Bustle - Does Noom Actually Work?

The Dieter’s Diet

Dieting isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing. For starters, we now understand diets don’t really work, and potentially can do more harm than good. In the era of body positivity, it’s become somewhat taboo to acknowledge a desire to lose weight, even though plenty of people still want to, for a variety of reasons. That’s exactly the thing about Noom that makes it so appealing to new users — its careful positioning as the anti-diet diet. But once you actually download the app, well, it’s quickly recognizable as something with all the trappings of a very standard diet-diet — like a traffic light system to categorize foods and a daily calorie limit. As Virginia Sole-Smith writes, “Very few people do a grapefruit diet or a Master Cleanse without thinking, ‘This is miserable.’ But when dieting is presented as a way to understand yourself better, we forget to ask questions.” Read More

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SHOPPING

How To Get A Telfar Bag, For Real This Time

The brand’s signature bags are loved by celebrities and influencers alike, with the drops selling out instantly. Your best bet is to get in on their Bag Security Program, the third of which launches tomorrow. Basically, you pick your style, pay for it, and then it’s made-to-order for you — all without the high-stakes drama of a drop. You might not have your bag in hand till March of next year, but aren’t all good things worth waiting for? Read More

TV

Kacey Musgraves Goes Jenny Curran

SNL Season 47 premiered over the weekend, with a new President Biden, Owen Wilson as host, and a mostly naked Kacey Musgraves as the musical guest, channeling Jenny’s infamous scene in Forrest Gump. It’s like Mrs. Gump said, “You have to do the best with what God gave you.” Read More

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STREAMING

Nick Robinson... Dirtbag Dad?

You probably recognize Robinson from his track record of playing conflicted high schoolers — in both Love, Simon and A Teacher — but in Netflix’s new miniseries Maid, he takes on a new kind of complicated character, starring opposite Margaret Qualley as her abusive ex. He sat down with Bustle to talk about preparing for the role (he tried to channel the anger in Enimem’s music), hanging with his girlfriend’s cat, and the limitations of toxic masculinity. Read More

FITNESS

To Yoga Or Pilates? That Is The Question

Joseph Pilates, founder of the eponymous workout, once said, “A man is as young as his spinal column.” And while anyone with back pain would agree with that, many different exercise disciplines can improve flexibility and posture. Yoga and Pilates both emphasize stretching and deep breathing, so how do you decide which is right for you? Read More

BUSTLE MIXTAPE

Brandi Carlile On Being As Dramatic As Possible

The six-time Grammy-winning singer known for being a “but just wait until you see them live” artist didn’t have a lot of money growing up, so she taught herself piano and guitar, getting her start as a backup singer for an Elvis impersonator. Here, she talks about chronologically mining her soul (something she’d recommend to everyone) while writing her book and gardening through lockdown. Read More

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ASTROLOGY

Here’s your daily horoscope

Today’s a great opportunity to make improvements. Read More

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