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My Grandma Was My Maid of Honor, and It Set the Tone For My Whole Wedding

 8 years ago Isabell Rose
Choosing my 87-year-old grandmother to be my maid of honor was easy. With two loving marriages behind her and an obligation to give me unconditional love, she was a treasure trove of wisdom, advice, and perspective. While my mom and I navigated the treacherous waters of seating, floral, and lodging arrangements together, I discussed feelings, etiquette, and makeup concepts with the matriarch of our family. Having her there with us when we chose my wedding dress, and in the room with all the women as we had our hair and makeup done, added an extra level of rite of passage to these wedding milestones. Plus, I benefited vastly from her brand of deep honesty that only comes from years and years of chipping away at caring what people think of you and your opinions. It was something special that only she and I got to share and something that we'll never get to have again.Appointing her to the post took the pressure off my bridesmaids, who were now free to be a democracy. No one's ..

Watch Mark Wahlberg Get Lightly Roasted by His Wife and Daughter For His Shirtless Videos

 8 years ago Isabell Rose
Mark Wahlberg is a fan of his physique, and I mean, can you blame him? The man is fit. Emphasis on FIT. But the 46-year-old actor got lightly roasted by his wife and 8-year-old daughter, Grace, in a recent Facebook video while putting his biceps and chiseled abs on display. In the clip, Mark reveals he's training for his upcoming film, Six Billion Dollar Man, before sharing his favorite new protein drink. At the end of the video, his wife Rhea Durham says, "Babe, stop doing videos with your shirt off!" to which Grace agrees, "Yeah, dad!" Watch the video above and prepare to LOL at Mark's reaction.

Exercising Too Much Can Seriously Inhibit Muscle Gain — Here’s How

 8 years ago Talia Irvine
We all know that one person who is constantly hopping from workout to workout, doing multiple workouts per day, and lives by the "no days off" motto. While we aren't judging anyone's preferred method of training, the constant wear and tear on your body will catch up with you eventually if you aren't recovering and fueling your body properly. If you're the person who loves to double up on workouts throughout the week and can't fathom the thought of missing a day in the gym, this is for you. 43386336 POPSUGAR spoke to personal trainer Liz Letchford, MS, ATC (and a PhD candidate), about what happens to your body when you train too much. Overtraining syndrome "is characterized by a maladaptive response to excessive exercise without adequate rest," said Liz, and it can negatively affect everything from how your brain functions to your hormones. She explained that if you exercise too much, "you'll be neurologically unable to maintain lifting at higher intensitie..

11 Curvy Swimsuits That Are Sexy, Flattering, and Totally Affordable

 8 years ago Talia Irvine
11 Curvy Swimsuits That Are Sexy, Flattering, and Totally Affordable All our favorite brands and designers are releasing hot new swimsuits faster than we refresh our browsers. If you're on the hunt for something on the sexier side this season, we have you covered. From sheer cutout one-pieces to flattering off-the-shoulder bikinis, it won't be hard to find one (or five) that you love. Take a look at our favorites. Related: 11 Swimsuits That Are Cool, Comfortable, and Perfect For Women With Large Busts

11 Curvy Swimsuits That Are Sexy, Flattering, and Totally Affordable

 8 years ago Lily Garner
11 Curvy Swimsuits That Are Sexy, Flattering, and Totally Affordable All our favorite brands and designers are releasing hot new swimsuits faster than we refresh our browsers. If you're on the hunt for something on the sexier side this season, we have you covered. From sheer cutout one-pieces to flattering off-the-shoulder bikinis, it won't be hard to find one (or five) that you love. Take a look at our favorites. Related: 11 Swimsuits That Are Cool, Comfortable, and Perfect For Women With Large Busts

33 Secrets to Discover at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

 8 years ago Talia Irvine
33 Secrets to Discover at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood Potterheads, prepare yourselves. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood is open, in all of its glory. From the epic experience fans will have during the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey castle ride to the tiny details you'll spend all day spotting, the new park definitely lives up to my superfan expectations (and trust me, they were high). Conclusion: yes, it really is magical, and yes, you will probably cry. A few times. Maybe the whole time? Like the Universal Studios Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Harry Potter Hollywood offers guests a chance to immerse themselves in the beloved world J.K. Rowling created, and for those of us who are still waiting for our Hogwarts letter, going to this park in some ways feels a little bit like going home. Related: 17 Things You Never Knew About the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, From a Former Employee

This Mom Hilariously Explains Why Parents Shouldn’t Be So Smug, and Um, Can We Put This on a Billboard?

 8 years ago Scarlett Newton
#shoveitsusan #BLESSYOURHEART www.brookewilkerson.com Posted by Brooke Wilkerson on Saturday, March 24, 2018 Brooke Wilkerson, a mom of three, admits that she used to revel in all the compliments she got when she only had one well-behaved "golden child." But as any parent with multiple kids knows, the more little ones you add to the equation, the harder it becomes to wrangle them. In a now-viral Facebook video, Brooke explains that because every kid is different, some discipline strategies that work for one child may not necessarily work for others, so she'd greatly appreciate if parents keep the judgmental comments to themselves. "I used to think I was like a really good parent," she begins. "Back when I only had one child and she was like 2 or 3, everyone would talk about how good she was. She was just really well-behaved, and polite, and sweet. And I was kinda like, 'I'm doing alright, I must be killing it at parenting.'" 44576707 But then, of course, the..

This Mom Hilariously Explains Why Parents Shouldn’t Be So Smug, and Um, Can We Put This on a Billboard?

 8 years ago Danielle Murray
#shoveitsusan #BLESSYOURHEART www.brookewilkerson.com Posted by Brooke Wilkerson on Saturday, March 24, 2018 Brooke Wilkerson, a mom of three, admits that she used to revel in all the compliments she got when she only had one well-behaved "golden child." But as any parent with multiple kids knows, the more little ones you add to the equation, the harder it becomes to wrangle them. In a now-viral Facebook video, Brooke explains that because every kid is different, some discipline strategies that work for one child may not necessarily work for others, so she'd greatly appreciate if parents keep the judgmental comments to themselves. "I used to think I was like a really good parent," she begins. "Back when I only had one child and she was like 2 or 3, everyone would talk about how good she was. She was just really well-behaved, and polite, and sweet. And I was kinda like, 'I'm doing alright, I must be killing it at parenting.'" 44576707 But then, of course, the..

Why It’s Time to Celebrate Average-Size Women

 8 years ago Talia Irvine
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Paul KabataProduct Credits: (model on left) Zara Jacket, Levis Jeans, AUrate Long Bar Earrings, (model on right) Vince Jean Jacket, Jennifer Fisher Earrings, Brockenbow Jeans, Jerome Dreyfuss Bag, Tretorn Shoes This post has been updated with new information. Over the past few years, more and more brands have woken up to the fact that women come in all shapes and sizes. Not a year has gone by that hasn't been coined "the year of plus-size" by one publication or another. We've seen models like Ashley Graham and Robyn Lawley booking major campaigns (including the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover), and dozens of brands that previously only catered to slim women have launched plus or curve ranges; amongst them ASOS, Boohoo, and White House Black Market. But to many, all of this positive action still feels like nothing more than a token nod in the right direction: a couple of models over a size 6 featured in big campaigns, a few cel..