The rest of this question was, “I just want to lose belly fat but I don’t want to go on a ‘diet.'” I’m gonna answer this in two parts: 1. Targeted fat burn is not possible. For example, you will not burn fat in your belly by simply doing more sit-ups. 2. To burn ...
Body Image
In this day and age where we are constantly surrounded by images of the ‘ideal’ body being slim and smooth, it is sometimes hard to look ourselves in the mirror and accept what we see. Not all of us fit the profile of the ‘perfect body’. Truth be told, I don’t think that many people really do. ...
Could Fitness Trackers Cause Eating Disorders? The Answers Might Surprise You
If you’re really into exercising and living a healthy lifestyle, chances are you own a fitness tracker. These nifty little devices took the fitness world by storm and now it seems that almost everyone owns one. But are they good for everyone? New research suggests that these trackers ...
Emily DiDonato, 28, used to be a Victoria’s Secret model. She was scouted at a mall when she was still in high school. Once she graduated, she excitedly went off to New York City to live her dream. She threw herself into castings, hopeful to become a successful model, only to be met with ...
Weight loss: It’s probably one of the most used words in the era we live in. It’s a massive moneymaker. It’s got millions of people within its iron grip. It kills countless people every year. Most of us are fighting for change, but the industry is ruthless. It wants money ...
If you don’t know 28-year-old British model Iskra Lawrence, you really need to jump onto Instagram right now and follow her. Why? Well, she’s only one of the biggest body-positivity activists out there, and has inspired thousands of women to accept themselves exactly as they are. ...
Is Forever 21 Fat-Shaming Its Customers? Their Latest “Free Gift” Suggests So
Don’t you just hate it when fashion retailers fail to sit back and think about their customers for just one second? Well, Forever 21 is definitely regretting not taking a step back and evaluating their decisions after the recent backlash it received from its customers over a “free ...
Last week, the internet once again proved that no one is exempt from body shaming. Even though women often have to deal with it, men are trying to cope with it too – and it’s just as awful for them as it is for women. Even male celebrities get body shamed You might have heard of ...
If you’re looking for some true women empowerment, razor brand Billie has everything you’re looking for. If you haven’t heard about their new much-talked-about razor ad, you need to sit up and take notice, because it might just as well be the best ad you’ll see this ...
I live in Netherlands, and have noticed the numerous differences between Europe and the United States. One of these is the fact that in many saunas/spas, you are required to go in your birthday suit. In the U.S. we have no problem putting half-naked people on huge billboards and all over ...