August 12, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and blessedly) normal, somehow the ever-ubiquitous use of money remains a touchy subject for many. People want to live their healthiest life ever, but—#realtalk—it can add up. Have you
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Is it possible to socialize with just a few work friends without seeming cliquey?
August 12, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Having friends at work is good; cliques at work are bad. But when you’re only inviting a select few of your coworkers to grab a drink after you clock out, it can feel impossible to avoid a Mean Girls situation. In this week’s
Here’s what a healthy, balanced plate looks like when you’re vegan
August 12, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC We called it: 2019 is truly the year of plant-based eating. The products have never been better, and given people’s growing awareness of the food industry’s outsized impact on climate change, many are finding that the time is right to make the switch
The 7-minute, plank-centric yoga flow will fire up every part of your core
August 12, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YInYh05-4tE] Welcome to 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 “sweat drops” where you’ll get access to the week’s workout
3 ways to trick yourself into becoming a mindful snacker
August 11, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC Have you ever started a movie with an overflowing bowl of popcorn, then looked down just minutes later to see an empty bowl and tons of crumbs on your shirt? (Guilty.) Mindless snacking happens to the best of us, but the secret to
Here’s why you’re always bloated by the end of the workday
August 11, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC If you’ve never performed the ceremonial task of unbuttoning your jeans once the late afternoon bloat comes around, you’re either lying or simply have some serious will power. So, what’s the deal with this 3 p.m. meh feeling that has us counting down
Venus is your wing woman right now to go for your relationship goals
August 11, 2019 at 02:04PM by CWC The week begins on the heels of Jupiter—the planet of good luck, good fortune, and abundance—stationing direct. Happening on Sunday, August 11, at 9:37 a.m. Eastern, the great giant of the sky begins to move forward in the sign of optimism and growth
A face-mask queen shares her favorite self-care habits that follow 2 rules: being easy and fun
August 11, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cis51mm3Md4] Want to learn about her whole self-care routine? Watch the video here. It makes sense that Golde CEO and co-founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford practices what her brand preaches by relying on the classic face-mask routine as one of her favorite self
Online dating closed the coffin on meet-cutes—and that’s really a great thing
August 11, 2019 at 12:04PM by CWC There comes a time in every relationship where you will have to answer the question: “So… how did you guys meet?” It can be tempting to come up with something like, “Oh, my heel got stuck in a manhole cover and a dumpster
You guys, stretch mark cream is a total scam
August 11, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC The spiderweb of white lines first appeared on my thighs when I was a junior in high school, and they’ve stuck around ever since. I know now that stretch marks are incredibly common—I challenge you to find me a woman with nary
Slather on this DIY egg white mask to perk up your complexion in 10 minutes flat
August 11, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC I’m an egg fanatic. I hated them growing up, but now, I’d eat eggs at every meal if I could (team #breakfastfordinner). Runny, hard boiled, in a Benedict or an omelette or a sandwich—I’ll happily gobble them down. So upon discovering that my
7 Whole30-approved foods you can legit make in your air fryer
August 11, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC The Whole30 diet has earned its rep as one of the most challenging eating plans to stick with: Besides no sugar (duh), grains, legumes, and dairy are also all off-limits for an entire month. Yet many people swear that the tricky rules are
6 genius hacks that make your beauty products last *forever*
August 11, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC After doing your research, heading to the store, and spending your hard-earned cash on beauty products, you’ll want to you get the most for your money. And if you really fall in love, you’ll want to make it last forever. Luckily, there are
Scalp scrub isn’t one size fits all—here’s when you really need it, and how to pick the best one
August 10, 2019 at 12:02PM by CWC You know how important scalp health is to hair health. When your scalp is happy and clean, your hair is able to grow long and strong. But if you don’t start taking care of your hair at the root—making sure your scalp gets
HIIT or LIIT? Incorporating both is the surefire way to get stronger
August 10, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC When it comes to maximizing your fitness gains, it’s not just enough to do one type of workout, like running or yoga, or to focus solely on a specific muscle group. Instead, you should be targeting the whole body and working on integrating
How to buy a bra that actually fits you, even if you still have no idea what your size actually is
August 10, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC I have not been fitted for a bra in a laughably long time. My cup size? I don’t know her. And obviously, not knowing my cup size makes buying a real bra online pretty risky. Not risky like, buying an already ripe avocado
Help! My loved ones are gaslighting me about my mental health struggles
August 10, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC My mom’s heard me describe the malaise that’s plagued me since puberty…pretty much since I hit puberty. But only recently was I able to give the situation a name: It’s persistent depressive disorder, a chronic form of depression characterized by an ongoing low
7 healthy grilled corn recipes that are a step beyond just slathering it with butter
August 10, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Throwing a few ears of corn on the grill and hearing them hiss and pop as they char to perfection…this is what summer eating is all about. But to only top off your grilled corn with plain ‘ol butter would be an injustice.
How this facial cleansing brush completely transformed my sensitive skin for the better
August 10, 2019 at 02:02AM by CWC I don’t know about you, but I vividly remember when facial cleansing brushes became a thing. Back during the Clarisonic boom, it seemed like everyone had added the Oprah-approved device to their skincare routine. Well, everyone except me. Even though they were in
Can you ‘fake it til you make it’ when it comes to personality traits?
August 09, 2019 at 04:01PM by CWC It’s been a summer of not-enough-Netflixing, so forgive me if I’m still hung up on Alway Be My Maybe. Months after watching the rom-com, my stand-out moment is—well, it’s slow-mo Keanu Reeves, you can’t deny that kind of elegance in movement. But, okay,
The plant-based eats that keep this SLT instructor strong enough for a day’s worth of classes
August 09, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC SLT instructor Amy Paulin has experienced first-hand the transformative potential of healthy eating. “My whole life I’ve always struggled with anxiety, and tried so many different things to help manage it,” she says, adding that it always seemed to come back. “About a
Science backs rituals as an empowering strategy to help you bounce back from failure
August 09, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Chances are, you have some kind of ritual that makes you feel better about life. Maybe you like wearing yellow socks to function as a good-luck charm when your favorite basketball team plays, or dry-brushing before bed, or taking a slightly longer route
Science backs rituals as an empowering strategy to help you bounce back from failure
August 09, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Chances are, you have some kind of ritual that makes you feel better about life. Maybe you like wearing yellow socks to function as a good-luck charm when your favorite basketball team plays, or dry-brushing before bed, or taking a slightly longer route
This 10-minute standing yoga flow can help improve your balance and posture
August 09, 2019 at 12:56PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3iXM7AR0lY] Much to my surprise, a couple of years back, science proved that yoga can count as cardio. Sure, it can be relaxing AF and feel like a lullaby acted out by your body, but sometimes a vinyasa flow can get your
Reading is the ultimate mindfulness practice for the restless—so grab book and settle in
August 09, 2019 at 10:03AM by CWC Whenever someone asks about my “hobbies” to fulfill our we-just-met small talk quota, I always list reading first. Somehow though, it never feels quite right to lump my literary pursuits together with knitting, baking healthy desserts, and curating Spotify playlists to match my
Why experts want you to think twice before getting your vagina steamed
August 09, 2019 at 09:42AM by CWC I’ve done a lot of wild stuff for the sake of wellness—like getting a crystal facial (which felt really good) and detoxing my body in a pool of lava rocks (which absolutely did not feel really good)—but nothing quite tops the time I
Nicole Cardoza believes wellness is a human right—and she’s putting her money where her mouth is
August 09, 2019 at 08:34AM by CWC Nicole Cardoza, a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and advocate, opened Instagram in late June and was surprised to see her own face smiling back at her from Yoga Journal‘s feed. The photo was part of a post asking readers to vote on who should
Nicole Cardoza believes wellness is a human right—and she’s putting her money where her mouth is
August 09, 2019 at 08:34AM by CWC Nicole Cardoza, a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and advocate, opened Instagram in late June and was surprised to see her own face smiling back at her from Yoga Journal‘s feed. The photo was part of a post asking readers to vote on who should
These common ‘kneecapping’ words prevent you from fully communicating your needs
August 09, 2019 at 08:03AM by CWC Before sending any email, text, or Instagram message, I do what I call “a fluff check.” This involves scanning the text for any superfluous language that I’ve added out of habit to make my sentences sound peachy-keen. Such habits aren’t so easy to
Alligator crawls are the wildest way to work your entire body like an animal
August 09, 2019 at 07:43AM by CWC You can always count on your animal friends to hook you up with some killer workout ideas. There’s bear crawls, crab walks, inchworms, donkey kicks—if you can think of an animal, there’s probably a wildly effective move inspired by it. At this point,