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 30 décembre 2019
40 Incredible Furniture Pieces Everyone Is Buying From Amazon in 2020, and We See Why
Shopping for new furniture can be overwhelming because there are so many choices out there. To make your experience more seamless, we turned to Amazon since it has a great selection of affordable choices and even stylish in-house collections you can't find anywhere else. The best part: a majority of its best pieces are available on Prime, so they'll be delivered right to your door within just a few days. From sofas to bookshelves and console tables, these picks are the perfect pieces you need for the new year. Keep reading to shop our favorites.
Related: 17 Home Products From Amazon Our Editors Actually Bought, Tested, and Truly Love
Nordstrom's Massive Winter Sale Isn't Over! Hurry and Shop These 37 Steals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but that hasn't stopped Nordstrom from slashing thousands of prices on its hottest items. Lucky for us, the department store is still hosting its big Winter sale, and it's the perfect place to snag a few new items for yourself or finish your holiday shopping. Either way, it's no secret that these deals aren't worth missing.
To make shopping its giant selection a little easier, we hunted its best deals of the season. From pretty dresses you can wear to holiday parties to warm coats for chilly days and chic booties, you won't want to wait a second longer to score these hot finds. Like most good steals, these prices won't last long, because our favorites are already selling out. So what are you waiting for?! Keep reading to shop them all.
I Bought This $14 Bra on Amazon, and I'm Never Wearing Anything Else Again
I have a bust on the smaller side, and I don't need much support. I often find underwire bras are too uncomfortable and thin camis just aren't enough. I saw this Hanes Convertible Wire Free Bra ($10, originally $14) bubbling up on Amazon recently and became curious. It had over 2,000 reviews and a 4.1-star rating, so I gave it a try.
This bra looks small and thin but it offers me so much support. The smooth straps are adjustable and don't cut into my skin, and the material is so silky-soft, I feel like I'm wearing nothing. Now I'm officially throwing out all my other ones and buying this in every color. The beige one is perfect to pair with all my light-colored tops, but it comes in four other cute colors, including pink. At this price, you can buy them all!
Sephora Has All the Skin Care We're Searching For in 2020
Self-care, for us, means paying attention to our complexion with the best skincare products. It may not be the most convenient thing to do, especially after a night out, but we've only got one face and we want it to look as radiant as possible. Plus, shopping for skin care is a blast! We love trying new products, and switching it up is important so your skin doesn't get too used to certain formulas. If you're a beauty-lover, you know the selection at Sephora is just too good to pass up, and the "What's New" section is our absolute favorite.
Right now, we're focused on taking care of our skin, and we're starting by stocking up on products that do it all (think: nourishing sleeping masks, potent serums, and luxuriously thick moisturizers). These epic multitaskers are available at Sephora, so rack up those beauty insider points with the skincare launches we'll be talking about well into 2020.
Find a Cozy Nook, Book-Lovers - the 2020 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge Is Here!
It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . and no, we're not talking about that time of the year. Sorry Santa, but the sixth annual POPSUGAR Reading Challenge has landed, and the only list we're checking twice is our 2020 book list!
We're not even going to try to play it cool. This year's reading challenge is about to up your 2020 reading game in a big way, and we can't wait to share our 50 new book prompts with all of you. In addition to the 40 standard book challenge prompts, we're bringing back the 10 "advanced" prompts for those bibliophiles out there looking for something extra. Are you ready for a plot twist? This year, the advanced section is all 2020-themed, from "a book set in Japan, host of the 2020 Olympics" to "a book with a character with a vision impairment or enhancement (a nod to 20/20 vision)."
Another way the 2020 reading challenge is better than ever is that we now have an exclusive POPSUGAR Book Club on Facebook! Join this well-read community of POPSUGAR editors and fellow readers from around the world to swap reading recs for the challenge, reach out when you're stumped on a prompt, share bullet-journaling ideas, or just chat about the latest page-turner you're obsessed with. In fact, one of the prompts is "a book recommended by your favorite blog, vlog, podcast, or online book club," and our members are already sharing their reading recs in the group!
We hope this year's challenge broadens your horizons and reboots your love of reading in 2020, maybe even pushing you to read something you never would have picked up before purely based on the "a book you picked up because the title caught your attention" or "a book with a great first line" prompts. Who knows, you may uncover a new favorite genre like bildungsroman, get a fresh perspective from "a book by a trans or nonbinary author," learn something about "a subject you know nothing about," or be transported to "a country beginning with 'C'" that you've always wanted to visit.
Whatever path you take in 2020, we've said it before, and we'll say it again: the point of the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge is to have fun! So who's ready to get started?
Download our printable list here, checking off the books as you go, and pin the handy graphic ahead for reference. Share your progress on Instagram with #popsugarreadingchallenge.
If you're looking for an easy way to digitally track and rate the books you've read for the challenge, we'd suggest also joining this Goodreads group made up of readers who participate in the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge every year.
To help you get started, we're also sharing hand-picked suggestions from our editors and Facebook book club members for what to read for all 50 prompts that make up the 2020 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge!
- Additional reporting by Lilli Boice
34 Movies That Completely and Utterly Missed the Mark in 2019
We were blessed with some incredible movies in 2019, such as Booksmart, The Farewell, and Midsommar, just to name a few. But for every awesome movie we got, there were probably at least five box office bombs. Not every movie aspires to be a cinematic masterpiece, of course. It doesn't matter whether a movie is high-brow, low-brow, or has a cast filled with A-list actors - bad writing and bad acting almost always make for a two-hour train wreck. While 2019's worst film flops don't make us love our favorite actors any less (we forgive you, Anne Hathaway and John Travolta), these 34 movies probably should have been left on the cutting-room floor.
40 Incredible Furniture Pieces Everyone Is Buying From Amazon in 2020, and We See Why
Shopping for new furniture can be overwhelming because there are so many choices out there. To make your experience more seamless, we turned to Amazon since it has a great selection of affordable choices and even stylish in-house collections you can't find anywhere else. The best part: a majority of its best pieces are available on Prime, so they'll be delivered right to your door within just a few days. From sofas to bookshelves and console tables, these picks are the perfect pieces you need for the new year. Keep reading to shop our favorites.
Related: 17 Home Products From Amazon Our Editors Actually Bought, Tested, and Truly Love
Nordstrom's Massive Winter Sale Isn't Over! Hurry and Shop These 37 Steals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but that hasn't stopped Nordstrom from slashing thousands of prices on its hottest items. Lucky for us, the department store is still hosting its big Winter sale, and it's the perfect place to snag a few new items for yourself or finish your holiday shopping. Either way, it's no secret that these deals aren't worth missing.
To make shopping its giant selection a little easier, we hunted its best deals of the season. From pretty dresses you can wear to holiday parties to warm coats for chilly days and chic booties, you won't want to wait a second longer to score these hot finds. Like most good steals, these prices won't last long, because our favorites are already selling out. So what are you waiting for?! Keep reading to shop them all.
40 Incredible Furniture Pieces Everyone Is Buying From Amazon in 2020, and We See Why
Shopping for new furniture can be overwhelming because there are so many choices out there. To make your experience more seamless, we turned to Amazon since it has a great selection of affordable choices and even stylish in-house collections you can't find anywhere else. The best part: a majority of its best pieces are available on Prime, so they'll be delivered right to your door within just a few days. From sofas to bookshelves and console tables, these picks are the perfect pieces you need for the new year. Keep reading to shop our favorites.
Related: 17 Home Products From Amazon Our Editors Actually Bought, Tested, and Truly Love
dimanche 29 décembre 2019
These On-Trend Engagement Rings Are So Dazzling, You'll Want to Get Down on One Knee
With a new year comes new trends, and 2020's hot engagement ring styles are worthy of getting down on one knee. The top ten trends of the year include glamorous antique-cut-diamonds, bright gems of all colors, and hexagon-shaped diamonds inspired by J Lo's iconic rock, to name a few. Since these rings are meant to last from this day forward, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, there's not a style on this list that isn't effortlessly gorgeous. Whether this year is the year the question's getting popped or you simply want to gaze upon the dreamiest gems, keep reading to see 2020's dazzling new diamonds.
These On-Trend Engagement Rings Are So Dazzling, You'll Want to Get Down on One Knee
With a new year comes new trends, and 2020's hot engagement ring styles are worthy of getting down on one knee. The top ten trends of the year include glamorous antique-cut-diamonds, bright gems of all colors, and hexagon-shaped diamonds inspired by J Lo's iconic rock, to name a few. Since these rings are meant to last from this day forward, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, there's not a style on this list that isn't effortlessly gorgeous. Whether this year is the year the question's getting popped or you simply want to gaze upon the dreamiest gems, keep reading to see 2020's dazzling new diamonds.
49 True-Crime Documentaries on Netflix That Will Actually Give You Nightmares
At the start of 2019, Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes dropped on Netflix, and boy did it stir up a hefty interest in true crime. The four-part docuseries (which features never-before-heard audio interviews with the infamous serial killer who committed more than 30 violent sex crimes and murders) was probably, at one point, your true-crime obsession. However, if you've whipped through all the episodes, there are plenty more incredible true-crime documentaries where that came from. From the atrocious acts that begin all true crime stories to the often deceivingly complicated cases that follow, check out our gallery of 49 documentaries that are a must-watch for any true-crime fan, ahead.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Related: 23 Gifts For That 1 Friend Who Is Creepily Obsessed With True Crime
Kourtney Kardashian's New Addition, and 2 Other Things You Missed This Week
Happy holidays, everyone! From the Kardashian-Jenners' annual Christmas party to Prince George and Princess Charlotte's debut at Christmas church service, stars everywhere were feeling the holiday spirit this year. With so many festivities, I'm sure it was a little tough to keep up with everything that went down, so catch up with the latest edition of Things You Missed This Week.
49 True-Crime Documentaries on Netflix That Will Actually Give You Nightmares
At the start of 2019, Conversations With a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes dropped on Netflix, and boy did it stir up a hefty interest in true crime. The four-part docuseries (which features never-before-heard audio interviews with the infamous serial killer who committed more than 30 violent sex crimes and murders) was probably, at one point, your true-crime obsession. However, if you've whipped through all the episodes, there are plenty more incredible true-crime documentaries where that came from. From the atrocious acts that begin all true crime stories to the often deceivingly complicated cases that follow, check out our gallery of 49 documentaries that are a must-watch for any true-crime fan, ahead.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Related: 23 Gifts For That 1 Friend Who Is Creepily Obsessed With True Crime
The Best Liquid Lipsticks For Everyone - From Beauty-Lovers to Makeup Beginners
Liquid lipstick is a fickle friend. On the one hand, it's messy to apply, usually requires a practiced hand (and even then a few makeup wipes on standby, just in case), and will inevitably end up on your chin after lunch. On the other hand, it makes a statement and usually lasts all day - the ideal accessory. That being said, finding the perfect liquid lipstick has become somewhat of a passion project of ours. We try every formula that crosses our desks, either swatching on the back of our hands or on our lips. (In fact, we keep mirrors and stacks of makeup remover on our desks for this very reason.) Sounds like a tough job, but someone has to do it, right?
Ahead, check out the liquid lipsticks that make up our short list. Whether you wear liquid lipstick everyday or have never bothered before, there is something for everyone.
Barack Obama Reveals the Books that Made 2019 "a Little Brighter" For Him
The year is wrapping up, which means Barack Obama is sharing his annual "Best of" lists. On Dec. 28, he kicked off the yearly tradition by posting his favorite books of 2019. "While each of us has plenty that keeps us busy - work and family life, social and volunteer commitments - outlets like literature and art can enhance our day-to-day experiences," he captioned the collection of titles. "Here are the books that made the last year a little brighter for me. Most of them came out in 2019, but a few were older ones that were new to me this year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did."
Considering his impeccable taste in literature, it should come as no surprise that the former US president included some real page-turners in his list. Between Sally Rooney's gripping new coming-of-age novel, Normal People, and NBA star Andre Iguodala's memoir, The Sixth Man, there's a recommendation for everyone. Check out Obama's favorite books of 2019 ahead, and stay tuned for his top film and music picks!
40+ Bebe Rexha Pictures So Sexy, You're Gonna Need a Few Minutes to Settle Down
Nearly every single day, you can find Bebe Rexha blaring through our headphones, serenading us with jams like "Meant to Be," "Last Hurrah," or one of her other top hits. But outside of our Bebe-filled Spotify playlist, the 30-year-old singer keeps us on our toes in real life, too. We look forward to seeing what she's up to on the 'gram (so much so that those Instagram notifications are set to *on*) because she manages to look damn good no matter the occasion. For a major dose of Bebe, read through for more than 40 of her hottest photos of all time, ranging from dresses that hug her incredible curves to her most iconic red carpet moments. She seriously takes sexy to a whole new level.
Your Guide to All the Free Trials Offered by Streaming Services
Whether you consider yourself an Olympic-level binge-watcher or believe that slow and steady wins the race, it's nice to test-drive streaming services before making a commitment. These services, once used to supplement traditional cable TV, have soared in popularity over the past few years. Now, you couldn't pay us to sit through a commercial break! Take a complimentary spin with well-established services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, or branch out to newbies like Disney+ and YouTube TV or Apple TV+ to satisfy your cravings for everything from blockbuster films to original content with a cult following. Here's your cheat sheet for navigating your way through some of the most popular streaming services' free trials.
Barack Obama Reveals the Books that Made 2019 "a Little Brighter" For Him
The year is wrapping up, which means Barack Obama is sharing his annual "Best of" lists. On Dec. 28, he kicked off the yearly tradition by posting his favorite books of 2019. "While each of us has plenty that keeps us busy - work and family life, social and volunteer commitments - outlets like literature and art can enhance our day-to-day experiences," he captioned the collection of titles. "Here are the books that made the last year a little brighter for me. Most of them came out in 2019, but a few were older ones that were new to me this year. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did."
Considering his impeccable taste in literature, it should come as no surprise that the former US president included some real page-turners in his list. Between Sally Rooney's gripping new coming-of-age novel, Normal People, and NBA star Andre Iguodala's memoir, The Sixth Man, there's a recommendation for everyone. Check out Obama's favorite books of 2019 ahead, and stay tuned for his top film and music picks!
40+ Bebe Rexha Pictures So Sexy, You're Gonna Need a Few Minutes to Settle Down
Nearly every single day, you can find Bebe Rexha blaring through our headphones, serenading us with jams like "Meant to Be," "Last Hurrah," or one of her other top hits. But outside of our Bebe-filled Spotify playlist, the 30-year-old singer keeps us on our toes in real life, too. We look forward to seeing what she's up to on the 'gram (so much so that those Instagram notifications are set to *on*) because she manages to look damn good no matter the occasion. For a major dose of Bebe, read through for more than 40 of her hottest photos of all time, ranging from dresses that hug her incredible curves to her most iconic red carpet moments. She seriously takes sexy to a whole new level.
Your Guide to All the Free Trials Offered by Streaming Services
Whether you consider yourself an Olympic-level binge-watcher or believe that slow and steady wins the race, it's nice to test-drive streaming services before making a commitment. These services, once used to supplement traditional cable TV, have soared in popularity over the past few years. Now, you couldn't pay us to sit through a commercial break! Take a complimentary spin with well-established services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, or branch out to newbies like Disney+ and YouTube TV or Apple TV+ to satisfy your cravings for everything from blockbuster films to original content with a cult following. Here's your cheat sheet for navigating your way through some of the most popular streaming services' free trials.
Here's What the Cast of The Big Bang Theory Is Doing Next, Because We Just Really Miss Them
As reluctant as we are to accept it, The Big Bang Theory finally reached its conclusion after an epic 12-season run and 279 episodes, and we can't imagine we're the only ones already missing our favorite California Institute of Technology physicists. Luckily, these actors don't plan on leaving Hollywood behind anytime soon. We have the scoop on where you can see TBBT actors following the end of the beloved CBS series, and though they won't be together, we're just happy to have them in our lives at all. Also, to fill the Big Bang-size hole in your heart, be sure to check out other series that may remind you of TBBT.
Here's What the Cast of The Big Bang Theory Is Doing Next, Because We Just Really Miss Them
As reluctant as we are to accept it, The Big Bang Theory finally reached its conclusion after an epic 12-season run and 279 episodes, and we can't imagine we're the only ones already missing our favorite California Institute of Technology physicists. Luckily, these actors don't plan on leaving Hollywood behind anytime soon. We have the scoop on where you can see TBBT actors following the end of the beloved CBS series, and though they won't be together, we're just happy to have them in our lives at all. Also, to fill the Big Bang-size hole in your heart, be sure to check out other series that may remind you of TBBT.
Watch Kristen Bell Barely Hold It Together as Dax Explains the "Middle Finger" to Their Daughter
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are famously candid with their two daughters, Lincoln and Delta, and their latest inspiring parenting moment came on Dec. 27 when the parents had a teaching moment with one of their daughters. On Dec. 27, Kristen shared clips from the family's discussion about "the middle finger" on her Instagram Story. She could hardly keep it together as they casually dropped the F-bomb, but Dax totally kept his cool while explaining why it's "naughty" to use explicit language.
"You know that's a naughty finger and I never see you do that. It makes me so proud. That you know it, yet you don't do it," Dax told their daughter during the conversation. Kristen revealed she's been "waiting for this conversation" since the day she got pregnant. "The one where we talk about what fingers mean." She went on to praise her husband for the way he handled the tough topic, while she tried not to laugh: "@daxshepard, you handled this brilliantly." Keep reading to see a couple of clips from her story. Major kudos to all the moms and dads navigating sticky subjects during family time! It's a hard job but someone's gotta do it.
Get Up Close and Personal With the 50 Most Stylish Celebrity Engagement Rings of All Time
As far as engagement rings go, celebrities boast some of the biggest and most unusual options out there. They also sport some of the most gorgeous sparklers you'll ever lay eyes on. From Mary-Kate Olsen's vintage gold Cartier to Blake Lively's highly coveted 12-carat Lorraine Schwartz stunner, the swoon-worthy baubles are as chic as they are unique - and deserve another look. So feast your eyes: whether you're browsing inspo for the future or you just enjoy the ogling, we've rounded up the most stylish celebrity engagement rings of all time.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Marina Liao
Just a Casual Roundup of 50 New Original TV Shows Coming to Netflix in 2020
Netflix gifted us with so many great new series in 2019 that it almost feels greedy to expect more. In 2019, we saw the premiere of Sex Education, Unbelievable, The Politician, Russian Doll, and so much more, but Netflix isn't done churning out amazing content. 2020 is providing even more incredible new shows, including a Big Mouth spinoff, a Mindy Kaling original, two shows from Shonda Rhymes and two more shows from Ryan Murphy, and we can barely contain our excitement. With dramas, comedies, and adaptations galore, here are all the new shows everyone will be talking about in 2020.
Get Up Close and Personal With the 50 Most Stylish Celebrity Engagement Rings of All Time
As far as engagement rings go, celebrities boast some of the biggest and most unusual options out there. They also sport some of the most gorgeous sparklers you'll ever lay eyes on. From Mary-Kate Olsen's vintage gold Cartier to Blake Lively's highly coveted 12-carat Lorraine Schwartz stunner, the swoon-worthy baubles are as chic as they are unique - and deserve another look. So feast your eyes: whether you're browsing inspo for the future or you just enjoy the ogling, we've rounded up the most stylish celebrity engagement rings of all time.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano and Marina Liao
Just a Casual Roundup of 50 New Original TV Shows Coming to Netflix in 2020
Netflix gifted us with so many great new series in 2019 that it almost feels greedy to expect more. In 2019, we saw the premiere of Sex Education, Unbelievable, The Politician, Russian Doll, and so much more, but Netflix isn't done churning out amazing content. 2020 is providing even more incredible new shows, including a Big Mouth spinoff, a Mindy Kaling original, two shows from Shonda Rhymes and two more shows from Ryan Murphy, and we can barely contain our excitement. With dramas, comedies, and adaptations galore, here are all the new shows everyone will be talking about in 2020.
11 Things Only Your BFF Knows About You
Let's be real, there are some things you're only going to tell your best friend. You know the saying "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"? Well, BFFs are basically the human version of Vegas. They keep all your secrets, and you never have to worry about them spilling. Here's some stuff that we bet only your bestie knows about you. You'll totally relate.
7 Beauty Treatments About To Take 2020 by Storm, According to Yelp
It's official: 2019 is coming to an end. With only a few weeks left in the year, we are already looking for new beauty treatments to indulge in during the new year. Yelp must've known how overwhelming the endless options can feel, because it just released the first-ever trend forecast report to help you narrow it down.
Yelp's data science team used review data to find a list of words and phrases that were rising the fastest and most dramatically between 2018 and 2019. Then, they narrowed this list even more by the mention rate over the last three years, which is indicative of further growth. Finally, they consulted with Yelp's in-house trend expert Tara Lewis to predict the top beauty services people will be getting in 2020.
Ahead, scroll through for the top treatments that dominated Yelp's trend forecast report, and start booking.
Related: 20 of the Coolest Nail Art Trends You'll Want To Try in 2020
11 Things Only Your BFF Knows About You
Let's be real, there are some things you're only going to tell your best friend. You know the saying "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"? Well, BFFs are basically the human version of Vegas. They keep all your secrets, and you never have to worry about them spilling. Here's some stuff that we bet only your bestie knows about you. You'll totally relate.
11 Things Only Your BFF Knows About You
Let's be real, there are some things you're only going to tell your best friend. You know the saying "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"? Well, BFFs are basically the human version of Vegas. They keep all your secrets, and you never have to worry about them spilling. Here's some stuff that we bet only your bestie knows about you. You'll totally relate.
samedi 28 décembre 2019
How to Intermittent Fast Without Feeling Negative Side Effects
So, you're considering intermittent fasting as your new year, healthier me commitment, but you're wary of how not eating for long periods of time could affect you? First of all, we applaud your commitment to doing the research before diving in.
While eating exclusively during a four-, six-, or eight-hour window every day - and abstaining from eating for an extended period for either 16, 18, or 20 hours - has been said to help lower the risk of diabetes and other diseases, improve blood sugar levels, extend life spans, and improve memory and weight loss, there is a risk of unfavorable side effects like dehydration, irritability, cravings, low energy, and headaches.
Getting discouraged by low energy definitely doesn't fit our new year, new me vibe. Luckily, our two expert sources have your back. The following preventive measures will help you avoid the negative side effects of intermittent fasting so you can feel your best.
Keep Busy With a Pre-Planned Schedule
Having a plan in place is the key to intermittent fasting, Luke Corey, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist with Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, says. This includes "when your fasting starts, when it ends, and everything you are going to eat during your eating window."
Keeping busy will distract you during sometimes challenging fasting periods. If you are just sitting and thinking about how hungry you are, you'll get irritable and possibly tempted to cheat, Corey says.
Pauline J. Jose, MD, a specialist in family medicine and member of the pH Labs health team, agrees: "It really boils down to using your better judgment and applying a little discipline to your routine."
Drink a Lot of Water
It's easy to forget to drink water when you're so focused on fasting. To avoid dehydration, Corey suggests consuming half of your body weight in ounces of water.
"For example, someone who weighs 150 [pounds] would need to drink at least 75 ounces of fluids daily," he confirmed. This amount should be consumed throughout the day - fasting periods included.
Push Your Protein Intake
Another side effect of intermittent fasting is muscle loss, because you're eliminating a whole meal, and in return, protein intake often decreases.
It's important to make a conscious effort to consume more protein than normal during your feeding period - whether that be animal-or plant-based.
In need of inspiration? Corey suggests a salad with grilled chicken for lunch, salmon with dinner, and greek yogurt with your snack.
For those on-the-go days, he suggests packing a protein bar (with low or zero added sugar) or protein supplement that could add that beneficial nutrient quickly and conveniently.
Get Active and Exercise Daily
Dr. Jose notes that exercise, which can encourage a positive sleep cycle, will also help you get adjusted to your feeding and fasting schedule.
Corey also stressed the importance of getting active at least three times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes each time, to maintain good health and burn calories - he suggests mixing in both cardio and strength training right before you are scheduled to eat.
"The risks of working out early in your fasting period and not eating for a few hours is the breakdown of lean muscle, as well as early-onset hunger that would make waiting to eat rather excruciating," Corey explains.
If you prefer to get active with some food in your system, Corey confirms it's OK to do so in the middle of your feeding period. This way you can snack before you exercise and eat after, too.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
How to Intermittent Fast Without Feeling Negative Side Effects
So, you're considering intermittent fasting as your new year, healthier me commitment, but you're wary of how not eating for long periods of time could affect you? First of all, we applaud your commitment to doing the research before diving in.
While eating exclusively during a four-, six-, or eight-hour window every day - and abstaining from eating for an extended period for either 16, 18, or 20 hours - has been said to help lower the risk of diabetes and other diseases, improve blood sugar levels, extend life spans, and improve memory and weight loss, there is a risk of unfavorable side effects like dehydration, irritability, cravings, low energy, and headaches.
Getting discouraged by low energy definitely doesn't fit our new year, new me vibe. Luckily, our two expert sources have your back. The following preventive measures will help you avoid the negative side effects of intermittent fasting so you can feel your best.
Keep Busy With a Pre-Planned Schedule
Having a plan in place is the key to intermittent fasting, Luke Corey, a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist with Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, says. This includes "when your fasting starts, when it ends, and everything you are going to eat during your eating window."
Keeping busy will distract you during sometimes challenging fasting periods. If you are just sitting and thinking about how hungry you are, you'll get irritable and possibly tempted to cheat, Corey says.
Pauline J. Jose, MD, a specialist in family medicine and member of the pH Labs health team, agrees: "It really boils down to using your better judgment and applying a little discipline to your routine."
Drink a Lot of Water
It's easy to forget to drink water when you're so focused on fasting. To avoid dehydration, Corey suggests consuming half of your body weight in ounces of water.
"For example, someone who weighs 150 [pounds] would need to drink at least 75 ounces of fluids daily," he confirmed. This amount should be consumed throughout the day - fasting periods included.
Push Your Protein Intake
Another side effect of intermittent fasting is muscle loss, because you're eliminating a whole meal, and in return, protein intake often decreases.
It's important to make a conscious effort to consume more protein than normal during your feeding period - whether that be animal-or plant-based.
In need of inspiration? Corey suggests a salad with grilled chicken for lunch, salmon with dinner, and greek yogurt with your snack.
For those on-the-go days, he suggests packing a protein bar (with low or zero added sugar) or protein supplement that could add that beneficial nutrient quickly and conveniently.
Get Active and Exercise Daily
Dr. Jose notes that exercise, which can encourage a positive sleep cycle, will also help you get adjusted to your feeding and fasting schedule.
Corey also stressed the importance of getting active at least three times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes each time, to maintain good health and burn calories - he suggests mixing in both cardio and strength training right before you are scheduled to eat.
"The risks of working out early in your fasting period and not eating for a few hours is the breakdown of lean muscle, as well as early-onset hunger that would make waiting to eat rather excruciating," Corey explains.
If you prefer to get active with some food in your system, Corey confirms it's OK to do so in the middle of your feeding period. This way you can snack before you exercise and eat after, too.
Click here for more health and wellness stories, tips, and news.
15 Sexy Videos From Rap's New Queen, Cardi B
In what's felt like a short period of time, Cardi B has successfully risen to super-stardom. It's no surprise that this Bronx, NY, native is on the top of everyone's hot list; from her music, to her style to her humor and transparency, Cardi constantly proves why she's one of the best in hip-hop. We also can't ignore how sexy Cardi's pictures and music videos are, both pre-baby and now as a mom - this Grammy-nominated artist sure knows how to make us say "I like it like that." So, follow along for 15 of Cardi B's sexiest videos to date.
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