August 23, 2019 at 07:39PM by CWC Treating yourself to great, clean skin care does not—I repeat, does not—have to mean emptying your wallet for the sake of the cause. In fact, you can get a radiant face, by way of ingredients that don’t belong on a “hazardous waste” list,
Category: You and your body
This easy fitness tracker hack will make sure you’re actually getting *all* those steps in
August 23, 2019 at 07:25PM by CWC It’s easy to become thigh-crampingly fanatical about counting your steps. Despite the naysayers who claim there’s no science behind the 10,000-steps-a-day-for-health benchmark, there’s something satisfying about hitting that milestone. It’s like a shiny badge that says, “Even if I skipped SoulCycle today, I have proven
How mentally tough are you? There’s now a 10-question quiz for that
August 23, 2019 at 06:54PM by CWC Now that I’ve kicked off my training for the New York Marathon, my desire for the elusive skill known as “mental toughness” has reached an all-time-high. Oxford Reference defines the trait—nay, superpower, really— as “a quality of mind or intellect characterized by, among other
8 top trainers name their favorite triceps exercises—and there’s not a dip in sight
August 23, 2019 at 05:24PM by CWC Can we get a show of hands from those who despise triceps exercises? Oh, cool, everyone? Out of all the different ways you can work out your arms, there’s really no burn like a triceps burn. But there’s no need to continue doing
These are the best healthy salads to order at Chotp’d, according to a dietitian
August 23, 2019 at 04:58PM by CWC You’ve already scored a healthy win just by making Chopt’d your lunch or dinner destination; anything greens or grains-based is loaded with fiber. But just like at any other restaurant, if you ascribe to a specific eating plan, there are certain factors to
Etiquette experts lay out how to RSVP ‘no’ to anything without having a single regret
August 23, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC As a social human being in her mid-thirties, I’d venture to say that I’m not alone in my current state of drowning in invitations to weddings, baby showers, housewarming parties, and general “just-because!” girls’ weekends. In fact, I know I’m not alone; I’ve
How many times can I wear the same PJs before it’s, well, gross?
August 23, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I’ve always lived my life by the Two Night Pajama Rule—the unofficial (and unscientific) belief that sporting the same PJs for consecutive sleeps is fine. Just fine. But now that curiosity has led me to consult the experts, I’ve discovered that every two-night
If a conditioner and hair spray had a baby, it would be these spray-everywhere hair milks
August 23, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I cut dairy from my diet completely for over two years, but when it came to my beauty routine, I was all about the stuff. If it were feasible in today’s world, I’d even bathe in milk à la Cleopatra. Case in point:
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the scent of your vagina
August 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC PSA: No two vaginas smell the same, and every vagina can put off a variety of scents. Meaning, there’s no single aromatic profile of a “healthy” vagina. Still, it’s worth noting that none of the smattering of “healthy” scents will call to mind
What the heck is a microcurrent facial? One editor tried the sculpting, smoothing treatment to find out
August 23, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_D8x1H3TTU] The best—and arguably most WTF-worthy—way to lift your face and smooth your skin? With an electrical current-based workout. In the latest episode of What the Wellness, video producer Ella Dove visits SB Skin for a microcurrent facial to see if it will
Female bodybuilders share how strength makes them feel feminine
August 23, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC One of the final frontiers for body positivity in the fitness world: women having muscles. Society has a particular image of what it means to be feminine, and being shredded is often not included in that limited view—to the detriment of athletes across
Our bodies just aren’t designed for constant tech use—here’s how to keep yours safe and strong
August 23, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC I like to joke that if future humans are anything like me, legs won’t be evolutionarily necessary. That’s because I sit at my desk and use my laptop most hours of the day, and then I move on over to my couch to
If you eat beef, your #prayforAmazon social media post is hypocritical
August 23, 2019 at 12:07AM by CWC After a day spent off Instagram yesterday, I dived into my feed for a few minutes before bed to check in on the latest in #hotgirlsummer content. But instead of a series of smoldering selfies, I found shocking images of the Amazon rainforest
7 eye doctor-approved mascaras for sensitive eyes that keep watering out of sight
August 22, 2019 at 11:02PM by CWC Mascara can do a lot of amazing stuff. The right product can lengthen and volumize your lashes in the flick of a wand. The wrong one, though, can leave you itching and burning, especially if you’ve got sensitive eyes. That makes finding a
This delicious, low-sugar birthday cake is definitely worth celebrating
August 22, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYSyVKWwpTU] A low-sugar (but still delicious) birthday cake? You need this recipe ASAP. Without a doubt, the best part of any birthday is the cake. Getting a year older? Eh. Presents? Cool, but I can buy my own stuff, thanks. But a
Whole30 just launched its first restaurant concept to give people a break from meal prep
August 22, 2019 at 09:30PM by CWC If you’ve ever tried the Whole30 diet, you know that unless you meal prep everything yourself, figuring what to eat can be tricky. Obviously most restaurants and takeout joints don’t make their menus with the specific needs of the eating plan in mind,
Why ‘no’ is the single most important word when it comes to dealing with anxiety
August 22, 2019 at 08:59PM by CWC When it comes to quelling anxiety, ideas for different strategies abound; there are books, balms, blankets, and beyond. But according to Kristen Bell, an advocate for mental-health realness, one of the best, simplest, and most effective ways to self-soothe just requires two small
Twitter has spoken—and this is America’s preferred way to sweat
August 22, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC Social media has become a #fitspo free-for-all. You can tailor Instagram to become your very own digital personal trainer, join a sweat-focused Facebook group, or take to Twitter for the most relatable gym memes around. But when researchers combed tweets about physical activity
According to Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe, true enlightenment is possible every single day
August 22, 2019 at 06:22PM by CWC There’s no one definition of enlightenment. The Buddhist principle is defined by some as “a state of perfect knowledge or wisdom, combined with infinite compassion,” while other schools of thought say that enlightenment is more of a single transformative moment. But Andy Puddicombe,
10 Pilates exercises that will help you stand taller and get stronger
August 22, 2019 at 05:42PM by CWC There’s nothing quite like waking up early on a Saturday to take charge of your weekend by starting it off with a Pilates sweat sesh. It’s also true, however, that doing so on the reg can start to make a dent in your
Avocado mayo is living proof that the green fruit makes everything taste better
August 22, 2019 at 04:20PM by CWC If you want to make healthy foodies freak, here’s a tip: put an avocado on it (or in it). I don’t just mean on your morning avo toast. I’m talking 200-level stuff, like turning the fruit into Paleo- and keto-approved avocado mayo. Unlike
4 tips to heal from friend breakups that feel just as heart-wrenching as romantic splits
August 22, 2019 at 05:13PM by CWC Conversations of heartbreak—and how effects of it can physically hurt, lead you to think mean-spirited thoughts, and even make you smell worse—are popularly centered on the end of romantic relationships. But that leaves out a whole genre of breakup-related pain. Anyone who’s ever
How to score a trendy knotted headband for under $25 on Amazon
August 22, 2019 at 03:20PM by CWC Every summer, like clockwork, my Instagram feed becomes a series of shots of influencers on vacation in Italy, engagement announcements from people I haven’t spoken to since high school, and photos that have me genuinely wondering: “Are those hotdogs, or are they legs?”
3 reasons you may not agree with your MBTI results, according to a Myers-Briggs practitioner
August 22, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC I first learned about the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) about five years ago, but my result of ISTJ just didn’t click with me—and there’s a good reason why: I’m actually an INTJ, but one of the many free tests available online mistyped me.
Make nearly any recipe work for your air fryer with this handy converter
August 22, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC When it comes to the air fryer, people have feelings. It isn’t just a casual tool, like the toaster oven or rice cooker, that healthy eaters turn to from time to time. Air fryer obsession is real. (And you thought Instant Pot love
The Paleo diet may have been eclipsed by other eating plans, but it’s still a major player in the wellness world
August 22, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC A few years back, the Paleo diet was the coolest thing since sliced bread. (Literally: You can’t eat grains, dairy products, or legumes on it.) But as far as Google Trends is concerned, the eating plan—which advocates consuming what humans supposedly ate way
Found: The trifecta of cooling bed products for the chillest room ever
August 22, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC True life: I don’t have an air conditioner. And it’s not like I don’t have air-conditioning because I live on the north pole and have no practical need for it. Nope. I live in New York City, otherwise known as Swampy Soupville USA
More women will be able to access breast cancer gene screening—here’s why that matters
August 21, 2019 at 09:46PM by CWC I recently learned that breast cancer is a rare beast among cancers in that the relationship between behaviors and risk are not as clear as they are with other cancers (e.g. lung cancer and tobacco use). “There’s only about one in five breast
Keep foundation in place all day with this hack from Meghan Markle’s makeup artist
August 21, 2019 at 09:43PM by CWC Around 2 p.m. every day, I walk into the bathroom in my office, look in the mirror, and wonder “who is that monster staring back at me, and what the heck happened to her foundation?” In the latest episode of the beauty podcast
My job is to create beauty products for a living. Here are the 3 most important things to look for in a product
August 21, 2019 at 09:38PM by CWC I’m a sucker for beauty products with eye-catching aesthetics. To be honest, packaging is probably the number-one thing I look for when my bathroom vanity is want for a brand-spankin’-new cleaner, moisturizer, or serum. After speaking with cosmetic chemist Stephen Alain Ko, however,