The first time I came across the fat acceptance movement was in 2008, when I was five months pregnant with my daughter. I was afraid of passing down my weight-loss obsession to my child, and I spent my evenings on the Internet looking up phrases such as “fat and healthy weight loss” and “fat exercise”—
Skip the skin-damaging sun and get your glow on the safe way with a faux tan that look so real no one will believe it’s from a bottle. Over the years, self-tanners have improved vastly thanks to advances in product formulation that address issues like the dreaded orange cast (by using cooler tones), unpleasant scent
Whether you’re cozying up on the couch watching a movie or crawling into bed, it’s hard to beat the heat an electric blanket can offer on a freezing cold night. The electric wires sandwiched between the blanket’s fabric layers provide on-demand warmth that can be adjusted to get the perfect level. And like other bedding
You know the old saying: Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. It’s an inconvenient truth that our past is a part of us, and ignoring it won’t cure the evils our ancestors enacted or endured. In the United States, where we still haven’t emerged from the ongoing effects of our past and
Every time you open TikTok or Instagram, there’s some new fad that promises to help you drop pounds fast — a new drink powder, appetite-suppressing gummies, yet another piece of “clothing” that will squeeze you so tight the fat just melts away like magic. The bad news first: These gimmicks don’t work, and if they
Millions of people suffer from hair loss, whether due to stress, hereditary reasons, aging, illness or other circumstances. While hair is just a singular part of a person’s appearance and complexity, it does have the potential to significantly impact one’s way of life and self-perception. The good news is that there are many organizations that
World champion and US Olympic cross-country skier, Julia Kern, gives the inside scoop of what it’s like to live as an Olympic competitor. Take a tour through the official cross country ski truck which holds gear, around 600 skis, and a personal wax technician. Not only does Julia give a tour of the gear closet
Fresh blooms are a go-to gift for a reason: Totally foolproof and absolutely gorgeous, a bouquet of flowers is the easiest way to let your loved one know just how much you appreciate them. When it comes to Valentines Day gifting, you can send a bouquet to their office or home, decorate the table before
