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.
jeudi 19 décembre 2019
Fashion Girls Are Obsessed With the Fuzzy Coat Trend - 10 Affordable Ways to Copy Their Style
From faux fur to teddy coats and sherpa jackets, it's all about cozy outerwear this Winter. What felt unanimous across designer runways for Fall/Winter 2019 has officially infiltrated the street style scene and, now, our Instagram feeds. If you live in a cold climate or follow fashion influencers who do, then you've no doubt witnessed plush pieces of outerwear styled in myriad ways. Here at POPSUGAR, we're rather fanatical about the trend, too, which is why we're bringing you 10 fresh outfit ideas centered on cozy coats. In particular, affordable versions that cost $73 or less, all from our POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's.
From a pretty slip-skirt outfit you can wear to the office and out for drinks after to glamorous party looks and casual pant combos that are perfect for weekends, these cozy-coat formulas are fresh and fun. If you want to shake up your off-duty denim uniform? We got you. Heading to a holiday party? Two festive options lie ahead. Craving new dress ideas that are warm enough for Winter? Wait until you see our brand-new printed midi - it's perfect with a sherpa jacket!
Ahead, witness 10 cozy coat outfits we're loving for Winter. Then, shop each look head to toe, including exact items and affordable alternatives to please every budget. It's cozy time.
Nordstrom's Massive Winter Sale Isn't Over! Hurry and Shop These 38 Steals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday maybe be over, but that hasn't stopped Nordstrom from slashing thousands of prices on its hottest items. Lucky for us, the department store is still hosting its bug Winter, and it's the perfect place to snag a few new items for yourself or finish your holiday shopping. Either way, it's no secret that these deals aren't worth missing.
To make shopping its giant selection a little easier, we hunted its best deals of the season. From pretty dresses you can wear to holiday parties to warm coats for chilly days and chic booties, you won't want to wait a second longer to score these hot finds. Like most good steals, these prices won't last for long, because our favorites are already selling out. So what are you waiting for?! Keep reading to shop them all.
It's Not Too Late! You Still Have Time to Shop These 50 Popular Gifts From Amazon - All Under $50
Make shopping for all your loved ones easier than ever this year by looking to Amazon. The online retailer carries just about everything you could ever dream of at every price point. We did the hard part and uncovered its 50 hottest picks of the year. The best thing: all our favorites cost less than $50 (so you can get everyone on your list). From wine tumblers to sushi socks and heated travel pillows, shopping will be easier than ever this year. Take a look.
25 Cool, Funny, and Creative Amazon Mugs to Sip Coffee From in 2020
The truth is, you can never have enough mugs. I have an entire pantry full of them. They're great to have for morning coffee, but they look cute sitting atop a desk as well. If you're looking for a gift or stocking stuffer, we found mugs that anyone in your life would appreciate. Some are Instagram-worthy, while others are hilarious, but either way, they're sure to please.
The best part? They're all on Amazon. If you have Amazon Prime, they'll be at your front door in as little as two days. Take a look at these brilliant options, and give one to a loved one this holiday season.
The Heartwarming Reason Dove Cameron Changed Her Name When She Started Acting
Image Source: Getty / Jason LaVeris
Disney Channel fans are probably already familiar with Dove Cameron's name. The 23-year-old actress and singer first got her start playing twins on Liv and Maddie and Mal in the Disney Channel original movie Descendants. Since then, she has gone on to have roles on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., in Netflix's Dumplin', and even off-Broadway as Cher in Clueless.
While her name is certainly becoming more recognizable in the industry, what you might not know is that her birth name isn't actually Dove. The actress was born Chloe Celeste Hosterman but decided to legally change it when she got into acting. She explained the heartbreaking backstory on social media, saying that "Dove" was actually a nickname her dad, Philip Hosterman, used to call her.
"My father passed away a few years ago, right around the time I started acting," she explained in an Instagram post in 2014. "So, I decided to change it legally in honor of him, which gives me great joy every day that I was able to do something so lasting and permanent to pay homage to his memory."
Fashion Girls Are Obsessed With the Fuzzy Coat Trend - 10 Affordable Ways to Copy Their Style
From faux fur to teddy coats and sherpa jackets, it's all about cozy outerwear this Winter. What felt unanimous across designer runways for Fall/Winter 2019 has officially infiltrated the street style scene and, now, our Instagram feeds. If you live in a cold climate or follow fashion influencers who do, then you've no doubt witnessed plush pieces of outerwear styled in myriad ways. Here at POPSUGAR, we're rather fanatical about the trend, too, which is why we're bringing you 10 fresh outfit ideas centered on cozy coats. In particular, affordable versions that cost $73 or less, all from our POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's.
From a pretty slip-skirt outfit you can wear to the office and out for drinks after to glamorous party looks and casual pant combos that are perfect for weekends, these cozy-coat formulas are fresh and fun. If you want to shake up your off-duty denim uniform? We got you. Heading to a holiday party? Two festive options lie ahead. Craving new dress ideas that are warm enough for Winter? Wait until you see our brand-new printed midi - it's perfect with a sherpa jacket!
Ahead, witness 10 cozy coat outfits we're loving for Winter. Then, shop each look head to toe, including exact items and affordable alternatives to please every budget. It's cozy time.
Good Trouble's Cierra Ramirez Is Ready For Mariana to Change the World, One App at a Time
Living with siblings can be a pain, but Good Trouble's Mariana and Callie Adams-Foster take rubbing each other the wrong way to a whole new level. Although, if you watched the two grow up on the Freeform family show The Fosters, you know it could be much worse. "At the end of the day, these girls really love and need each other, and I don't think they understand that right now," Good Trouble star Cierra Ramirez told POPSUGAR during a phone call ahead of the spinoff show's return from Summer break. "It'll be interesting to see how that progresses and [how they come to] that realization during the rest of the season."
The last time we see the sisters in the season 2A finale, Callie (Maia Mitchell) tells Mariana (Ramirez) that she's moving out of the Coterie to live with boyfriend Jamie Hunter (Beau Mirchoff). The drastic move could be seen coming from a mile away since the two have been at each other's throats since the season began. But even though we all love a little familial drama, it's nice to see the two on friendlier terms in the two-episode holiday special, which aired on Monday, Dec. 16.
"The special is kind of a standalone that takes place before all the drama went down," Ramirez explained. While the episodes gave fans some insight into where season two will go when it returns on Jan. 15, they mostly blessed us with a joyful meeting between the Adams-Foster family and the residents of the Coterie.
"At the end of the day, these girls love and need each other."
"We've never had a holiday special like this, so to be able to combine the Coterie family and the Fosters family is cool," Ramirez gushed. "We film in Santa Clarita in the Summer, so even though it didn't look like the holidays, it felt like it. It was really special just to have [the Fosters cast] back because it's so different having everyone together in the same room. It's so nice, we feel like we're back at home!"
Sadly, all that goodwill and cheer can only last so long. Ramirez revealed that when we jump back into the regular season, things won't be quite so copasetic within the gang, especially for Mariana. The software engineer's career life has been nothing but dramatic from the start, and it doesn't look like it'll get easier. Season 2B will be a time of transition for everyone, and Mariana's job at Speckulate might be in real danger.
"Things are gonna be shaken up for sure. We saw Mariana announce she was the one to release [the employee salary information exposing the pay gap between men and women], but now people are investigating, and it's put fear in a lot of the employees," Ramirez said. "But Mariana will continue to make as much progress as she can with [the Byte Club] because it means a lot to all the women.
"I think it's inspiring to see someone making a change and not taking no for an answer."
One element of Mariana's journey that has been so inspiring for fans is her decision to become an active force of change in her workplace and her life. Her Activism app, geared toward helping people who are interested in joining social causes, featured a spotlight in season 2A. It's been exciting for Ramirez, who said she would love to explore Mariana becoming more engaged in activism along with her housemate, Malika Williams (Zuri Adele).
"I think it's so inspiring to see someone smart making a change and not taking no for an answer," she shared. "I hope that she has plans to take the app above and beyond. It would be great to have her talk more about battered women and the foster system and have her give a voice to a lot of communities and issues."
Do we get a vote in this? Because we absolutely would love to see it!
25 Cool, Funny, and Creative Amazon Mugs to Sip Coffee From in 2020
The truth is, you can never have enough mugs. I have an entire pantry full of them. They're great to have for morning coffee, but they look cute sitting atop a desk as well. If you're looking for a gift or stocking stuffer, we found mugs that anyone in your life would appreciate. Some are Instagram-worthy, while others are hilarious, but either way, they're sure to please.
The best part? They're all on Amazon. If you have Amazon Prime, they'll be at your front door in as little as two days. Take a look at these brilliant options, and give one to a loved one this holiday season.
Nordstrom's Massive Winter Sale Isn't Over! Hurry and Shop These 38 Steals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday maybe be over, but that hasn't stopped Nordstrom from slashing thousands of prices on its hottest items. Lucky for us, the department store is still hosting its bug Winter, and it's the perfect place to snag a few new items for yourself or finish your holiday shopping. Either way, it's no secret that these deals aren't worth missing.
To make shopping its giant selection a little easier, we hunted its best deals of the season. From pretty dresses you can wear to holiday parties to warm coats for chilly days and chic booties, you won't want to wait a second longer to score these hot finds. Like most good steals, these prices won't last for long, because our favorites are already selling out. So what are you waiting for?! Keep reading to shop them all.
100 Last-Minute Harry Potter Gifts From Amazon That Potterheads Will Approve Of
Do you know a Potterhead? Nowadays, I think it's safe to say we all do. If you're wondering what to get a die-hard Harry Potter fan for the holidays this season and are running out of time, we have plenty of magical last-minute options to choose from. From stylish Harry Potter handbags to cozy Hedwig slippers and even some charming apparel, they'll feel like a member of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry before they know it. Oh, and all of these gifts are from Amazon, so these presents will be at your doorstep before you know it! Take a look at our favorite picks ahead, and then wrap them up for your favorite witches and wizards.
- Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Lauren Harano, and Krista Jones
Related: Primark Is Selling Supercute Harry Potter Loot - Including $16 House PJs - So "We'll Take the Lot!"
Paris Hilton, Self-Described "Juicy Girl For Life," Reflects on the 2000s Tracksuit
"When people think back on 2000s fashion, the first thing they're gonna think about is Juicy Couture," Paris Hilton recently told Vogue. (We'd like to add that the second thing people will likely think of is Paris herself.) In a video interview that seems practically plucked out of Sofia Coppola's mind, the socialite reflected on Juicy Couture tracksuits and how they coincided with her own rise in fame.
When Juicy Couture founders Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor introduced the brand's tracksuit in 2001, fashion was being dominated by distinctive logos, embellishments, and a general air of excess. "I feel like everybody just had fun with their fashion choices. I think it was just all about being super extra," Paris said. "Before there was Juicy, I think tracksuits were just very sporty and athletic. They were the first ones to actually make a tracksuit cool."
Just before she began filming A Simple Life in 2003, Paris was introduced to the tracksuit through publicist Lara Shriftman. "As soon as I put on my first Juicy tracksuit, I was obsessed," she said. "I just fell in love with the brand, and it basically became my uniform."
Needless to say, the show made Paris and Nicole Richie household names - along with Juicy Couture, which they wore plenty of on the show. "When we shot the show, I had no idea how huge it would be. That just took me to another level where I literally could not leave my house without being mobbed every single day," Paris said.
"I'm a Juicy girl for life."
Nearly a decade later, Paris still wears Juicy Couture tracksuits. In fact, she has an entire closet dedicated to the brand: "I've never stopped wearing it, and I never will, because I'm a Juicy girl for life." Though Paris can take partial credit for the trend's former ubiquity, her famous catchphrase, she cannot. "'That's hot' is something that my sister actually always used to say - but I trademarked it and I own it," she said. "Sorry, Nicky."
mercredi 18 décembre 2019
Hands Down, These Are the 56 Best Gifts You Can Buy For Every Guy in Your Life
This holiday season, don't just get the guy in your life another pair of socks. Instead, make him feel extra special by treating him to something truly unique and fun. Don't stress about finding the perfect matches, though, because we did the hard work and curated a list of the coolest products out there for every type of guy. From camping gear to heated toilet seats and even smart water bottles, we have no doubt you'll find his present ahead. Keep reading to shop our top picks.
Related: From Cameras to Sneakers, Urban Outfitters Has the Coolest Gifts For Men This Season
The 99 Best Gifts For Every Man in Your Life
Gifting your dad, brother, coworker, grandpa, or SO - and the list goes on - can be overwhelming . . . especially when they never ask for anything. This year, you don't have to struggle with what, exactly, to get them, because we curated a list of 99 cool items every guy would love. Whether he's in need of a good shave, loves video games, or would enjoy a heated toilet seat (because who wouldn't?), we found it all. Keep scrolling to shop our top choices.
32 Winter Sale Items That Are Almost Too Good to Be True
Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over doesn't mean the deals have stopped. This Winter is the ideal time to treat yourself to a few new things before the new year, so if you're looking for a new coat or some glitter heels, prepare to treat yourself with these stylish discounted items. We saved you time and sorted through some of the best brands to find a few unbelievable picks you won't want to miss out on. From Reformation to Nike, Topshop, and Fendi, get excited to see what we found. Shop before they're gone.
Hands Down, These Are the 56 Best Gifts You Can Buy For Every Guy in Your Life
This holiday season, don't just get the guy in your life another pair of socks. Instead, make him feel extra special by treating him to something truly unique and fun. Don't stress about finding the perfect matches, though, because we did the hard work and curated a list of the coolest products out there for every type of guy. From camping gear to heated toilet seats and even smart water bottles, we have no doubt you'll find his present ahead. Keep reading to shop our top picks.
Related: From Cameras to Sneakers, Urban Outfitters Has the Coolest Gifts For Men This Season
The 99 Best Gifts For Every Man in Your Life
Gifting your dad, brother, coworker, grandpa, or SO - and the list goes on - can be overwhelming . . . especially when they never ask for anything. This year, you don't have to struggle with what, exactly, to get them, because we curated a list of 99 cool items every guy would love. Whether he's in need of a good shave, loves video games, or would enjoy a heated toilet seat (because who wouldn't?), we found it all. Keep scrolling to shop our top choices.
These 100+ Useful Gifts Keep On Giving, Long After Santa Has Returned to the North Pole
There's nothing better than getting a gift that's not only cool but also totally useful. Gone are the days of giving others presents that fit no real purpose; this is the year of providing everyone on your list with a thoughtful and practical gift. Lucky for you, we found the best gifts of 2019 that are exactly that. From handy wine wipes that clean teeth of red residue in seconds to tech gadgets they didn't even know they needed, these gifts are bound to win best present in no time. Trust us, you'll want to get these for everyone on your list, yourself included.
- Additional reporting by India Yaffe and Macy Cate Williams
An Anti-Diet Dietitian Shares Advice on How to Stop Making Weight Loss Your Life's Goal
While talking to a friend who's a registered dietitian, she shared how much she hates this time of year: resolution time. So many of her female clients come to her with the sole goal of wanting to lose weight. What if we could encourage women to have a new resolution: to stop trying to lose weight and to focus on being healthy and happy?
I'd love to be able to encourage women to give up the "I want to lose weight" resolution. How can someone not respond to the pressure to lose weight, and instead give up dieting after being stuck in the cycle for most of their life? Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN, an anti-diet registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and host of the Food Psych Podcast, shared her advice.
"It's totally understandable to have the desire to lose weight in this culture, especially for higher-weight people who are constantly bombarded with messages that their bodies are wrong and need shrinking," Christy said. Giving up the pursuit of weight loss is challenging, and even harder the more weight stigma you've experienced in your life and the longer you've been dieting. If you've been stuck in the cycle for decades, it's incredibly difficult to move away from the dieting mentality, but it's also freeing. "I've talked with countless people who've been able to do it, including those in large bodies, and truly feel they've gotten their lives back."
Be Honest: Has Dieting Worked For You in the Past?
"I think the way to get started on the anti-diet path when you've been dieting for so long is to have a real talk with yourself about whether dieting has actually 'worked' for you long-term, or whether you've just been cycling on and off diets (not to mention weight cycling) for all those years," Christy said.
She added that if you're one of those rare weight-loss "success stories" who's somehow managed to lose significant weight and keep it off through intentional means for more than five years, what have you had to give up in order to maintain that weight loss? What's been the effect on your mental health, your relationships, your life? What about your relationship with food and your body? Have you started obsessing about food, binge eating, or using other disordered behaviors?
And have you had any unexplained physical health issues crop up in the wake of your weight loss such as hair loss, chronic fatigue, osteopenia (weak bones) or osteoporosis, missing periods, or digestive problems?
Explore the Anti-Diet Approach
If you've thought through these questions and come to the realization that diets have never worked for you (or that they've robbed you of your well-being in various ways), then you're in a good place to start exploring the anti-diet approach. Christy said, "It can be helpful to start by thinking of it as an experiment." She suggested taking the next few months to experiment with giving up dieting and making peace with food. Of course, you can always go back to dieting, since diet culture isn't going anywhere.
"But you've dieted for years and it's never brought you the peace and well-being you were looking for, so why not try something totally different for a while?" she noted.
Don't Do It Alone
For some people, the anti-diet experiment can bring up a lot of anxiety and internalized weight stigma, and working with a therapist who's well-versed in intuitive eating and Health at Every Size (HAES) can be essential for helping you process those feelings. If you need help finding someone, here's a list of providers Christy recommends.
These 100+ Useful Gifts Keep On Giving, Long After Santa Has Returned to the North Pole
There's nothing better than getting a gift that's not only cool but also totally useful. Gone are the days of giving others presents that fit no real purpose; this is the year of providing everyone on your list with a thoughtful and practical gift. Lucky for you, we found the best gifts of 2019 that are exactly that. From handy wine wipes that clean teeth of red residue in seconds to tech gadgets they didn't even know they needed, these gifts are bound to win best present in no time. Trust us, you'll want to get these for everyone on your list, yourself included.
- Additional reporting by India Yaffe and Macy Cate Williams
32 Popular Men's Gifts From Amazon Prime That Will Arrive in Just 2 Days
Last-minute shopper? Don't stress, because we feel it, too. This year, you don't have to worry, because we looked to Amazon Prime as our savior. We shopped the site's thousands of fun gift ideas and uncovered its 33 best gifts that will arrive to your door within just two days. From slippers for dad to cool tech gadgets there's no doubt you'll find something for everyone on your list. Take a look.
Just a Casual Roundup of 50 New Original TV Shows Coming to Netflix in 2020
Netflix gifted us with so many great new series in 2019 that it almost feels greedy to expect more. In 2019, we saw the premiere of Sex Education, Unbelievable, The Politician, Russian Doll, and so much more, but Netflix isn't done churning out amazing content. 2020 is providing even more incredible new shows, including a Big Mouth spinoff, a Mindy Kaling original, two shows from Shonda Rhymes and two more shows from Ryan Murphy, and we can barely contain our excitement. With dramas, comedies, and adaptations galore, here are all the new shows everyone will be talking about in 2020.
30 Meghan Markle Gifts So Good, You'll Want One of Everything
We all have that one friend who is obsessed with Meghan Markle (or more than one), and we totally get it. Meghan is living proof that fairy tales do exist and that anything is possible if you put in the work and believe. So this year, why don't you actually give someone a gift they'll actually cherish? From royal wedding memorabilia to household items, we've found gifts perfect for every person in your life.
Wait, Did You Realize Billie Eilish Has an Even Cooler Name Than We Thought?
Billie Eilish, whose full name is amazingly Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, has steadily been building a following for her music career since 2016, when her debut single "Ocean Eyes" was released on SoundCloud and subsequently got so much attention that major record companies came calling. But we need to back up a little talk more about that name!
Talking to the BBC in 2017, Eilish explained the family connections (and one hilarious family squabble) behind her full, lengthy name.
"[Eilish] is my middle name. So I'm Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. Pretty weird, right? Pirate was going to be my middle name, but then my uncle had a problem with it because pirates are bad. Then Baird is my mother's name."
So, to recap: Billie uses her mother's maiden name as an extra middle name. On top of that, she's got one of the coolest middle names ever! And for her stage name, she uses her middle name, Eilish (pronounced "eye-lish"), which she wouldn't even have had as a name if her uncle hadn't objected to "pirate" being her "main" middle name!
As her name suggests, Eilish is of Irish and Scottish descent, and you can see that in the names of her family, too: her mother is Maggie Baird, her father is Patrick O'Connell, and her brother is Finneas O'Connell. And although "Eilish" might sound like an unusual name to American ears, it's actually just the Gaelic version of a very common English name: Elizabeth. Eilish's unique name is just one of many unique things about her, and it's also superspecial. Rather than being a name that's unusual just because it's trendy, every part of her name has some particular meaning related to her family, which makes it truly unique!
The Cold-Weather Layering Secret 1 Fashion Editor Swears By
When I got my first job as a fashion market assistant at a magazine in New York City, I discovered bodysuits-and I have never looked back. In fact, rarely does a day go by that my outfit doesn't include one in some way, shape, or form. During the cold winter months, though, I love them even more than ever, counting them as the one secret cold-weather wardrobe essential that I will never ever let go.
First things first, the ability of a bodysuit to make me look pulled-together without my top ever untucking, bunching, or showing a panty-line is undeniably priceless. Especially back in my assistant days, hauling the heaviest of couture pieces from rack to rack, on my knees to merchandise shoes, and standing on tip-toes in order to reach the top-most shelves in the fashion closet, there was never more of a need for an outfit that didn't budge an inch. Bodysuits it was. Since then, though, I still appreciate the stay-put nature of a bodysuit with everything from slouchy denim to elegant midi skirts alike.
What's more, when I want to layer up for the frigid weather that seems to have dropped on top of the East coast of the country with fervor, a bodysuit will keep me warmer than ever, with little extra bulk. Whether I'm looking for a turtleneck to peek out from underneath a chunky knit, or simply an extra tank to add a little insulation to my slimmer top or sweater outfit of the day, my ode to the wardrobe essential is a long one.
Ahead, find my favorites-from colorful styles you're going to want to show off to classic black styles that are the perfect addition to every single look in your closet, you're going to want them all.
32 Popular Men's Gifts From Amazon Prime That Will Arrive in Just 2 Days
Last-minute shopper? Don't stress, because we feel it, too. This year, you don't have to worry, because we looked to Amazon Prime as our savior. We shopped the site's thousands of fun gift ideas and uncovered its 33 best gifts that will arrive to your door within just two days. From slippers for dad to cool tech gadgets there's no doubt you'll find something for everyone on your list. Take a look.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Skincare Gifts You Can Give This Year
Everyone has that one friend who's so particular about skin care, they may as well be Kevin McCallister picking out dental products - only their version of the "Is this toothbrush approved by the American Dental Association?" question tends to happen at Sephora.
Rather than leaving them to fend for themselves this holiday season, though, like poor Kev's parents did in Home Alone, why not give them a beauty gift that lives up to the highest of skincare standards . . . without any of the guesswork? From fancy face mask sets to jade rollers galore, ahead, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to every skincare product an obsessive would want.
Happy shopping, ya filthy animal.
15 Dog Breed Ornaments That'll Have You Wagging Your Tail
Dogs are perfect. No, really. They're always happy to see you, they never get tired of listening to your problems, and even if they can't understand you, they always seem to know exactly what you need. They really are a part of the family - quite possibly the cutest, cuddliest part. While you're slipping them a little turkey or ham under the table this Christmas, why not also show your best bud a little love with a superadorable ornament that looks just like them? These ornaments make great gifts for your friends or for yourself, and the good news is that your dog probably won't bark at this new part of the family too much.
An Anti-Diet Dietitian Shares Advice on How to Stop Making Weight Loss Your Life's Goal
While talking to a friend who's a registered dietitian, she shared how much she hates this time of year: resolution time. So many of her female clients come to her with the sole goal of wanting to lose weight. What if we could encourage women to have a new resolution: to stop trying to lose weight and to focus on being healthy and happy?
I'd love to be able to encourage women to give up the "I want to lose weight" resolution. How can someone not respond to the pressure to lose weight, and instead give up dieting after being stuck in the cycle for most of their life? Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN, an anti-diet registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and host of the Food Psych Podcast shared her advice.
"It's totally understandable to have the desire to lose weight in this culture, especially for higher-weight people who are constantly bombarded with messages that their bodies are wrong and need shrinking," Christy said. Giving up the pursuit of weight loss is challenging, and even harder the more weight stigma you've experienced in your life and the longer you've been dieting. If you've been stuck in the cycle for decades, it's incredibly difficult to move away from the dieting mentality, but it's also freeing. "I've talked with countless people who've been able to do it, including those in large bodies, and truly feel they've gotten their lives back."
Be Honest: Has Dieting Worked For You in the Past?
"I think the way to get started on the anti-diet path when you've been dieting for so long is to have a real talk with yourself about whether dieting has actually 'worked' for you long-term, or whether you've just been cycling on and off diets (not to mention weight cycling) for all those years," Christy said.
She added that if you're one of those rare weight-loss "success stories" who's somehow managed to lose significant weight and keep it off through intentional means for more than five years, what have you had to give up in order to maintain that weight loss? What's been the effect on your mental health, your relationships, your life? What about your relationship with food and your body? Have you started obsessing about food, binge eating, or using other disordered behaviors?
And have you had any unexplained physical health issues crop up in the wake of your weight loss such as hair loss, chronic fatigue, osteopenia (weak bones) or osteoporosis, missing periods, or digestive problems?
Explore the Ant-Diet Approach
If you've thought through these questions and come to the realization that diets have never worked for you (or that they've robbed you of your well-being in various ways), then you're in a good place to start exploring the anti-diet approach. Christy said, "It can be helpful to start by thinking of it as an experiment." She suggested taking the next few months to experiment with giving up dieting and making peace with food. Of course, you can always go back to dieting, since diet culture isn't going anywhere.
"But you've dieted for years and it's never brought you the peace and well-being you were looking for, so why not try something totally different for a while?" she noted.
Don't Do It Alone
For some people, the anti-diet experiment can bring up a lot of anxiety and internalized weight stigma, and working with a therapist who's well-versed in intuitive eating and Health At Every Size (HAES) can be essential for helping you process those feelings. If you need help finding someone, here's a list of providers Christy recommends.
32 Popular Men's Gifts From Amazon Prime That Will Arrive in Just 2 Days
Last-minute shopper? Don't stress, because we feel it, too. This year, you don't have to worry, because we looked to Amazon Prime as our savior. We shopped the site's thousands of fun gift ideas and uncovered its 33 best gifts that will arrive to your door within just two days. From slippers for dad to cool tech gadgets there's no doubt you'll find something for everyone on your list. Take a look.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Skincare Gifts You Can Give This Year
Everyone has that one friend who's so particular about skin care, they may as well be Kevin McCallister picking out dental products - only their version of the "Is this toothbrush approved by the American Dental Association?" question tends to happen at Sephora.
Rather than leaving them to fend for themselves this holiday season, though, like poor Kev's parents did in Home Alone, why not give them a beauty gift that lives up to the highest of skincare standards . . . without any of the guesswork? From fancy face mask sets to jade rollers galore, ahead, we've compiled a comprehensive guide to every skincare product an obsessive would want.
Happy shopping, ya filthy animal.
30 Meghan Markle Gifts So Good, You'll Want One of Everything
We all have that one friend who is obsessed with Meghan Markle (or more than one), and we totally get it. Meghan is living proof that fairy tales do exist and that anything is possible if you put in the work and believe. So this year, why don't you actually give someone a gift they'll actually cherish? From royal wedding memorabilia to household items, we've found gifts perfect for every person in your life.
Wait, Did You Realize Billie Eilish Has an Even Cooler Name Than We Thought?
Billie Eilish, whose full name is amazingly Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, has steadily been building a following for her music career since 2016, when her debut single "Ocean Eyes" was released on SoundCloud and subsequently got so much attention that major record companies came calling. But we need to back up a little talk more about that name!
Talking to the BBC in 2017, Eilish explained the family connections (and one hilarious family squabble) behind her full, lengthy name.
"[Eilish] is my middle name. So I'm Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. Pretty weird, right? Pirate was going to be my middle name, but then my uncle had a problem with it because pirates are bad. Then Baird is my mother's name."
So, to recap: Billie uses her mother's maiden name as an extra middle name. On top of that, she's got one of the coolest middle names ever! And for her stage name, she uses her middle name, Eilish (pronounced "eye-lish"), which she wouldn't even have had as a name if her uncle hadn't objected to "pirate" being her "main" middle name!
As her name suggests, Eilish is of Irish and Scottish descent, and you can see that in the names of her family, too: her mother is Maggie Baird, her father is Patrick O'Connell, and her brother is Finneas O'Connell. And although "Eilish" might sound like an unusual name to American ears, it's actually just the Gaelic version of a very common English name: Elizabeth. Eilish's unique name is just one of many unique things about her, and it's also superspecial. Rather than being a name that's unusual just because it's trendy, every part of her name has some particular meaning related to her family, which makes it truly unique!
Skims Just Released a Line of Pajamas, So Now You Can Sleep Like Kim Kardashian
I didn't think Kim Kardashian's Skims could get much comfier after she released the Cozy Collection, but consider me corrected. The reality star and entrepreneur recently released a line of pajamas for lounging, snoozing, or, hey, even wearing out and about. I won't judge!
Skims' Sleep Collection is available in sizes XXS to 4X in three key colors: Bone, Slate, and Onyx. The line features a selection of products, including robes, shirts, pants, sleep tanks, shorts, dresses, and full sets. "The modal jersey fabric is so stretchy, comfortable & breathable, I'm always sleeping in these now," Kim wrote on Instagram when she announced the launch.
If these PJs seem right up your alley, make sure to act quickly - pieces are already starting to sell out! Shop the full collection ahead.
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33 Cool Last-Minute Gifts You Can Get on Amazon Prime
Short on time? There's no need to stress. If you have Amazon Prime, you know that you can get products delivered to your door in as little as two days. There are plenty of brilliant gift ideas that the massive online retailer offers. We rounded up our favorite options you can receive in no time flat. This stuff is great for a variety of people on your list, so you're bound to find something that will move your holiday shopping along. You never know, you might even discover several items for yourself as well. Get ready to fill that shopping cart to the brim! These presents will sell out at lightning speed.
30 Spellbinding Harry Potter Gifts For Every Fan on Earth
Hunting down the perfect gift is never easy, but there are an infinite number of ways to show your loved ones that they're special. If you know they're a fan of something, try treating them to a few presents around that theme. For all the Harry Potter fans out there, we found a ton of gifts that they'll no doubt fall in love with.
The hard part is finding the right ones, so we did the searching for you. From Hogwarts-themed bath towels to phone cases and even wine glasses, we found it all. You'll have to be careful shopping though, or you might end up wanting a few for yourself. Shop the magical products ahead.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Nguyen and Ann Marie Alcantara
30 Spellbinding Harry Potter Gifts For Every Fan on Earth
Hunting down the perfect gift is never easy, but there are an infinite number of ways to show your loved ones that they're special. If you know they're a fan of something, try treating them to a few presents around that theme. For all the Harry Potter fans out there, we found a ton of gifts that they'll no doubt fall in love with.
The hard part is finding the right ones, so we did the searching for you. From Hogwarts-themed bath towels to phone cases and even wine glasses, we found it all. You'll have to be careful shopping though, or you might end up wanting a few for yourself. Shop the magical products ahead.
- Additional reporting by Nicole Nguyen and Ann Marie Alcantara
Turns Out, You Can Find a Really Good Puffer on Amazon - We Found 25
A puffer coat is a Winter necessity, no matter where you live. But what used to be a practical, but not so cute, part of your cold-weather wardrobe has gotten a major style upgrade. We found the most insanely fashionable and functional puffer jacket selection on Amazon, and you have to see these cozy coats to believe them. Animal prints, plaids, bold colors, technical details, and lots and lots of down make these Amazon finds as stylish as they are sensible.
From Amazon Essentials' superaffordable puffers (including that Amazon coat we still can't get enough of) to investment pieces from designers like Mackage, Scotch & Soda, and our new favorite brand Sam., these coats prove that you don't have to sacrifice fashion to survive frigid temps. Keep reading to find your favorite among these posh puffers.
18 New, Must-Read Books Coming Out in December
The year is coming to a close, but 2019 still has a whole month of must-read books to come. It seems publishers really have saved the best for last, because the new books coming out in December include edge-of-your-seat thrillers, swoony romances, and at least one book narrated by a goat. There truly is a title for everyone on this list - our apologies to your ever-expanding TBR, but come on, there's no such thing as too many incredible book options. Read on to discover all of the best titles hitting shelves this December, and don't forget to check out any November offerings that you may have missed, too.
Twitter Has Lots of Thoughts About That Watchmen Finale - Here Are Just a Few
HBO's Watchmen has officially wrapped its first (and possibly only) season, and fans have a lot of thoughts about how the dark, buzzy superhero drama ends things. The final episode features some major twists, heartbreaking moments, powerful revelations, and one enormous, tantalizing cliffhanger. Naturally, viewers quickly took to social media to share their reactions, theories, and more. While we wait for news about whether there will be a second season or if this was, truly, a one-season wonder, we've rounded up some of the best reactions to the Watchmen season one finale. Keep reading for some of the best reactions Twitter has to offer!
That "I Am the Walrus" Cover Might Be Super Significant to Watchmen Season 2
Watchmen's season finale (and possibly series finale) ends with some major twists and one very unexpected song: a cover of The Beatles' famously bizarre song "I Am the Walrus," covered by the band Spooky Tooth. On the surface, it just sounds like one more unexpected choice in a series that's prided itself on bucking expectations. But a closer listen to the song reveals that it might have been chosen for a specific reason: to connect to the episode's epic cliffhanger.
In a bizarre and slightly hilarious choice, one of the running motifs through Watchmen has been eggs (yes, as in normal eggs you have in your fridge). That motif comes around one final, powerful time in the final moments of season one, when Angela recalls how her late husband, Cal, aka Dr. Manhattan, explained how he could transfer powers through organic material - like, say, an egg. She eats what is implied to be that egg, then heads out to the pool to see if she's got his powers after all.
Of course, the screen cuts to black before her foot hits the surface of the water, making that final song all the more significant. Not only is the episode, "See How They Fly," named after a lyric from "I Am the Walrus," but the song includes a couple of lines that seem oddly relevant: "I am the egg man / They are the egg men" and "I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together." Could the music here be a hint that Angela is "the egg man" and is "he" now, having inherited Cal's powers?
Showrunner Damon Lindelof admitted to Vanity Fair that the egg motif is deliberate, although he stopped short of ascribing specific meaning to the song. "Look, I have to acknowledge that it's a stretch. It's a stretch to say Dr. Manhattan can put his abilities into an egg and if you eat that egg, you get his powers. Like it's a little bit fanciful . . . If you do a lot of work setting it up and basically say, 'Pay really careful attention to this. This is important. It is literally the purpose behind everything that we're leading to here,' then maybe we get away with it. You may not like the device, but at least we, we set it up a lot." You can listen to the song above and decide for yourself what meaning you want to believe with regards to its significance in the Watchmen finale.
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