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Lizzo Just Went Totally Vegan, Here’s What She Eats In A Day

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It took me years to learn that I don’t need to be thinner to be happy and that healthy can also look thicc AF. Wellness isn’t a destination, issa journey and after making a major lifestyle change to level up her diet and elevate her fitness, Lizzo knows this well.

In a series of posts on TikTok, the 32-year-old 3X Grammy-award singer revealed her recent transition to veganism and said that although it hasn’t been easy, her physical well-being is totally worth it. She captioned one video:

“As a new vegan, I’m enjoying exploring flavors from plants & plant-based proteins! Every journey is personal & deserves to be celebrated.”

In her latest collection of Tik Tok videos, which has more than 9 million followers, Lizzo has been diligently spilling the tea on all of the plant-based products that keep her feeling good as hell and we are taking notes. With small lifestyle changes like switching out her hot cheetos for hummus and veggie puffs, Lizzo says that her increased amount of time at home has allowed her to put her culinary skills to the test to curb her cravings.

Along with vegan bacon with maple syrup, mushroom meatballs, and plant-based scrambled eggs, here are a few more of Lizzo’s go-to recipes:

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Breakfast

Ingredients:

  • Coconut water
  • Kale or spinach
  • Frozen fruit

Lunch

Ingredients:

  • Kale
  • Red cabbage
  • Broccoli
  • Avocado
  • White onions
  • Carrots

Snack

“I used to eat a lot of hot Cheetos, but that wasn’t good for my acid-reflux. These are Cheeto-alternative I love that’s vegan and I dip them in hummus. Badda-boom badda-snack!”

Ingredients:

  • Hummus
  • Lesser Evil Paleo Puffs

Dinner

Ingredients:

  • Mushroom balls mixed with truffles and chickpeas
  • Quinoa
  • Leftover lunch salad

Dessert

Ingredients:

  • peanut butter
  • frozen strawberries
  • oats, oat milk
  • vanilla protein powder
  • and “love from Jesus.”

Lizzo concluded the TikTok explaining that she feels “very lit and full” while reminding her followers that “we still need justice for Breonna Taylor.”

In a separate TikTok, the body-positive singer said being vegan has been “pretty easy” except when she is hungover – as she craves cheesy eggs.

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@lizzo

Might do a what I eat in a day vid because I feel like us fat queens need to represent 🤤

♬ original sound – lizzo

Fortunately, Lizzo has found a plant-based recipe for a vegan scramble that satisfies the craving, made with Just Egg alternative, vegan cheese, spinach, and a carne asada, bean, and corn mixture.

The “Hustlers” actress paired the breakfast hangover meal with vegan bacon, which she recommends cooking in maple syrup “so it gets nice and crunchy and candied.”

Lizzo’s new vegan lifestyle has been met with support from her followers, who have applauded her for promoting veganism.

“This is awesome! I wanna eat every one of these things! Good on you for being a new vegan!” one person wrote, while another said: “Didn’t know you are vegan! I love you even more now, influential queen!”

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This is not the first time Lizzo has given fans an insight into her healthy lifestyle choices.

Earlier this month, she shared a TikTok compilation showing her doing various exercises, while explaining that she doesn’t work out to “have your ideal body type.”

“I’m working out to have my ideal body type. And you know what type that is? None of your f—ing business,” she said.

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I for one appreciate Lizzo talents, honesty, and many people are happy that she decided to share her recipes with us. There aren’t many vegan restaurants around me. I am halfway vegan so seeing someone who has similar food taste as me, makes me very excited to start chefting it up vegan style.

COMMENT BELOW VEGAN RESTAURANTS AROUND BROWARD/MIAMI AND LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENT SECTION SOME GOOD VEGAN RECIPES! ( don’t be stingy, we are all family here )

Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Now Exist, and I Put Them to the Taste Test

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There is a full 16 fl oz. bottle of apple cider vinegar sitting in my kitchen cabinet. It’s been there for months because after I cracked it open, took a whiff, and an unfortunate sip, I immediately decided it was far too disgusting for me to drink every single morning. I was well aware of its myriad supposed health benefits — enhanced energy, healthier skin, digestion, immune, and weight loss support, to name a few — but my taste buds prevailed.

I hadn’t thought about apple cider vinegar since, but then a jar of Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies ( $19 ) — yes, gummies — landed on my desk from a press mailing. Goli created the world’s first apple cider vinegar gummy. So any other apple cider vinegar gummy is just a copycat. Sorry, it is just the truth.

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One gummy is made with 500 mg of apple cider vinegar, and according to the brand, two gummies (the recommended serving size) is equivalent to one shot of liquid apple cider vinegar. The gummies were designed to make adding apple cider vinegar into your routine a little easier and also just more enjoyable to consume.

Before I get into my review, I am 23 years young now which means I am pretty cautious about ingredients and I pay more attention to how it makes my body feel. I am a fan of gummies and any healthy gummies I ever had tasted great and the results were all positive.

I was pleasantly surprised by Goli’s gummy rendition, though. Frankly, they taste like candy. Sweet — but not too sweet — without any weird artificial aftertaste. The gummies are gluten-free, vegan, and made without any artificial preservatives, flavors, colors, and sweeteners. I now look forward to my postlunch ritual of popping two in my mouth.

In addition to the superstar apple cider vinegar, the gummies are made with organic superfoods like pomegranate and beetroot, as well as vitamins B12 and B9.

Remember, these gummies are not designed to be an all-in-one health supplement. They are designed to make it easier to get some apple cider vinegar in your diet. Goli gummy intends to improve digestion, support weightloss, improve hair health, improve skin health, improve heart health, and so much more.

Each bottle holds 60 gummies, so if you are an apple cider lover, I would suggest you first get the 3 month supply ( $57 ).

So have I noticed more radiant skin than usual or a boost in my energy?

I can’t report anything noticeably different about my digestion or my complexion YET, but that is because I just got my bottle a week ago. I was just too excited and couldn’t wait to share Goli with my followers. However, I do notice that the gummies do satiate my desk-side sugar cravings when I choose to take them in the morning, and I like incorporating more superfoods into my daily diet.

I could also use the vitamin B12 to help power me through hard workouts or my inevitable 4 p.m. crashes. It is tasty tasty which makes taking apple cider vinegar more enjoyable. Now I can’t wait to get my day started with the help of Goli. Don’t forget to use “BeautyLeeBar ” to save money. Who doesn’t like to save money right?

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Another bonus is that each order causes Goli to donate a six month supply of essential vitamins to a child with malnutrition. They can do this through a partnership with Vitamin Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to ending child malnutrition.

Malnutrition is the #1 cause of preventable child deaths. That’s why Goli is proud to support the work of Vitamin Angels, who continually strive to reduce malnutrition in children by giving them access to lifesaving vitamins and minerals.

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COVID-19 SOCIAL AWARENESS: Time to be Kind

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The phrase “uncertain times” almost sounds trite at this point, but that’s exactly where we’re at with COVID-19. Total ambiguity. Even those we trust the most, i.e. government officials, doctors, scientists, etc., are going back on their initial direction when it comes to knowing what we should or shouldn’t be doing. The protocol changes daily, if not hourly.

But this state of perpetual dubiousness doesn’t always seem to make a dent in the general public’s compassion. While everything is up in the air, so many have greatly varying ideas of what the right move is. To a certain extent, it’s important to remember to respect others’ boundaries. Some of the Hello Beauties Readers weigh in on their personal experiences.

“We’re living in a time where everyone is judged for every move they make—whether that’s to safely meet up with friends in someone’s backyard or decide not to participate in protests because of the fear of COVID. It’s a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” sort of thing. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel as long as you’re smart, safe, and following the guidelines set by your local officials then you’re doing your part. Obviously, take it seriously (wash your hands, wear your mask, avoid large crowds and unnecessary errands) but tune out the negativity and do what feels right for you.” — Michelle

Even though guidelines are a moving target, staying on top of them is your best bet. They are the most researched and the most unifying, so sticking with the plan shows regard for others.

“We can all agree that this year has been extremely difficult and trying for all. The adjustment to this new norm has not been easy, and I am fully in support of allowing anyone to exercise their rights and do what makes them feel their best. To me, putting shame onto others for choosing to do things that make them feel good does not feel right. If you choose to go to a restaurant or get your hair done (while following proper precautions), that is your choice, and I am not here to judge. However, I will say it is a slippery slope, as it appears the majority is so willing to hear one thing and allow their fear to snowball out of control, something I personally encounter quite often.” — James

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Being extra cautious doesn’t hurt, but projecting one’s fears onto others and playing the blame game can damage relationships.

“This whole time has been such a roller coaster of shame and spiraling. I think people are constantly judging how others have handled certain issues around COVID, i.e. going out to eat, quarantining with other families, not social distancing enough, or even social distancing too much and being too rigid. I’m guilty of it too, in my own way. It’s taken me a few months to realize that this craziness is going to continue for at least another year, and I want to try to find a way to get through the next year or longer, safely, but while also living my life. So for example, I’m going to continue seeing my close friends who I know are as vigilant as I am. I am fine not dining out, but I’m not fine living without Clear & Brilliant, and I am comfortable going to get Facial Treatments with gloves, mask, and sanitizer.

I think most of the people in my life are just trying to do their best to navigate and stay healthy. It’s a stressful time and a first for all of us. It can be hard to not shame and hurtful to get shamed. At the end of the day, none of that matters as long as you are doing what’s right for you and your family, and hopefully you are being responsible.” — Lucy

The bottom line is to protect yourself and those around you, period. Standing on an aggravated soapbox won’t save any of us. Spread the love, because now is the time we all need it most.

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Do You Pick Your Skin? Here’s Why And When To Stop

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Whether it’s an old scab on our shin, that bit of dandruff on our scalp, or popping a zit that popped, it’s safe to say that we all – to some degree – pick at our skin. The question is why? What is it about the whole thing that satisfies us, and why is it that sometimes a seemingly harmless habit can go sideways? Curious for the answer, we hit up a psychodermatologist and dermatologist.

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Why We Pick, Pop, and Scratch

The reason why we pick isn’t exactly straightforward, but we can try to simplify. Dr. Stacy Chimento, a board-certified dermatologist for Riverchase Dermatology in Miami, Fla., breaks down skin-picking into three categories:

Mild / Minor Picking Habits: “This category refers to people who pick at their skin when they see that there is a stubborn blemish that they are not used to on their face. Usually, people that fall into this category don’t fixate on picking at their skin,” she says. Think: a few minutes to address the issue, then moving on.

Intermediate Picking Habits: “This level of picking refers to those who pick at their skin if they see anything abnormal, from a change of texture, dry patch, or raised bump on the skin’s surface. These patients tend to also pick at their scalp if they notice any flakes or rough textures,” says Dr. Chimento. Think: turning skin-picking into a pastime.

Severe Picking Habits: “At this point, patients are picking at their skin incessantly even when nothing unusual is present. Patients who develop severe picking habits can often find themselves probing their skin in search of anything to pick, whether that be a scratch, a blackhead, or a scab,” she says. People in this category pick so much it can cause damage or impact their day-to-day life.

Mild skin-picking is understandable and normal; we want to look and feel our best and eliminate anything “weird” or “different” from our bodies. For some, however, picking becomes a slippery slope.

“[Severe] skin picking is often used to help regulate emotions; it can be a coping mechanism to relieve emotional discomfort, physical discomfort, or a blend of the two. If [a severe skin picker] is stressed or anxious, skin picking allows temporary relief,” explains Matthew Traube, a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in the field of psychodermatology.

This behavior actually has a name – “Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior” (BFRB). It is defined as repetitive self-grooming behavior, including skin picking or even pulling hair from your body. In addition to soothing during times of stress or discomfort, Dr. Chimento says that skin picking can also provide a sense of “control” or can even be done out of sheer boredom.

“Picking can occur both consciously or unconsciously,” adds Traube. “Ultimately, the underlying issues do not get addressed and generally people feel awful about it afterward.”

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The Dangers of Skin Picking

Carefully addressing a singular zit (or two), futzing with a scab, examining a new bump or patch, or occasionally scratching at dandruff are all within the realm of normal picking. It’s okay and healthy to pay attention to our bodies and groom ourselves.

The line is drawn when skin picking becomes compulsory and/or excessive – to the point you’re inflicting real damage or pain versus trying to quickly address a skin issue. This damage can range from mild to extreme. Dr. Chimento says that bleeding, bruising, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), secondary infections, and permanent scarring are not uncommon.

In addition to physical damage, severe picking can also impact your life and wellbeing. Compulsory skin pickers can spend hours obsessing in front of a mirror and still feel like they must keep going. Like other addictions, it can distract them from important things in life, such as work, relationships, exercise, and social engagement.

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How to Curb a Picking Habit That’s Gone Too Far

To cease the picking, it’s important to take thoughtful action in order to set yourself up for success.

“In the early stages of trying to ‘quit’, try wearing gloves when your hands are not occupied. If you are at work, keep a squeezable ball on your desk. Each time you experience urges to pick, will yourself to resist for longer durations,” suggests Dr. Chimento. “Sometimes the urge to pick is manifested by skin conditions such as dry, cracked skin, or oily skin that produces acne. Instead of picking at it, treat the problem instead.”

If you’re working through a skin-picking addition and experience breakouts, it’s also better to visit your dermatologist for a facial or cleanup to prevent you from slipping down that slope. Another way to help is to keep your nails trimmed, which makes it harder to pick. And while you’re at it, toss those tempting instruments, such as tweezers, small manicure scissors, and anything else you use to pick your skin.

Traube adds, “It’s common for people to pick more when they’re alone, so I might suggest creating a weekly social schedule to assure that you are more often engaged with others. Social support can make a significant impact on skin picking.”

If small steps fail, even when aware of the issue and attempting to address it, consult a licensed therapist. A therapist can talk you through the process and help you understand the root of what is causing and magnifying the disorder.

“Professional help usually involves a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy,” says Traube, “We want to address both the act of skin picking and the deeper emotional issues that can provoke it.”

Bottom Line: To a degree, we all pick at our skin, and in the mildest cases, it’s perfectly normal. If you sense yourself slipping or feel like you’re losing control of the situation, tackle the underlying issue and set yourself up for success by following the above advice. If you do find yourself picking to an extreme degree and are struggling to gain control, you’re not alone. A professional can help guide you to the other end.

BEAUTYLEEBAR does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional.

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