January 14, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC When it comes to making sure your body is loose and limber, you can rely on all sorts of recovery methods to do the job, and one of the easiest, quite simply, involves hanging out. Because we sit all day, every day, our
Year: 2020
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? An RD sets the record straight
January 14, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tF5DUo1GRc] Do you remember those PSA-like conversations your parents and teachers would have with you as a kid, repeating the importance of eating a well-rounded breakfast in order to have the best day possible? Now that you’re the one in charge of
Science says working out with a friend is *actually* better for you—here’s why
January 14, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC In the age of “if you didn’t Instagram your workout, did it really count?” fitness can feel like an all-or-nothing proposition—but it shouldn’t. Together with Michelob ULTRA—the next-level light beer that wants to take the stress out of staying fit—we’re exploring ways to
How an AMRAP CrossFit mentality has benefitted my life outside the gym
January 14, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC I’m a better person because I do CrossFit. It’s sounds like a sales pitch, and considering that I work at a CrossFit box a few times a week, sometimes it is. But it’s also the capital-T truth (and not just because of the
This vegan green soup is loaded with fiber and fragrant herbs
January 14, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC A green smoothie is maybe my favorite way to “veg” out. But sometimes I switch it up with Elisa Marshall’s nourishing green herb velouté. “It’s like comfort in a bowl,” says Marshall, founder and designer of Maman, a french bakery, café, and restaurant
A top Tough Mudder athlete shares her decades-long journey recovering from anorexia
January 14, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece might be triggering for eating disorder survivors. Amelia Boone, 36, is an ambitious achiever used to coming out on top. In addition to being an accomplished corporate attorney, Boone is a competitive athlete who has won the World’s Toughest
5 healthy packaged breakfast foods to upgrade your grab-and-go routine
January 13, 2020 at 10:07PM by CWC You know breakfast is an important meal. But it’s so easy to skip it when you need an extra 10 minutes of sleep. Only when your stomach starts rumbling during your first meeting of the day do you wish you’d taken a healthy
A self-help book from 1936 is New York Public Library’s most-borrowed non-fiction title ever—here’s why it’s still relevant today
January 13, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC While most advice gets lost as the years go by, certain wisdom proves timeless. First published in 1936, Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends & Influence People is widely considered one of, if not the best self-help books to date. According to the
Cult-fave brand Skinceuticals is opening its first IRL shops—and facials are involved
January 13, 2020 at 07:44PM by CWC Derms and beauty lovers, rejoice! SkinCeuticals is launching SkinCeuticals SkinLab, the first brick-and-mortar shops since its founding in 1997, where customers can get a specialized treatment and shop the brand’s best products. “With SkinCeuticals SkinLab’s approachable aesthetics, we are bringing in the next
Inside the growing backlash against the birth control pill
January 13, 2020 at 07:38PM by CWC The creation of the birth control pill in 1950 is largely considered a watershed moment for female reproductive freedom. For the first time in human history, there was a reliable, relatively safe contraceptive method that allowed people to have more control over when they
Every astrological sign has its strengths and a shadow side—here’s a deeper look into your darkness
January 13, 2020 at 05:34PM by CWC Are you one of those people who broadcasts your sign as a humble brag of sorts? Like, “I’m a Libra, which I want you to interpret as meaning I’m super charismatic and the best at relationships.” I don’t do this because I’m an
This 10-minute resistance band workout fires up every single arm muscle
January 13, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqnvQHhjdU4] When you want to work on your arm strength, free weights and barbells are always there for you. But for those of us who like to work out at home or when we’re on the road, adding a resistance band to
How to save a relationship that’s struggling (and when it’s best to let it go)
January 13, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC No matter how strong a relationship may be, you’re bound to hit a few rough patches along the way. These issues can show up in a number of ways including infidelity, a cycle of being on-again and off-again that feels endless, a lack of
Well+Good TALKS: ReNew Year: What (and How) You Will Eat in 2020
January 13, 2020 at 03:54PM by CWC It’s a new decade, and we’re drowning in “healthy” eating plans—which makes figuring out how, exactly, to eat for your well-being feel very complicated. Sort through the noise with intel from food experts on how to form long-lasting healthy eating habits that work
I never thought I’d have full eyebrows, but brow lamination changed that for me
January 13, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Even though my waxer once told me that my eyebrows were a beautiful color in the ninth grade (I haven’t forgotten, BTW!), they aren’t perfect. If I don’t brush them out and gel them down, they tend to look a little sparse and
Reframe your life with a positive spin by cultivating an abundance mentality
January 13, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After years of studying personal development, there’s one thing I know for sure: your mindset is everything. The way you think and how you view the world can impact how you experience life—whether you realize it or not. For example, I’m willing to
Use ‘thought stopping’ techniques to shield yourself from a spiral of negative thinking
January 13, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC When you find yourself in a whirlpool of negative thinking, it can be tough to stop the situation from becoming a total downward spiral. You’re at risk for drowning in it, and pulling yourself out can be a serious challenge. That’s exactly why
I tried revamping my beauty routine while I slept—and tbh, I’ve never felt better
January 13, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC I don’t know about you, but sleeping ranks number one on my list of favorite things to do, ever. Where else can I go into total relaxation mode without anyone bothering me at all? Since I usually start counting down the minutes until
The universe has big (uncomfortable) changes in store this week, and you’d be wise not to resist them
January 12, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The week ahead brings paradigm-shifting, game-changing, energy. Starting Sunday, January 12, when Saturn and Pluto perfect their conjunction at 22 degrees of Capricorn, the cosmic weather commands you to declare your most sincere intentions for your life. The process may lead you to
9 healthy desk snacks nutritionists always keep at work
January 12, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC When “hanger” sets in mid-afternoon, we’re often left with no other choice than to hit up the vending machine or make our way down to the corporate cafeteria for some overpriced, processed fuel. But if you remember to leave a stash of super
A lazy-girl’s guide to dry brushing your winter skin in 3-minutes flat
January 12, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC The last time I tried dry brushing, I took my decade-old hair brush and stroked my sad, sallow skin. It did not end well. Because the ancient practice has so many health and beauty benefits, I’m glad I learned a better way how
The best beginner skin-care routine for your kid (or yourself) to start with
January 11, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Like pretty much everything in your early teens—your first crush, your first period, your first bra purchase—navigating your first skin-care routine can be particularly confusing. It’s as if all of a sudden, your hormones have all teamed up and decided to hit you
West African foods offer delicious variety and flavor to plant-based eaters
January 11, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Given that the U.S. has long been a melting pot of cultures, other countries’ traditions have always been a big part of what’s considered to be “American” cuisine. If you’re an adventurous eater, you likely already have Indian, Thai, and sushi on a
Why a sexologist says right now is the best time to reset your sex goals
January 11, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Now that we’re back in the ’20s it’s the perfect time to embrace bob haircuts, gin cocktails, hot jazz, and hotter sex. Maybe not at the same time, you might be more of a whiskey person, but if nothing else the wild adventures
Strengthen your body from head to toe with landmine exercises
January 11, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC If you’re into lifting weights, you’ll never be short on options to get your sweat sesh in. There are dumbbells, weight machines, medicine balls, barbells, kettlebells, the list goes on (and on). One unsung hero that can take your training up a notch?
The psychological benefit of having 1 statement accessory to get you through winter
January 11, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC At the beginning of every winter, I break out my ethically made alpaca hat that makes me feel like the princess of the North Pole, and my entire social circle gets pumped up about it. It’s a fluffy, cream-colored circlet, and my friends
The secret nutty sauce recipe a doctor uses to make plant-based meals ’10 times better’
January 11, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When you have a good sauce on hand, it’s really all you need to take your meal from good to great. And it’s especially helpful if you’re eating a plant-based diet. That’s why one doctor has a go-to secret recipe for a nutty
Whoa, whoa! Should I be mixing my skin care products to use less and save money?
January 11, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC You might apply your skin-care products like you’re icing a cake: layer by layer. But dermatologists say that if you’re doing so with active ingredients, you’re likely wasting a ton of your favorite formulas (and a lot of money)—but there’s a pretty easy
These are the Trader Joe’s snacks nutritionists buy for themselves
January 11, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Trader Joe’s inspires a kind of unbridled devotion. There are entire Instagram accounts devoted to scouting the newest product launches. My stocking may have been filled with nothing but Everything But The Bagel seasoning this past Christmas. Even my dad, a grump, was
This fitness app is putting personal training into the palm of your hand for only $15
January 11, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Personal training hasn’t ever been all that accessible (unless, perhaps, you’re Kim K). Because of this, most of us have to schlep it to boutique fitness classes or rely on digital offerings to work up a sweat. But as of late, at-home workouts