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Fitspo: The New Health ‘Inspiration’ Is Just Thinspo In Sheep’s Clothing
“Thinspo” content—images and articles “inspiring” readers to persist at disordered eating and dieting for the sake of being thin— has slowly been getting pushed off social media sites and shamed for its damaging effect on women’s body image and mental health. In its wake, a new brand of body-negative, obsession-spurring “inspiration”—called “fitspo”—has begun cropping up on Facebook, Pinterest, and Tumblr. But with the goals of achieving fitness and health, instead of thinness, it’s unclear when fitspo is a great way to stay motivated, or when it’s just thinspo in sheep’s clothing. More »
Afternoon Links: What To Eat To Fight Cancer
• Make a meal that heals by incorporating these foods that fight cancer into tonight’s dinner plans(The Stir)
• Add to the list of reasons we don’t eat fast food: unwanted human fingers that may be discovered! (Yahoo! Shine)
• Is your running gear getting stinky? Here’s the best way to give it a much-needed wash (Fitbie)
• Don’t fall for these 5 health myths about everyday food (HuffPost Healthy Living)
• Spicy food in the kitchen, spicy times in the bedroom! (Divine Caroline)
•We, too, would like this salad-eating guy to be our boyfriend (The Frisky)
Vogue‘s Version Of Being Body-Positive: A Skinny Woman Smoking [NSFW]
![Vogue's Version Of Being Body-Positive: A Skinny Woman Smoking [NSFW]](http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/2012/05/vogue1.jpg "Vogue's Version Of Being Body-Positive: A Skinny Woman Smoking [NSFW]")
Well, that was quick. I was skeptical when Vogue proudly proclaimed that they would become the ambassadors for positive self-esteem, but I tried to remain at least a little optimistic. That was silly of me, and I realize that now, as the various international June editions–which were supposed to be about health–have already failed to deliver. Like this “unadulterated” black-and-white spread in Germany which features a bunch of very thin women, including one who’s smoking. Nice work, Vogue. Very body-positive. More »
Channing Tatum Went Vegan To Get Even Hotter For New Stripper Film
We hate it when stars say it’s not possible to maintain a healthy weight or train as an athlete while on a vegan diet (yes, I’m looking at you, Megan Fox). Just like going vegan doesn’t automatically mean you’ll lose a bunch of weight, neither is it antithetical to getting all the calories and energy you need; it all depends on what you eat, and how. So it makes me happy to hear that a macho, teen-heart-throb-style actor like Channing Tatum went vegan to get in shape for his upcoming stripper film. More »
Fit Features: 5 New Movies That Tackle Health (Not Comic Books)
This may shock you, but there are films coming out right now other than The Avengers and Battleship. A handful of this weekend’s new releases—Hysteria, Virginia, Mansome—might even be described as “health related,” though that covers a broad spectrum of health topics (including: male body image, pregnancy, schizophrenia and the mental health possibilities of vibrators). Here’s our quick guide to new health-related movies—we promise, nothing based on comic books or video games (just pregnancy manuals and bizarre history). More »
Pizza Hut’s All-New ‘F*** You’ Pizza: Better Than An Obesity PSA
Pizza Hut‘s 2012 PR strategy seems to be: Create novelty pizzas that are astonishingly unhealthy, attract attention of horrified bloggers, surreptitiously achieve low-cost brand exposure. And it’s basically working: We wince every time we write about their cheeseburger- and hot dog-stuffed crusts, but it’s like a car crash: A horrifying scene, but we can’t help but stare. Which is why we’re really, really excited to show you Pizza Hut’s all-new “Fuck You” Pizza—this spoof ad might be the grossest thing we’ve seen all month More »
Working Moms Have Awesome Lives, Are Way Less Depressed Than Stay-At-Home Moms
A few weeks ago, we all learned a valuable lesson from 30 Rock: Murphy Brown lied to us, and women really can’t “have it all” (read: kids and careers). But according to a Gallup poll released this morning, working moms actually seem to have it down–they report the more overall happiness than either employed, childfree women, or stay-at-home moms. The stay-at-home moms, meanwhile, reported the highest levels of depression and anger, and the lowest levels of satisfaction. More »
Study Proves Being An Athlete Will Make You Less Wimpy
You know those people who seem to whine about every ache, pain and sniffle? Annoying, right? Well, chances are, they’re not an athlete according to a new study. But there is hope for wimpy people: You can mentally toughen up by simply exercising more. More »
Paralyzed Runner Sues Race Organizers For Negligence…But He Neglected To Register.
Paralysis isn’t something I’d ever wish on anyone, let alone someone who’s in the process of pursuing fun and health. But I still can’t get on board with Robert A. Fecteau II, a runner who was partially paralyzed after a fall during Richmond, Virginia’s Filthy 5K Mud Run in 2010, and is now suing the race organizers for negligence. Because while his luck was nasty (and we’re not 100% on board with novelty runs, specifically because of the dangers they present), he himself neglected to register for the race. More »
7 Eco-Friendly (And Bike-Friendly) Water Bottles That Are Totally Worth It
I used to scoff at the idea of fancy water bottles. “Pfft!” I’d say. “Who would pay more than $5 for a vessel to carry water that sprays from my faucet for practically free?” And then I realized that a.) BPA is very, very toxic and often found in cheapy bottles, and b.) single-use water bottles are basically the worst thing for the planet. Now, I’m really into eco-friendly water bottles that are reusable and recyclable. Here are some of my favorites are not only great for the earth, they’re slim enough to fit in your bike’s water bottle holder for your ride to work. More »
Janet Jackson Is My Hero…Agrees That Weighing Yourself Is Unhealthy
Janet Jackson is my new hero. As I wrote about earlier this week, I believe that weighing yourself is unhealthy (and all of us, including organizations like Weight Watchers, need to stop that obsession). And apparently Ms. Jackson agrees. More »
Morning Links: Cooking At Home Could Make You Live Longer
• Cooking at home could lengthen your life. (HuffPost Healthy Living)
• Healthy recipe: Kale Edamame Salad (FitSugar)
• The fitness clothing celebrities love…and you can afford. (Well & Good)
• What we miss when we talk about diabetes. (Crazy Sexy Life)
• How switching your silverweight could help you lose weight. (Women’s Health)
• Starbucks Evolution fresh juice a recipe for success…at least business-wise. (Restaurant News)
Miranda Lambert Gives Kick-Ass Body Image Advice In Self
If you didn’t fall in love with Miranda Lambert for speaking her mind about Chris Brown‘s Grammy’s appearance, her cover interview in the June issue of Self will have you head over heels. This might just be the best stuff we’ve ever read in that magazine. More »
Afternoon Links: 9 “Healthy” Foods You Should Probably Skip
• 9 fake-healthy foods you’re better off skipping (sorry, bagels) (DailySpark)
• ANDI, the confusing produce acronym, explained (Well & Good)
• Yum! 6 ways to make ice cream, without an ice cream maker (The Kitchn)
•What do women really want from sex? Read this survey to find out (HuffPost Women)
• You finally reached your healthy goal weight–now what? (Shape)
‘Simple’ Junk Food: When 5 Ingredients Or Less Isn’t Good For You
“Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients, or ingredients you can’t pronounce,” is, according to Michael Pollan‘s Food Rules, a pretty easy way to prevent your diet from going off the rails. And while focusing on simple, high-quality ingredients is definitely a great way to frame a healthy diet, unfortunately it’s also become a genius way to market junk food. Because while Pollan’s common sense advice has become the bible for health-inclined consumers, it’s also become the bible for advertisers and food manufacturers. Which means…even his dummy-proof rules are getting more complicated–including judging a food by its ingredients. More »
Thanks Tanning Mom! NJ Set To Ban Underage Tanning
Say what you want about “tanning mom” Patricia Krentcil, but her frequent visits to the tanning salon — with or without her daughter — have prompted her home state of New Jersey to think more critically about underage tanning. So much so that the state is looking to ban minors from those cancer beds, just like California and Vermont.
CBS News reports that The Assembly’s Women and Children Committee passed the measure by five to nothing. Now that little piece of paper heads to the Assembly where it will be voted on again at some undisclosed time. A 2006 law already bans kids under 14 from tanning salons and also requires written parental consent for kids aged 14 to 17. But this new bill would prevent those high-schoolers from tanning even with a note from mommy or daddy, which will means no prom discounts or student specials, kids. More »
Finally: USDA Study Calculates True Cost Of Healthy Eating (Guess What? It’s Cheaper)
In a new study calculating the true cost of healthy foods compared with packaged and processed goods, whole, fresh foods emerged as the best way to keep grocery costs down. By “true cost,” I’m not talking about including long-term expenses associated with eating poorly. Nope: On a pure serving by serving basis, foods like carrots, onions, beans, potatoes, and lettuce cost less than soda, candy, French fries, chicken patties and Uncle Ben’s. More »
Donna Summer, 63, Has Died Following A Battle With Cancer
What a sad day. First, Mary Richardson Kennedy‘s heartbreaking suicide, and now, the AP has confirmed that disco royalty Donna Summer has died at age 63, following a long battle with cancer. More »
Betty White Roasted About Her Age, But She’s Had Plenty Of Good Age-Related Jokes Too
Yesterday, a celebrity roast was held for Betty White by the Friars Club in New York City. Many Hollywood stars gathered to celebrate our favorite 90-year-old actress. And while most of the jokes were related to her age (something she proudly accepts), White has had some pretty good jokes of her own about aging gracefully and healthily–with a good attitude (as she proved last night at her roast). Take a look at some of our favorite Betty White quotes of all time about living healthy, no matter what your age:
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