September 24, 2019 at 05:39PM by CWC There’s nothing new, per se, about the swingers’ lifestyle. Thinking about the term conjures feathered hair, key parties, fondue, and maybe things your parents did in the ’70s you don’t need to know about. And, it means the same thing then as it
Month: September 2019
Sun salutation B is the best way to fire up your entire body in a matter of minutes
September 24, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC For those of you who think that yoga is all calm, slow, relaxing movements that don’t make you sweat or get your heart rate up, sun salutations can prove you wrong. These vinyasa sequences happen in the beginning of your flow, and are
Learn what kind of relationship-oriented Libra you are, according to your moon sign
September 24, 2019 at 04:30PM by CWC Type “famous Libras” into Google and you’ll get served a pretty impressive list of powerful women: Serena Williams, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, and Kim Kardashian West, to name just a few.Ā It makes sense that so many human supernovas were born between born
These 3 āT-spineā stretches are the key to perfect posture
September 24, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC You know the puppet strings that hold up Pinnochio by attaching to the key parts of his back? (Of course you do.) Well, they work to pull him upright so that he stands straight, with his shoulders back, in perfect posture… much like
7 dermatologists share the *one* product theyād bring if they were stranded on a desert island
September 24, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC “What would you want to bring with you if you were stranded on a desert island?” What started as my favorite game to play on a first date has recently extended into an unlikely place, the dermatologist’s office. I’ve recently taken to grilling
Meet the āBig Four for Bootyā toning exercises you need to know
September 24, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC Squats? Check. Lunges? Yep, got those too. When it comes to leg- and butt-toning workouts, they’re kind of a big deal. It’s hard to beat the basic exercises for serious results. But there’s a set of variations on your go-tos that could take
Experts always say to eat seasonallyābut whatās really in it for me?
September 24, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC In theory, eating fruits and vegetables in season sounds like a worthy culinary aspiration. When I hear the phrase, I automatically picture Ina Garten buying freshly picked, organic strawberries at a farm stand, then going home and whipping up some sort of tart
This smoothie recipe combines all of the buzzy ingredients right nowāand itās legit
September 24, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Smoothies are a wellness goldmine because you can basically throw anything you have in your freezer into a blender and call that #health… or so you think. The flavorāand well, actual health benefitsāare a little harder to define when you go the toss-in-whatever-you-want
How to fake the Big Five personality trait that helps people stick to their fitness goals
September 24, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Anytime I meet someone who breezes through life with a fully optimized, color-coded Google calendar, I turn green with envy. Of the Big Five personality traits (a quick-and-dirty psychological framework that helps you determine who you are), conscientiousness is the one I lack.
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the moreāwait for itāadaptable cousin of IQ
September 24, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC The real world does not suffer those who can’t keep upāespecially at work. There’s always something new to learn, new processes to master, and someone eager to take your spot if you’re not willing to excel at it. Surviving and thriving in just
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the moreāwait for itāadaptable cousin of IQ
September 24, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC The real world does not suffer those who can’t keep upāespecially at work. There’s always something new to learn, new processes to master, and someone eager to take your spot if you’re not willing to excel at it. Surviving and thriving in just
These skin-care tips hide the fact that you were just crying in a supply closet
September 23, 2019 at 11:12PM by CWC Crying is completely naturalāat home, during your commute, at the officeāand there’s no shame in letting it out. I, for one, am a crier who doesn’t deny her sensitive nature. Crying is cathartic! And it has been shown to be good for your
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
September 23, 2019 at 08:40PM by CWC Rose*, a 31-year-old bi+ woman who has struggled with depression for most of her life, didnāt commit to a therapist until her mid-twenties. When she finally did, her therapist consistently āmade comments about how I didn’t seem very into [dating women] and maybe
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
September 23, 2019 at 08:40PM by CWC Rose*, a 31-year-old bi+ woman who has struggled with depression for most of her life, didnāt commit to a therapist until her mid-twenties. When she finally did, her therapist consistently āmade comments about how I didn’t seem very into [dating women] and maybe
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
September 23, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we’re, like, always on our phones. Ironically though, the constant texting, scrolling, and appsturbating wreaks havoc on ourĀ physicalĀ mobility. That, paired with some of our other 21st century quotidian movement patterns, creates
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
September 23, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we’re, like, always on our phones. Ironically though, the constant texting, scrolling, and appsturbating wreaks havoc on ourĀ physicalĀ mobility. That, paired with some of our other 21st century quotidian movement patterns, creates
The light-as-air CC creams that even out your skin tone better than foundation
September 23, 2019 at 06:16PM by CWC At the end of summer each year, what most complexions are left with is discoloration (and plenty of it). While foundation does a great job of covering all that up, CC creams, also known as color-correcting creams, can help to counteract that discoloration.
3 therapists get real about what theyāre actually writing down while youāre talking
September 23, 2019 at 04:08PM by CWC It happens in most therapy sessions: You sit there, talking about your thoughts and feelings while the professional listening to you scribbles down their own, private machinations that you’re not invited to see. These therapist notes can be highly distracting because not being
Why you should cultivate a habit of thanking your food before you eat it
September 23, 2019 at 03:36PM by CWC Gratitude practices are the new to-do listsāall sorts of successful people, from the CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp to Cate Blanchett, count giving thanks as part of their daily routines. It’s a smart move on their part, since grateful people have been found to
Your official 10K training meal plan, because something needs to power all those runs
September 23, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC In high school, I thought the pre-track meet spaghetti dinners were reason enough to take up running. Piling a plate high with noodles and beef-laden tomato sauce to fuel up for a whole two laps around the track (I ran the 800 meters)
This 10K training program will get you up and running in only 5 weeks
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 10K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro.
This 5K training program will have you racing to the finish line in 5 weeks flat
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 5K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro.
You can actually thank the moon for your weekly case of the Mondays
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Whenever I write an email that kicks off with ever-chipper “Happy Monday” greeting, I feel like smacking backspace. Happy Monday? We all know there is no such animal. And on a recent episode of the That’s So Retrograde podcast, co-host Elizabeth Kott reveals
This Pilates ring workout targets your obliques and booty
September 23, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBRRk5vVGUw] Welcome toĀ Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our āsweat dropsā where youāll get access to the weekās workout that
Iām a minimalist makeup advocateāhereās why I converted to matte foundation
September 23, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC I’ve always been a low-maintenance makeup fan. As a 12 year old, I spent summer afternoons happily posted up in front of my bathroom mirror, practicing mascara-application tips I had read about in magazines, teaching myself how to use an eyelash curler, and
Just a quarter of 2019 remainsāand this weekās equinox and new moon are a double-whammy reminder
September 22, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC Monday, September 23, marks the autumnal equinox of 2019 as the sun moves from Virgo into Libra. What can you expect to experience as a result of this quadruplicity shift from mutable earth to cardinal air? First consider that Libra, the scales sign
5 spices that can help protect your gut *and* help you poop
September 22, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC My IBS-y friend and I have a running joke. Whenever one of us (not saying who) indulges in an eccentric spice-filled feast, we text the other the movie poster for the fictional South Park universe film Terrence and Phillip: Asses of Fire.Ā I
The sleep issue each dosha struggles to hit snooze on
September 22, 2019 at 08:06PM by CWC Here are two things that are old as dirt: the constant quest for a good night’s sleep, and Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old holistic healing tradition that originated in India. Luckily, you’re able to use the latter to aid the former: using Ayurveda for sleep
Yaleās happiness expert says embracing ātime affluenceā can maximize vacation happiness
September 22, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Radical suggestion for your next vacation: Toss your travel itinerary, delete your friend’s email full of suggestions, and unfollow that “All Who Wander Are Not Lost” Pinterest board. Why? According to psychologist Laurie Santos, PhD, striving for max idle time, which she calls
We found the lazy girlās alternative to foam rolling, and it has our muscles saying āahhh!ā
September 22, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC A rolling pin is something I have stashed away in my kitchen, mainly ignored (much like my cheese grater and my blender). What can I sayāI don’t like pie, and whenever I want pizza, I dial up the closest spot in my hood