Giselle Castro, Author at HipLatina

Why Understanding Colorism Within the Latino Community Is So important

Giselle CastroJune 11, 2020September 24, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 11, 2020September 24, 2020040372

Growing up in a Peruvian and Colombian household, I was used to being around family members who had indigenous features like myself. With tan skin, thick black hair and dark features, I never felt a need to look differently, and have...

Lifestyle

7 Fitness Apps You’ll Want to Download This Year

Giselle CastroJanuary 11, 2019August 18, 2020

by Giselle CastroJanuary 11, 2019August 18, 202001713

Kicking the new year off with a fitness resolution is easy, but staying on track is the real challenge. This year don’t go without some of the most in-demand apps to keep you on top of your fitness goals. Whether...

Lifestyle

Is Intermittent Fasting a Healthy Weight Loss Option?

Giselle CastroAugust 26, 2018September 17, 2020

by Giselle CastroAugust 26, 2018September 17, 202001033

If you follow popular health gurus or celebrities such as Terry Crews, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman, and Beyoncé on social media, then you’ve probably seen them use the term “intermittent fasting” to describe their diets. This popular pattern of eating, also...

Culture

Here’s How To Create A Pre-wedding Skincare Routine

Giselle CastroAugust 8, 2018September 11, 2020

by Giselle CastroAugust 8, 2018September 11, 20200732

One of the main things most bride-to-be’s aspire to have on their wedding day is perfect skin. That’s why it’s important to make skincare a priority, months before your big day. While some aspects of skincare you can take care...

Lifestyle

5 Women Explain Why They Chose Not to Shed for the Wedding

Giselle CastroJuly 12, 2018October 8, 2020

by Giselle CastroJuly 12, 2018October 8, 202001598

I had been engaged for about a week and was swiping in at my gym, when a personal trainer lingering nearby spotted my engagement ring. He started small talk asking me when I was getting married and then presumptuously said...

Lifestyle

How to Achieve Your First Chin-Up

Giselle CastroJune 24, 2018September 30, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 24, 2018September 30, 202011673

Setting fitness goals is a good way to stay motivated because it teaches you to physically challenge yourself. It also puts you in a different mindset compared to when your only goal is getting in shape for bathing suit season....

News and Entertainment

Anthony Bourdain: A True Supporter of Latino and Women’s Rights

Giselle CastroJune 11, 2018September 28, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 11, 2018September 28, 202001164

[article_ad_lb] To say Anthony Bourdain was just a celebrity chef is an understatement. He was also a world-renowned Emmy-winning television personality, journalist, a writer, a travel documentarian, and an outspoken advocate for the underdog. In fact, some people would call...

Lifestyle

Kim Kardashian’s Latina Trainer Melissa Alcantara On What Inspired Her To Get Healthy

Giselle CastroJune 10, 2018September 28, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 10, 2018September 28, 202005037

If you follow Kim Kardashian on Instagram then you know that she puts in work at the gym. In fact, some people would consider her their own version of fitspiration. But she wouldn’t have shaped her famous assets without some...

Fashion

10 Wedding Manicures Every Bride Will Love

Giselle CastroJune 2, 2018September 25, 2020

by Giselle CastroJune 2, 2018September 25, 202001660

On your wedding day you want your hair, makeup, and dress to look it’s absolute best. And, of course, your look wouldn’t be complete without a pristine manicure. Most women opt for a simple and light-hued shade on their nails,...

Lifestyle

Could Working Out in The Cold Help You Burn More Fat?

Giselle CastroMay 18, 2018October 7, 2020

by Giselle CastroMay 18, 2018October 7, 202001132

Heated fitness studios from hot yoga to hot pilates have become all the rage in the fitness world. But could there be a more beneficial way to break a sweat without all the extra heat? Don’t get me wrong, I...

Culture Family

8 Unique Ways To Incorporate Your Culture at Your Half-Latino Wedding

Giselle CastroApril 23, 2018October 15, 2020

by Giselle CastroApril 23, 2018October 15, 202001646

Congratulations! You’re engaged and now the wedding planning begins. If you’re like me, then you take pride in your Latin roots and would like some aspects of it to be reflected in your celebration. If your fiancé is non-Latino you...

Lifestyle

7 Exercises For a Full Body At-Home Workout

Giselle CastroJanuary 31, 2018November 12, 2020

by Giselle CastroJanuary 31, 2018November 12, 202011319

If you’re looking to get in shape but dread the thought of having to set foot in a gym, we’ve got you covered. Fortunately you don’t always need a gym to get some exercise in daily. Getting a total body...