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If you have ever tried losing weight, you know it can be very challenging. Everyone experiences challenges that are specific to their unique circumstances. These range from a lack of time, to genetics, stress, and unmet expectations from trying more than once. Most people can encounter these roadblocks, but that does not mean that they […]
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“Oh. I guess I wear pants now….” It’s a seemingly unremarkable statement for someone to have made in 2016. But the notion was a major turning point that year for both my wardrobe choices and my gender identity. As an AFAB (assigned female at birth) person who grew up adoring frills, floofs and fanciful garments, I would never have been seen in a pair of pants, let alone jeans.
Looking back, it’s easy to see how my history shaped a narrowed view of how to clothe myself. I’m a first-generation Canadian-Ugandan who was raised in a conservative evangelical Christian home. Gender roles were rigid and in plain sight, and my penchant for frocks played right into my assignment as a young woman.
I often looked to 1990s pop culture for fashion inspiration. Utterly infatuated with sitcom protagonists, I pined after the clothes I saw on Family Matters, Saved by the Bell and Full House. D.J. Tanner’s tiered skirts always caught my eye; I also admired Uncle Jesse’s wardrobe but didn’t think too much of it. Watching Grease in the second grade, I was as much in love with Danny’s iconic greaser looks as I was with Sandy’s sock hop attire—two sides of expression, but at that time, I only consciously tended to one.
I awkwardly navigated my teen years in lace-trimmed tank tops and vintage skirts, questionably styled. I still held tightly to the perception that I needed to sustain “femininity”—though what feminine meant was a moving target.
As an adolescent bibliophile with lots of spare time in the summer, I pored over books about the golden age of Hollywood and the fashion industry’s heady past. I spent hours thumbing through reference size tomes of Christian Dior’s New Look and the history of Vogue and was entranced by Ken Russell’s images of postwar Teddy Girls; it was a foray into the fundamentals of fashion. I didn’t realize it then, but I was building a knowledge base that would eventually inform my career and my style.
I didn’t come out as a queer person until I was 25. I was scared, nervous and trepidatious. I wasn’t sure if I was even allowed to be queer. My limited perceptions of LGBTQ+ folks—who weren’t gay men—were based on gruff stereotypes, caricatures of people. As I came to accept my pansexuality, I loosened my grip on my high-femme personhood—for me, the two were intertwined. My internalized homophobia and transphobia meant that I had a very specific script of who I was permitted to be. Coming out allotted some breathing room in ways I didn’t expect. There was self-exploration of what it meant to be me: to be queer, to be Black. My plus size body no longer meant I had to be femme—it was something I could choose instead of be assigned to.
As I became more explorative in my identity, including being non-binary, I found myself seeking new inspirations and icons. Writer and performance artist Alok Vaid-Menon, whose style is composed of a mix of saturated hues and who rebels against gender “norms” in an unapologetic and fully realized vision of selfhood, and Héloïse Letissier, who fronts the band Christine and The Queens, are just a few of the folks who helped me unpack what I had previously considered to be limitations.
Vaid-Menon (and other nonconforming and non-binary people) has taught me to continually search outside the white gaze of gender expression as Black people, Indigenous people and other people of colour have pre-colonial histories of varied genders; I come back to that often. And Letissier reminds me that style—even extravagant or ostentatious style—is not limited to traditional concepts of femininity. She sports puff sleeves and ostentatious trousers, but neither fall into the territory of “feminine wiles.” Vintage infused and never demure, Letissier’s clothing choices hold space for frivolity—a fanciful nature that isn’t just reserved for ball gowns.
Today, I often tag my outfits on social media with #tombabe—a designation somewhere between “tomboy” and “babely.” I do it to make a statement that androgyny doesn’t have to be monochrome baggy pieces; it can mean a boldly hued sundress and badass boots. It can mean anything you damn well please. And that’s the future of fashion I want to see.
This story originally appeared in the September 2020 issue of FASHION Canada. Pick up your copy on newsstands now, via Apple News + or the FASHION app.
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Authentic Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza! Thick, crispy and flakey crust topped with an easy homemade marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese! This is a dish the whole family will love!
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Our family are huge pizza lovers and have it at least once a week. When I saw this recipe for Deep Dish Pizza I knew we had to try it! This recipe does not disappoint! It is loaded with thick flakey layers of crust and topped with gooey cheese and marinara. It is the BEST Deep Dish Pizza you will ever have!
We adapted the crust recipe from America’s Test Kitchen. For the crust we use a technique referred to as laminating the dough. It is where the pizza dough is rolled out then softened butter is spread on top of the dough then rolled again. It is similar to the method for making croissants and it is what gives the dough it’s flakiness which is authentic to Chicago style pizza!
This recipe makes two 9-inch pizzas and is perfect for pizza night! We left the pizza plain but feel free to top the pizza with your favorite vegetables, pepperoni or sausage!
The pizza is then topped with an easy homemade marinara sauce. I make the sauce and let it simmer while I am letting the dough rise.
Add flour, cornmeal, salt, honey and yeast to a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix on low speed until incorporated. Add in water and 3 tbsp melted butter and mix on low until combined, 1-2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until it is glossy and pulls aways from the sides of the bowl, 5 minutes. Coat a large bowl with olive oil and add the dough ball to the bowl turning to coat the dough ball in oil. Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise until doubled, about 60 minutes or so.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Coat two 9 inch cake pans with olive oil, set aside. Roll dough onto a dry work surface and roll into a 15 x 12 inch rectangle. Spread with 4 tbsp softened butter. Starting at the shortest end roll up dough into a cylinder. With the seam-side down, flatten the dough into a 18 by 4-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle in half. Working with one half at a time, fold the dough into thirds like a business letter. Pinch the seams together to form a dough ball. Repeat with the remaining dough ball then transfer both balls of dough to the oiled bowl. Cover and let rise this time in the refrigerator to 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add in onions and saute until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and spices and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer 1 dough ball on a dry work surface at a time and roll into a 13 inch disk. Transfer it to the prepared baking pan. Lightly press dough into pan and push dough up the sides about 1 inch. Sprinkle each pizza with 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 1/4 cup sauce and 2 tbsp parmesan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Allow pizza to rest for 10 minutes before removing from pan and slicing.
For Toronto-based creative Sarah Gregg Millman, there’s satisfaction to be derived from taking things slowly. The costume designer and stylist launched her line, Local Woman, at the beginning of this year after encouragement poured in from an unlikely source; and her approach is the opposite of what you’d expect in today’s ‘hustle culture’ climate.
“I’d worked in film long enough to know I wanted to be a director,” Millman recalls of embarking on her career shift. “I wanted to be at the helm.” After hiring a life coach–who noted that the topic of fashion kept cropping up during their conversations–Millman forged ahead with the production of a self-funded short film, the release of which has been put on hold indefinitely due to COVID-19.
Given her previous experience and limited budget, Millman took it upon herself to design a dress for the main character, who is pregnant; a whimsical, movement-minded piece that immediately caught the eye of those she showed the film to. “They were like, the film is great…but that dress!”
Spurred on by the compliments, and finding herself with the time given all film productions had ground to a halt, Millman decided to create the style in an array of locally-sourced upcycled and deadstock fabrics, some dating back decades. After a successful pop-up sale and sporadic online drops, she’s gained a legion of avid fans always on the lookout for restocks of the romantic designs, many of which are named after the first customer to purchase them; others are named for icons like musician Nina Simone.
At 2pm EST today, Millman will release a new limited number of variations on the popular look, ranging from a velvety “fall feeling” style, to pieces she calls “the confection collection” for their saccharine motifs. “I’m very fabric driven,” Millman notes–not surprising given her background as a visual artist. And she says that moving forward, she’d love to incorporate more artistic aspects to the Local Woman brand, including a journal focused on women who have built their own houses, as well as a video component.
For now, though, she’s focused on growing Local Woman’s offerings–an apron-style dress and a jacket are currently in the works–and ensuring that her brand maintains its feminist roots. “I would like to grow it to a more democratic space of who can wear it and access it,” Millman adds, noting that right now her customers skew on the younger side. Given what she’s accomplished so far, it’s only a matter of time.
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A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.
So I am getting my sanity back!!! Finally back to normal with internet and WiFi! You don’t realize how much you rely on something til you don’t have it anymore! Thank you all for your patience! I’ve received a few requests asking about a vegetarian meal plan, and while I do not have one at this time I want to make sure everyone know they can check out all my vegetarian recipes here.
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Italian quinoa salad is packed with fresh flavors and is so easy to make! This healthy salad is filled with veggies, bursting with flavor from the homemade Italian dressing and is so incredibly filling! Naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan friendly, this salad is great as a side dish or a light meal! Why...
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Welcome to Ben Greenfield's Weekly Roundup and Cool New Discoveries! Ben Greenfield's discoveries, from the latest news on the fronts
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Introduction by Croakey: With reports that one in 10 women in a relationship have experienced intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are concerns that Victoria’s second COVID-19 lockdown will be putting many people at risk. Croakey reported yesterday on a survey by the Foundation for Alcohol and Education [...]
As part of our Routines series, Sarah and Maggie chat with three mother runners about cross-training. Learn:
Hear from producer-Alex in the intro; the first cross-training momma hops on at 13:18.
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Introduction by Croakey: A ‘Health in All Policies’ approach – prioritising the wellbeing of people and communities – must be central in COVID-19 recovery efforts, a global network of health organisations say in a statement today. The Beyond COVID-19: Toward healthy people, a healthy planet, justice, and equity statement, produced by [...]
People enjoy yoga for a number of reasons - to increase mobility and flexibility, improve mental clarity, sculpt and tone their bodies, the list goes on. Recently, I learnt that your yoga flow can also impact your orgasm. Yep, you read that right. You can do different types of yoga flows to help increase the intensity of your orgasm!
So how does it work? According to yogis, it's about deepening your connection to your body and breath while doing a variety of exercises that focus on abdominal massage, Uddiyana Bandha (or vacuum), body rolls and Mula Bandha (Kegels) and meditation with sensory feedback (read: vibrations).
To demonstrate, internationally renowned yogi and influencer, Aubry Wiltcher partnered with We-Vibe to share a yoga flow that shows you how to leverage the above yoga techniques (and a vibrator) to create an intimate and more conscious connection with the body to experience mindful masturbation. The end result: mind-blowing orgasms, apparently.
So if, like us, you're keen to try it (we're still in iso, what else are you going to do?!), scroll to watch and learn Aubry's orgasmic flow.
By Michelle San Antonio, a Rhode-Island-based #motherrunner
On August 2, I logged 1,000 miles of running since January. The funny thing is, I didn't realize that milestone was approaching until I was within 30 miles of it. I keep a paper training log, and my year-to-date miles were steadily adding up, but then when they crept up over 900 it finally occurred to me that hitting 1,000 miles just over halfway through the year was something I’ve never done before. I was both elated and surprised.
Thing is, even though I diligently log my runs, I haven’t given too much thought to my annual mileage this year—sort of how I haven't given too much thought to anything concerning my running since March.
I kicked off the year with a 5-mile race in January, which went better than I expected. I managed a faster pace than I’ve run in years, and finished feeling strong, fit, and healthy. That strong performance had me excited about racing more in 2020 than I have the previous two years, and I was perusing various 10ks and half marathons and planning out a race calendar that might have included my eighth full marathon.
As you well know, those plans were upended pretty quickly. Thoughts of racing fell by the wayside as we navigated our new reality of quarantine, distance learning, and ALL THE FAMILY TIME. I adore my family, but as an introvert, I also adore quiet, alone time. Setting out through my neighborhood and onto our tree-lined bike path (oftentimes taking it all the way to the ocean) became more vital than ever for my mental health, as it was literally my only alone time. I felt like I couldn’t be bothered to plan or train. I just Needed.To.Run.
I spent five full years—2012 to 2016—training and racing like crazy, chasing PRs, and constantly setting new goals, loving every minute of it. The thrill of working toward each new goal and notching each victory was exhilarating and fulfilling, and was the driving force behind my running. Then, a few injury setbacks and a few disappointing training cycles and races—and an aging body that requires more rest and recovery —forced a bit of a reset, and the past few years I’ve approached running much less competitively.
Initially it felt awkward, like I was leaving behind a piece of myself that I might never get back. And I struggled with the question of whether or not that mattered. Was I less of a runner if I wasn’t always racing? Was I letting myself down if I wasn’t always working hard and competing? Was it ok to just run with no goal in mind? The numbers had driven me for so long: What would drive me to keep getting out there if the numbers didn’t matter anymore?
I was also a running coach during those competitive years; I named my coaching business For the Love of Running. Running gave me an identity as an athlete, competitor, and coach and later, as a race director and president of my running club—and I loved how it defined me, as a person/athlete unto myself. It also introduced me to a community that has yielded more lasting and important friendships than I can count.
I still love all that running brings to my life, particularly the community and friendships. Women with whom I no longer run, but are still among my best friends; the multitude of mother runners I’ve connected with through AMR both in real life and virtually; and nearly every runner I’ve ever encountered, with whom I can seem to strike up an instant friendship, because as fellow runners, we all just seem to “get it.”
But with each passing year, my love of the run is evolving, and becoming less about the accoutrements and the end results and more about the journey itself. As with so many things, the pandemic has hastened that evolution and brought things into very sharp focus, and for me at least, has stripped running to its barest essentials.
Since March, I haven’t been following any plans and I don’t have any goals (besides trying to keep my kids from staring at electronics for virtually all of their waking hours). I run when and where I want to, barely looking at my watch. Yet nearly every mile I’ve run since March has been at the same exact pace, and I feel stronger and healthier than ever. My routes don’t vary much, and the simplicity and normalcy of it all is comforting.
I joke with friends that this new phase of my running is me being older and wiser—and I am. I don't look to running as a way to define myself anymore, but it anchors my identity in a way that few other things have.
As I sat at my desk logging that one thousandth mile in my calendar, I couldn’t help but think that maybe I can fit in 1,020 more and "run the year”: 2020 miles. It’s somewhat enticing, but I'm not going to let it rule my path forward. While I'll always be drawn to tangible, digit-based goals, there’s a bigger part of me that’s enjoying not being driven by them. It makes running lighter and more fun, and ultimately, more fulfilling than the PRs ever were.
I used to finish tough training runs feeling badass and accomplished, knowing that I worked hard and drained the tank. Now I finish a run feeling centered and at peace; that’s more than enough, no matter how the miles add up on December 31.
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While they're not for everyone - especially if you have an ankle or knee injury - if you're a lover of pilates, ankle weights are a great way to increase the intensity of your at-home workout.
If you've never used ankle weights before, we recommend starting out with a super lightweight pair and allowing your body the time to adjust to the additional load. It's also important to note that they should only be used for exercises in which you are raising your leg - i.e. donkey kicks, leg raises, flutter kicks, etc. and not intense exercise like HIIT or running as you might strain and do damage to your ankles.
If you do have existing injuries, you should always check with your doctor or physio before adding them to your workout.
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If you love sipping on fruit smoothies and dipping your spoon into gorgeously-designed smoothie bowls, here's a new and exciting way to satisfy your sweet cravings: smoothie bark.
Similar to frozen fruit nice cream, this vegan bark is made just like a smoothie, but instead of sipping the drink, you spread it out in a pan, add toppings and freeze, then cut it so you have squares you can bite into or enjoy with a spoon.
This bark reminds me of eating ice cream cake, but is much healthier, and you can switch up the ingredients for endless variety. Since I'm avoiding sugar, I went with frozen blueberries and sliced almonds, but you can make it more exciting with granola, chocolate chips, crumbled cookies, or cut up vegan peanut butter cups. I like that each person in my family can decorate a section the way they want to.
Once piece of this vegan protein smoothie bark is 119 calories, and offers 3.7 grams of fibre and 5.1 grams of protein. Although I created this recipe to satisfy dessert cravings, it's healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast with some avocado toast, or as an afternoon snack. The base of this smoothie bark is bananas and strawberries but feel free to swap in your favourite fruits. Mango-pineapple would be amazing, or cherry-blueberry. Have fun getting creative!
From Jenny Sugar, Fitness
Here's the nutritional information for one square:
