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
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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
Introduce your winter blues to koselig, Norway’s loneliness-fighting version of hygge
January 10, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC One of my happiest memories takes place in February, which is hilarious because February is a frigid, dark, gray month. It was a winter wedding weekend at mountain resort, where the snow is somehow always fresh and you can ice-skate safely on the
The 7 pantry staples you’re not storing in the refrigerator—but definitely should
January 10, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC Perishable items—like fruit, veggies, eggs, and milk—go in the fridge of course. And everything else is packed into the pantry. But prepare to be shook, because everything you know about food storage and pantry items is about to change. A lot of the
This retinol oil has completely transformed how bright and even my skin looks
January 10, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC When my hormonal acne wouldn’t budge, I had to end my love affair with facial oils as I figured out a game plan for clear skin. This saddened me, because although facial oils are luxe, nourishing ways to hydrate and feed your skin,
Scientists say these 5 healthy habits extend your healthspan by 10 years
January 10, 2020 at 07:45PM by CWC As humans strive to live longer and healthier lives, longevity experts are on a mission to prolong not only your lifespan, but to increase the number of years you’ll live free of debilitating disease. Scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public