August 15, 2019 at 08:23AM by CWC In college, I had an (admittedly weak) comedic bit about how cardio machine hopping was my version of bar hopping. The 45 minutes I spent at the gym consisted of bouncing from the treadmill to the stairclimber to the elliptical with no real
Category: You and your body
The secret to making any foundation look sheer? It’s all in the brush
August 15, 2019 at 06:57AM by CWC As much as I love makeup, foundation is the one thing that still makes me cower in fear. There are just too many factors you’ve gotta pay attention to in order to apply it flawlessly, from matching your skin tone with precision to
Hips tight from spin class? Same. Here are the best ways to combat that
August 15, 2019 at 06:30AM by CWC Although zillions of people are spinning class fanatics, there are two very common complaints I hear from those who attend workouts: 1) “Ouch, my butt is definitely going to be covered in bruises,” and 2) “My hips are tight AF.” While the former issue
6 things I wish I’d known before freezing my eggs
August 15, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC I’d written about egg freezing pretty extensively for multiple outlets—including Well+Good—before I decided to give it a go. For this reason, I thought I knew what to expect of the process: lots of shots, of course, and some sticker shock (to the tune
I love you (long distance?): How I reclaimed 3 words for myself
August 15, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC My boyfriend is hanging upside down when I realize—holy crap—I’m head over heels in love with him. We’re at a rock climbing gym in Queens, and I’m gawking up at his six-foot frame alongside a group of his closest friends as he scales
A dermatologist says *this* ingredient is the little black dress of skin care
August 15, 2019 at 02:21AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0sqKBXyjls] Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, she’ll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to
Hugger, high-fiver, or cheek-kisser? Your greeting style says a lot about your personality
August 14, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m convinced that one of most cringeworthy feelings that can be experienced in life comes as a result of going in for a hug and being met with a handshake from the other person. Take a second now to imagine those uncomfortable fragments
S’well made water bottles cool—and now they’re coming for your meal prep routine
August 14, 2019 at 03:30PM by CWC Five years ago, who would have thought that designer water bottles would be a Thing? Yet, having a S’well stainless steel water bottle has become a chic workout accessory. Whether you’re into the marble design, teakwood, or one with a psychedelic print, spending
A therapist’s guide to coping when you feel completely overwhelmed
August 14, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Experiencing the heaviness and stress that comes with feeling overwhelmed can be paralyzing, regardless of the cause. It’s looking down at your to-do list and having absolutely no idea where to start. It’s thinking of everything your partner, kids, and seemingly everyone else
Cherries are jam-packed with vitamins and antioxidants, so consider it your skin-brightening superhero
August 14, 2019 at 01:04PM by CWC Pineapple and watermelon tend to get all of the credit as our fruit-favorite summer skin saviors. In addition to being picnic basket and beach snack staples (because, really, is it even a beach day if there isn’t a bag of watermelon packed and
This super-intense plyometric move combines the two hardest glutes exercises into one killer butt workout
August 14, 2019 at 12:53PM by CWC Walking into New York’s Dogpound fitness studio, there’s no question that you’re about to put in work. There’s a huge black tire outside beckoning for you to flip it over (like supermodel Ashley Graham does on the reg), a boxing ring, assault bikes (which
25 seaweed recipes that prove it’s delicious beyond sushi
August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC While seaweed may not be the sexiest superfood (It’s green! It’s slippery! It’s texture is meh.), the ultra-nutritious underwater plant has stepped into the spotlight as one of the “it” foods on the market over the past few years years. Yes, it’s often
Meet the plant-based protein that will help you sleep better tonight
August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSMO1uvTaE] Pesto can be the perfect bedtime eat when you add just one secret ingredient: spirulina. Get the recipe here. We love a good bedtime snack, especially when it’s full of nutrients that can promote sleep. In our newest episode of Plant
Like a rom-com protagonist, I told my best friend I was in love with him
August 14, 2019 at 10:25AM by CWC Harry and Sally. Ross and Rachel. Dawson and Joey. Sam and Diane. Cher and Josh. Monica and Chandler. Robin and Barney. Etcetera. Etcetera. Etcetera. Few love stories appeal to me so much as do those centered around best friends-turned-lovers. In my cynical mind,
This month’s full moon is all about following your heart—here’s exactly what that means for your sign
August 14, 2019 at 10:23AM by CWC After having survived what felt like the longest Mercury retrograde ever (not to mention the aftershocks of its lingering Mercury retroshade, we’re all due for some good vibes. And tomorrow, August 15, with the full sturgeon moon in Aquarius, that’s exactly what we
The glycemic index pinpoints foods that can mess with blood sugar, but there’s a catch
August 14, 2019 at 09:57AM by CWC When it comes to healthy eating, it’s official: Sugar, not fat, is the “big bad” of the nutrition world. Excessive sugar intake is linked to Type 2 diabetes, chronic inflammation, and other long-term health consequences, and most of us are eating way too
Scientists take steps toward a vaccine for chlamydia, one of the most common STIs
August 14, 2019 at 09:32AM by CWC A new study published Tuesday in The Lancet shows promise for a chlamydia vaccine in the near future. As STI rates reach a record high, it can’t come soon enough. In 2016, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than
This super common skin-care ingredient could be messing with your brow game
August 14, 2019 at 09:01AM by CWC Oh, benzoyl peroxide. Over the years it’s helped me battle acne like a champ. One thing I didn’t really appreciate, though? How it completely ruined every towel I ever owned, leaving unsightly stains that are impossible to get rid. And be careful: Cotton
We found the very best sunscreens for people with sensitive skin
August 14, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC SPF seems like a skin-care product that should be considered one-size fits all.” Because no matter what skin type you have, everyone needs to protect their faces, and that’s kind of that. But sensitive skin—the kind that’s more prone to allergic reactions, dryness,
You have the right to rewrite your resume as many times as you want, according to a career pro
August 14, 2019 at 05:57AM by CWC Go to college, get a degree, and start working your way up the ladder in your chosen field… forever. How many times have we heard this career-path advice? And how many of us now feel, well, stuck? According to Sinead Bovell, a lot.
This 8-minute morning stretch routine will wake you up when you don’t have time for yoga
August 14, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC In theory, getting up early for a pre-work yoga class is never a bad idea—it can help to undo the tech neck, tight hips, and lower-back aches brought on by the daily grind and intensified by long stretches of time in bed. But
Is your resolved argument really over if you still have bad lingering feelings about it?
August 14, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Stale, negative energy. That’s the best way I can describe the situation of having made up with your partner after a fight, and the bad feelings continue to linger. Relationship arguments are extra confusing to settle when your head and heart don’t forgive
Here’s how to know if that snack you’re eating is actually a legit meal
August 14, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC In this age of I’m-too-busy-for-an-actual-meal, we have become a society of snackers. (Shout out to everyone literally eating a snack right now as you read this.) Walk into any drugstore and there’s at least half an aisle devoted to protein bars. Even avocado
Yes, your parents have a favorite child—here’s what happens when it’s not you
August 13, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC My little brother and I recently engaged in a heated conversation about who’s the favorite child between us and our two other siblings. We’re all grown adults, yet this debate has been ongoing for as long as I can remember. My mom, for
7 breakfasts for gut health that dietitians want you to eat ASAP
August 13, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC It’s a universally agreed upon truism that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (and there are some studies to back this up). But while most of us are pretty good about making sure our breakfast is high in filling protein
Science says this is the most popular type of cleanser in America
August 13, 2019 at 01:14PM by CWC Peek inside the medicine cabinet of nearly half of all women, and you’ll find one product in common: a foaming cleanser. According to a new Superdrug study of 1,140 people, a whopping 46 percent of women (and 34 percent of men) opted for a
4 do-anywhere stretches that will help you recover from any workout faster
August 13, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC By now you’ve learned the importance of spending a few minutes before every sweat sesh preparing your muscles with dynamic stretches—but what about after you’re done working out? Taking the time to loosen your muscles after an intense exercise is equally as important
Work-life balance is dead—there’s a better way to think about your relationship with your job
August 13, 2019 at 12:51PM by CWC The idea of “balance”—once a buzzword in the wonderful world of wellness—has largely been abandoned. Now that the workforce has jumped ship on this restrictive 50-50 approach to juggling life and career, all of us need a new way to assess our
Move over Birkenstocks: Dr. Scholl’s are about to become the new, podiatrist-approved king of the ugly shoes
August 13, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC When you think of ugly shoes, your first thought is probably Birkenstocks. The sandals are one of the rare types of footwear that have been embraced by both the fashion crowd and podiatrists… which is saying a lot. When Birkenstocks came back into
People spend $3,300 a year on snacks—here’s how to keep it under $10 per week, according to dietitians
August 13, 2019 at 10:55AM by CWC There’s a reason I don’t budget like a responsible #adult: I simply can’t come to terms with how much dough I spend trying out new fitness classes, scouring the drugstore beauty aisle for treasures, and (um, duh) overspending on every fancy snack that