August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When the ketogenic diet first entered the public consciousness a couple years ago, times were tough. There were no cookbooks to help people navigate the high-fat, low-carb diet without getting sick of butter and avocado. No one was making keto cookies, bread, and
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5 things a microbiologist wants you to do to improve the air quality in your home
August 16, 2019 at 09:55AM by CWC You know that moment when you step into nature and feel the urge to close your eyes and take a whiff of the air around you? Same. And thatâs great and great for youâexcept when itâs straight-up unhealthy. Effects of inhaling pollution over
These camo trail sneakers are all I want to wear from here on out
August 16, 2019 at 09:40AM by CWC I never thought Iâd say this in my entire life, but Iâm in love with a pair of trail sneakers. Sure, I know that gorpcore is rising to never-before-seen heights, with Balenciaga sending puffer jackets down the runway, Tevas dominating as the shoe
Intuitive eating is all about listening to your bodyâhereâs how to start, according to experts
August 16, 2019 at 09:14AM by CWC When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, thereâs a lot of information out there. Between figuring out which eating plan to follow, what the deal is with sugar in fruit, or if buzzy trends like celery juice are worth
Lip plumpers have come a long way since the â90s, so you can kiss buzzing buh-bye
August 16, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC A lot of things from the â90s have come back with a vengeance in 2019, but havenât necessarily improved in their second iterationâIâd like to submit the new version of Four Weddings and a Funeral and that time NâSYNC performed at Coachella without Justin
Use âthe newspaper testâ to judge how much detail about your love life to share with friends
August 16, 2019 at 06:58AM by CWC I have a large group of female friends, and we all know one another quite well, both individually and in the scope of our group dynamic. Perhaps as a result of shows like Sex and the City, The Bold Type, and countless others
A version of 911 specifically for mental health crises could be coming soon
August 16, 2019 at 06:53AM by CWC Suicide is a huge problem in the United Statesâthe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide rates have increased by 30 percent since 1999, and rates of suicide among women and girls in particular are rising faster than those of
Ditch the stain stick, this baking soda spray gets any evidence of spills out of laundry
August 16, 2019 at 06:44AM by CWC One second youâre enjoying your chilled, iced matcha latte, and the next you have a gigantic green stain staring at you (or popsicle drip this time of year) from your fresh white shirt. Itâs happened to the best of us. Typically, a stain
I failed #PlasticFreeJulyâand Iâm so glad I did
August 16, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Last month, the #PlasticFreeJuly hashtag started popping up on some of the Instagram accounts I follow. At the time, Iâd been deeply affected by The Guardianâs series on plastic, and after I learned that that majority of plasticâeven the stuff we toss in
8 essential tools every healthy chef needs to master the meal prep life
August 16, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC You know how people can spend hours falling down the Instagram rabbit hole of Bachelorette conspiracy theories or trying to figure out if Keanu Reeves is truly ageless? I, on the other hand, swoon over all the ways fitfluencers prep their meals in
I tried a polyamorous relationship, and it kinda workedâuntil it didnât
August 16, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC Iâve never been particularly traditional, especially when it comes to relationships, but even I was thrown for a loop after falling in love with someone who âdidnât do monogamy.â Matt was a musician with a punk mentality who âdidnât doâ much of anything
Asked and answered: Does getting acupuncture hurtâeven a little bit?
August 16, 2019 at 02:35AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juOrU0HAjYA] Does acupuncture really help you relax? Watch the video to find out. As far as wellness trends go, acupuncture is basically the OG. In fact, itâs barely a trend at allâitâs an ancient wellness practice. Still, first-timers may have anxieties about
Canât figure out why youâre upset? Just look to the âtriangle of changeâ
August 15, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I canât tell you how many times Iâve found myself feeling upset, and when my boyfriend or BFF asks âwhatâs wrong?â all that follows is extreme confusion. In fact, I often even feel this way when I personally try to introspect to decipher
Society still has a pretty messed up way of talking about âhealthyâ eatingâhereâs why that matters
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When I first started writing about food several years ago, I didnât think twice about referring to mac and cheese as an âindulgenceâ or using the term âclean eating.â I tried to steer clear of talk about calorie counting, weight, or fad diets
These swimsuits double as sports bras, so Iâll be wearing them long past Labor Day
August 15, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Iâve long been a believer in strategic swimwear. I love when a triangle top that peeks out during a dance-floor move can be excused as a bathing suit, or a when bandeau bikini that gives new, family-gathering-appropriate life to a v-neck that might
Approximately 1,000 yoga teachers have told me this is the most relaxing pose
August 15, 2019 at 11:38AM by CWC Whenever I take a yin yoga class (which is all about deep, long stretching), I can almost feel my thoughts melting into beautiful pink goo. Pigeon pose is my main squeeze. Iâd sell my first born child before letting forward fold slip through
Why itâs smart to keep a âkitchen curfew,â according to a registered dietitian
August 15, 2019 at 09:59AM by CWC I donât know about you, but my watch always reads snack oâclock. I research nutritious noshing options like itâs my job (because⌠it kinda is); spoiling my dinner is just a given at this point. When Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, dietitian and founder BZ
These $10 fancy-smelling body wipes are the only thing better than a shower itself
August 15, 2019 at 09:45AM by CWC There are few things in this world more uncomfortable than having to go through a day without a shower. By 11 a.m., your body starts to feel sticky and gross, and by the time that lunch rolls around, every other thought that pops
If you live your life in leggings, elevate your look with the latest athleisure must-have
August 15, 2019 at 09:28AM by CWC If you think leggings make you feel free, just wait until you slip on an exercise dress. Ever since Outdoor Voices released its iconic dress meant for #DoingThings—whether that’s running trails or errands—it’s become a summer staple for ladies everywhere. But why stop
The key differences between having unrealistic expectations and demanding what you deserve
August 15, 2019 at 08:32AM by CWC Anyoneâs whoâs ever lived a day or had any desire everâwhether itâs related to a relationship, a job, or even a mealâis familiar with the concept of having expectations. After all, it would be tough to work toward something you want without having
9 healthy eating experts relive the romance of the first meal they cooked for their partner
August 15, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC Itâs often said that the way to someoneâs heart is through their stomach, and thereâs something really vulnerable about cooking for someone. Youâre spending your time and energy in hopes of making that special someone feel nourished and cared for. And hey, cooking
5 Instagram videos to bookmark if youâre still confused in the weight room
August 15, 2019 at 08:23AM by CWC In college, I had an (admittedly weak) comedic bit about how cardio machine hopping was my version of bar hopping. The 45 minutes I spent at the gym consisted of bouncing from the treadmill to the stairclimber to the elliptical with no real
The secret to making any foundation look sheer? Itâs all in the brush
August 15, 2019 at 06:57AM by CWC As much as I love makeup, foundation is the one thing that still makes me cower in fear. There are just too many factors youâve gotta pay attention to in order to apply it flawlessly, from matching your skin tone with precision to
Hips tight from spin class? Same. Here are the best ways to combat that
August 15, 2019 at 06:30AM by CWC Although zillions of people are spinning class fanatics, there are two very common complaints I hear from those who attend workouts: 1) âOuch, my butt is definitely going to be covered in bruises,â and 2) âMy hips are tight AF.â While the former issue
6 things I wish Iâd known before freezing my eggs
August 15, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Iâd written about egg freezing pretty extensively for multiple outletsâincluding Well+Goodâbefore I decided to give it a go. For this reason, I thought I knew what to expect of the process: lots of shots, of course, and some sticker shock (to the tune
I love you (long distance?): How I reclaimed 3 words for myself
August 15, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC My boyfriend is hanging upside down when I realizeâholy crapâIâm head over heels in love with him. Weâre at a rock climbing gym in Queens, and Iâm gawking up at his six-foot frame alongside a group of his closest friends as he scales
A dermatologist says *this* ingredient is the little black dress of skin care
August 15, 2019 at 02:21AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0sqKBXyjls] Welcome to âDear Derm,â our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, sheâll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to
Hugger, high-fiver, or cheek-kisser? Your greeting style says a lot about your personality
August 14, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Iâm convinced that one of most cringeworthy feelings that can be experienced in life comes as a result of going in for a hug and being met with a handshake from the other person. Take a second now to imagine those uncomfortable fragments
Sâwell made water bottles coolâand now theyâre coming for your meal prep routine
August 14, 2019 at 03:30PM by CWC Five years ago, who would have thought that designer water bottles would be a Thing? Yet, having a Sâwell stainless steel water bottle has become a chic workout accessory. Whether youâre into the marble design, teakwood, or one with a psychedelic print, spending
A therapistâs guide to coping when you feel completely overwhelmed
August 14, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Experiencing the heaviness and stress that comes with feeling overwhelmed can be paralyzing, regardless of the cause. Itâs looking down at your to-do list and having absolutely no idea where to start. Itâs thinking of everything your partner, kids, and seemingly everyone else