Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mercredi 11 mai 2016
The Smartest Whole Foods Shoppers Take Advantage of This Hack
We reached out to a Whole Foods employee to learn insider tips, and the best secret she shared is that you can taste anything before you buy it. Seriously - there's a company-wide Try Before You Buy policy. This includes but is not limited to anything fresh from the produce section or any packaged foods within the center aisles of the store. She told POPSUGAR, "This is super handy when you head into the produce section. I've used it for things like a new apple variety - I'm very particular about apples. If there's a new apple that comes out, you can just ask someone in the produce section to cut you a slice, and then it actually turns into this fun communal thing because if you do that then other people will see it, and then you're hanging out with other customers."
You might want to brace yourself for what she told me next. "The same thing works for the cheese department, which is extra fun. If you have a specific question, you can end up tasting a bunch of cheeses to get the right one for whatever you're up to. Also, team members are completely empowered to open things on the interior shelves, too. If there's some weird cracker and you're like, 'Can this possibly be good if it's a gluten-free, seed-based cracker?' You can try it before you decide to buy it."
Cheese! Lacinato kale! Vegan white-cheddar popcorn! Not that I'm encouraging taking advantage of this tip so much that you get a free lunch made of samples from all over the store, but I'm just saying it's possible. Even frequent Whole Foods shoppers (like me) had no idea this budget-friendly policy existed. So the next time you step into your neighborhood Whole Foods Market, avoid the "Whole Foods, whole paycheck" stereotype by simply asking someone to try what you're eyeing.
Full-Body Fitness Quickie: 20-Minute Cardio HIIT Workout
This killer HIIT workout will burn major calories while cutting some seriously sleek abs. By mixing plyo moves with core-centric planks, we keep your heart rate up and your entire body working with every move. And let us remind you, HIIT workouts are designed for you to push yourself and go at 90 percent of your personal max (emphasis on personal, you be the judge of your exertion level - but you do get rest periods! And to time those rest periods, we recommed the Simple Interval Timer app. It's free and easy to use.
Directions
Warmup: Do each warmup exercise for 30 seconds, and repeat the warmup circuit a total of three times. Then take two minutes to work out any kinks you're feeling with some dynamic stretches for you quads, hamstrings, hips flexors, and shoulders.
Workout: Repeat each three-exercise circuit twice; perform each exercise for 40 seconds and rest for 20 seconds before moving to the next exercise. Rest one minute between the circuits.
Cooldown: Take three minutes to stretch your legs and shoulders.
Julianne Hough's Simple Snacking Tip For Busy Days
Sometimes simple is best - especially when it comes to food - and given how busy Julianne Hough finds herself, it's a rule the actress follows to a T. Between her acting gigs, promoting her activewear line, and squeezing in workouts, it's a wonder the Fitbit ambassador even has time left to eat. But the self-declared foodie always makes time for cooking and relies on snacks that are uncomplicated and easy to throw together.
Related: How Julianne Hough Balances Beauty and Fitness
Julianne's snack formula is pretty spot on and a neccessity for her busy lifestyle; the simpler the snack, the easier it will be to make - wherever you find yourself. Trust us when we say that it's really hard to find your favorite kale chips, chia seed pudding, or green smoothie when you're smack dab in the middle of nowhere. To avoid ever being left hungry, Julianne relies on the tried-and-true combo of almond butter and fruit (an apple or banana being her favorites). As far as we're concerned, the salty-sweet classic is a power snack, bringing together healthy fats, carbs, protein, and fiber. Most importantly, you can find the ingredients just about anywhere. And for those days when a snack needs to double for a minimeal, Julianne goes for something a little more filling: rice cakes with tomato, avocado, cucumber, salt and pepper, and sriracha. Because let's face it: sriracha makes everything better.
Full-Body Fitness Quickie: 20-Minute Cardio HIIT Workout
This killer HIIT workout will burn major calories while cutting some seriously sleek abs. By mixing plyo moves with core-centric planks, we keep your heart rate up and your entire body working with every move. And let us remind you, HIIT workouts are designed for you to push yourself and go at 90 percent of your personal max (emphasis on personal, you be the judge of your exertion level - but you do get rest periods! And to time those rest periods, we recommed the Simple Interval Timer app. It's free and easy to use.
Directions
Warmup: Do each warmup exercise for 30 seconds, and repeat the warmup circuit a total of three times. Then take two minutes to work out any kinks you're feeling with some dynamic stretches for you quads, hamstrings, hips flexors, and shoulders.
Workout: Repeat each three-exercise circuit twice; perform each exercise for 40 seconds and rest for 20 seconds before moving to the next exercise. Rest one minute between the circuits.
Cooldown: Take three minutes to stretch your legs and shoulders.
Are You Truly a Happy Person? Here Are 11 Ways to Know
Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, "Am I truly happy?" It's an important question that many people don't take the time to evaluate. There are several signs that prove that you are generally cheerful, and we've put them together for you so that you can make sure you're living your best life possible. Keep reading to find out if you are truly content!
The Caribbean Is Calling: What to Do in San Juan, Puerto Rico
If it's a Caribbean getaway you seek this Summer, look no further than sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico. Featuring a breathtaking mix of Colonial history (and the majestic buildings that came with it), tropical weather, and a melting pot of cultural influences, Puerto Rico's capital city is a must see.
Whether you plan to spend your days soaking up the sun on the beach or exploring the sites, we've compiled a comprehensive list of places you should totally keep on your radar. Read on to discover them all, and then - if you're feeling super adventurous - check out our guide to nearby Caguas.
Instagram Announces a New Look For Its App Icon and Feed
Your Instagram feed is about to look very different - along with its app icon. The company announced its first redesign in five years, with a cleaner, crisper look in the feed and a more colorful app icon.
Say goodbye to the cute little camera icon you used to know. The new app icon is still a camera - just in a white outline with a rainbow gradient. Instagram's other apps, Layout, Boomerang, and Hyperlapse, also got a similar redesign. You can take a look below.
But you probably most care about what your feed looks like. Don't fret - it has nothing to do with the proposed chronological timeline change but instead focuses on design. Gone is the blue header at the top and usernames in blue. Instead, everything but the photos and videos are in black and white. Whenever someone follows you or "likes" a post of yours, a brighter, pinker notification is its place. A before-and-after photo is above, and what it looks like on iOS and Android is below.
The change comes as the company starts to realign its values and understand how and why people use the app. "When Instagram was founded, it was a place to easily edit and share photos," wrote Ian Spalter, head of design at Instagram, in a Medium post. Now with other apps like Boomerang and Layout entering the Instagram sphere, the company wanted to reflect that. It's why the company changed how your feed looks - Instagram didn't want to pry your eyes from it with the blue colors. " . . . we believe the color should come directly from the community's photos and videos," Spalter wrote.
Though the changes are pretty minimal, people weren't exactly happy with it. Many took to Twitter to complain and stress what they didn't like about it.
THIS IS BAD PUT IT BACK @instagram http://pic.twitter.com/KDIwTbYW4s
- Joel Pavelski (@joelcifer) May 11, 2016
Really impressed with all the time and effort that went into redesigning the Instagram logo. http://pic.twitter.com/E0uTdT66uh
- Madison M. K. (@4evrmalone) May 11, 2016
the new Instagram logo can leave right now.
- houssein (@CheekyHoussein) May 11, 2016
Personally, we're not too upset about it. Instagram chose the right time to udpate its look and feel. We won't be talking about it in a few days anyways. The update rolls out today for both iOS and Android - it's your call whether to accept it or not.
For the next three hours, we'll make fun of Instagram's logo. Then we'll make fun of the bad jokes about the new logo. Then we won't care.
- Stefan Constantine (@WhatTheBit) May 11, 2016
14 Starter-Pack Memes So Accurate It Hurts
Millennials will never cease inventing new ways to burn each other on the internet. Most of the time it's by way of memes. It's especially easy to tease different "subsets" of millennials when they share similar personality traits and might dress similarly. Enter starter-pack memes: a hilarious trend that presents the "must haves" for someone to be aligned with a particular type of millennial - or a millennial precursor. We're sure you've seen one that correlates to your identity, probably even a few, and laughed at the accuracy (despite realizing you are not as different as you imagined).
Starter-pack memes are funny because they are so on point - even if we must laugh at ourselves in the process. After scouring the web, we found 14 that are almost too real to handle.
33 Chic and Useful Father's Day Presents For $25 and Under
While most dads' Father's Day wishes usually don't go much beyond receiving a nice card and spending the afternoon cooking and/or eating, the day is still a nice opportunity to simultaneously show him how much you love him and upgrade his life with some cool swag. In anticipation of his big day on June 19, we've rounded up 33 gifts all under $25 that are still fun, thoughtful, and chic. You're welcome, dads of the world!
Julianne Hough's Simple Snacking Tip For Busy Days
Sometimes simple is best - especially when it comes to food - and given how busy Julianne Hough finds herself, it's a rule the actress follows to a T. Between her acting gigs, promoting her activewear line, and squeezing in workouts, it's a wonder the Fitbit ambassador even has time left to eat. But the self-declared foodie always makes time for cooking and relies on snacks that are uncomplicated and easy to throw together.
Related: How Julianne Hough Balances Beauty and Fitness
Julianne's snack formula is pretty spot on and a neccessity for her busy lifestyle; the simpler the snack, the easier it will be to make - wherever you find yourself. Trust us when we say that it's really hard to find your favorite kale chips, chia seed pudding, or green smoothie when you're smack dab in the middle of nowhere. To avoid ever being left hungry, Julianne relies on the tried-and-true combo of almond butter and fruit (an apple or banana being her favorites). As far as we're concerned, the salty-sweet classic is a power snack, bringing together healthy fats, carbs, protein, and fiber. Most importantly, you can find the ingredients just about anywhere. And for those days when a snack needs to double for a minimeal, Julianne goes for something a little more filling: rice cakes with tomato, avocado, cucumber, salt and pepper, and sriracha. Because let's face it: sriracha makes everything better.
Here's Your First Look at Emma Roberts and Dave Franco in the Adaption of Nerve
"Are you a watcher or a player?" You might be familiar with those words if you've read Jeanne Ryan's 2012 YA novel, Nerve, which has now been adapted into a movie starring Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. Think of it like Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist meets The Game: Vee (Roberts) and Ian (Franco) meet during a whirlwind night in New York when Vee is participating in an online game of high-stakes dares. Things start off innocently enough, but soon they get out of hand when the players realize just how manipulative their audience is. The movie is out July 27; check out the trailer and see what else is coming out this Summer!
We Sorted 33 Game of Thrones Characters Into Hogwarts Houses, Because It Needed to Happen
Have you ever sat down to watch an episode of Game of Thrones and thought, "God, Tyrion Lannister is such a Ravenclaw"? Yep, so have we - which is why we decided to sort all of our favorite characters from the series into their own Hogwarts houses, Harry Potter style. From ambitious Slytherins to loyal Hufflepuffs, Westeros is filled with characters who'd fit in perfectly with specific wizarding groups. As a refresher, here are the houses' most notable qualities:
- Slytherin: ambition, cunning, pragmatism, resourcefulness
- Hufflepuff: loyalty, hard work, patience, justice, fairness
- Ravenclaw: wit, intelligence, cleverness, knowledge
- Gryffindor: daring, chivalry, bravery, boldness, nerve
Check out where we think these Game of Thrones faces would end up after a session with the Sorting Hat, and let us know if we got it wrong!
20 Easy Poke Cake Recipes You Need in Your Life
Maybe you grew up eating your grandma's poke cakes or maybe you've never even heard the term before. Either way, these poke cake recipes will make you realize why everyone and their mom is obsessed with the easy dessert. First thing's first: what is a poke cake? It's a cake (either homemade or from a box - no judgment) that you poke tons of holes in after baking and fill it with jello, pudding, sweetened condensed milk, or any number of sweet sauces and syrups that seep into the holes and make it extra moist and delicious. The cakes are usually topped with Cool Whip instead of frosting, but there really are no rules and you can customize it however you like. Let these 20 poke cake recipes inspire your next baking project.
These 22 Images Prove That Sleep Is For the WEAK
I genuinely believe that sleep is for the weak. I'm a night owl and a morning person, and during the week, I run on about five hours of sleep - six hours if I'm feeling generous. Or if I'm sick. Which is rarely.
I know the importance of a good night's sleep, but I also don't really care. There are too many things I want to do in a day, and frankly, sleep feels like a waste of precious time. Some of my best ideas come to me when everything is quiet and no one is awake to disturb my thoughts. One a.m. is the perfect time to clean your home, if you ask me, and it's basically an insult to books if you don't read them until your eyes stop functioning at night. I do think that some people really do require more than others, but if you happen to be someone like me who happily runs on the bare minimum amount of sleep and you still function - no, flourish - each day, then you'll relate to these images.
17 of Selena Gomez's Sexiest Bikini Photos
You already know Selena Gomez is super sexy, and with even the most minimal insight, you probably also deducted that some of her hottest moments have come to us while she's been at the beach or by the pool in a skimpy swimsuit. And that's because the "Hands to Myself" singer, who is currently on her Revival tour, isn't shy about showing off her gorgeous figure, often sharing sultry bikini photos on her Instagram for all of us to feast on.
Ahead we present to you those pictures and more, without further commentary - because they really don't need it and, let's be honest, you weren't going to read it anyway. Get ready to be sizzled by Selena's hottest bikini photos yet!
20+ DIY Father's Day Gifts Your Dad Will Absolutely Love
It's time to celebrate your dad! That protective figure in your life (blood related or not) who held your hand as you crossed the street when you were little, learned to braid hair just so he could help out in the morning, and gave you stern advice when it was needed.
Whether you're looking to save some money or like the idea of making something for your father from scratch, this list of more than 20 DIY ideas to give dad on Father's Day will have something to match his personality. Does he like sports? We have golf-ball-shaped truffles. Is he often on work trips? A toiletry bag will make his life easier. Or maybe he's messy and needs a little hint? We have options from a leather catchall to a gift box that can be repurposed. Happy DIY-ing!
Pretty Little Liars: 12 Things to Expect From the Game-Changing 7th Season
Now that we've made it through the season six finale of Pretty Little Liars, there's nowhere to go but forward. Given the fact that there were so many twists in the final episode, we're more excited than ever to see where the next season will go. One thing's for sure: we still have plenty of questions, the biggest one being, who killed Charlotte DiLaurentis? We already interviewed the actor who plays Dr. Rollins to get a few answers, but we took it a step further. We've combined our quotes from Huw Collins with other exciting bits of information from around the web to give you the perfect primer for season seven.
30 Movies You Won't Believe Are Turning 30 This Year
You may not even realize what a huge year 1986 was for movies until you look at this list of some of the biggest hits. Tom Cruise was at the top of his game, starring in two box office winners. Demi Moore was the girl all the boys wanted and the girls wanted to be, and John Hughes released one of his most memorable teen romps: Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Take a look at all the nostalgic films, and check out movies that are turning 20 in 2016 as well!
13 Songs From The Vampire Diaries That Wrecked Your Soul
It goes without saying that The Vampire Diaries is filled with a lot of death and turmoil, but all that heartbreak is really hammered home thanks to the show's soundtrack. If you're looking for a good song to cry your eyes out to, then you've come to the right place. Keep scrolling for some of the most gut-wrenching tracks from the series, and then check out the show's most shocking moments.
2 Body-Transforming Moves You Need to Add to Your Workouts
If you want to change your body, add these two multitasking moves into your routine and you will see results. It may not surprise you that they're both variations on the plank. Press play and learn two favorite moves of Simone De La Rue, creator of Body By Simone.
You can put these two exercises to the test with our 20-minute at-home BBS workout.
Smoothies That Won't Leave You Hungry Before Lunch
When you're rushing to make it out the door on time in the morning, you don't have to skip the most important meal of the day if you take a few minutes to blend up a smoothie. These 18 recipes are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, and the best part is they won't leave your stomach growling before lunchtime rolls around.
Why the "Worst" Job I Had Was Actually the Best
When I was a junior in high school, I decided I wanted to be a journalist. I had only a vague idea of what working in journalism was really like, but I suspected I was good at it. As editor in chief of my high school literary magazine, I continued our first-place winning streak at Florida's state HS journalism competition (yep, that's a thing). I loved the thrill of working on deadline, editing stories, and coordinating all of the moving pieces to get a publication to print. I neglected my math homework and enjoyed diagramming sentences in my spare time.
Sh*t got real when I was accepted into the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, which is essentially an expensive version of trade school, in that it prepares you for one career path. Before I continued down this very specific path, I figured I should sample my chosen field, which led to one of the weirdest and most valuable jobs I've ever had. I started at the absolute bottom, and the experience was valuable in ways I never could have imagined. Here is why no one should ever be afraid to take the crappiest job they can find in their chosen career.
1. It's Not Just a Job
As my senior year of high school wound down, I needed a Summer job, and while there's nothing wrong with working in restaurants and retail, an entry-level job in the career you think you want to pursue can help you decide if that career is right for you. And if it is, you get a headstart on your résumé and on making connections in your industry. I started by asking anyone I knew how to get my foot in the door at the local newspaper, the Pensacola News Journal. Surely they had some entry-level job they'd give to an 18-year-old, right? Eventually, I hit an unlikely jackpot. The girlfriend of the mom of a kid I babysat had just been promoted from her job at the paper, and they needed to fill her position: part-time evening newsroom clerk.
Newsroom clerk was barely a journalism job, and it definitely wasn't prestigious. As the night clerk, I worked from 2 to 10 p.m. (admittedly, ideal hours for my 18-year-old self). I shared the job and a very dirty desk with the daytime clerk, who I'm pretty sure lived in his car (no judgment; just providing context here). My random assortment of responsibilities included writing obituaries, compiling lottery numbers and front-page indexes, and listening to people complain on the reader feedback voicemail line. But I was thrilled: I had a paying gig in journalism already at age 18.
2. You Gain Relevant Skills
At major newspapers, writing obituaries is a prestigious job, since it involves crafting post-mortem tributes to dignitaries and public figures. These were not the obits I was writing. I "wrote" the kind that people paid to publish in the paper, after filling out a form with all the pertinent info and some preferred wording. I had very little creative freedom, but I still wanted to be the best damn obit writer this town had ever seen, even if no one but me could tell the difference. I learned that I enjoyed the journalistic aspects: making sure the style was consistent across all the obits, calling funeral homes and sometimes grieving family members to fact-check details. I learned to be a professional interviewer and an accurate reporter, and I got over my fear of picking up the phone and calling strangers (in front of other people, no less).
Even weirder was my job listening to the "reader feedback line" voicemail, where citizens could call in with their opinions and might be quoted on the opinion pages. Not only was this highly entertaining, but it taught me very early on that the most vocal readers are usually the angry, grumpy, and outraged ones. The reader feedback line didn't get a lot of warm compliments. Working in online journalism now, I'm fortunate to have learned early on that you can't take feedback too personally and it's best to ignore the haters.
3. You Can Observe the Culture
Even in the sh*ttiest job in the newsroom, I was still in a newsroom, and I very quickly realized that this work environment suited me. For the most part, it seemed people moved up the ladder because they were talented, not because of office politics. I was surrounded by funny, smart, irreverant people who weren't at all stuffy and, at times, downright outrageous: I once witnessed our grumpy, 60-something female copy chief shout (loud enough for the entire newsroom to hear): "How many c*cks do I have to suck to get this page proofed?!" These were my people!
I also got used to working in a fast-paced, loud office environment, and I grew accustomed to unpredictable workdays, where the plan could change at any moment if there was breaking news. Turns out, that was all great training for online journalism, where I ultimately ended up. I watched talented people who were willing to work untraditional hours and who stayed at the office until the work was done, which inspired me to do the same at future jobs.
4. You Get a Clearer Picture of What You Want to Do
At any entry-level job, you have to do stuff that sucks. But the parts of it you hate are valuable for two reasons: you're motivated to ask for extra (more rewarding) work, and you gain a clearer idea of what you like and what you don't like.
The task I hated most as a clerk was inputting new business licenses, which had to be published in the money section every month or so. I had to walk a few blocks to the courthouse with a laptop the size of a butcher block, request the newly filed business licenses, and manually input all of the information. Not only was it very boring, but it also made me sad to see how many pitiful people wanted to start businesses that were clearly awful ideas; think at-home beanie baby businesses with names like "Barb's Beanie Babies." But spending two hours doing that made me yearn for more rewarding work, so I asked for it. I pitched stories to the features desk and wrote them in my spare time; working all those extra hours was totally worth it when I got my byline in the paper. Plus, I got my foot in the door, which led to freelance work and a paid internship on the features desk during college.
I also got to witness the different roles at the paper - copyeditors, feature writers, hard-news reporters - and talk to people about their jobs and observe their day-to-day lifestyles. In the break room or the "smoking hut," I asked writers and editors about their career paths, what stories they were working on, whatever. I realized that the idea of being a hard-news reporter sort of terrified me, and the features desk seemed more creative and fun. As a direct result of those observations, I decided to major in magazine journalism instead of newspapers. It was definitely the right decision, and one I couldn't have made without that first "crappy" job.
5. You Learn to Pay Your Dues
Perhaps the most valuable part of that clerk job was that it gave me perspective. I realized I should never be too proud to take on the most menial tasks. At every internship and entry-level job I had over the next five years, I never minded doing boring, often thankless tasks, like transcribing interviews or fact-checking, because I knew I could gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way. So far it's working out for me.
2 Body-Transforming Moves You Need to Add to Your Workouts
If you want to change your body, add these two multitasking moves into your routine and you will see results. It may not surprise you that they're both variations on the plank. Press play and learn two favorite moves of Simone De La Rue, creator of Body By Simone.
You can put these two exercises to the test with our 20-minute at-home BBS workout.
7 Reasons You Need to Visit Isla Holbox, the Anti-Cancun, This Summer
Getting to Isla Holbox took a plane, a car, and, finally, a boat. But every minute was worth it once I arrived on the broad sandy beaches of the very special island located on Mexico's Carribean coast.
Isla Holbox is one of the best-kept secrets on the Yucatan peninsula. Remarkably little had been written in the US press about Isla Holbox relative to major nearby destinations like the Spring Break center of Cancun or the much-loved yoga destination of Tulum. That is, until The New York Times ranked Isla Holbox among the top places to visit in 2016.
What was it, exactly, that makes Isla Holbox so compelling? Read on for the top reasons why the remote locale is a place I'd reccomend to anyone who loves the beach - or a relaxing getaway.
25+ Accounts That Every Disney Addict Should Follow on Instagram
If you're a hardcore Disney fanatic, there's a good chance your Instagram feed is already filled with mouse ears and movie quotes . . . but that doesn't mean you've found every must-follow Disney 'grammer. We've rounded up some of the accounts that get us most excited for park trips, new movies, and general Disney magic. You'll hit follow right away after visiting these Instagram profiles, from cast members at various Walt Disney resorts to Disney-themed fashion inspiration!
The Old Gods and the New: Your Guide to Religion on Game of Thrones
If you've found yourself tuning out during the plentiful religious speeches in Game of Thrones, you're probably kicking yourself for it now - after all, there's talk of Jon Snow being brought back to life, Arya has gone blind as punishment from some god, and now Daenerys might be forced to become the Dothraki version of a nun. Religion plays a huge role in every single storyline on the show, so in order to fully grasp what's happening in season six, you'll probably need a refresher. Here's what you need to know about the major religions in Game of Thrones . . . including the old gods and the new.
Watch Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake's Absolutely Stunning Performance of Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors"
We really have to hand it to the Trolls movie, because it keeps blessing us with Justin Timberlake music. On top of Timberlake's new single for the movie, "Can't Stop the Feeling," he performed an absolutely beautiful rendition of Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" with costar Anna Kendrick at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. With only their stunning vocals and some acoustic guitar, the pair nails the song - which will be featured in the upcoming animated musical - in every which way. Watch it above, and then check out their supercute red carpet appearance together!
Eiza Gonzalez Sizzled at the Nice Guys Premiere in a Low-Cut Jumpsuit
Eiza Gonzalez made monochrome so sultry at the Nice Guys premiere in Los Angeles on May 10.
The Mexican-born singer and actress, who stars alongside Wilmer Valderrama in From Dusk Till Dawn, wore a super-low-cut black jumpsuit and matching pumps to the star-studded event at Hollywood's iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, pairing the curve-hugging ensemble with a diamond choker, dainty earrings, and a bold ring.
Eiza ensured all eyes were on her sexy outfit by keeping her beauty look simple: a low ponytail and fresh makeup (lots of brightening shimmer and a pop of color on the lips). Read on to see more pictures, and then relive Eiza's showstopping red carpet moment at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
The 1 Thing That Gets Me Out of Bed Every Day
I'm a morning person. No, seriously. But, in addition to being a morning person, I'm also an anxious person. This basically means that before my feet even hit the floor every day, my mind is running rampant with an onslaught of thoughts; I think about possible scenarios I may encounter that day and every possible outcome, and I conjure up to-do lists in my head with an ambitious number of boxes that I then immediately worry won't get checked off. It's exhausting . . . enough to make me want to curl up and stay in bed forever, because I know the minute my feet do touch the floor, I'll have to put all those frantic thoughts into action.
Other people hate mornings with a fiery passion for different yet equally legitimate reasons; some need way more sleep than other people, some are night owls, some just genuinely do not function before 10 a.m. So basically, no matter what type of person you are, getting out of bed in the morning can actually be the worst.
I don't always/ever do all the amazing things you're supposed to do to get your life together in the morning, because I either don't have time or because I forget about how important good morning habits are since my head is too full of other stuff at the time. But I still manage to get up and get out of bed every day with a remarkable amount of enthusiasm, if I may say so myself. I do something very simple - and this thing pushes everything else out of my head so that I can focus on getting up and going forward.
I find one thing in the upcoming day to be really, truly excited about.
And then I hold on to it, tightly. Here's how to do it and why you should.
1. Make it something attainable.
This thing I think of isn't some ridiculous feat or a crazy goal I may not even be able to achieve. It's an easy thing, it's a comforting thing, and it's a sure thing. Some mornings I lay in bed thinking of the 20 minutes on the train to and from work that I'll have to finally, finally open my book and read. I think of sushi. I think of my ballet class. I think of squishing my cat with a hug she'll act like she doesn't want, but she does (she does!). I think of getting to work so that I can IM my co-worker about Harry Potter. Or, I think about watching Harry Potter after work that day. Seriously, anything Harry Potter-related will work for me.
2. Let it be your anchor.
The main point is, find that one thing to look forward to because it's like finding a light at the end of the tunnel during a bad day, or it's an extra bonus in a day that's already good. Let it be your anchor if and when you feel like everything else in that day is out of your control or not going the way you'd hoped.
3. Don't allow yourself to skip it.
If it's what got you out of bed, then it means it's important enough that you shouldn't let it fall through the cracks. Don't reschedule your happy moment for another day. It's something worth smiling about and cherishing, because no matter how small, it's something totally worth waking up for.
Read a Heartbreaking Excerpt From Orange Is the New Black's Diane Guerrero's New Memoir
The following excerpt comes from Diane Guerrero's new book, In the Country We Love: My Family Divided, on sale now, which tells her family's immigration story. Learn more about Diane from our exclusive interview.
The entry way was dark. Papi's boots, the pair he wore whenever he did yard work, sat muddy and unlaced near the door. I heard none of the sounds I'd usually hear after school. No noise from the tele vi sion. No voices chattering in Spanish. No salsa blasting from the radio. I lowered my book bag to the floor next to my father's boots and noticed the light on in the kitchen. I darted toward it, my heart pounding with each pace.
"Mami!" I called out. "Papi! Are you here?"
I stood at the kitchen entrance and looked around. A plate of sliced plantains rested on the countertop; a pot of uncooked rice was on the stove's back burner. The faucet, which Papi had been trying to fix that week, leaked into the sink. Drip. Drip. Drip. On the table, that morning's newspaper laid next to a half-filled cup of coffee. Mami's apron, which she always folded and put away after preparing a meal, was dangling from a chair back. I pivoted to the hall and dashed to my parents' room. Could they be sleeping?
"Where is every one!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. "Mami, Papi - I'm home!" I pushed on their bedroom door. It was stuck. "Are you guys here?" I yelled, banging on the wood with my fists. "Open up!" When I didn't get a response, I wedged the toe of my Adidas into the door's lower right corner, leaned into it with my full weight to force it open, and stumbled in. The room was bare. Mami's address book was open atop her nightstand; Papi's reading glasses laid near the foot of their bed. With my entire body shaking, I rushed to the bathroom. Then into my room. Then back to the kitchen. And finally, with a prayer that they might be outdoors, into the backyard.
All empty.
Right then, the doorbell rang. I stopped. Could it be them? In the shadows of the hall, I tiptoed to the front of the house. At the door, I stretched up to look into the peephole. There stood the neighbor who lived on the other side of our two-family house, a squat middle-aged woman who hadn't ever been very friendly to us. Leaving the safety chain hooked, I opened the door only wide enough to see out.
"It's me, Diane," she said. "Unlock the door."
My hands quivered as I slid the chain left and unlatched it. With my face flushed and my stomach churning, I stepped into the vestibule. The woman stared at me like I had three eyes.
"Your parents have been taken," she said glibly, as if she was reporting the weather forecast.
"Um, what?" I blustered. My head felt like it was about to fall off my shoulders, tumble to the ground, and burst open right there in front of her. "What do you mean?"
"I mean the immigration officers came here and arrested them," she shot back. "They're gone."
I glared at her, all of a sudden feeling dizzy. The foyer began to spin, faster and faster, as if I was stuck in a washing machine. "No!" I wailed with my palms over my temples. I swayed forward, then back, and caught myself before falling onto the linoleum. "They're not gone!" I squealed. The woman didn't blink.
"Anyone you want me to call?" she asked. I was too distraught to answer. My moans turned to howls.
"Well," she said, realizing I wasn't going to respond, "let me know if you need anything, okay?" I didn't answer. I staggered into the house and slammed the door.
What am I going to do? My thoughts raced faster than my heartbeat. I need to call someone. I hurried to the living room and grabbed our cordless from its base. I dialed the number of my niece's mother, Gloria. Ring. Ring. Ring. She picked up.
"Hello, Gloria?" I whimpered.
She paused. "What's wrong, Diane?"
"My parents have been taken!" I shouted into the receiver. Hot tears escaped from my lids and splashed onto my T- shirt.
"What are you talking about?" she asked.
"The police came here and arrested them!" I hollered.
Dead silence.
Even in my hysteria, I was already trying to find a way to fix things - to line up a new life for myself. "Can I stay with you?" I asked between gasps. "Maybe you can move in here. I can watch Erica for you. I'll go to school and get a job."
She sighed. "Diane, that's not a good idea," she said. "I don't think it would work."
I heard what she said, but I couldn't quite comprehend what it meant for me. "So what am I supposed to do?" I sniveled.
"For now," she said, "don't open your door for anyone. We don't really know what's happening yet. The police might return there. Stay out of sight until we can figure something out."
Beyond terrified, I scurried back to the front door to be positive it was chained and bolted. I turned off every light, closed all the blinds, went into my room, and locked the door. With the cordless in hand, I got on the floor and scooted all the way under my bed. Our house had never felt more quiet or scary.
I cried as softly as I could, my dad's words reverberating in my head. "If anything ever happens to us," he'd often told me, "you've gotta be strong." But I didn't feel strong; I felt weak and abandoned. I put the phone's dial pad right up to my eyes so I could see the digits in the dark. I called another lifeline - Amelia, the mother of my friend Gabriela.
"Amelia?" I whispered.
She picked up on my distress. "What's going on, sweetie?" she asked.
In hushed tones, I told Amelia all that had happened, from my discovery that Mami and Papi were gone. "Where are you?" she asked. "Under my bed." "Stay where you are," she told me. "Don't move. I'll be there as soon as I can."
Minutes later, the phone rang; I saw Amelia's name on the caller ID and picked up on the first ring. "It's me, Diane," she said on her cell. "I'm here. You can let me in." At the door, I looked through the peep-hole to confirm it was Amelia and not the police. After opening the door, I fell right into her arms. Gaby was there too. "It's okay, Diane," she repeated as she stroked my hair. "Every thing's going to be fine now. Gaby, go make some tea."
The phone rang again. It was my father.
"Hector?" she said. "Yes, I'm here with Diane." I listened intently to Amelia's side of the conversation and pieced together how the day had unfolded. My parents had been taken separately. Mami, who'd been making dinner, was arrested in the late after noon while Papi was on his way home from work. My father pulled into the driveway to discover that the
immigration officers had surrounded the house; they were waiting to put him in handcuffs. Papi was driven to a facility for men, Mami to one for women. My father was allowed to make one short call. This was it.
Amelia, shaking her head in sorrow at what she'd heard, handed the phone to me. "Your father wants to speak to you," she said. I pressed the receiver to my ear.
"Papi," I said with a scratchy voice, "where are you?"
"Listen to me, Diane," he said sternly. "Don't be afraid. You're a smart girl." My eyes filled with a fresh round of tears. "Don't cry, Diane. Do not cry. Now I need you to pay attention," he continued, "because I don't have much longer on the phone. Go in our room and pack our suitcases, one for me and one for your mother. We'll need some of our things in Colombia."
"What?" I shrieked. Mami and Papi had been in prison for less than twenty-four hours, yet my father was convinced they'd be deported. "But can't we do something to stop this?" I pushed.
"There's nothing we can do," he said matter-of-factly. The only way he and Mami might have a chance at staying, he explained, was if a top-level attorney took their case; even with Papi's stroke of fortune, he didn't have the money for a pricey lawyer. "I've asked Amelia if you can stay with her," he told me. I heard a guard ordering Papi to finish his call. "So you'll be with her, okay? I love you. I've gotta go now." Click. I put down the phone and sat there helpless.
20+ Tattoo Ideas Inspired by Our Favorite Furry Friends - Our Pups!
Because dogs are man's (and woman's!) best friend, it only makes sense to look to them next time you're considering a special tattoo. Our dogs are loyal, loving, and sometimes such a huge part of our lives, and as far as we're concerned, that merits a permanent place of honor on our bodies - if you're a tattoo fan, that is. We've searched for some of the most impressive and sweet tattoo ideas that people got for their pups and put them all in one place here. Scroll through to see them all, but don't worry, if you're more of a cat-lover, we have tattoo ideas for you as well!
BFFs Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna Are in Cannes and, Boy, Do They Look Handsome
Excuse us because we might be drooling a little bit. Mexican actors and best friends forever Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal have arrived in Cannes for the film festival looking better than ever. The pair made their way through the Nice airport separately, but their handsome arrival had many things in common: their sexy stares, bad-boy beards, flirty smiles and waves at the camera, and oh-so-sexy laidback attitude.
Gael is in France, after an incredible award season where he took a Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy or musical, to promote his new role as Zorro in Jonás Cuarón's futuristic take of the legend called simply Z. Diego, who has been busy filming the new Star Wars movie Rogue One, is a juror at this year's festival. Scroll ahead to check out their gorgeous faces in more pictures, then check out Gael's amazing dance moves.
We're Seriously Impressed by Camilla Belle's Glamourous Fashion Choices
Last year, Camilla Belle was all about prints and brights. This year, she changed her mind and jumped to the other side of the spectrum, choosing dark colors and moody dresses for her first few appearances, but slowly warming up to colorful pieces when Winter came to an end. No matter what her style inspiration is, the important thing is we can always count on the Brazilian-American actress to wear interesting and daring pieces that we won't see on any other star.
In 2016, she has already stunned us in a long-sleeved floral-embellished Louis Vuitton dress at the UNICEF Ball in Beverly Hills, a black Polo Ralph Lauren dress and cheetah-print coat to the brand's New York Fashion Week presentation, and a Monique Lhuillier high-neck lace dress to the premiere of Jennifer Lopez's Las Vegas show. We're sure this means many more gorgeous looks are to come from Camila. See her best so far.
12 Movies You'd Never Guess Are Based on Short Stories
I haven't read a ton of short stories, but I recently read The Best American Mystery Stories 2015 for my book club - one of the great perks of book club is reading books you wouldn't normally pick up - and was surprised at one point guest editor James Patterson made about them in the introduction. He explained that short stories make great films because they get straight to the action and tell a gripping story in a succinct package. They manage to pull you in and get you emotionally invested right away, something filmmakers hope their movies will do as well. Here are 12 popular movies you might not know are based on short stories (and novellas). Reading a book made into a movie has never been so easy!
35 1-Pot and -Pan Meals (the Smart Cook's Solution to Weeknight Dinners)
Cooking a homemade meal is wonderful, but the resulting war zone of dirty dishes is not. That's why we turn to one-pot and -pan meals that minimize the mess. Keep reading for 35 recipes that cut down on cleanup without sacrificing flavor, like steamed mussels, spicy soba noodles, and a bacon-cheddar-leek frittata.
The 3 Things You Must Agree to Before Being Cast on Fixer Upper
Have you ever fantasized about having the talented husband-and-wife duo Chip and Joanna Gaines help you transform an affordable dump in an ideal location into a styled-to-perfection vintage American dream home? The reality of appearing on Fixer Upper, it turns out, is a tad more complicated than meets the HGTV viewer's eye. If you're seriously considering going on Fixer Upper, here's what you must be willing to do . . .
- Buy a House in Waco, TX.
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Chip and Joanna are proud locals, living in and operating Magnolia Homes out of Waco. They want to keep their Fixer Upper clients local, so you must agree to house hunt within 40 miles of the city.
- Shell Out a Minimum of $30,000 For Renovations.
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While a reno budget of $30,000 will get your application looked at by Fixer Upper's producers, they specify that the amount of money you can contribute should be reflective of the amount of work you need done; in other words, if you're looking for a complete overhaul, get ready to cough up even more dough.
- Give Up Design Control.
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Yes, you read that correctly. All you get is an initial discussion with the designer to share your preferences for your home. After that, there is no further contact and all final determinations about style and what and where things are installed are up to the designer and the producers. Gulp. Still want to be on Fixer Upper?
3 Fast and Easy Plans of Attack to Prevent Frizz This Spring
You can stop fighting with your hair now, because we're about to break down exactly what you need to prevent that gross fluffiness it suffers from when humidity attacks - and just in time for Spring break at a warm Latin American beach.
The secret that hairstylist Matt Fugate, who works at the Serge Normant Salon in New York City, is about to reveal to you is simple: "You need a different plan of attack depending on whether your hair is wet, dry, or right out of the pool - that's it." His solutions are as "duh" as that statement - nothing requires more than two steps - so you won't need a truckload of tools and products to tame frizziness and flyaways. Keep reading to get his genius expert advice.
7 Easy Ways to Become a Morning Person
Make a resolution to stop hitting the snooze button! Stop being envious of your friend who wakes up naturally (how is that possible?), and try becoming a morning person yourself. Waking up early has its benefits: you get more sun exposure, you'll always have time for breakfast or exercise, and you'll deal with fewer crowds on your commute if you go to work earlier.
- Sleep earlier. It's hard to stop surfing the web late at night if you're a night owl, but just keep in mind that everything you're doing can wait until the next day. Make yourself go to bed earlier, and you'll be able to wake up earlier the next day.
- Wake up a little earlier every day. It might be hard to suddenly get up hours earlier, but if you set your alarm 10 minutes earlier every day, it's going to be less of a shock to your body.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. Energize yourself in the morning with a hearty and healthy breakfast. You'll be less fatigued during the day and more cheerful in the mornings. If you've been living on just black coffee in the mornings, then is it any wonder that you're a grump early in the day?
- Work up a sweat. Doing a bit of exercise in the morning can rev you up for the day. You'll feel better after your workout, and you'll be able to attack your work with gusto throughout the day.
- Keep the same sleep schedule all week. Don't mess up your body clock by sleeping in on the weekends. Try to keep the same sleeping schedule you have on workdays to keep the momentum going. Imagine all the things you can do on a day off when you're up a few hours earlier!
- Relax before bed. Don't watch TV or fiddle around with laptops or gadgets right before you go to bed, because they are shining light into your eyes and maybe even tricking your brain into thinking that it's earlier than it really is. Make sure the light around you is not too bright when it's close to your bedtime. Try not to do anything too stimulating before bed, and instead focus on relaxing activities, like taking a bath or listening to soothing music.
- Reward yourself. You'll have an easier time of getting out of bed if there's something to look forward to. Whether it's an exciting chapter in a book or a show you've DVR-ed, reward yourself for getting up early. You deserve it!
The Random Punctuation Mark You Didn't Know You Needed
Every now and then, a random punctuation mark or emoticon will pop up and take over the Internet. The latest one is a little-known symbol called an interrobang that is super easy to start using every day.
The interrobang is a punctuation mark that combines both the question and exclamation marks. Wait, are you telling us you've only used "?!" before? Hey, you're not the only one, but if you want to learn how to easily text this quirky shorthand, keep reading! After that, be sure to add this other nifty keyboard to your iPhone!
The Truth About Having an In-Ground Pool
Having a pool at your hotel while on vacation is always fun, but what is it like to have one in your backyard? The day-to-day of in-ground pool ownership is a bit more complicated than it seems, but if you're a person who loves to swim, then the rewards might be worth it for you. Read the real pros and cons of pool ownership below and decide for yourself.
Maintenance
From skimming the pool and cleaning out filters to scrubbing the walls and chemically balancing the water, pools require substantial upkeep. You can hire a pool company to come in and do these chores for you for a fee, or you can do it yourself for the reasonable cost of supplies alone, but it will take about an hour of your time a week.
Monthly Bills
In addition to the expense of maintenence, expect to see an uptick in your utility bill and increase in your homeowner's and liability insurance.
Repairs
When pools need a big repair - think liner tears, concrete cracks, water filtration system breakdowns - expect big bills, and often a big headache.
Climate
The weather where you live plays a big role in how often you'll get to use your pool. Having a pool open four seasons in a warmer climate means you'll get a lot more out of it than you would in colder climates where you have to pay to have the pool opened and shut every year just so you can use it in the Summer.
Resale
Pools don't generally add value to a home, but in warm climates where pools are standard, a lack of pool can actually hurt the home value. Conversely, in cooler climates, pools appeals to a smaller slice of the marketplace and can actually make it harder to sell your home. And if you install a pool, you shouldn't expect to make the money you invested back when you move.
Safety
Families with small kids are often wary of pools, and with good cause: they pose a scary drowning hazard. For this reason, it's often a legal requirement that you put up a fence around the pool, which can be expensive.
Lifestyle
For the family who will regularly dip in the pool, who will spend all Summer swimming, and whose lifestyle will generally be elevated by the presence of the pool, the time and money that goes into having one is completely worthwhile. At the end of the day, the argument for and against pool ownership seems to be based on how much the individual family enjoys it.
The 10 Commandments of Rental Decor
If there are rules that you as a renter must follow, make it these 10 commandments. Because, while paying your rent on time is important, so too is making sure your place is personalized and stylish. Working within the boundaries of your landlord, it's little things like a new light fixture that will make an impact without costing a lot of time or money. And, the best part about this entire list is that you'll leave with your security deposit intact once it's time to move up and on.
This Is How All Your Favorite Chefs Make Chicken Breasts
It's no secret that boneless, skinless chicken breasts aren't the most exciting ingredient, but they're certainly one of the most popular among home cooks. If you're feeling totally uninspired by your usual chicken recipes, allow these chef-approved tips to get you out of your rut. Here's how some of the best Food Network personalities and more of our favorite celebrity cooks transform their chicken breasts.
Alton Brown: Pounded Thin
Alton Brown's recipe is for chicken kiev, a popular dish that involves pounding the chicken breasts thin before stuffing them with herbed butter, coating them in breadcrumbs, and frying them. Alton's pro tip is to refrigerate the rolled-up, stuffed chicken breasts for at least an hour so they stay intact while being fried, so you don't have to worry about pesky butcher's twine.
Ina Garten: Lemon on Lemon
Ina's lemon chicken breasts recipe has a five-star rating out of more than 600 reviews, and it's easy to see why. She makes sure there's maximum lemon flavor by baking the chicken breasts with plenty of zest, juice, and wedges.
Chrissy Teigen: With a Brick
Yes, an actual brick. Once you try the technique in Chrissy Teigen's brick chicken recipe, you might never go back.
Rachael Ray: Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed
Rachael Ray's spinach- and mushroom-stuffed chicken is further proof that stuffing your food is always a good idea. A filling made of spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, parmesan, and garlic results in chicken that's anything but bland.
Giada De Laurentiis: Piccata
Giada's foolproof chicken piccata is the ultimate Italian-style chicken dinner. With a short list of impactful ingredients (butter, lemon juice, chicken stock, and capers), you can make your own restaurant-worthy chicken.
Ted Allen: Parmesan-Crusted
When in doubt, add parmesan cheese. Chopped host Ted Allen recommends baking the chicken in a crunchy crust of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
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The Bloating Foods to Skip Before the Beach
We know you're spending plenty of time getting your body bikini ready with healthy food and fun workouts. Finding the most flattering suits for your body is a great start, but being equipped with as many tools as possible will help you feel confident before running around on the beach. Don't be concerned about extra bloat before you rock your bikini! Here are six foods to avoid right before you hit the beach.
- Carbonated drinks: While you've hopefully taken the initiative to say goodbye to soda for good, sparkling water can be a decent substitute if you can't get enough of those bubbles. With that said, it's best to avoid any carbonated drinks before you hit the beach to steer clear of unnecessary belly bulge or gas.
- Salt: Supersalty foods or added salt don't necessarily make you gassy, but they definitely make you retain water. Even though those cantina chips and salsa may seem like the ideal prebeach grub, opt for something with lower levels of sodium to help you feel your best before you head to the ocean.
- Cruciferous veggies: They're great foods for long-term weight loss, but if there's one time not to chow down on a heaping helping of broccoli, cabbage, or kale, it's right before you hit the beach! These veggies contain a complex sugar called raffinose that's known to cause some lovely bloat.
- Gum: Chewing on gum may seem harmless for your debloating cause, but it can actually cause your belly to swell. The reason makes sense: you're swallowing large amounts of air.
- Sugary mixed drinks: While rum runners and piña coladas are nearly synonymous with dreamy resort beaches, all that extra sugar is not helping your cause. Between natural sugars and the artificial sweeteners found in these cool drinks, the high levels of fructose can make you bloat.
- Dairy: If you've got any form of lactose intolerance, then avoid dairy before you hit the beach. Between gas, bloating, and other belly discomforts, it's your best bet just to say no.
We Didn't Realize Flip or Flop's Tarek and Christina Had So Much to Be Grateful For
Every Flip or Flop fan knows that Tarek and Christina El Moussa can turn even the most hopeless-seeming disaster into a profitable success, but they may not know that the HGTV couple's triumphant spirit extends beyond dilapidated homes to harrowing medical situations.
In 2013, registered nurse Ryan Read was tuning in to a Flip or Flop marathon when she noticed a suspicious lump on Tarek's throat. She sent the show's production company an email with her concerns, which prompted Tarek to get the lump checked out. It turned out that the lump, along with other ailments like a cough they had been attributing to Tarek's heavy smoking, was actually a symptom of stage 2 thyroid cancer. The parents of young daughter Taylor were scared but moved forward with signature determination.
Within a month, Tarek had his thyroid and lymph nodes removed and was undergoing iodine radiation. The treatments were not only unpleasant, they also derailed the couple's plans for a second child. Determined to grow their family, Christina underwent in vitro treatments. After one failed attempt and another that sadly ended in miscarriage, their son was conceived. "I had to do one full week in bed. For 13 weeks after that, I couldn't go for a walk and couldn't lift anything over a gallon of milk," Christina told People. "We did everything we could to make sure this one worked."
This August, nearly two years after the diagnosis and a year and a half of being cancer free, the couple welcomed baby Brayden James. We have no doubt the holidays will be extra meaningful in the El Moussa house this year.
Want more Christina and Tarek? Check out season four of Flip or Flop airing Tuesdays at 9pm ET on HGTV and learn 18 things you probably didn't know about the couple here.
The Bloating Foods to Skip Before the Beach
We know you're spending plenty of time getting your body bikini ready with healthy food and fun workouts. Finding the most flattering suits for your body is a great start, but being equipped with as many tools as possible will help you feel confident before running around on the beach. Don't be concerned about extra bloat before you rock your bikini! Here are six foods to avoid right before you hit the beach.
- Carbonated drinks: While you've hopefully taken the initiative to say goodbye to soda for good, sparkling water can be a decent substitute if you can't get enough of those bubbles. With that said, it's best to avoid any carbonated drinks before you hit the beach to steer clear of unnecessary belly bulge or gas.
- Salt: Supersalty foods or added salt don't necessarily make you gassy, but they definitely make you retain water. Even though those cantina chips and salsa may seem like the ideal prebeach grub, opt for something with lower levels of sodium to help you feel your best before you head to the ocean.
- Cruciferous veggies: They're great foods for long-term weight loss, but if there's one time not to chow down on a heaping helping of broccoli, cabbage, or kale, it's right before you hit the beach! These veggies contain a complex sugar called raffinose that's known to cause some lovely bloat.
- Gum: Chewing on gum may seem harmless for your debloating cause, but it can actually cause your belly to swell. The reason makes sense: you're swallowing large amounts of air.
- Sugary mixed drinks: While rum runners and piña coladas are nearly synonymous with dreamy resort beaches, all that extra sugar is not helping your cause. Between natural sugars and the artificial sweeteners found in these cool drinks, the high levels of fructose can make you bloat.
- Dairy: If you've got any form of lactose intolerance, then avoid dairy before you hit the beach. Between gas, bloating, and other belly discomforts, it's your best bet just to say no.
5 Supereasy Tricks to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy
Singer, actress, fashion designer, entrepreneur, writer, and mom of two Thalia shares her parenting, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty tips as POPSUGAR Latina's contributor.
Back to school is here! This is such a great time for us! It is that time of the year when my children get very excited about the new friends they are about to meet at school, seeing old friends, and learning new things. At their ages - my daughter is 7 and my son is 4 - they are like sponges. They absorb everything that is happening around them, and their brains are developing at such a fast pace. Therefore, it is very important for me to make sure that they are eating healthy to nurture their growing bodies and curious minds. Although, many times, that is easier said than done! Through trial and error, here are some tips and tricks that I have figured out over the years.
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Sculpt Session: Butt and Abs
Today in our Summer Shape-Up Challenge, we're serving up two workouts: one for your butt and one for your abs. And we think you're going to love them both.
Pop Physique to Reshape Your Backside
A No-Crunches Workout to Set Your Abs on Fire
Stay Flexible and Injury-Free With 10 Minutes of Stretching
Take some time to stretch out! Do a bit of cardio (jumping jacks, high knee, job in place) - say three to five minutes, then lengthen out your muscles.
Sculpt Session: Butt and Abs
Today in our Summer Shape-Up Challenge, we're serving up two workouts: one for your butt and one for your abs. And we think you're going to love them both.
Pop Physique to Reshape Your Backside
A No-Crunches Workout to Set Your Abs on Fire
10 Home Decor Ideas You'll Want to Pin Immediately
When it comes to finding popular home decor trends, there may be no better indicator than Pinterest. From gorgeous vanities to unexpected DIYs to small-space living tips, these images will stick with us for quite some time.
Looking for more inspiration all year long? Don't forget to follow us on Pinterest!
Stay Flexible and Injury-Free With 10 Minutes of Stretching
Take some time to stretch out! Do a bit of cardio (jumping jacks, high knee, job in place) - say three to five minutes, then lengthen out your muscles.
28 Graphic Tees That Proudly Show Off Your Latina Roots
By now you're familiar with the "No Way Rosé" sweatshirts and the "Run Now, Wine Later" t-shirts - they do seem to be everywhere! And though you can easily relate to the sayings written across those garments, nothing beats the feeling of belonging that hits you when you see a funny tee that lightly pokes fun at your Latina heritage or shows off a funny Spanish pun. We feel the same way, and that's why we've rounded up 28 tops that do just that. Have fun, and don't take it so seriously!
33 Magical Disney Wallpapers For Your Phone
People who are obsessed with Disney aren't shy about hiding it - and they shouldn't be. The company brings people together through its films, parks, toys, and so much more. If you're a fan, it's time to show off your love of the company and its characters with some lovely wallpapers for your iPhone 6.
To download the wallpapers, just click on a photo and enter full-screen mode. Once you do that, just right click and save the image to your computer. On your actual phone? Just press on the image itself and hit "Save image." Then, set it as your new wallpaper.
Once you're done looking through these, check out the geeky wallpapers we've rounded up - you'll find plenty more to suit your interests!
33 Things to Quit Doing When You Hit Your 30s
When you're in your 20s, you pretty much have a "get out of jail free" card. It's somewhat implied that those years are there for making mistakes, learning from them, and bridging the gap between pre-adulthood and adulthood. So, when you "forget" to wash your sheets for five months or spend your whole paycheck on a pair of shoes, no one can really give you a hard time. But at some point, we all must brush the dust off our 401k packets and embrace that we are, after all, real adults. Here are some things to quit doing when 30 rolls around:
- Facebook stalking, particularly your ex.
- Seeking approval from other people.
- Beer pong. It's time to toss the red solo cups.
- Sleeping away your entire weekend instead of doing something fun or productive.
- Weeknight binge drinking (or binge drinking in general). Those hangovers get worse with each passing year.
- Building up debt on your credit card. Now is the time to pay it back, not make it worse!
- Hitting up Mom or Dad for money.
- Keeping bad friends around out of convenience or because you're too lazy to cut them out. Send them packing!
- Buying anything and everything you want when you're shopping.
- Sneaking a smoke.
- Buying new underwear instead of doing laundry.
- Advertising drunk nights on social media.
- Skipping beauty routines. Start moisturizing ASAP!
- Pulling all-nighters.
- Making excuses not to do your workout.
- Eating fast food.
- Hanging unframed pictures or posters on your walls. We think "Starry Night" is great too, but it's time to take it down.
- Ignoring 401k packets when you get them.
- Spending most of your money on alcohol or eating out.
- Waiting for someone to do something for you so that you don't have to.
- Only cleaning the toilet or tub when it literally can't wait another minute.
- Giving up when things get hard.
- Waiting to take out the trash and recycling until guests are coming over.
- Holding on to old grudges.
- Washing your bath towel and sheets once every few months or just when you have company coming.
- Neglecting family time.
- Not taking responsibility for things.
- Flossing only once a year before your trip to the dentist, and then right after, when the dentist guilt-trips you into it.
- Unhealthy dieting or buying in to quick-fix weight-loss plans.
- Texting while driving.
- Not saving money.
- Participating in drama.
- Not staying up-to-date on current events.
Speaking of your 30s, remember to be aware of these things people regret in their 30s.
This Harry Potter Wedding Is Every Witch and Wizard's Dream Come True
Some couples love Harry Potter so much, they make it a part of their wedding process somehow - or just make it the whole theme. Meet the couple who had the Harry Potter wedding theme from your dreams, complete with shoes, cufflinks, and a bouquet as odes to the books.
The married couple, Cassie and Lewis Byrom, had their wedding at Manchester Town Hall in the UK, a place that literally looks like the real-life Hogwarts. Every part of their wedding was touched by Harry Potter in some form, and they even held a reading from The Order of Phoenix at their ceremony. As you'll see from the photos, the wedding looks amazing, almost like it was put together by magic. It makes total sense, considering the couple got engaged at Harry Potter World.
Look ahead to see photos from the wedding and start copying ideas ASAP. Oh and yes, Cassie's bouquet is literally made out of pages from the books - check it out!
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