September 10, 2019 at 09:46PM by CWC It’s a complete myth that some people come out of the womb just bursting with confidence. You’re not born with or without it; it’s learned. This is important to remember if you have a tendency of sitting in your office chair, stewing with
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Why experts want you to give a hard pass to the OMAD diet
September 10, 2019 at 09:44PM by CWC Another day, another acronym, another questionable diet. Today, it’s the OMAD diet, which is shorthand for the “one-meal-a-day” diet. I’m admittedly not a fan of fad diets in general, but just the name of this one makes me roll my eyes way back
Why experts want you to give a hard pass to the OMAD diet
September 10, 2019 at 09:44PM by CWC Another day, another acronym, another questionable diet. Today, it’s the OMAD diet, which is shorthand for the “one-meal-a-day” diet. I’m admittedly not a fan of fad diets in general, but just the name of this one makes me roll my eyes way back
How 2019 became the peak era of society’s infatuation with personality types
September 10, 2019 at 09:03PM by CWC These days, many dating profiles include the person’s Myers-Briggs type. And it’s tough to find any sort of publication that doesn’t cover astrology—though those pieces of content now have to compete hard with all the dedicated apps and platforms cropping up to serve
In a battle between hummus and guac, which healthy snack dip wins?
September 10, 2019 at 08:24PM by CWC If you’re throwing a party and you don’t plan to serve hummus and guacamole, don’t bother sending me an invitation. Just kidding. However, I will cease to trust your snacking prowess and will bring my own avocado and chickpea dips from here on
I tried J. Lo’s Hustlers pole dancing workout, and I’ve never felt sexier or stronger
September 10, 2019 at 08:02PM by CWC As a fitness editor who spends a significant portion of her time either working out, thinking about working out, or writing about working out, there’s always something intimidating about walking into a class that I’ve never tried before. Multiply that by 10,000 when that
5,000 retinol products have launched in the past 3 years, but we’re most excited about this drugstore diamond
September 10, 2019 at 08:01PM by CWC With years of dermatologist intel under our belts, we’ve always said that retinol is one of the few skin-care products that’s almost always worth splurging on. But with the launch of Olay’s Retinol24, which you can get at the drugstore as of today,
Suicide prevention is about more than hotlines. Here’s how *you* could save a life
September 10, 2019 at 07:55PM by CWC On World Suicide Prevention Day, millions of people are connecting with one shared goal: to raise awareness and spark action to help prevent suicide. Here, psychologist and Well+Good Council member Drew Ramsey, MD explains why reducing stigma and normalizing mental health are so
This comfy neck pillow is the only way an off-duty flight attendant gets any sleep on a plane
September 10, 2019 at 05:46PM by CWC Getting comfortable on an airplane isn’t easy. And falling asleep during your flight is particularly challenging, what with the shrinking leg room and reclined-seat battles. Sarah Foster, a New York City-based flight attendant behind the blog Flying with Foster, knows this all too
4 dermatologist-backed ways to keep your skin barrier healthy (and honestly they’re so easy)
September 10, 2019 at 05:20PM by CWC Your skin barrier is like your very own zone defense. All around the clock, it’s keeping you protected from skin enemies like pollution, UV rays, dust, gunk—the list goes on. And yet, for the skin barrier to become an MVP, it needs some
New to HIIT? Follow these 6 insider tips to slay your workouts
September 10, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Different workout classes are scary for different reasons. Yoga’s intimidating because it can easily make you fart in public (sorry, but it’s true). I’m always afraid to clip into a spin bike because I don’t know how to clip back out. And if
This trio of Trader Joe’s seasonings is the easiest way to cook fancy without the fuss
September 10, 2019 at 03:02PM by CWC Whenever Trader Joe’s launches a new spice, it’s the culinary equivalent of a Supreme drop. Suddenly, jar after jar is flying off the shelf faster than you can say “everything but the bagel,” homemade dishes become just a touch more flavorful. While some
How to tell if you’re using *too* many skin-care ingredients at once
September 10, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC As I once learned after eating an entire bag of Sour Patch Watermelons that left me with an actual sugar hangover the next morning, there is definitely such thing as “too much of a good thing.” And this morning, as I layered my
Why crying during sex is a thing—even when it’s consensual, enjoyable, and loving
September 10, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC When sex with your partner is fun, happy, and—most importantly—consensual, your mind and body are liable to react in a number of different ways. Your feel-good emotions run high, and your adrenaline pumps, and the result may include you shaking, moaning, writhing, or
The 2 foods you should *always* buy organic, according to a top dietitian
September 10, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHSaA0-Chg] There’s a reason why Whole Foods is often dubbed Whole Paycheck—buying all-organic everything can add up. But given the risks of pesticides from most conventionally-grown produce…what’s a healthy, budget-conscious eater to do? Registered dietitian and You Versus Food host Tracy Lockwood
The 2 foods you should *always* buy organic, according to a top dietitian
September 10, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHSaA0-Chg] There’s a reason why Whole Foods is often dubbed Whole Paycheck—buying all-organic everything can add up. But given the risks of pesticides from most conventionally-grown produce…what’s a healthy, budget-conscious eater to do? Registered dietitian and You Versus Food host Tracy Lockwood
Learn the ‘5-3-3 breathing technique’ for the most up and at ’em morning attitude
September 10, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC From the moment I wake up, my to-do list is already running through my mind in neon lights. It’s a lot for only having been conscious for five seconds, which is why finding out crafty ways to re-center myself before jumping out of
Learn the ‘5-3-3 breathing technique’ for the most up and at ’em morning attitude
September 10, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC From the moment I wake up, my to-do list is already running through my mind in neon lights. It’s a lot for only having been conscious for five seconds, which is why finding out crafty ways to re-center myself before jumping out of
The 9 best inclusive sex education Instagram accounts to follow right now
September 10, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC In the event that the sexual education you received in your high school classroom more closely resembled a Mean Girls punch line than the comprehensive, inclusive, and factual rundown we all deserve and deserve and need, two things: 1. You’re hardly alone in
Yes, healthy fats are good for you—but it’s still possible to overdo it
September 10, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC If the nutrition world had Avengers (bear with me here), fat would be the Bucky Barnes of the group—once a villain, then rehabilitated to be a true hero. It’s not that long ago when fat-free butter replacements and fat-free snacks and desserts were
7 under-$50 leggings that stand up to even your sweatiest, most high-intensity workouts
September 10, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Workout clothes are akin to sushi in my mind: I’m extremely wary of a deal or discount. And so, I often admittedly question just how good a pair of inexpensive workout leggings that cost under $50 could possibly be. Now, before you start rolling
7 under-$50 leggings that stand up to even your sweatiest, most high-intensity workouts
September 10, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Workout clothes are akin to sushi in my mind: I’m extremely wary of a deal or discount. And so, I often admittedly question just how good a pair of inexpensive workout leggings that cost under $50 could possibly be. Now, before you start rolling
Ok, TMI: Why do the back of my earrings smell absolutely disgusting?
September 09, 2019 at 11:15PM by CWC Tell me how accurate this scenario is: You’re sitting at your desk in the office, or cozied up on the couch, twirling your earring back (which is a soothing thing to do with your hands, much like twirling your hair or clicking a
‘Cross-fiber friction’ saved my stiff neck—and made me feel 2 inches taller
September 09, 2019 at 10:53PM by CWC Every once in a while in yoga class, a magical thing happens: the teacher comes up behind you during savasana and gives you a neck massage. The five-second act of other care is worth the entire $30 drop-in free, in my opinion. But
Why you don’t have to ‘forgive and forget’ to truly move on
September 09, 2019 at 09:13PM by CWC The act of forgiving someone is often put on a pedestal. Self-help books and page-after-page of Pinterest quotes will tell you that no closure truly comes without first uttering “I forgive you.” Despite the phrase’s sterling reputation, psychologists say that not every hurtful
Would you let your partner follow your location 24/7? These people do
September 09, 2019 at 07:28PM by CWC Shortly after Sahra Sajasi met her boyfriend, they went to a festival together. Since getting separated from your date in a crowd is categorically the worst, the pair wisely decided to add each other on Find My Friends—a mobile tracker app that comes
The 2-minute nail art design to steal if you hate doing your nails yourself
September 09, 2019 at 06:43PM by CWC Getting a manicure is kind of like the ultimate therapy for me. You sit there—phone stashed out of reach in your purse—and totally zen out as your manicurist transforms your nails. Doing your own nails at home, however, might not have quite the
The 2-minute nail art design to steal if you hate doing your nails yourself
September 09, 2019 at 06:43PM by CWC Getting a manicure is kind of like the ultimate therapy for me. You sit there—phone stashed out of reach in your purse—and totally zen out as your manicurist transforms your nails. Doing your own nails at home, however, might not have quite the
Skin-care ampoules are like the harder-working sister of serums
September 09, 2019 at 06:06PM by CWC These days, beauty counters are piled high with stacks and stacks of the latest creams, serums, and SPFs that all promise to whisk skin concerns and prevent new ones from coming on. In no surprise to anyone, super-concentrated active ingredients are highly covetable,
This $265 moisturizer is destined to be the next La Mer—and it’s worth every penny
September 09, 2019 at 04:07PM by CWC Every once in a while, a skin-care product comes along that completely changes the game. As of late, that product has been Augustinus Bader Cream ($265), a namesake moisturizer created by German professor Augustinus Bader, who reinterpreted his medical-grade, wound-healing hydrogel into a