But the novel really started years earlier, when I gave birth to the first of our two kids. From day one – or middle-of-the-night one, rather – I found child-rearing fascinating. I was a youngest-of-eight who had never had a job that required set hours or responsibility, and motherhood broke and remade me. Only when I got the idea for Room did I realise that I had three and a half years' worth of things to say. About what a huge gap separates an adult and a small child, with only curiosity, humour and love to bridge it. About how a mother is her baby's captor and prisoner, sometimes both at the same time. About how you long to give your growing kid freedom while somehow, impossibly, keeping them perfectly safe. Jack's story was an intensification of every childhood, so I wasn't writing a crime novel so much as a coming-of-age story in which the growing up had to happen overnight when that door opened. It was also sci-fi, because he'd be an alien among us; and a fairytale that would have to find its way into realism.
TikTok's viral ab dance is low impact and builds a toned core
People are always on the look out for the next fitness trend to slim their midsection and get those enviable six-pack abs.
The standing abdominal movement requires participants to tilt their pelvis forward and back, crunching the abs and swinging the arms back and forth at a fast pace.
It's unclear where the dance originated, but it's gaining steam on TikTok, with users posting videos of themselves doing the exercise and many claiming they are seeing weight loss and toning results.
Carline Marques Lauriano has documented her experience with the workout by posting a video a day to her TikTok page . She first came across the "ab dance" one month ago and she committed to doing it every single day for 20-30 minutes. She has lost 18 pounds in 30 days.
#duet with @sydvinejewerly I believe in what I'm doing! I love the progress and I'm proud of myself 👏🏽💪🏽🔥 #foryoupage #postpartum #exercise
While the "ab dance" is the only form of exercise Marques has been doing since she gave birth three months ago, she is also eating a clean diet and drinking lots of water , she said. "It's amazing, I couldn't believe myself … when I look at my tummy I am so happy because now I get to wear dresses and do other things I haven't been able to do since I had my baby," she said.
Clearly it has worked for Lauriano. But do fitness experts agree that this is an effective workout? And more importantly, is it safe?
"This is actually an effective move to tone your core — but only if performed correctly!" Stephanie Mansour, certified personal trainer and weight-loss coach, told TODAY. "Essentially it's like a standing pelvic tilt, which engages your low abs and muscles of the low back in the forward motion, and releases them on the backwards motion. By tilting the pelvis forward and backwards, your core must kick on in order to control this movement."
Poor form can also increase your risk of injury. "It is very easy to do this move incorrectly especially with the blaring beat of the music. It almost turns into a fast dance move, which wouldn't require core engagement," said Mansour. "If done too quickly and out of control, this can put strain on the low back, specifically the lower lumbar spine."
Kylie Jenner shows off her toned tummy in green crop top and matching mini skirt | Daily Mail
She's known for putting on her sexy displays when it comes to dressing up and Friday night was no different for Kylie Jenner .
The reality star and beauty mogul, 23, was pictured leaving a party at The Nice Guy showing off her toned abs in a green crop top and matching mini skirt.
Enjoying herself: Kylie Jenner showed off her toned tummy in a green crop top and matching mini skirt as she left a party at The Nice Guy with a large tequila in hand on Friday
Kylie kept warm with a dark green leather overcoat and wore a pair of green satin peep-toe heels which matched her outfit perfectly.
Kylie wore a mask to make sure she was Covid-safe as she left the venue before heading back home to her beloved Stormi, three.
Earlier that day, the billionaire revealed how she keeps so slender even though she seems to eat whatever she likes.
The siren shared a video clip taken while on the treadmill as she said: '2nd workout starting, let's gooooo!'
It was around 12 noon when she posted the clip of her walking on a treadmill in black leggings and white sneakers. Her first workout is around 7 am.
Miley Cyrus looks cool in a pair of edgy two-toned trousers ahead of her SNL gig with Elon Musk |
She completed her edgy look with an oversized, striped red jacket over a white crop top, which displayed her gym-honed midriff.
The Grammy nominee wore a surgical mask amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic while preparing to enter the building, surrounded by dozens of her adoring fans.
Her shaggy blonde hair was styled in a low bun as she arrived at the luxury hotel in downtown Manhattan, days before serving as SNL's musical guest for Elon Musk.
Later on Instagram, the Hannah Montana alum shared a close-up selfie with mascara running down her face with the caption: 'When no one will tell you what Dogecoin is... (my theory is because no one f**king knows).'
Ready to host SNL: She completed her edgy look with an oversized, multi-colored red blazer over a white crop top, which displayed her gym-honed midriff
Cyrus is slated to perform several of her latest hits, including her remix of The Kid Laroi's hit track Without You with the 17-year-old Australian singer, himself.
Miley has hosted and appeared on the NBC comedy sketch show a number of times through the years, and will serve as the musical guest when Elon Musk makes his debut with his first hosting gig on May 8.
The billionaire appeared in a commercial alongside Cyrus and Cecily Strong, in which they seemed to be determined to hint at imminent chaos on the program.
Facegym skincare is finally here and promises a lifted, more toned complexion whatever your skin
Facegym, the brand that brought us the "workout for your face" has launched a skincare line to be used in conjunction with their legendary facial tutorials to help tone and tighten the 40+ forgotten muscles in your face.
Using massage techniques to boost collagen, stimulate blood circulation and increase cell renewal, the facial workouts at Facegym promise to go one step further when joined by the brand's first foray into skincare.
The four products in the high-performance range include Supreme Restructure—a firming collagen cream that can be used alongside your best eye cream to improve radiance, wrinkle depth and elasticity. There's also an energizing and brightening fragrance-free gel cleanser called Electro-Lite to help kick-start your regime with ingredients including red clover extract to help shrink pores and hydroclay to refine the skin's texture.
This rich moisturizing cream contains fresh-water microalgae to help balance the skin and prevent the aging effects of fine lines and wrinkles. View Deal
Massage a small amount into damp skin and rinse with water, suitable for mornings and evenings. The gel formula has an optimal PH level of 5.5. View Deal
As well as the cleanser and moisturizer there are Facegym's new serums, which seem the most exciting of the four launches. The first, named Hydro-Bound is said to help give skin a serious bounce and glow, mostly down to the inclusion of Hyaluronic Acid which is said to help boost elasticity and reduce the look of fine lines.
After cleansing apply a few drops of Hydro-Bound and tap gently into skin until fully absorbed, following with moisturizer. View Deal
The second serum in the collection—Youth Reformer—contains Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. The highly potent serum calms skin and reduces redness as well as helping to strengthen the skin's barrier.
A skin-calming, nutrient-rich serum that aims to reduce fine lines and wrinkles with its potent blend of Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid. View Deal
Chantel Jeffries flashes her toned abs as she heads home after a night out in West Hollywood |
Chantel Jeffries showed off her toned abs in a black crop top as she left a restaurant in West Hollywood during a night out.
The 28-year-old model and DJ teamed the number with a pair of cartoon print monochrome jeans as she left Delilah's deep in thought.
Hot pants: Chantel Jeffries flashed her toned abs in a black crop top and cartoon print jeans as she headed home after a night out at Delilah's in West Hollywood
Her look was finished off with a pair of sleek black heels and a selection of rings adorning her fingers.
Her brunette locks flowed about her shoulders, with a single braid hanging down on each side of her face.
As cities reopen in the U.S., we're seeing more and more celebrities step out for dinner. Chantel Jeffries was no exception as she weathered the chilly L.A. evening in a leather jacket, black crop top and a pair of trousers that certainly will turn heads.
You know the old riddle: what's black and white and read all over? Newspapers, of course. Chantel is wearing Reformation's newsprint high-rise jeans and, for $188, you too can get them.
Or head to our roundup below. Turns out, there's no shortage of newspaper print trousers. Pick up NY & Co.'s version for just $19.99.
For her outing, she rocked a semi-sheer $62 black bra and low-rise $98 sweatpants, both from Alo Yoga sweatpants, with a cozy, multi-colored cardigan.
Brody Jenner's ex Josie Canseco shows off her toned torso in a baby blue pantsuit in Los Angeles
Josie Canseco showed off her toned torso in a white bandeau top and a baby blue pantsuit as she stepped out in Los Angeles .
The 24-year-old Victoria's Secret model cut a fashionable figure as she arrived at the Emily Blair Studios on Thursday.
Pantsuits are one of spring 2021's biggest trends, with the look recently modeled by Jessica Alba, Irina Shayk and Kylie Jenner.
She left the long blazer unfastened, donning a white bandeau underneath that showcased her trim midriff.
The high-waisted pants accentuated Josie's trim physique. The model has said she is a big fan of cycling and takes boxing classes to stay in shape.
She accessorized her ensemble with a bold gold chain statement necklace by Camilla Serretti along with another gold chain.
Canseco also added gold hoop earrings and several gold rings. She completed the eye-catching outfit with a pair of stylish pink and white Dior sneakers.
Kandi Burruss Shows Off Her Toned Legs In This Mini Dress For Her BFFs Anniversary | Celebrity
Kandi Burruss shared a couple of new pics from her BFFs anniversary in which she is showing off her toned legs. Check out the pics that managed to impress her fans!
'My boo @therealnoigjeremy was lit for his 35th! I'm so glad I was here to celebrate with him.
📸. @sterlingpics,' Kandi captioned her post.
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One other follower said: 'Happy Birthday Booo!! 😍@therealnoigjeremy,' and a follower said: 'Yaaaasss happy birthday @therealnoigjeremy hey @kandi.'
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A fan exclaimed: 'Omg @kandi your legs are the bomb 💣 ok 🔥🔥'and a fan said: 'I just celebrated my birthday as well 5/4💃🏾💃🏾 happy Birthday @therealnoigjeremy It's a Taurus season takeover🤗🤗'
A follower said this: 'Love KB. Best to Momma Joyce. ❤️' and someone else posted this message: 'Happy Birthday my fellow Taurus enjoy.'
One other Instagrammer said: 'He s thinking about pushing you on the swing a kid and pushing you on the s w I n g as an adult ..😍😂'
In other recent news, Kandi Burruss revealed how she used to save money from Xscape days. Check out her post that she shared on her IG account below.
Hailey Bieber Shows Off Toned Midriff for Morning Meeting | Hailey Bieber : Just Jared
The 24-year-old model strutted her way to a business meeting on Tuesday morning (May 4) in Los Angeles.
Hailey showed off her toned midriff in a white, crop-top blouse and tan trousers while carrying a bright, orange bag.
The night before, Hailey showed off her toned legs in a leather, tan jacket-dress while out to dinner with hubby Justin Bieber .
Over the weekend, the 26-year-old singer and Hailey were spotted together in Miami during a quick trip out of town.
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