the server. "One little girl who sounded about the same age as my own 4-year-old daughter left a message to her parents: Hello mommy and daddy, I love you so much," he described on his blog.
It also looks like hackers can push messages to the stuffed animals, as one user just proved. Twitter user MisterZoomer shared the video below to show how his child's CloudPet recently received a concerning voice recording.
Hey @CloudPets someone named S. Atan keeps sending messages to my kids' cloud pets and the app won't let me block him. Please help. http://pic.twitter.com/ETudxTQ0oA
- Handsome Neil (@MisterZoomer) January 29, 2017
Hunt is advising parents to be more aware of the potential danger behind these toys. "Parents need to work on the assumption that if they have a CloudPet, multiple unauthorized parties could have accessed their voice recordings," he told The Huffington Post. "Because the service is still online today and account details were also leaked, those recordings could still potentially be accessed today."
What the Hell Is Going On in Tilda Swinton and Jake Gyllenhaal's Netflix Movie?
Back in July, we were treated to some semi-insane set pictures of Jake Gyllenhaal filming a movie called Okja, and it's only a matter of time before we see those tiny cargo shorts in action. The first teaser for the Netflix film has been released, and this one focuses on Tilda Swinton's character, a woman who may or may not have created a giant beast called Okja. The movie is directed by Bong Joon-ho, with whom Swinton worked on 2013's Snowpiercer. The movie is out on June 28; stay tuned for a longer trailer with a look at Gyllenhaal!
Why Every Orange Is the New Black Inmate Is in Prison
Can't wait for Orange Is the New Black's fifth season? We don't blame you; Netflix's prison comedy is as great as ever, and we're already psyched about what's coming up. In the most recent season, we learned even more about how the characters end up at Litchfield through flashbacks. In case you missed anything, here's the definitive guide to exactly what each inmate did wrong - besides getting caught, obviously. Oh, major spoiler alert if you haven't seen season four!
-Additional reporting by Amanda Rosenberg
This Mom Says a Man Will Never Babysit Her Children - Including Her Own Dad
We speak to Kasey Edwards about her strictly no male carers policy. #TheProjectTV http://pic.twitter.com/Qdots2Ylzm
- #TheProjectTV (@theprojecttv) February 28, 2017
"Eight years ago when my first daughter was born, my husband and I had a conversation," starts Kasey Edwards, an Australian mother of two in a segment on The Project. The conversation she's speaking of was one she says was "based on horrifying statistics based on the risk of child sexual abuse caused by known men," and ended in a mutual decision that it was "easier and safer" to have a rule that no man, including the children's grandfathers, babysit them alone. Ever.
Now. Of course thinking about your child and any potential risk of sexual assault is frightening and could make you want to take some sort of action. In the US alone, statistics show that one in five girls and one in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse. These are facts that should certainly not be downplayed. However, something about Edwards's attitude rubs me the wrong way.
"I don't want to think of anyone in my family or any friend and question whether or not they could be a potential sex offender," Edwards continues. "So if we just have a blanket rule, then we're safe."
As much as we'd like to protect our children from any form of harm or hurt, I take issue with her reasoning. What about the women her children come in contact with that could be potential sex offenders? Although I don't personally feel that life can be lived fully while constantly looking left and right for something that could possibly go wrong, even if you are that type of person, like Edwards, how could you only look at one gender as a risk?
Again, I understand part of her rationale. A 2003 National Institute of Justice report found that three out of four adolescents who have been sexually assaulted in the US were victimized by someone they knew well, and it has been found that men are more commonly the perpetrators. But, Edwards is going so far here as to say that she cannot under any circumstances rule out her own father as a sex offender - so why is it so easy for her to trust a female school employee or another child's mother who she doesn't know as well as she knows her own family and friends?
Her interview on The Project - which is in response to an article she wrote that outlined her ideology - continues, as she answers the question, "What happens with school and daycare - can you control those spaces?" Edwards responds, "My daughter has a lovely male teacher at her kindergarten and she adores him and we adore him, and the childcare center is so well run - it's got processes and structures in place - that we don't even have to think about the safety of that situation."
This brings on my second round of confusion: does she not "adore" and trust her own family and friends as much - or more - as she does this man (who was a stranger before her daughter entered kindergarten) to feel safe enough for them to babysit?
As her interview wraps up, Edwards is asked, "Is there anything in your history that has prompted this action?" Her reply, which doesn't exactly answer the question, included, "I know how lovely, gorgeous men in public who would never hurt a fly can be monsters in private and I'm not prepared to take that risk with my children."
She's right. These are her children, it's her choice - that is true of every parent's unique situation. So if this is right for her, then this is right for her. However, I was basically raised in my elementary years by my own grandfather and I could never imagine not letting my sweet father be alone his own grandchild. So we'll just have to agree to disagree.
Emma Watson Reveals the 1 Person She Wanted Approval From Before Playing Belle
Emma Watson is one of the most private actresses in Hollywood, but in light of her exciting new role in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast, she sat down with Vanity Fair for an illuminating chat. From touching on the hardships of having a boyfriend in the public eye to the one person she needed approval from before agreeing to play a Disney princess, read on to see everything Emma revealed to the magazine.
- On why she has a strict "no photos" policy with fans: "For me, it's the difference between being able to have a life and not. If someone takes a photograph of me and posts it, within two seconds they've created a marker of exactly where I am within 10 meters. They can see what I'm wearing and who I'm with. I just can't give that tracking data. I'll say, 'I will sit here and answer every single Harry Potter fandom question you have but I just can't do a picture.' I have to carefully pick and choose my moment to interact. When am I a celebrity sighting versus when am I going to make someone's freakin' week? Children I don't say no to, for example."
- On balancing her love life with fame: "I want to be consistent: I can't talk about my boyfriend in an interview and then expect people not to take paparazzi pictures of me walking around outside my home. You can't have it both ways . . . I've noticed, in Hollywood, who you're dating gets tied up into your film promotion and becomes part of the performance and the circus. I would hate anyone that I were with to feel like they were in any way part of a show or an act."
- On why she doesn't want advice from famous child stars: "People will say to me, 'Have you spoken to Jodie Foster or Natalie Portman? They would have great advice for you on how to grow up in the limelight.' I'm not saying it was in any way easy on them, but with social media it's a whole new world. They've both said technology has changed the game."
- On why she sought out Gloria Steinem's approval before agreeing to play Belle: "I couldn't care less if I won an Oscar or not if the movie didn't say something that I felt was important for people to hear."
- On transforming Belle into a feminist: "I was like, 'The first shot of the movie cannot be Belle walking out of this quiet little town carrying a basket with a white napkin in it. We need to rev things up!' The original sketches had her in her ballet shoes, which are lovely - don't get me wrong - but she's not going to be able to do anything terribly useful in ballet shoes in the middle of a French provincial village."
Buy the March issue of Vanity Fair when it hits newsstands on March 7.
15 Trader Joe's Grocery Staples For Busy People
We get it - it's hard to eat real food when you're busy. That's why we asked our POPSUGAR editors, both former and current, to share their favorite staples from Trader Joe's so you can keep your fridge stocked with all the best foods possible. From microwaveable brown rice to creamy tomato soup, this list will inspire you to stock up on your next TJ's grocery run.
Emma Watson Reveals the 1 Person She Wanted Approval From Before Playing Belle
Emma Watson is one of the most private actresses in Hollywood, but in light of her exciting new role in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast, she sat down with Vanity Fair for an illuminating chat. From touching on the hardships of having a boyfriend in the public eye to the one person she needed approval from before agreeing to play a Disney princess, read on to see everything Emma revealed to the magazine.
- On why she has a strict "no photos" policy with fans: "For me, it's the difference between being able to have a life and not. If someone takes a photograph of me and posts it, within two seconds they've created a marker of exactly where I am within 10 meters. They can see what I'm wearing and who I'm with. I just can't give that tracking data. I'll say, 'I will sit here and answer every single Harry Potter fandom question you have but I just can't do a picture.' I have to carefully pick and choose my moment to interact. When am I a celebrity sighting versus when am I going to make someone's freakin' week? Children I don't say no to, for example."
- On balancing her love life with fame: "I want to be consistent: I can't talk about my boyfriend in an interview and then expect people not to take paparazzi pictures of me walking around outside my home. You can't have it both ways . . . I've noticed, in Hollywood, who you're dating gets tied up into your film promotion and becomes part of the performance and the circus. I would hate anyone that I were with to feel like they were in any way part of a show or an act."
- On why she doesn't want advice from famous child stars: "People will say to me, 'Have you spoken to Jodie Foster or Natalie Portman? They would have great advice for you on how to grow up in the limelight.' I'm not saying it was in any way easy on them, but with social media it's a whole new world. They've both said technology has changed the game."
- On why she sought out Gloria Steinem's approval before agreeing to play Belle: "I couldn't care less if I won an Oscar or not if the movie didn't say something that I felt was important for people to hear."
- On transforming Belle into a feminist: "I was like, 'The first shot of the movie cannot be Belle walking out of this quiet little town carrying a basket with a white napkin in it. We need to rev things up!' The original sketches had her in her ballet shoes, which are lovely - don't get me wrong - but she's not going to be able to do anything terribly useful in ballet shoes in the middle of a French provincial village."
Buy the March issue of Vanity Fair when it hits newsstands on March 7.
Forget Fussy French Twists - This Effortlessly Cool "Banana Bun" Is Perfect For Lazy Girls
While french twists have been around for as long as we can remember, that doesn't mean they're old-fashioned. There's something about them that's always seemed so elegant. The look is perfect for weddings and formal events, but now, we've found a way to relax the traditional style and incorporate it into our everyday routine. Meet the banana bun: the loose, low hairstyle that takes your typical messy chignon a whole new level of chicness.
When it comes to this look, the messier it is, the better. The banana bun embraces flyaways and uncooperative strands (making it fabulous for humid days when your hair just won't cooperate). The styling possibilities are endless, too: you can wear it in the middle of your head, lower down by your neck, or even to the side. After initially spotting the trend on Byrdie, we knew we had to try this for ourselves.
Keep reading to see photos of the effortlessly cool banana bun, and then, check out the top beauty trends you need to know for the Fall.
Mom's Emotional Tribute to Her "Miracle" Preemie After Watching Her Take Her First Steps
There are specific things from the birth of Ashley Costanzo's baby that she won't forget: the anesthesiologist holding her hand and reassuring her as she cried, the way the second IV felt that nurses started after they realized how much blood she was losing, and overhearing doctors discuss that they had never seen a placenta look like hers before.
When Everly came into the world nine weeks early, her mom cried herself to sleep as she dealt with the overwhelming emotions that came with her new reality. "I remember hearing [my doctor] say, 'A few more hours and the baby would not have been here, and if Ashley had just gone back to bed, she may have not been here either,'" Ashley shared on the Love What Matters Facebook page. "How could I have been that close to losing a child, or my own life? I'm invincible right?"
At this time, Ashley's daily hardships were just beginning and she says her baby's days in the NICU were the hardest of her life. "Watching your little baby drop to 2 lbs 13 oz, having slight problems along the way, maintaining her weight hoping to grow a little was like watching a miracle before our eyes," she wrote. "We watched her physically grow eyelashes, nails grow longer, hair come and go, and finish developing into the little girl she is today."
Although those painful memories are still vivid in Ashley's mind, they have made Everly's milestones that much more memorable and exciting. "And today . . . my former 3 lb 2 oz miracle baby that was born from a placental abruption took her first steps four days from 17 months old. I am so proud of her, I have cried and cried," she shared. "Just a month ago, I was starting to question if she was in need of some help and was worried something was wrong . . . but she has proven me wrong, again and again."
Despite her pure joy over Everly's accomplishments, Ashley has a message for all moms who are still pregnant:
The days are long, but the years are short . . . months of pregnancy are so exhausting, uncomfortable, and just plain HARD. Those kicks are bruising and endless at times, but I promise you it is worth it. I know it's not easy, but from a mom who didn't get to experience that with her third, I wish I was you right now - hanging in there until the last days of pregnancy and anticipating a normal birth, like I did with my other two. Count your blessings and be humble because you are BLESSED to be doing what you are, growing a perfect little baby.
This Silly Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer Will Remind You Why You Loved the First Movie
Peter Quill - er, Star-Lord - and his merry band of misfits have returned! Several trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 have dropped, reminding us why we fell for the original film in 2014. The whole cast is back, plus additions Kurt Russell (presumably as Peter's long-lost father) and Nathan Fillion. The sequel, to be released on May 5, is about Peter's quest for his biological family. We actually have a ton of details, but for now, just enjoy the new teaser above (plus the initial trailers below). A new full trailer drops Wednesday!
The Second Trailer:
The First Trailer:
The First Teaser:
Robert De Niro Can't Stop Dropping F-Bombs During His Own "Mean Tweets" Segment
Jimmy Kimmel's "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets" segment is the gift that keeps on giving. After debuting an Oscars-themed edition of the beloved video series at the award show on Sunday, the late-night host decided to center the next one on Robert De Niro, and Robert De Niro only. The Comedian actor was forced to read tweets from "little f*cking 15-year-olds" like, "There are now only two things visible from space: the Great Wall of China and Robert De Niro's mole," and "Robert De Niro looks like a wrinkled potato." Needless to say, there were a lot of "f*ck yous" thrown around.
Robert De Niro Can't Stop Dropping F-Bombs During His Own "Mean Tweets" Segment
Jimmy Kimmel's "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets" segment is the gift that keeps on giving. After debuting an Oscars-themed edition of the beloved video series at the award show on Sunday, the late-night host decided to center the next one on Robert De Niro, and Robert De Niro only. The Comedian actor was forced to read tweets from "little f*cking 15-year-olds" like, "There are now only two things visible from space: the Great Wall of China and Robert De Niro's mole," and "Robert De Niro looks like a wrinkled potato." Needless to say, there were a lot of "f*ck yous" thrown around.
26 Times You Wished You Were Taylor Swift's Cats
It's no secret that Taylor Swift is a proud cat lady. She often takes Dr. Meredith Grey and Detective Olivia Benson with her when she ventures out, and she documents their lives on her social media accounts. And those pictures and videos give us just a glimpse at how much Taylor loves her kitties and gives them a life of luxury. Rides on a private jet? Monogrammed kennels? Cuddles with Taylor's cute brother, Austin? Where do we sign up?
Sarah Silverman Shares Enlightening Reason She Chose Not to Become a Mom
Being a stand-up comedian isn't exactly an easy career path, and going down that road is even more difficult if you're a woman who aspires to have a family one day. No one knows this better than Sarah Silverman, who recently shed some light on a double standard that persists in the comedy industry when it comes to balancing your career with having kids. "As a comic always working & on the road I have had to decide between motherhood & living my fullest life & I chose the latter," she tweeted on Monday to her 10.1 million followers. "Men don't have to do that. I'd so love to be a fun dad, coming home from the road & being my best fun dad self. So this is just a lil f*ck all y'all bc u can't be a woman w/out sacrifice & that's the fact jack."
The I Smile Back actress, who is currently dating actor Michael Sheen, also acknowledged that her decision to pick her career over having a family isn't for everyone, and she's never expected it to be. After columnist Ada Slivinski reached out to the comedian to say that "Becoming a mother has filled my life more than I could have ever imagined," and that it "filled it in ways a career alone never could have," Sarah responded with understanding. "That's beautiful, Ada! Living my fullest life is different than u living urs is all. I'm jus talkin bout me & people like me."
The industry's double standard is something that plenty of female celebrities (notably Jennifer Aniston) have spoken out about in recent years. Why are famous women the only ones put under tabloid scrutiny when it comes to starting a family? Sarah spoke about that notion during a 2015 interview with E! News. "I just don't have a life conducive to this," she said. "I could be a fun dad. I could do that. I could go on the road and come home and 'Daddy's home!' and give them everything I have and just love them to pieces when I'm home and have a career and a life . . . I don't know how people do it. It's so huge. It's so much and there's no going back. It's a big decision," she said. "I don't know how people make it so cavalierly. They're human lives you're responsible for."
See her enlightening tweets below.
As a comic always working & on the road I have had to decide between motherhood & living my fullest life & I chose the latter.
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
@SarahKSilverman Men don't have to do that. I'd so love to be a fun dad, coming home from the road & being my best fun dad self.
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
So this is just a lil fuck all y'all bc u can't be a woman w/out sacrifice & that's the fact jack.
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
And I ❤️ my comedian brothers that acknowledge this truth. They're my family & for a lot of us women comic sisters, our only family
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
Sarah Silverman Shares Enlightening Reason She Chose Not to Become a Mom
Being a stand-up comedian isn't exactly an easy career path, and going down that road is even more difficult if you're a woman who aspires to have a family one day. No one knows this better than Sarah Silverman, who recently shed some light on a double standard that persists in the comedy industry when it comes to balancing your career with having kids. "As a comic always working & on the road I have had to decide between motherhood & living my fullest life & I chose the latter," she tweeted on Monday to her 10.1 million followers. "Men don't have to do that. I'd so love to be a fun dad, coming home from the road & being my best fun dad self. So this is just a lil f*ck all y'all bc u can't be a woman w/out sacrifice & that's the fact jack."
The I Smile Back actress, who is currently dating actor Michael Sheen, also acknowledged that her decision to pick her career over having a family isn't for everyone, and she's never expected it to be. After columnist Ada Slivinski reached out to the comedian to say that "Becoming a mother has filled my life more than I could have ever imagined," and that it "filled it in ways a career alone never could have," Sarah responded with understanding. "That's beautiful, Ada! Living my fullest life is different than u living urs is all. I'm jus talkin bout me & people like me."
The industry's double standard is something that plenty of female celebrities (notably Jennifer Aniston) have spoken out about in recent years. Why are famous women the only ones put under tabloid scrutiny when it comes to starting a family? Sarah spoke about that notion during a 2015 interview with E! News. "I just don't have a life conducive to this," she said. "I could be a fun dad. I could do that. I could go on the road and come home and 'Daddy's home!' and give them everything I have and just love them to pieces when I'm home and have a career and a life . . . I don't know how people do it. It's so huge. It's so much and there's no going back. It's a big decision," she said. "I don't know how people make it so cavalierly. They're human lives you're responsible for."
See her enlightening tweets below.
As a comic always working & on the road I have had to decide between motherhood & living my fullest life & I chose the latter.
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
@SarahKSilverman Men don't have to do that. I'd so love to be a fun dad, coming home from the road & being my best fun dad self.
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
So this is just a lil fuck all y'all bc u can't be a woman w/out sacrifice & that's the fact jack.
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
And I ❤️ my comedian brothers that acknowledge this truth. They're my family & for a lot of us women comic sisters, our only family
- Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) February 28, 2017
Bella Hadid May Have Just Revealed an Entire Outfit From Her Chrome Hearts Collab
There's more to Bella Hadid than what she shares on Instagram, but fans of the model likely know one thing from her feed: she's BFFs with singer Jesse Jo Stark, whose mom happens to own Chrome Hearts. So when Bella announced that she would be collaborating with the brand - after, of course, starring in its ads - we were a little bit like, "Well, it's about time, Bella!"
The It girl's wardrobe is already full of Chrome Hearts pieces, and she's definitely got that edgy, cool-girl style we tend to covet. Needless to say, we're excited to see her stuff. We already know the collection will offer a crop tee and patent hat (spotted on Bella herself). As for the rest, we'll guess what else might be in store for us to shop. Scroll through for all the possibilities, then read all about Selena Gomez's rumored partnership with Coach.
17 Alien iPhone Cases That Are Out of This World
It feels like everything is coming back from the '90s: chokers, velvet, and even aliens. Yep, people are loving anything that has aliens on it, from pins to patches and even manicures. If you love this trend or just want to believe the truth about aliens, look ahead for some fun iPhone cases. They're nothing like a regular iPhone case - and we're into it.
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