August 17, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC My very favorite cocktail bar is nearly a dead ringer for for Miss Havishamās dilapidated mansion in the 1998 remake of Great Expectations. The main difference between the two venues? Candlelight. Thatās presumably because when it comes to setting the mood, candlelight is
Category: You and your body
15 at-home cardio exercises that will make you want to cancel your gym membership
August 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC No matter what your exercise of choice isāwhether youāre Pilates-forward or prefer to sweat it out in the boxing ringācardio is an important part of every routine. In fact, youād be hard pressed to find any coach or trainer who wouldnāt tell you
Asking for a āfriendā: Whatās the best way to get rid of cleavage hair?
August 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Whenever my āfriendā is wearing anything that isnāt a crew-neck T-shirtālike a summer dress, or a deep Vāshe complains that all she sees when she looks down is her cleavage hair. Iām not talking about nipple hair, which is its own whole thing,
Driving along the rocky cliffs of Ireland helped me navigate my feelings post-divorce
August 17, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC A friendly sign inside the rental car reminds me that I have one responsibility and one onlyāto drive on the left-hand side of the road. This roadtrip along Irelandās Wild Atlantic Way seemed like a much better idea several months ago when my
Hereās exactly how to care for your new snake plant, according to someone with a green thumb
August 17, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC My plant obsession has gotten a little out of control over the past couple years. Greenery graces every corner of my apartmentāon shelves, in big planters on the floor, on my dresser. Iāve got an urban jungle, and I love it. But even
6 types of insomnia exist, and each responds to a different kind of treatment
August 16, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC āInsomniaā is one of those buzzwords with which most of us wish we were way less acquainted. But alas, the persistent problem with sleeping that keeps us from falling and staying amid our dreams affects an estimated 50 percent of us. A lesser-known
āHeavy carriesā are the surefire way to get stronger without lifting weights
August 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Youāll be hard-pressed to see me schlepping around with less than two bags at any given time. (Gym bag, purse, laptop bagā¦ the list of bags really goes on and on.) But I tend to view this as an annoyanceāIāve grown to hate
Steal this psychologistās script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
August 16, 2019 at 12:31PM by CWC One of my pet peeves (and, oh, I have many, but this is at the top) is when someone asks me a question, I answer, and then they proceed to twist what I said to mean something else entirely. I tell them, for
This 8-minute Pilates ring workout will leave your abs sore for days
August 16, 2019 at 11:37AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f902gJ3FPSY] Much like medicine balls or yoga wheels, Pilates rings tend to fall into the category of workout tools that look pretty innocent. Itās just a hollow, simple ringāhow sore can it leave you anyways? Fun fact: Very. In our latest episode
Are keto-branded products B.S. or actually healthy? Hereās the verdict
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When the ketogenic diet first entered the public consciousness a couple years ago, times were tough. There were no cookbooks to help people navigate the high-fat, low-carb diet without getting sick of butter and avocado. No one was making keto cookies, bread, and
5 things a microbiologist wants you to do to improve the air quality in your home
August 16, 2019 at 09:55AM by CWC You know that moment when you step into nature and feel the urge to close your eyes and take a whiff of the air around you? Same. And thatās great and great for youāexcept when itās straight-up unhealthy. Effects of inhaling pollution over
These camo trail sneakers are all I want to wear from here on out
August 16, 2019 at 09:40AM by CWC I never thought Iād say this in my entire life, but Iām in love with a pair of trail sneakers. Sure, I know that gorpcore is rising to never-before-seen heights, with Balenciaga sending puffer jackets down the runway, Tevas dominating as the shoe
Intuitive eating is all about listening to your bodyāhereās how to start, according to experts
August 16, 2019 at 09:14AM by CWC When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, thereās a lot of information out there. Between figuring out which eating plan to follow, what the deal is with sugar in fruit, or if buzzy trends like celery juice are worth
Lip plumpers have come a long way since the ā90s, so you can kiss buzzing buh-bye
August 16, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC A lot of things from the ā90s have come back with a vengeance in 2019, but havenāt necessarily improved in their second iterationāIād like to submit the new version ofĀ Four Weddings and a Funeral and that time NāSYNC performed at Coachella without Justin
Use āthe newspaper testā to judge how much detail about your love life to share with friends
August 16, 2019 at 06:58AM by CWC I have a large group of female friends, and we all know one another quite well, both individually and in the scope of our group dynamic. Perhaps as a result of shows like Sex and the City, The Bold Type, and countless others
A version of 911 specifically for mental health crises could be coming soon
August 16, 2019 at 06:53AM by CWC Suicide is a huge problem in the United Statesāthe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide rates have increased by 30 percent since 1999, and rates of suicide among women and girls in particular are rising faster than those of
Ditch the stain stick, this baking soda spray gets any evidence of spills out of laundry
August 16, 2019 at 06:44AM by CWC One second youāre enjoying your chilled, iced matcha latte, and the next you have a gigantic green stain staring at you (or popsicle drip this time of year) from your fresh white shirt. Itās happened to the best of us. Typically, a stain
I failed #PlasticFreeJulyāand Iām so glad I did
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
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