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, Iād been deeply affected by The Guardianās series on plastic, and after I learned that that majority of plasticāeven the stuff we toss in
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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 workedāuntil it didnāt
August 16, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC Iāve 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 ādidnāt do monogamy.ā Matt was a musician with a punk mentality who ādidnāt doā much of anything
Asked and answered: Does getting acupuncture hurtāeven 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, itās barely a trend at allāitās an ancient wellness practice. Still, first-timers may have anxieties about
Canāt figure out why youāre upset? Just look to the ātriangle of changeā
August 15, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I canāt tell you how many times Iāve found myself feeling upset, and when my boyfriend or BFF asks āwhatās wrong?ā 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 āhealthyā eatingāhereās why that matters
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When I first started writing about food several years ago, I didnāt think twice about referring to mac and cheese as an āindulgenceā or using the term āclean eating.ā I tried to steer clear of talk about calorie counting, weight, or fad diets
These swimsuits double as sports bras, so Iāll be wearing them long past Labor Day
August 15, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Iāve 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. Iād sell my first born child before letting forward fold slip through
Why itās smart to keep a ākitchen curfew,ā according to a registered dietitian
August 15, 2019 at 09:59AM by CWC I donāt know about you, but my watch always reads snack oāclock. I research nutritious noshing options like itās my job (becauseā¦ 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 Anyoneās whoās ever lived a day or had any desire everāwhether itās related to a relationship, a job, or even a mealāis 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 Itās often said that the way to someoneās heart is through their stomach, and thereās something really vulnerable about cooking for someone. Youāre 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 youāre 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? Itās 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 youāve 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 twoĀ very common complaints I hear from those who attend workouts: 1) āOuch, my butt is definitely going to be covered in bruises,ā and 2) āMy hips are tight AF.ā While the former issue
6 things I wish Iād known before freezing my eggs
August 15, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Iād written about egg freezing pretty extensively for multiple outletsāincluding Well+Goodābefore 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 realizeāholy crapāIām head over heels in love with him. Weāre at a rock climbing gym in Queens, and Iām 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 āDear Derm,ā our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, sheāll 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 Iām 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
Sāwell made water bottles coolāand now theyāre 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 Sāwell stainless steel water bottle has become a chic workout accessory. Whether youāre into the marble design, teakwood, or one with a psychedelic print, spending
A therapistās 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. Itās looking down at your to-do list and having absolutely no idea where to start. Itās thinking of everything your partner, kids, and seemingly everyone else
Cherries are jam-packed with vitamins and antioxidants, so consider it your skin-brightening superhero
August 14, 2019 at 01:04PM by CWC Pineapple and watermelon tend to get all of the credit as our fruit-favorite summer skin saviors. In addition to being picnic basket and beach snack staples (because, really, is it even a beach day if there isnāt a bag of watermelon packed and
This super-intense plyometric move combines the two hardest glutes exercises into one killer butt workout
August 14, 2019 at 12:53PM by CWC Walking into New Yorkās Dogpound fitness studio, thereās no question that youāre about to put inĀ work. Thereās a huge black tire outside beckoning for you to flip it over (like supermodel Ashley Graham does on the reg), a boxing ring, assault bikes (which
25 seaweed recipes that prove itās delicious beyond sushi
August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC While seaweed may not be the sexiest superfood (Itās green! Itās slippery! Itās texture is meh.), the ultra-nutritious underwater plant has stepped into the spotlight as one of the āitā foods on the market over the past few years years. Yes, itās often
Meet the plant-based protein that will help you sleep better tonight
August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSMO1uvTaE] Pesto can be the perfect bedtime eat when you add just one secret ingredient: spirulina. Get the recipe here.Ā We love a good bedtime snack, especially when itās full of nutrients that can promote sleep. In our newest episode of Plant
Like a rom-com protagonist, I told my best friend I was in love with him
August 14, 2019 at 10:25AM by CWC Harry and Sally. Ross and Rachel. Dawson and Joey. Sam and Diane. Cher and Josh. Monica and Chandler. Robin and Barney. Etcetera. Etcetera. Etcetera. Few love stories appeal to me so much as do those centered around best friends-turned-lovers. In my cynical mind,
This monthās full moon is all about following your heartāhereās exactly what that means for your sign
August 14, 2019 at 10:23AM by CWC After having survived what felt like the longest Mercury retrograde ever (not to mention the aftershocks of its lingering Mercury retroshade, weāre all due for some good vibes. And tomorrow, August 15, with the full sturgeon moon in Aquarius, thatās exactly what we
The glycemic index pinpoints foods that can mess with blood sugar, but thereās a catch
August 14, 2019 at 09:57AM by CWC When it comes to healthy eating, itās official: Sugar, not fat, is the ābig badā of the nutrition world. Excessive sugar intake is linked to Type 2 diabetes, chronic inflammation, and other long-term health consequences, and most of us are eating way too
Scientists take steps toward a vaccine for chlamydia, one of the most common STIs
August 14, 2019 at 09:32AM by CWC A new study published Tuesday in The LancetĀ shows promise for a chlamydia vaccine in the near future. As STI rates reach a record high, it canāt come soon enough. In 2016, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than