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 2 juillet 2019
80+ Matching Harry Potter Tattoos For Couples Who Will "Always" Stay Together
Couples who share a mutual love for Harry Potter are bound to stay together, always. If you and your significant other want to pay homage to the series, we've found magical tattoo inspiration, from matching Deathly Hallows symbols and Patronuses to quotes from the book and film series. Go as big or as small as you'd like; maybe even cute wand finger tattoos. See some unique Harry Potter tattoo ideas ahead for you and the person who has your heart - no amortentia required.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi
Kate Middleton Looks For Bugs and Reads to Kids During a Sunny Afternoon in Her New Garden
Kate Middleton is growing quite a green thumb this Summer. Her Back to Nature garden reopens at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, where on Monday afternoon the Duchess of Cambridge invited children from four different charities to enjoy a treasure hunt, insect spotting, and a picnic.
Kate first introduced her Back to Nature garden - which she codesigned with landscape architect Davies White and the Royal Horticultural Society - at the Chelsea Flower Show. The original garden featured a tree house and rope swing - which the duchess's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, thoroughly enjoyed - edible plants, and flowers to be used for crafts. The interactive garden was so successful that the duchess brought the same concept to the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, but on an even larger scale. The garden at Hampton Court Palace is reportedly double the size of the one at the Chelsea Flower Show and includes a new hidden burrow, rolling hill, and stream.
For an afternoon playing outdoors, the duchess ditched the casual white sneakers and
wide-leg khakis she wore to the Chelsea Flower Show and instead went with a simple yet elegant green Sandro dress, a pair of affordable Accessorize earrings (that are now sold out, naturally), and her go-to espadrille wedges she's been rocking all Summer. The duchess took the children through the garden space, where she helped them look for bugs and pointed out different types of flowers. Prince George gave the garden at the Chelsea Flower Show a "10 out of 20." We wonder what he'll have to say about this one.
This Woman Surprised Her Grandpa With Lady Gaga Tickets, and His Pure Reaction Is Priceless
MY GRANDPAS FACE WHEN HE FOUND OUT WE WERE SEEING LADY GAGA I CANT HES SO PURE HE LOVES HER SO MUCH 😩🥺😭 @ladygaga pic.twitter.com/o5GsUR3uBG
- whit 🏳️🌈 (@boybehindbricks) June 28, 2019
There will be a very sweet 66-year-old fan in the audience at Lady Gaga's Las Vegas concert next year. Whitney (aka Twitter user @boybehindbricks) recently surprised her grandpa Jim with tickets to Gaga's 2020 event, and social media went crazy for his pure and precious reaction.
Whitney originally wanted to see Gaga's concert for her 21st birthday in October, but affordable tickets went quickly for the popular live show. Instead, she and her grandma Mary-Beth scored tickets for the following year and decided to give Grandpa Jim the happy news on-camera. Whitney shared a video of his speechless reaction on Twitter, and it quickly wracked up almost 5 million views in a matter of days. As a result, Whitney told Access Hollywood she and her grandparents will get VIP treatment in Vegas next year.
"After everything has blown up, the Park MGM has offered us flight, hotel, and meet and greet accommodations for an October show," she said. Hopefully we'll get to see a follow-up video when Jim and Gaga meet in-person!
All This Taylor Swift Music Controversy Has Us Wondering Why It's So Important to Own Your Own Masters
The latest Taylor Swift drama has everyone Googling one term: "master recordings." The term, which is at the heart of contracts between musicians and record labels, is also at the root of Swift's frustrating situation. To recap, for those just joining the fiasco now: after Swift left her first record label, Big Machine, the label was sold off to Scooter Braun, who manages Justin Bieber (among others). Swift's reaction was pure horror, as she shared in an emotional Tumblr post: she describes public bullying at the hands of Braun and laments that all of her music, up til now, is now in the hands of the last person she'd want profiting from and controlling her catalog.
So what is a master recording anyway, and what does it all mean for the future of Swift's music? We're breaking down the info you need to know to make sense of the ongoing drama.
What Is a Master?
A "master" is the jargon used to refer to the underlying rights to a song. Literally, the "master recording" is the original version from which everything else stems. A CD, a stream on Spotify, an appearance on a movie soundtrack, being released publicly at all - all of those are licensed by the holder of the master rights. This also means that the holder of the master has control over the financial gains from the recordings as well. Put simply, controlling the master rights essentially means you have control over what is done with the song or album, full stop.
When record labels are valued and sold, their ownership of masters comes into play. In Swift's case, the valuation of Big Machine likely hinged heavily on her presence and her catalog. Without that, it's likely that the company wouldn't have been able to sell for nearly as much as it did.
Who Usually Owns Masters?
Here's where things get kind of complicated. The traditional music industry often structures deals so that the label, not the artist, owns the masters of all songs created during that record deal. In exchange for signing over the master rights to their recordings, artists are often given an advance and a royalty percentage from all profits made off the music. The royalties only begin coming to the artist after they've earned back their advances (no double dipping!). In her Tumblr post, Swift pointed out how the ownership deal put her in a no-win scenario: the only way the label would let her buy back her masters was if she signed a new contract promising to create new albums that would "replace" the old ones - selling the masters for new music in exchange for the old ones back.
"For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and 'earn' one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future."
It's not just Swift who has deals like this; even the biggest names in music have contracts that sign over their master rights to their labels. That may begin to change, though. Artists are beginning to push harder for more control over their own work, rather than leaving their intellectual property completely in the hands of labels. Instead of completely signing over master rights, newer contracts may include different language that gives artists a larger cut of the royalties made from exercising the master rights, allows the rights to revert back to the artists after a set amount of time, or other contract models that would allow artists to have a bigger say in what's done with their creative work. Swift's new deal with Republic Records, as she mentioned on Instagram and was reported at the time by Rolling Stone, allows her to keep ownership of her own masters from here on out.
What Difference Does It Make?
As Swift's current situation shows, it makes all the difference in the world. Because Swift doesn't own her own masters, her previous label can literally do what they want with them, without consulting her at all. New owner Braun could theoretically license out Swift's songs for things she wouldn't want her music associated with, and she couldn't do anything about it; that's the same situation that many other artists find themselves in. The idea of signing over masters to a record label implies a level of trust between the artist and the label, so when that trust is broken, either by a bad-faith record company or, in Swift's case, a buyout by someone potentially hostile, it can be devastating.
One silver lining, for Swift at least: because she's credited as writer or co-writer on pretty much all her songs, she does still hold publishing rights for her songs. That gives her leverage, in some cases, to put the kibosh on some uses of her older music.
Is there a case where giving up ownership of masters could be a good thing? In the short term, yes. For artists who aren't on Swift's level and are just starting out, the advance that's often earned in exchange for signing over the masters may be too important to pass up. Music can take a long time to profit from, so it may be impossible to turn down an advance to try to negotiate a better long-term deal. When it comes down to it, though, it's better for artists to retain control of their masters - that way, they can control and own their own work.
Is Someone Going to Drown on Big Little Lies? These 5 Clues Have Me Convinced
Things are getting real for the Monterey Five in season two of HBO's Big Little Lies. Secrets are being exposed and relationships are being fractured - and, thanks to new sh*t-stirrers like Perry's mom, Mary Louise Wright (Meryl Streep) and Bonnie's mom, Elizabeth Howard (Crystal Fox), it only gets worse.
The second episode, "Tell-Tale Hearts," skillfully shows how each of the women are drowning, metaphorically, in their own lives. Renata's husband, Gordon, may be heading to prison after losing all of their money; Jane is forced to explain assault to Ziggy after he finds out who his father is; Celeste becomes Mary Louise's number one suspect after revealing Perry's longtime abuse; Madeline's marriage to Ed is basically over after he finds out about her affair with Joseph the theater director; and Bonnie is quite obviously dealing with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder after pushing Perry down those stairs.
But there are also a handful of references to an actual drowning in "Tell-Tale Hearts," as well as in the subsequent BLL episodes. Unfortunately, I have no choice but to believe that someone is going to end up underwater, literally - and most of the signs are pointing to Bonnie. Keep reading for the possible clues.
All This Taylor Swift Music Controversy Has Us Wondering Why It's So Important to Own Your Own Masters
The latest Taylor Swift drama has everyone Googling one term: "master recordings." The term, which is at the heart of contracts between musicians and record labels, is also at the root of Swift's frustrating situation. To recap, for those just joining the fiasco now: after Swift left her first record label, Big Machine, the label was sold off to Scooter Braun, who manages Justin Bieber (among others). Swift's reaction was pure horror, as she shared in an emotional Tumblr post: she describes public bullying at the hands of Braun and laments that all of her music, up til now, is now in the hands of the last person she'd want profiting from and controlling her catalog.
So what is a master recording anyway, and what does it all mean for the future of Swift's music? We're breaking down the info you need to know to make sense of the ongoing drama.
What Is a Master?
A "master" is the jargon used to refer to the underlying rights to a song. Literally, the "master recording" is the original version from which everything else stems. A CD, a stream on Spotify, an appearance on a movie soundtrack, being released publicly at all - all of those are licensed by the holder of the master rights. This also means that the holder of the master has control over the financial gains from the recordings as well. Put simply, controlling the master rights essentially means you have control over what is done with the song or album, full stop.
When record labels are valued and sold, their ownership of masters comes into play. In Swift's case, the valuation of Big Machine likely hinged heavily on her presence and her catalog. Without that, it's likely that the company wouldn't have been able to sell for nearly as much as it did.
Who Usually Owns Masters?
Here's where things get kind of complicated. The traditional music industry often structures deals so that the label, not the artist, owns the masters of all songs created during that record deal. In exchange for signing over the master rights to their recordings, artists are often given an advance and a royalty percentage from all profits made off the music. The royalties only begin coming to the artist after they've earned back their advances (no double dipping!). In her Tumblr post, Swift pointed out how the ownership deal put her in a no-win scenario: the only way the label would let her buy back her masters was if she signed a new contract promising to create new albums that would "replace" the old ones - selling the masters for new music in exchange for the old ones back.
"For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work. Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and 'earn' one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future."
It's not just Swift who has deals like this; even the biggest names in music have contracts that sign over their master rights to their labels. That may begin to change, though. Artists are beginning to push harder for more control over their own work, rather than leaving their intellectual property completely in the hands of labels. Instead of completely signing over master rights, newer contracts may include different language that gives artists a larger cut of the royalties made from exercising the master rights, allows the rights to revert back to the artists after a set amount of time, or other contract models that would allow artists to have a bigger say in what's done with their creative work. Swift's new deal with Republic Records, as she mentioned on Instagram and was reported at the time by Rolling Stone, allows her to keep ownership of her own masters from here on out.
What Difference Does It Make?
As Swift's current situation shows, it makes all the difference in the world. Because Swift doesn't own her own masters, her previous label can literally do what they want with them, without consulting her at all. New owner Braun could theoretically license out Swift's songs for things she wouldn't want her music associated with, and she couldn't do anything about it; that's the same situation that many other artists find themselves in. The idea of signing over masters to a record label implies a level of trust between the artist and the label, so when that trust is broken, either by a bad-faith record company or, in Swift's case, a buyout by someone potentially hostile, it can be devastating.
One silver lining, for Swift at least: because she's credited as writer or co-writer on pretty much all her songs, she does still hold publishing rights for her songs. That gives her leverage, in some cases, to put the kibosh on some uses of her older music.
Is there a case where giving up ownership of masters could be a good thing? In the short term, yes. For artists who aren't on Swift's level and are just starting out, the advance that's often earned in exchange for signing over the masters may be too important to pass up. Music can take a long time to profit from, so it may be impossible to turn down an advance to try to negotiate a better long-term deal. When it comes down to it, though, it's better for artists to retain control of their masters - that way, they can control and own their own work.
Is Someone Going to Drown on Big Little Lies? These 5 Clues Have Me Convinced
Things are getting real for the Monterey Five in season two of HBO's Big Little Lies. Secrets are being exposed and relationships are being fractured - and, thanks to new sh*t-stirrers like Perry's mom, Mary Louise Wright (Meryl Streep) and Bonnie's mom, Elizabeth Howard (Crystal Fox), it only gets worse.
The second episode, "Tell-Tale Hearts," skillfully shows how each of the women are drowning, metaphorically, in their own lives. Renata's husband, Gordon, may be heading to prison after losing all of their money; Jane is forced to explain assault to Ziggy after he finds out who his father is; Celeste becomes Mary Louise's number one suspect after revealing Perry's longtime abuse; Madeline's marriage to Ed is basically over after he finds out about her affair with Joseph the theater director; and Bonnie is quite obviously dealing with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder after pushing Perry down those stairs.
But there are also a handful of references to an actual drowning in "Tell-Tale Hearts," as well as in the subsequent BLL episodes. Unfortunately, I have no choice but to believe that someone is going to end up underwater, literally - and most of the signs are pointing to Bonnie. Keep reading for the possible clues.
27 Utterly Charming Princess Diana GIFs
There was so much to love about Princess Diana: her resilience in times of struggle, her dedication to helping others, and her ability to make everyone she encountered feel like she was on their side. While her striking presence surely comes across in photos, we've rounded up the best Princess Diana GIFs so that you can see her beauty, charm, and sense of humor in action.
Related: Princess Diana's Precious Childhood Photos Will Put a Huge Smile on Your Face
27 Utterly Charming Princess Diana GIFs
There was so much to love about Princess Diana: her resilience in times of struggle, her dedication to helping others, and her ability to make everyone she encountered feel like she was on their side. While her striking presence surely comes across in photos, we've rounded up the best Princess Diana GIFs so that you can see her beauty, charm, and sense of humor in action.
Related: Princess Diana's Precious Childhood Photos Will Put a Huge Smile on Your Face
Calling the USWNT "Arrogant" Is Infuriating to Any Girl Who Played Sports, and Here's Why
We're two games away from the FIFA Women's World Cup Final and every eye, ear, iPhone camera, and Twitter account are turned towards the US Women's National Team. They're are playing England on Tuesday in hopes of securing a spot in the championship game. They're breaking records on the field and going viral off of it. And a lot of it - surprise! - isn't so popular. "Are These American Stars Too Arrogant?" was the splashy, star-spangled headline of a feature in the Daily Mail on Monday morning, under large photos of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. The subtitle: "They are so unpopular that even the French are backing England."
The Daily Mail isn't exactly known for its subtlety or its neutral positions. But they're also not the only ones saying this. In the Twitter thread that brought the article to the Internet's attention were replies about how "unlikable" the women's team was. Then there was President Trump's three-tweet response to Megan Rapinoe's "I'm not going to the f*cking White House" video, where he slid in a subtle dig at her appearing to count her chickens a little early: "Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job!" And, well, two days later she scored the winning goals in a game against France that some predicted her team would lose.
And of course, you may remember that little celebration controversy after the US's record-setting 13-0 win over Thailand. The huge score itself wasn't the issue. In the World Cup group stage, goal differential is the tiebreaker that could determine whether a team moves on to the next round, clear motivation to rack up as many goals as possible. Still, said many casual viewers and professional commentators alike, the US should have toned down their celebrations. It wasn't very sportsmanlike. It wasn't very nice. It made them pretty unlikable. After defeating Chile 3-0 in the following game, with a team of mostly substitutes, US defender Ali Krieger underscored the US's depth by saying, "We have the best team and the second-best team in the world."
Cheeky? Yes. Confident? Yes, and why shouldn't they be? They're the defending champions. Thus far, no team in the World Cup has been able to convincingly stand up to them for the full 90 minutes. But arrogance? That one struck home.
It's stupid-hard to be confident, just in the world, just in general; as an adolescent, even more so; as an adolescent girl, good luck. Sports are one of the few things that can help. Trust me, when you're growing up it feels like showing you care about anything, let alone being confident about it, is like giving your peers a stick of your own personal kryptonite. Like, here's the thing that'll hurt me the most! Catch! Personally, before entering high school, I'd already learned to be ashamed of my looks, my taste in music, my obsessions with reading and running. In seventh grade, I was so embarrassed by passing comment made about the band on the front of my binder ("Who is that? They look weird,") that I set it on my desk face-down for the rest of the year.
And it's not only that. You also have to be vigilant of not appearing over-confident about anything you happen to do right. I got good grades, and when I earned the highest score on a test or an essay, my classmates were bored, dismissive: "Of course it was you." When I didn't, it was: "You didn't get 100 percent?!" or "Someone beat you?!" There was no way to win: you were either the annoying, cocky b*tch, or the loser who thought you were the best, but weren't.
Sports were my pressure valve. They were the outlet through which I could be unabashedly angry and aggressive, feel confident and powerful, and show that I actually wanted something without having to apologize for it or dim my talent. I yelled at teammates, referees, and, in one memorable instance, my field hockey coach. I cried. I got slammed around in rough games and shoved people right back. I got carded. In a rivalry softball game, I ran into a catcher at top speed, hard enough to knock the ball out of her glove and leave a bruise on my arm that lasted a week. (But I scored.) And when we won championships and tournaments, we dog-piled. We screamed. We threw gloves and field hockey sticks. This was one of the few places we could.
That's why the arrogance thing gets me. The USWNT are the biggest superstars in women's soccer, which makes them some of the most recognizable female athletes in the world, which makes them heroes and role models for millions of people and especially for young girls who might be just as afraid as I was of being authentic, emotional, and powerful. Telling those girls that these elite athletes are arrogant for being confident is both laughable and a slap in the face. If the best soccer team in the world isn't allowed to be confident, then who the heck is? They're unlikable for showing joy? They're unpopular for supporting each other, for believing in themselves? When the unofficial anthem of US Soccer is a chant that goes, "I believe that we will win"?
We wouldn't watch sports if they weren't emotional. We wouldn't play them if they didn't matter. You can watch hours of touchdown celebrations on YouTube, elaborate to the point of the NFL handing down fines to the players that go too far. Telling women to temper ourselves, to tamp down our confidence and joy lest we become "arrogant," in one of the only arenas we're able to go full-throttle, is nothing short of infuriating.
The US team is talks big and plays bigger, which is what champions do. They have the crown, the target on their back, and the chip on their shoulder, all at once. They're good, and they know it, but that doesn't make them arrogant. It makes them inspiring. It makes them engrossing. Unlikable? Unpopular? Arrogant? Tell it to every girl who's ever walked onto a field, stepped onto a court, jumped into a pool, jogged onto a track, walked into an arena, and felt herself stand a little taller. We get it. We'll help you. Allow us to explain.
This Move Takes Deadlifts to a Whole New Level, and You Don't Even Need Weights to Do It
I now know that squats alone won't equal booty gains - they are quad-focused for the most part, so you'll need to do other exercises to really target those glutes. One of my favorites is a single-leg deadlift. Since you're working one leg at a time, this exercise can help build balance and stability, and it gets into the glutes more directly. I'd consider myself good at doing them (though increasing the weight I use definitely ups the intensity). That's why, during a 30-minute full-body strength workout I streamed with my Peloton Digital subscription, I thought I'd have no problem with the isometric single-leg deadlift that trainer Rebecca Kennedy instructed us to do. I was wrong.
This is a bodyweight move, and all you're doing is holding the hinge position of a single-leg deadlift for 3o seconds. You're balancing on one leg with your knee bent and your other leg straight out behind you. Doesn't sound all that hard, right? What makes it extra difficult is that hold - you have to focus on balance while keeping your lower body tight. It works the hamstring and glute of your supporting leg as well as the glute of your back leg (especially when you flex that back foot). This move also forces you to engage your core.
Rebecca told POPSUGAR that, if you do it correctly, you should feel it in the hamstring and glute of your supporting leg more than your quad. "If you primarily feel it in your quad that means you may not have driven your hips back enough when bending your knee, and loaded your thigh instead," she explained. In other words, your weight is too far forward into the thigh of your supporting leg. "Imagine a wall behind you. As you lower into the exercise, try to reach your glutes to the wall behind you, rather than driving your bodyweight forward," she advised.
Rebecca uses the isometric single-leg deadlift for muscle activation before heavier lower-body work and as a burnout move. Ever since I learned this exercise, I've incorporated it into my routine whenever I feel like I need something extra because it really does fire up my glutes and challenge my core (and as a former gymnast, I'm always looking for new ways to improve my balance). In her class, we held the isometric single-leg deadlift for 30 seconds on each leg twice, but Rebecca says you can hold it for 15 seconds and increase time from there. Ahead, check out exactly how to do this exercise and add it to your next workout session for a booty burn you've most likely never felt before!
Calling the USWNT "Arrogant" Is Infuriating to Any Girl Who Played Sports, and Here's Why
We're two games away from the FIFA Women's World Cup Final and every eye, ear, iPhone camera, and Twitter account are turned towards the US Women's National Team. They're are playing England on Tuesday in hopes of securing a spot in the championship game. They're breaking records on the field and going viral off of it. And a lot of it - surprise! - isn't so popular. "Are These American Stars Too Arrogant?" was the splashy, star-spangled headline of a feature in the Daily Mail on Monday morning, under large photos of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. The subtitle: "They are so unpopular that even the French are backing England."
The Daily Mail isn't exactly known for its subtlety or its neutral positions. But they're also not the only ones saying this. In the Twitter thread that brought the article to the Internet's attention were replies about how "unlikable" the women's team was. Then there was President Trump's three-tweet response to Megan Rapinoe's "I'm not going to the f*cking White House" video, where he slid in a subtle dig at her appearing to count her chickens a little early: "Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job!" And, well, two days later she scored the winning goals in a game against France that some predicted her team would lose.
And of course, you may remember that little celebration controversy after the US's record-setting 13-0 win over Thailand. The huge score itself wasn't the issue. In the World Cup group stage, goal differential is the tiebreaker that could determine whether a team moves on to the next round, clear motivation to rack up as many goals as possible. Still, said many casual viewers and professional commentators alike, the US should have toned down their celebrations. It wasn't very sportsmanlike. It wasn't very nice. It made them pretty unlikable. After defeating Chile 3-0 in the following game, with a team of mostly substitutes, US defender Ali Krieger underscored the US's depth by saying, "We have the best team and the second-best team in the world."
Cheeky? Yes. Confident? Yes, and why shouldn't they be? They're the defending champions. Thus far, no team in the World Cup has been able to convincingly stand up to them for the full 90 minutes. But arrogance? That one struck home.
It's stupid-hard to be confident, just in the world, just in general; as an adolescent, even more so; as an adolescent girl, good luck. Sports are one of the few things that can help. Trust me, when you're growing up it feels like showing you care about anything, let alone being confident about it, is like giving your peers a stick of your own personal kryptonite. Like, here's the thing that'll hurt me the most! Catch! Personally, before entering high school, I'd already learned to be ashamed of my looks, my taste in music, my obsessions with reading and running. In seventh grade, I was so embarrassed by passing comment made about the band on the front of my binder ("Who is that? They look weird,") that I set it on my desk face-down for the rest of the year.
And it's not only that. You also have to be vigilant of not appearing over-confident about anything you happen to do right. I got good grades, and when I earned the highest score on a test or an essay, my classmates were bored, dismissive: "Of course it was you." When I didn't, it was: "You didn't get 100 percent?!" or "Someone beat you?!" There was no way to win: you were either the annoying, cocky b*tch, or the loser who thought you were the best, but weren't.
Sports were my pressure valve. They were the outlet through which I could be unabashedly angry and aggressive, feel confident and powerful, and show that I actually wanted something without having to apologize for it or dim my talent. I yelled at teammates, referees, and, in one memorable instance, my field hockey coach. I cried. I got slammed around in rough games and shoved people right back. I got carded. In a rivalry softball game, I ran into a catcher at top speed, hard enough to knock the ball out of her glove and leave a bruise on my arm that lasted a week. (But I scored.) And when we won championships and tournaments, we dog-piled. We screamed. We threw gloves and field hockey sticks. This was one of the few places we could.
That's why the arrogance thing gets me. The USWNT are the biggest superstars in women's soccer, which makes them some of the most recognizable female athletes in the world, which makes them heroes and role models for millions of people and especially for young girls who might be just as afraid as I was of being authentic, emotional, and powerful. Telling those girls that these elite athletes are arrogant for being confident is both laughable and a slap in the face. If the best soccer team in the world isn't allowed to be confident, then who the heck is? They're unlikable for showing joy? They're unpopular for supporting each other, for believing in themselves? When the unofficial anthem of US Soccer is a chant that goes, "I believe that we will win"?
We wouldn't watch sports if they weren't emotional. We wouldn't play them if they didn't matter. You can watch hours of touchdown celebrations on YouTube, elaborate to the point of the NFL handing down fines to the players that go too far. Telling women to temper ourselves, to tamp down our confidence and joy lest we become "arrogant," in one of the only arenas we're able to go full-throttle, is nothing short of infuriating.
The US team is talks big and plays bigger, which is what champions do. They have the crown, the target on their back, and the chip on their shoulder, all at once. They're good, and they know it, but that doesn't make them arrogant. It makes them inspiring. It makes them engrossing. Unlikable? Unpopular? Arrogant? Tell it to every girl who's ever walked onto a field, stepped onto a court, jumped into a pool, jogged onto a track, walked into an arena, and felt herself stand a little taller. We get it. We'll help you. Allow us to explain.
This Move Takes Deadlifts to a Whole New Level, and You Don't Even Need Weights to Do It
I now know that squats alone won't equal booty gains - they are quad-focused for the most part, so you'll need to do other exercises to really target those glutes. One of my favorites is a single-leg deadlift. Since you're working one leg at a time, this exercise can help build balance and stability, and it gets into the glutes more directly. I'd consider myself good at doing them (though increasing the weight I use definitely ups the intensity). That's why, during a 30-minute full-body strength workout I streamed with my Peloton Digital subscription, I thought I'd have no problem with the isometric single-leg deadlift that trainer Rebecca Kennedy instructed us to do. I was wrong.
This is a bodyweight move, and all you're doing is holding the hinge position of a single-leg deadlift for 3o seconds. You're balancing on one leg with your knee bent and your other leg straight out behind you. Doesn't sound all that hard, right? What makes it extra difficult is that hold - you have to focus on balance while keeping your lower body tight. It works the hamstring and glute of your supporting leg as well as the glute of your back leg (especially when you flex that back foot). This move also forces you to engage your core.
Rebecca told POPSUGAR that, if you do it correctly, you should feel it in the hamstring and glute of your supporting leg more than your quad. "If you primarily feel it in your quad that means you may not have driven your hips back enough when bending your knee, and loaded your thigh instead," she explained. In other words, your weight is too far forward into the thigh of your supporting leg. "Imagine a wall behind you. As you lower into the exercise, try to reach your glutes to the wall behind you, rather than driving your bodyweight forward," she advised.
Rebecca uses the isometric single-leg deadlift for muscle activation before heavier lower-body work and as a burnout move. Ever since I learned this exercise, I've incorporated it into my routine whenever I feel like I need something extra because it really does fire up my glutes and challenge my core (and as a former gymnast, I'm always looking for new ways to improve my balance). In her class, we held the isometric single-leg deadlift for 30 seconds on each leg twice, but Rebecca says you can hold it for 15 seconds and increase time from there. Ahead, check out exactly how to do this exercise and add it to your next workout session for a booty burn you've most likely never felt before!
99 Justin Bieber Pics So Hot That They May Cause Heart Palpitations
This probably isn't news to anyone, but Justin Bieber is an absolute babe. Whether he's looking grungy or clean cut, performing shirtless on stage, or just strolling shirtless down the street, Justin manages to look drop dead sexy in just about any photo. His heart may belong to Hailey Baldwin, but those abs are just too hot to be anything but public property. Here are 99 Justin Bieber pics that will have you begging, "Let me love you!"
99 Justin Bieber Pics So Hot That They May Cause Heart Palpitations
This probably isn't news to anyone, but Justin Bieber is an absolute babe. Whether he's looking grungy or clean cut, performing shirtless on stage, or just strolling shirtless down the street, Justin manages to look drop dead sexy in just about any photo. His heart may belong to Hailey Baldwin, but those abs are just too hot to be anything but public property. Here are 99 Justin Bieber pics that will have you begging, "Let me love you!"
20 Figure-Flattering Swimsuits Perfect For Women With Small Chests
Swimsuit shopping is a unique battle for anyone, especially if you're self-conscious about being smaller up top. So this season, arm yourself with tricks, and you'll be able to stroll seaside with confidence.
- Flaunt what you have and fake what you don't. If you're looking to create more cleavage, opt for an underwire bra top (or padding). A structured top will shape what you have, while padded cups can actively fake more if that's the look you're after.
- Distract, distract, distract. Ruffles, bold prints, and splashes of color are all far busier than a simple, solid suit and can claim an onlooker's attention.
- Embrace what you can wear. Tiny tops and unique shapes are cute but often spell disaster for women with larger chests. Trendy styles are easy to conquer when support isn't mandatory, so go ahead and play around with fun cuts.
Now that you're up to speed, just read on to shop the cutest suits for small-busted beach babes.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak and Leah Melby
20 Figure-Flattering Swimsuits Perfect For Women With Small Chests
Swimsuit shopping is a unique battle for anyone, especially if you're self-conscious about being smaller up top. So this season, arm yourself with tricks, and you'll be able to stroll seaside with confidence.
- Flaunt what you have and fake what you don't. If you're looking to create more cleavage, opt for an underwire bra top (or padding). A structured top will shape what you have, while padded cups can actively fake more if that's the look you're after.
- Distract, distract, distract. Ruffles, bold prints, and splashes of color are all far busier than a simple, solid suit and can claim an onlooker's attention.
- Embrace what you can wear. Tiny tops and unique shapes are cute but often spell disaster for women with larger chests. Trendy styles are easy to conquer when support isn't mandatory, so go ahead and play around with fun cuts.
Now that you're up to speed, just read on to shop the cutest suits for small-busted beach babes.
- Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak and Leah Melby
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40 Pitcher-Perfect Cocktails For Breezy Bartending Duty This Summer
Having company over? Crafting a cocktail with a mix of rum, vodka, gin, or tequila is a great way to get the party started, but it's time-consuming. So skip the bartending stress when you host your next Summer soirée by filling a pitcher full of freshly squeezed juices, yummy fruits, and booze. It's the ticket to a night of fun for both yourself and your guests. All you have to do is make a large batch, and everyone gets a glass on demand. Hooray! Here are a few of our favorite recipes, just in time for that pool party, holiday event, or whatever else you have planned for the weekend.
- Additional reporting by Emily Bibb and Anna Monette Roberts
You'll Fall Even Harder For Jacob Elordi After Learning These 5 Facts About Him
Regardless of whether you've been crushing on Jacob Elordi since Netflix's The Kissing Booth or his latest show, HBO's Euphoria, there's no denying how charming and incredibly swoon-worthy he is. Jacob plays a troubled heartthrob named Nate Jacobs in the HBO teen drama series, and I'll admit, I've never actually watched The Kissing Booth, but I might have to now that he's on my radar. If you're like me and can't get enough of his shirtless scenes in Euphoria, here are five fun facts about my new boyfriend, Jacob.
55 Romantic TV Shows You Can Stream on Netflix
If you're in the mood for a romance-fueled TV show, Netflix has got you covered. There's nothing better than a little love to keep a series interesting, exciting, and oh so romantic. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or both, we've rounded up the best romantic shows that are streaming on Netflix right now. From forbidden love to romantic dramas to sexy rom-coms with love triangles and more, these series will keep you entertained for hours, so get ready to press play!
- Additional reporting by Stacey Nguyen and Lauren Harano
10 of the Hottest Royal Men Around the World
Prince Harry may be one of the hottest royals in the world, but he certainly isn't the only one. From Prince Carl Philip of Sweden to Prince Mateen of Brunei to Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, there are so many more handsome princes out there - and some of them are still single! So sit back and relax as you feast your eyes on the world's hottest royal men (but make sure you have a cold glass of water on standby).
55 Romantic TV Shows You Can Stream on Netflix
If you're in the mood for a romance-fueled TV show, Netflix has got you covered. There's nothing better than a little love to keep a series interesting, exciting, and oh so romantic. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or both, we've rounded up the best romantic shows that are streaming on Netflix right now. From forbidden love to romantic dramas to sexy rom-coms with love triangles and more, these series will keep you entertained for hours, so get ready to press play!
- Additional reporting by Stacey Nguyen and Lauren Harano
55 Romantic TV Shows You Can Stream on Netflix
If you're in the mood for a romance-fueled TV show, Netflix has got you covered. There's nothing better than a little love to keep a series interesting, exciting, and oh so romantic. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or both, we've rounded up the best romantic shows that are streaming on Netflix right now. From forbidden love to romantic dramas to sexy rom-coms with love triangles and more, these series will keep you entertained for hours, so get ready to press play!
- Additional reporting by Stacey Nguyen and Lauren Harano
You Don't Need to Sweat Buckets to Lose Weight, a Doctor Says - Here's Why
Finishing a workout drenched in sweat feels like a badge of honor, but it can make you wonder if one that doesn't make you sweat can still help you lose weight, get in shape, and reach your fitness goals. No workout is a waste of time - even a quick walk or HIIT session is great for your body and mind. But when you have specific objectives in mind (losing weight, gaining muscle, improving endurance), you might wonder if a workout that doesn't leave you drenched will still help you achieve them.
We have good news: according to Sander Rubin, MD, sports medicine specialist at Northwestern Medicine, sweating doesn't actually have much to do with the amount of calories you might use up. "Sweating is a much better indicator of a body temperature's regulation as opposed to calories burned," he told POPSUGAR. You shouldn't use the amount you sweat, he explained, as an indicator of how hard you've worked. It's more to do with your environment (whether it's hot or humid where you're working out) and how much your body needs to sweat to regulate your temperature, which is different for everyone.
What Is Water Weight?
In other words: "It's absolutely possible to lose weight in the absence of any sweating in your workout," Dr. Rubin said. What about weight loss that's a direct result of sweating? This is known as water weight, although Dr. Rubin pointed out that there's more to sweat than just water (salt, protein, urea, and ammonia, to name a few). When you sweat a lot, Dr. Rubin said, it is true that you'll end up losing weight just from that. However, you'll naturally put that "water weight" back on when you rehydrate after your workout. "What you'll lose from sweating is not a permanent result of working out," Dr. Rubin said. "It will be replaced by water, as opposed to the actual calories that you're burning working out."
We'll take that as a reminder to rehydrate well after a particularly sweaty workout. "Water weight" is not the kind of weight you really want to lose. Sweating a lot and failing to rehydrate properly can lead to some awful side effects, even if you're only "mildly" dehydrated: you might feel fatigued, dizzy, constipated, and achy from your joints and muscles up to your head. Make sure to drink plenty of water before, after, and during difficult workouts, especially when you're doing them in hot, humid environments, Dr. Rubin added. (And yes, it's worth pausing a run or workout to get a sip of water when you need it.)
Sweating is good (and natural), but don't take it as a sign that a sweaty workout is better than another one that doesn't leave you dripping. As long as you're making the most of your time working out, getting in a balance of strength training and cardio work (here's an effective workout schedule to follow), and eating healthy (try this two-week healthy eating plan), you'll be heading toward weight loss results.
You Don't Need to Sweat Buckets to Lose Weight, a Doctor Says - Here's Why
Finishing a workout drenched in sweat feels like a badge of honor, but it can make you wonder if one that doesn't make you sweat can still help you lose weight, get in shape, and reach your fitness goals. No workout is a waste of time - even a quick walk or HIIT session is great for your body and mind. But when you have specific objectives in mind (losing weight, gaining muscle, improving endurance), you might wonder if a workout that doesn't leave you drenched will still help you achieve them.
We have good news: according to Sander Rubin, MD, sports medicine specialist at Northwestern Medicine, sweating doesn't actually have much to do with the amount of calories you might use up. "Sweating is a much better indicator of a body temperature's regulation as opposed to calories burned," he told POPSUGAR. You shouldn't use the amount you sweat, he explained, as an indicator of how hard you've worked. It's more to do with your environment (whether it's hot or humid where you're working out) and how much your body needs to sweat to regulate your temperature, which is different for everyone.
What Is Water Weight?
In other words: "It's absolutely possible to lose weight in the absence of any sweating in your workout," Dr. Rubin said. What about weight loss that's a direct result of sweating? This is known as water weight, although Dr. Rubin pointed out that there's more to sweat than just water (salt, protein, urea, and ammonia, to name a few). When you sweat a lot, Dr. Rubin said, it is true that you'll end up losing weight just from that. However, you'll naturally put that "water weight" back on when you rehydrate after your workout. "What you'll lose from sweating is not a permanent result of working out," Dr. Rubin said. "It will be replaced by water, as opposed to the actual calories that you're burning working out."
We'll take that as a reminder to rehydrate well after a particularly sweaty workout. "Water weight" is not the kind of weight you really want to lose. Sweating a lot and failing to rehydrate properly can lead to some awful side effects, even if you're only "mildly" dehydrated: you might feel fatigued, dizzy, constipated, and achy from your joints and muscles up to your head. Make sure to drink plenty of water before, after, and during difficult workouts, especially when you're doing them in hot, humid environments, Dr. Rubin added. (And yes, it's worth pausing a run or workout to get a sip of water when you need it.)
Sweating is good (and natural), but don't take it as a sign that a sweaty workout is better than another one that doesn't leave you dripping. As long as you're making the most of your time working out, getting in a balance of strength training and cardio work (here's an effective workout schedule to follow), and eating healthy (try this two-week healthy eating plan), you'll be heading toward weight loss results.
5 Things You Can Do to Help Migrant Children at the Border - and 1 Thing to Avoid
As horror stories about what migrant children and their parents are enduring at the US border continue to roll in, it's easy to feel powerless to help - but we shouldn't. The truth is, there are many things regular American citizens can do to help push for an end to the Trump administration's immigration policies - which include family separation and reports of deplorable conditions in detention centers where children are held - by holding our lawmakers accountable, donating money and other resources, and raising our voices against this human-rights abuse.
Read on for five tangible ways you can make your voice heard (and one thing not to do) to advocate for migrant rights and support those being held at the border.
Take a Break From the Sun and Grab Some A/C! These Historical Netflix Films Are Waiting For You
These history-loaded Netflix movies bring all the drama, and their detailed story lines may even be worth a few hours out of the sun this Summer. From Roman rivalry to royal romance, the past is packed with stories so good that moviemakers had to borrow them - and Netflix is currently rounding out its catalog with some of the best around. Whether it's a reimagined look at Ted Bundy's life in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile or the moving and ever-shocking stories of World War II that catch your imagination, some of the biggest films with an eye on the past can be found on Netflix. Here are the historical movies that will make the pool look dull in comparison.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Take a Break From the Sun and Grab Some A/C! These Historical Netflix Films Are Waiting For You
These history-loaded Netflix movies bring all the drama, and their detailed story lines may even be worth a few hours out of the sun this Summer. From Roman rivalry to royal romance, the past is packed with stories so good that moviemakers had to borrow them - and Netflix is currently rounding out its catalog with some of the best around. Whether it's a reimagined look at Ted Bundy's life in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile or the moving and ever-shocking stories of World War II that catch your imagination, some of the biggest films with an eye on the past can be found on Netflix. Here are the historical movies that will make the pool look dull in comparison.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Netflix Has Upped Its Horror Game in 2019, and There Are Some Terrifyingly GREAT Options
If you're looking to watch a bone-chillingly scary movie, Netflix is your one-stop shop for all things spooky, gory, and gruesome. From psychological thrillers like The Perfection to goosebumps-worthy ghost stories like Insidious, there's not one movie on this list that won't scare you to your core. With terrifyingly twisted storylines to real-life terrors, this selection will make watching movies a whole new horror.
Get ready for a chilling night in, because these films were made to spook you long after the credits finish rolling.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Netflix Has Upped Its Horror Game in 2019, and There Are Some Terrifyingly GREAT Options
If you're looking to watch a bone-chillingly scary movie, Netflix is your one-stop shop for all things spooky, gory, and gruesome. From psychological thrillers like The Perfection to goosebumps-worthy ghost stories like Insidious, there's not one movie on this list that won't scare you to your core. With terrifyingly twisted storylines to real-life terrors, this selection will make watching movies a whole new horror.
Get ready for a chilling night in, because these films were made to spook you long after the credits finish rolling.
- Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
16 One-Piece Swimsuits People Will Never Believe You Bought For Less Than $50
If you're sick of wearing the same old bikini, you've come to the right place. We've curated a list of flattering one-pieces that will make you feel your best on your next vacation. The best part: we shopped at Walmart and found so many surprising stylish choices starting at just $15, you can treat yourself to more than one. Keep reading to shop our favorites.
16 One-Piece Swimsuits People Will Never Believe You Bought For Less Than $50
If you're sick of wearing the same old bikini, you've come to the right place. We've curated a list of flattering one-pieces that will make you feel your best on your next vacation. The best part: we shopped at Walmart and found so many surprising stylish choices starting at just $15, you can treat yourself to more than one. Keep reading to shop our favorites.
Exactly How Much an LGBTQ+ Person Spends on Beauty For Pride
Not to sound like a Mastercard commercial, but celebrating the big events you're passionate about is priceless. (Just ask Macy's - the retailer reportedly spends a cool $11.6 million on the Thanksgiving Day parade each year.) For LGBTQ+ people, the biggest one often comes during Pride month, and this year's New York City parade marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which means you can expect members of the community to go big.
Exactly how big, you wonder? Because it's hard to describe how detailed - and, sometimes, rainbow-fueled - the getting-ready process can be, we asked YouTube personality, activist, and author Gigi Gorgeous to walk us through what she does beauty-wise for Pride . . . and just how much it costs.
Taylor Swift Calls Out Scooter Braun For "Bullying" in Blog Post, and Fellow Musicians Weigh In
Taylor Swift is speaking out after her former label, Big Machine Records, was sold to talent manager Scooter Braun for $300 million. Swift split from the label in November 2018, but Big Machine Records still owns the music catalog for her first six albums. In a Tumblr blog post published June 30, Swift called the sale to Braun her "worst case scenario" and said she had received "incessant, manipulative bullying" from him "for years."
"For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work," Swift started her blog post, after allegedly finding out about the label's transition of ownership when the news went public. "Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and 'earn' one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, [Big Machine Records founder] Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past. Music I wrote on my bedroom floor and videos I dreamed up and paid for from the money I earned playing in bars, then clubs, then arenas, then stadiums."
"I learned about Scooter Braun's purchase of my masters as it was announced to the world," she continued. "All I could think about was the incessant, manipulative bullying I've received at his hands for years."
Braun is the former manager for Kanye West and the current manager for Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato. In her blog, Swift included a screenshot of an Instagram photo Bieber posted in 2016 of himself FaceTiming with West and Braun. The caption reads: "Taylor Swift what up?" Swift cited this photo as evidence of bullying after "Kim Kardashian orchestrated an illegally recorded snippet of a phone call." She also criticized Braun's involvement when West "organized a revenge porn music video," which showed a re-creation of her naked body.
"Now Scooter has stripped me of my life's work, that I wasn't given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it," she said. "This is my worst case scenario."
Shortly after Swift's story went live, other musicians in the industry began to chime in with their opinions. Halsey and Iggy Azalea jumped to Swift's defense, while Bieber (who has a long-established relationship with Braun) took the opportunity to both apologize to and criticize Swift. Keep reading to see their responses.
Taylor Swift Calls Out Scooter Braun For "Bullying" in Blog Post, and Fellow Musicians Weigh In
Taylor Swift is speaking out after her former label, Big Machine Records, was sold to talent manager Scooter Braun for $300 million. Swift split from the label in November 2018, but Big Machine Records still owns the music catalog for her first six albums. In a Tumblr blog post published June 30, Swift called the sale to Braun her "worst case scenario" and said she had received "incessant, manipulative bullying" from him "for years."
"For years I asked, pleaded for a chance to own my work," Swift started her blog post, after allegedly finding out about the label's transition of ownership when the news went public. "Instead I was given an opportunity to sign back up to Big Machine Records and 'earn' one album back at a time, one for every new one I turned in. I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, [Big Machine Records founder] Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past. Music I wrote on my bedroom floor and videos I dreamed up and paid for from the money I earned playing in bars, then clubs, then arenas, then stadiums."
"I learned about Scooter Braun's purchase of my masters as it was announced to the world," she continued. "All I could think about was the incessant, manipulative bullying I've received at his hands for years."
Braun is the former manager for Kanye West and the current manager for Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato. In her blog, Swift included a screenshot of an Instagram photo Bieber posted in 2016 of himself FaceTiming with West and Braun. The caption reads: "Taylor Swift what up?" Swift cited this photo as evidence of bullying after "Kim Kardashian orchestrated an illegally recorded snippet of a phone call." She also criticized Braun's involvement when West "organized a revenge porn music video," which showed a re-creation of her naked body.
"Now Scooter has stripped me of my life's work, that I wasn't given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it," she said. "This is my worst case scenario."
Shortly after Swift's story went live, other musicians in the industry began to chime in with their opinions. Halsey and Iggy Azalea jumped to Swift's defense, while Bieber (who has a long-established relationship with Braun) took the opportunity to both apologize to and criticize Swift. Keep reading to see their responses.
Trader Joe's New Hard Lemonade Is the Drink You'll Want to Bring to Every Summer BBQ
My Trader Joe's shopping list doesn't normally include alcohol, but I might have to update it next time, because the retailer is now selling Lemon Peal Hard Lemonade, and I have a feeling it's going to be my new Summer go-to. The sweet and sour fizzy drink has a malt base mixed with fresh lemon juice, cane sugar, and a hint of citric acid to bring out all of its citrusy flavors.
The drink is named Lemon Peal, rather than Lemon Peel, as a reference to the store's use of bells in place of a PA system - because "peal" refers to "a loud ringing of a bell," as the store points out on its website. The hard lemonade is sold in 12-ounce cans for $8 per six-pack, and each can has a 5.7 percent ABV. But they're only available while supplies last this Summer, so swing by your local Trader Joe's ASAP, and check out the citrusy drink ahead.
H&M's 20 Hottest Summer Swimsuits Are Here, and They All Cost Less Than $40
It's no secret we love H&M for its versatile basics and on-trend seasonal pieces, but this Summer, H&M completely blew us away with its latest swim collection. The line features everything from flattering one-pieces to ruffled bikinis, and we just can't get enough. To save you time, we narrowed it down to our 20 favorites. The best part is, they're all under $40, so maybe you can get two. Take a look.
H&M's 20 Hottest Summer Swimsuits Are Here, and They All Cost Less Than $40
It's no secret we love H&M for its versatile basics and on-trend seasonal pieces, but this Summer, H&M completely blew us away with its latest swim collection. The line features everything from flattering one-pieces to ruffled bikinis, and we just can't get enough. To save you time, we narrowed it down to our 20 favorites. The best part is, they're all under $40, so maybe you can get two. Take a look.
Trader Joe's New Hard Lemonade Is the Drink You'll Want to Bring to Every Summer BBQ
My Trader Joe's shopping list doesn't normally include alcohol, but I might have to update it next time, because the retailer is now selling Lemon Peal Hard Lemonade, and I have a feeling it's going to be my new Summer go-to. The sweet and sour fizzy drink has a malt base mixed with fresh lemon juice, cane sugar, and a hint of citric acid to bring out all of its citrusy flavors.
The drink is named Lemon Peal, rather than Lemon Peel, as a reference to the store's use of bells in place of a PA system - because "peal" refers to "a loud ringing of a bell," as the store points out on its website. The hard lemonade is sold in 12-ounce cans for $8 per six-pack, and each can has a 5.7 percent ABV. But they're only available while supplies last this Summer, so swing by your local Trader Joe's ASAP, and check out the citrusy drink ahead.
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