Nike Finally Acknowledges That Curvy Women Work Out, Too
Nike Women’s Instagram account is followed by 4.8 million people who, on the daily, are treated to an inspiring array of diverse ladies being total badasses. Largely absent from the mix, and from athletic brand advertisements in general, however, are women with curves.
The iconic brand changed all of that Thursday when it commissioned Paloma Elesser, a New York-based model signed under Muse Management’s plus-size division, to model one of its new sports bras.
Standing in a bra, leggings and nothing else, Elesser demonstrates how to tell if your sports bra fits correctly. What’s striking about the image, though, is what it doesn’t have: Any mention of her being plus-size or any indication that there is something different about this image compared to the rest on the page.
In including Elesser in the mix, free of context, Nike is normalizing the idea that women of all shapes and sizes care about fitness ― the ultimate goal on the path toward inclusivity.
8 Things You’ve Been Taught About Marriage That Are Totally Wrong
A word to the wise from marriage therapists: Don’t buy into every piece of relationship advice you read in a magazine or hear from a well-meaning aunt. Below, couples therapists take to task common beliefs about marriage that couples should ignore.
1. Marriage is 50/50
“I’ve heard this one on my couch so many times that it’s starting to drive me nuts. Usually, one partner (or both) will come in telling me that their relationship isn’t 50/50 and they feel like they’re carrying more than their fair share. But marriage isn’t a 50/50 compromise and you certainly shouldn’t be keeping track of who is doing more in a tit-for-tat fashion, either. Sometimes your partner will have difficulties and you’ll have to carry your partner for a while until they sort things out. This means you’ll carry more than your share for a while. But usually, they’ll do the same for you while you struggle with your challenges, too.”― Aaron Anderson, a marriage and family therapist in Denver, Colorado
2. Love is all you need
“It’s true, we all do need love. But despite what most pop songs and movies have taught us, healthy marriages need way more than just love in order to thrive. In addition to love, couples need respect, compatibility, good communication skills, humility, safety, chemistry, acceptance, play and diligence ― and that’s just naming a few qualities.” ― Andrea Wachter, a marriage and family therapist in Northern California
3. Your marriage will improve once you have a baby
“Oftentimes, couples that are struggling in their relationship are led to believe that if they have a child, it will bring them closer together but this isn’t true. Children will exacerbate whatever is already present in the relationship. If you have a good relationship, a child will make it better but if you have a bad relationship, the demands of a baby will make it worse. Having a child adds a great amount of stress to a relationship and unless there is a collaborative effort to share the care-taking responsibilities, it becomes a breeding ground for resentment and disagreement.” ― Olga Bloch, a marriage and family therapist in Rockville, Maryland
4. Never go to bed angry
“As a marriage counselor, this is one of the most common ones I hear on my couch every day. But it is just downright silly. Whoever came up with this seems to expect you to get over problems within a day but the truth is, couples have problems ― real problems ― and not all of them can be solved in 24 hours. Sometimes it takes weeks, months or even years to solve them. You can’t expect to solve all problems in a day but you should expect your partner to try to make repairs whenever they do damage to you or the relationship.” ― Aaron Anderson
Click here for the other four marriage misconceptions.
Yet Another Reason To Avoid Drinking Soda
People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a new study suggests.
Little is known about the causes of biliary tract and gallbladder tumors, but emerging evidence suggests obesity as well as elevated blood sugar levels that are a hallmark of diabetes may increase the risk of these malignancies.
Because sodas and other sugary drinks have been linked to high blood sugar and weight gain, researchers wondered if these beverages might play a role in these types of cancer. To explore this possibility, researchers analyzed survey data on the eating and drinking habits of more than 70,000 adults then followed them for more than 13 years on average to see whether cancers got diagnosed.
Only about 150 people developed biliary tract or gallbladder cancers during the study period.
But compared with people who avoided sugar-sweetened drinks altogether, individuals who consumed two or more juice drinks or sodas, including artificially sweetened sodas, a day had more than twice the risk of developing gallbladder tumors and 79 percent higher odds of getting biliary tract cancer, the study found.
Because the study is observational, the findings don’t prove soda and sugary drinks cause cancer. But the message is still clear: A healthy lifestyle is the key to cancer-free life.
4 Travel Upgrades That Are Totally Worth It (And 5 To Avoid)
Whether it’s a family trip, a romantic getaway or once in a lifetime adventure, here’s your guide to splurging and saving.
Get: TSA Global Entry Pre-Check
With airports expected to be epically crowded this season, experts agree that getting TSA Global Entry is absolutely worth the $100 application fee. Certain credit cards will actually reimburse the fee; Citi Prestige, American Express Platinum and Citi/AA Advantage Executive Card are three that currently offer this perk.
Skip: The Airline Club Room
Again, it pays to know your plastic. Some credit cards, such as an American Express Platinum Card, will get you gratis entry to certain airline lounges. But if you’re paying cash, take the $25 to $50 per person cost and use it to buy a cocktail in an upscale airport restaurant. Since so many airports are investing in their dining options beyond loud sports bars and sad coffee stands, it’s easy to find something suitable in the departure terminal.
Get: An Upgrade to First or Business Class
This summer airlines are expected to fly an unprecedented 231 million passengers, so upgrades will be extra hard to come by. But that doesn’t mean they’re impossible. The best way to score one: First, make sure to rack up loyalty by using one credit card and airline for travel. Second, be flexible: It’s easier to score two separate seats in first or business class than two seats together.
Skip: Extra legroom
If you can’t spring for first class, you may as well squish, say experts who point out that the premium price placed on extra legroom in economy is rarely worth it for short-haul flights, especially if you’re paying cash (instead of points) for the privilege. On some carriers the “extra” legroom is a measly 4 additional inches larger than standard economy.
To find out the other upgrades you should be buy or skipping on, click here.
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