September 20, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I love fall, but there are two things that really grind my gears this time of year: I can’t use the Internet without being bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin spice everything, and my lips are so chapped that they feel like they could
Category: City
These are the 9 healthiest items to order at P.F. Chang’s, according to a dietitian
September 20, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Whether you live in a big city with literally hundreds of hole-in-the-wall Chinese places or a suburb with just a handful of hidden gems, people still flock to P.F. Chang’s as if it’s the only place in town serving up fried rice and
The failproof way to ensure your manicure never grows out before you’re ready
September 19, 2019 at 11:14PM by CWC I’m the queen of chipped nails. Between all the cooking, typing, and tending to my urban jungle, it’s not uncommon for me to pay my manicurist a visit between appointments. But that was before I realized I could save time and money by reaching
Nobel Prize-winning technology is coming for your skin care
September 19, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC At a certain point when every influencer, heiress, and celebrity has decided to join the beauty bubble and launch a skin-care brand, one starts to wonder if products are worth the hype. What’s actually behind them, anyway? Do they exist simply to expand
The Class by Taryn Toomey is coming to a city near you (you heard me!)
September 19, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Every Sunday, no matter how non-virtuous my behavior the night before, I scrape myself out of bed at 8 a.m. to make it to a 9 a.m. exercise class. I do this not because I love to work out (I do not), but
Find your superfood soulmate based on your wellness goals
September 19, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Integrating superfoods into your everyday diet is awesome—but understanding which superfoods address specific areas of your health before adding them to your grocery cart? Even better. For a refresher, here’s what a superfood actually is: “A superfood is a naturally occurring ingredient that
Scuba diving in the Caribbean gave me the meditative experience I didn’t sign up for
September 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC When I arrived in Utila, Honduras—one of country’s three Bay Islands, which are located in the Caribbean—I had no intention of scuba diving period, let alone taking a certification course and then scuba diving in Costa Rica soon thereafter. But once I arrived
Try this two-minute trick for turning insecurities into confidence
September 18, 2019 at 11:55PM by CWC It can be easy to let seemingly harmless thoughts (like wondering why your skin won’t cooperate with your own agenda, or skipping that workout class due to the anxiety of sweating it out with a group of strangers) the same way you mentally
The grown-up version of ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ stretches the tightest muscles in your body
September 18, 2019 at 05:41PM by CWC When I picture my own personal hell-scape, the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” loops endlessly while scary cartoon characters dance around me with ritualistic fervor. But I really shouldn’t be so fast to dismiss the lesson at the heart this nursery rhyme.
Can air purifiers help you sleep? I took one for a test-spin to find out
September 18, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC I don’t have many talents, but sleep is definitely one of them. On any sleepover I’ve ever had, my friends have marveled at my ability to fall asleep immediately when I hit the pillow, and the fact that I almost always sleep solidly
The meaning of gratitude is expansive—but here are 4 things it definitely is not
September 18, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Gratitude isn’t necessarily displaying a throw pillow that reads “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” It’s not always that knee-jerk “thanks” you give your barista (who you probably don’t tip). And it’s usually not an Instagram post thanking your partner
‘Mandala’ yoga deletes all your negative thoughts—these are the 5 best flows on YouTube
September 17, 2019 at 10:37PM by CWC Yoga is near and dear to my heart. It’s the one hour of my day when I can tell my brain to be quiet and actually get it to listen to me. When you’re flowing on your mat, tuning the teacher out for even
The 8 best ‘Friends’ moments that double as legitimately helpful wellness tips
September 17, 2019 at 09:22PM by CWC In the 25 years since the September 22, 1994, premiere of Friends on NBC, the sitcom has not only proved to have incredible staying power in pop culture via its characters, its cult-beloved haircuts, and its syndication. Often cited as one of the
The easiest habit to adopt to improve your worst days doesn’t even require speaking
September 17, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Right now, my life is amid a phase of change—and I’m personally predisposed to hate change. But, waaah waaah waaah, because even if I’m having a bad day, it’s still a day I still have to get through. One way I’ve been trying
It’s your socks, not your shoes, causing that colony of blisters on your feet
September 16, 2019 at 10:37PM by CWC I’m smack-dab in the middle of training for the New York City Marathon—and FYI (perhaps TMI?), my foot hygiene situation is not good. Heading out for 15-milers might be the exact opposite of getting a pedicure, and none of my scrubbing has yielded
We tried 21 days of at-home workouts—here’s how it changed our outlook on fitness
September 16, 2019 at 02:59PM by CWC At-home workouts are pretty ideal for people with busy schedules (so, pretty much every human). You roll out of bed, throw on your activewear, and get straight to sweating. The problem? Finding the motivation to actually power through at your maximum potential. It’s
Want to get into investing? Here’s your beginner-friendly guide to deciding which route is best for you
September 16, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at our monthly event series in New York City plus our online one-month wellness plans. Here, Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and
To all those seeking balance (aka everyone): Cosmically, this is your time
September 16, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC With the harvest full moon behind us and the moon now in its waning phase, we approach the denouement of Virgo season. This week, the sun moves from 22 degrees of Virgo to 29 degrees (each sign only contains 30 degrees total). So,
Dentists actually *don’t* want you to brush your teeth after eating these foods
September 15, 2019 at 12:02AM by CWC Today in things you didn’t know you were doing wrong but are: brushing your teeth. I didn’t expect to get into a debate about teeth brushing habits well, ever, but here we are don’t @ me. Apparently there are people who brush their
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
September 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC I like my eyelashes to feel like actual butterflies sitting on my eyeballs, protecting them from crap in the air while making my eyes look pretty and feminine. With lots and lots of length. Some people get annoyed by eyelashes that they can
30 percent of millennials are lonely, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing
September 14, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC When YouGov released its survey of 1,254 adults this summer, the results—which found that 30 percent of millennials are lonely, making them the loneliest generation—made headlines all over the internet. Many found the stats to be surprising (for instance, one in five reported
How to strength train your ’emotional resilience’ before disaster strikes
September 13, 2019 at 11:23PM by CWC Not to brag, but I think I’m on my way to wining the gold medal in emotional resilience. Emotional resilience, ICYMI, is the ability to adapt to a stressful change or recover from a painful experience efficiently, and my year has had plenty
Yep, you can mimic Swedish or deep tissue massages with just a ball
September 13, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Some people come home to significant others who love and cherish them—and, like, that’s cool. Personally, I’m at the stage of my life where I’m most excited to walk through my front door and find my three sweethearts: my foam roller, lacrosse ball,
Running in the rain is an inevitable part of training—here’s how to keep it comfy
September 13, 2019 at 02:30PM by CWC I’ll use just about any excuse not to go for run: “The air quality isn’t great today.” “My allergies are acting up.” “My cats will miss me too much.” So, I am definitely not one to lace up my trainers when the skies
What it’s *really* like to get a $2,000 facial treatment
September 13, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXa5V2KkJE] Close your eyes and imagine getting a $2,000 facial. Are you envisioning your skin being scrubbed with tiny crystals? The most extra LED light setup? Face masks and chemical peels and gadgets galore? Yep, that’s pretty accurate, at least in senior
What it’s *really* like to get a $2,000 facial treatment
September 13, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXa5V2KkJE] Close your eyes and imagine getting a $2,000 facial. Are you envisioning your skin being scrubbed with tiny crystals? The most extra LED light setup? Face masks and chemical peels and gadgets galore? Yep, that’s pretty accurate, at least in senior
This is the exercise NASA astronauts do when they get back from space to recover
September 12, 2019 at 11:01PM by CWC List out all of the different types of exercises in the world, and you’d be hard pressed to find one more fun than a rebounder workout. After all, the entire premise is basically just jumping on a trampoline—the way you used to back
The 2-minute shower routine that a derm and acupuncturist say will jolt you awake
September 12, 2019 at 09:25PM by CWC Taking a shower is the best $0 self-care method that there is. Think about it: A few minutes under the jet stream gives you an excuse to slather your body in fancy products while simultaneously washing away dirt/grime/stress/sins, and you’d be hard-pressed to
8 trainers share the best moves for working your obliques—and there’s not a side plank in sight
September 12, 2019 at 05:52PM by CWC There are so many exercises you can use to work your core. Crunches, sit-ups, leg raises… the list is never-ending. Located on the sides of the abdominals muscles, the obliques can be particularly tricky to isolate. And since no one wants to do
8 trainers share the best moves for working your obliques—and there’s not a side plank in sight
September 12, 2019 at 05:52PM by CWC There are so many exercises you can use to work your core. Crunches, sit-ups, leg raises… the list is never-ending. Located on the sides of the abdominals muscles, the obliques can be particularly tricky to isolate. And since no one wants to do