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A Trainer Gets Brutally Honest About Why You Aren’t Seeing Results

 8 years ago Lily Garner
I have some tough love for you today. It's about your workouts. You go to the gym several times a week, sometimes twice in one day, and yet you aren't as fit as you should be. As a certified group exercise trainer and indoor cycling instructor, I've taught hundreds of classes. Based on what I see, I think a lot of you are shortchanging yourself. Taking a step back and getting honest about your approach will help you work out smarter, and maybe even harder. 43519603 1. You Aren't Paying Attention Some instructors are better than others, but let's assume you aren't wasting your time with bad trainers. When you go to a class, are you listening to what you are being asked to do? Do you pay attention to alignment cues in yoga? Do you check your form in weight training? Listen to what the people in spandex wearing microphones are saying. They are certified experts who take continuing education classes and spend hours creating quality workouts. They have ..

This $5 Clay Mask Is Amazon’s No. 1 Bestselling Beauty Item — It’s a Miracle Worker For Acne

 8 years ago Lily Garner
I consider myself to be a skincare junkie. I'm always on the lookout for new products that will improve my complexion. That's why I was totally shocked that I had never tested out this Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask ($5). It's a tried-and-true formula that has worked for countless people with acne-prone skin. The mask is made with 100 percent natural calcium bentonite, which is a green clay that's incredibly absorbent. More than 13,000 customers have reviewed the product and 71 percent of users give it five stars. That's a pretty spectacular reputation. I tried the mask myself and was very pleased with the results. When you open the jar, you will find a powdered clay that you mix with equal parts apple cider vinegar or water — it's up to you. Many customers claim that the vinegar will give you more effective results. You stir until you get a thick yet smooth paste that you can put on your face with your fingers or a brush. Allow the mask to dry. He..

The Internet Is Having a Field Day With Melania Trump’s First Lady Portrait

 8 years ago Lily Garner
The White House released Melania Trump's official portrait as first lady on April 3 and a flurry of hilarious reactions on Twitter ensued because, well, that's what Twitter is for. Take a gander at some Twitter reactions to the shot below. Digging this new White House literacy campaign. pic.twitter.com/FOTeIWCH0w — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) April 3, 2017 @molly_knight @sahilkapur @FLOTUS a bold and unconventional portrait tbh molly pic.twitter.com/OoyhGtj9qR — darth™ (@darth) April 3, 2017 Congrats to Melania on her official portrait pic.twitter.com/SuTfebTtTI — Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47) April 3, 2017 How they FaceTune an official White House portrait? Bye https://t.co/QPysRywVsQ — @MADBLACKTHOT (@MADBLACKTHOT) April 3, 2017 @nycjim Oh. My. God. It's a Revlon ad. — Jessica Craven (@Craven7Jessica) April 3, 2017 @TheCut five instagram filters and the liquefy tool in photoshop? — Kim Cavill (@sexposparenting) April 3, 2017 @thehill Official portrait? Mo..

Surf’s Up! A Lilo & Stitch Makeup Palette Exists, and It’ll Give You All the Hawaiian Vibes

 8 years ago Lily Garner
Surf's up, fellow Disney-lovers! After learning that there's a glorious Lilo & Stitch makeup brush set out there in this beautiful world, we just stumbled upon an equally as glorious makeup palette inspired by our favorite blue cartoon character. The Lilo & Stitch Ohana Eye Shadow Palette ($13, originally $17) features 12 summery shades, including Hula, a shimmery bright pink hue, and Surf's Up, a lustrous light blue color. "Downright adorable" is honestly the one way to sum up the packaging, which is covered in leaf and hibiscus flower designs. Plus, the inside has a built-in mirror shaped like Stitch's head and a makeup brush covered in a tropical bamboo design. Does it get any better than this? The palette is currently being sold at Hot Topic, among a plethora of other nostalgic goodies. Now, although Hot Topic may not be your go-to destination for beauty products, we'd gladly take a quick break from our beloved Sephora to snatch up this colorful palette...

The Obamas Traded the White House For This $5.3M Mansion

 8 years ago Lily Garner
The Obamas Traded the White House For This $5.3M Mansion The Obamas Traded the White House For This $5.3M Mansion When their presidential term comes to end, most first families are eager to return to a life of anonymity far away from Washington DC — but the Obamas aren't most first families. Their younger daughter, Sasha, has a couple years of school left. With this in mind, Politico has revealed that the Obamas are staying put in DC, at least until Sasha graduates. They've traded the White House for a luxurious brick mansion in the upscale DC neighborhood of Kalorama, just two miles away. This makes Barack Obama the first president to stay in DC after his term since Woodrow Wilson in 1921. Kalorama is home to many embassies and ambassadors' residences, so it already has the security its new residents need. The Obamas are reportedly renting the nine-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom estate from former Clinton administration Press Secretary Joe Lockart and wife Gio..

This Type of Flaxseed Is Better at Preventing Belly Bloat

 8 years ago Lily Garner
Not a fish fan but you know you should be getting your omega-3s? Look to the amazing flaxseed in order to get your daily recommended amount of 1.1 grams. When perusing the aisles of your grocery store, you'll see they come in two forms — whole and ground. Is one more beneficial than the other? The chart below shows how they compare nutritionally. 1 tbsp. whole flaxseed 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed Calories 55 37 Total Fat (g) 4 3 Saturated Fat (g) 0 0 Carbs (g) 3 2 Fiber (g) 3 2 Protein (g) 2 1 Calcium (mg) 26.1 17.9 Iron (mg) .6 .4 Omega-3s (g) 2.3 1.6 Omega-6s (g) .6 .4 Folate (mcg) 8.9 6.1 As you can see, they're pretty similar, but it's recommended to consume ground flaxseed because whole flaxseeds just pass right through the body undigested. Eating ground flaxseed allows your body to get the omegas as well as the phytochemicals called lignans, which may have antioxidant actions and may help protect against certain cancers. What about flaxseed oil, you ask? ..

15 Reasons Meghan Markle Should Feel Damn Proud to Wear a Pantsuit

 8 years ago Lily Garner
15 Reasons Meghan Markle Should Feel Damn Proud to Wear a Pantsuit 15 Reasons Meghan Markle Should Feel Damn Proud to Wear a Pantsuit If Meghan Markle broke royal protocol by wearing this Alexander McQueen pantsuit to the Endeavour Awards, I certainly wasn't concerned. I thought she looked slick and stylish in her tailored pieces, a touch feminine thanks to a Tuxe pussybow blouse, and maybe even a little sexy in those sky-high Manolo Blahnik pumps. To me, her outfit was perfect, though fans of the British crown and palace might have been worried about her decision to ditch a dress. But Meghan's already made waves on the style front, choosing a top handle tote over a clutch and nixing tights to announce her engagement. We are here to prove she's not the only lady of high status who prefers slacks over a gown from time to time. Ahead, you can find 15 royals, from sophisticated, fashion-forward types like Queen Rania of Jordan and Princess Charlene to front-row mavens s..

If Disney Princesses Were Star Wars Characters, This Is How Awesome They’d Look

 8 years ago Lily Garner
If Disney Princesses Were Star Wars Characters, This Is How Awesome They'd Look If Disney Princesses Were Star Wars Characters, This Is How Awesome They'd Look Another illustrator is setting the bar high for creating an impressive set of Disney princesses as Star Wars characters. While other wonderful mashups like this already exist, these are extremely vivid and ethereal. Created by illustrator Ralph Sevelius and posted on DeviantArt, your favorite Star Wars characters are replaced by various princesses like Sith Snow White and Jedi Ariel. Look ahead to see the marvelous illustrations and hope that someday, these become real animations. Related Whoa! These Marvel Images Are Trippy AF Our Favorite Geeky Characters Got a Curvy Makeover, and They're Pretty Darn Epic

Milk Makeup Is Launching 2 New Glitter Sticks That Are Like a Party For Your Cheekbones

 8 years ago Lily Garner
Milk Makeup Is Launching 2 New Glitter Sticks That Are Like a Party For Your Cheekbones Milk Makeup Is Launching 2 New Glitter Sticks That Are Like a Party For Your Cheekbones You know what's better than having one Milk Makeup Glitter Stick? Having three of 'em. The brand released its first illuminating balm "Techno" in June of 2017, and we were hooked. One swipe of the stick on our skin left behind a silky, iridescent shimmer. Now, two more iterations of the glitzy stick are coming, and y'all, our cheekbones aren't even ready. The new sticks come with the same glittery goodness as Techno, but in two different shades. "Trance" is metallic peach with flecks of rose and golden shimmer. "New Wave" is lavender with rainbow glitter. Related If You Haven't Tried These 9 Milk Makeup Products, Get on 'Em ASAP Each stick glides on to leave your skin dewy and hydrated thanks to its mix of mango butter, coconut oil, and avocado oil. Use it on your cheekbones and ..