August 08, 2019 at 02:14PM by CWC For wellness lovers, it’s not unusual for one’s Instagram or Twitter, on any given day, to be filled with images and inspo from pristine spin bikes at SoulCycle or eucalyptus-scented towels draped over one’s shoulders at Equinox. Yesterday proved different. Celebs like Chrissy
Category: You and your body
A 4-item cleaning checklist for the germiest spots in the kitchen
August 08, 2019 at 12:38PM by CWC After four long years, I recently threw down some of my hard-earned money for a cleaning service because, well, I didn’t want my incoming roommate to think our apartment was a mold factory. I am, let’s say, a little not-diligent about wiping my
The most in-your-face evidence that you’re dating a narcissist
August 08, 2019 at 12:29PM by CWC Whenever I first start dating someone, I tend to romanticize their every action. (“Aw, he used my toothpaste and left a glob in the sink—how cute!”) Once we call it quits, the once rose-colored memories turn black. I can’t believe I’ve overlooked major
5 questions you can use to check in on your mental health every day
August 08, 2019 at 11:18AM by CWC “It’s common for us to schedule a routine visit to the doctor when we aren’t feeling our best, so it should be common for us to check in with our mental health to ensure that we are physically, mentally and emotionally in tune,”
There are thousands of white t-shirts out there, but these 12 are the best of the best
August 08, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC One of our most beloved of wardrobe essentials is the white T-shirt. Some are best styled with jeans, others with a skirt; some silhouette into the perfect crop, while others remain effortlessly oversized. But they all have one thing in common: The perfect
There are thousands of white t-shirts out there, but these 12 are the best of the best
August 08, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC One of our most beloved of wardrobe essentials is the white T-shirt. Some are best styled with jeans, others with a skirt; some silhouette into the perfect crop, while others remain effortlessly oversized. But they all have one thing in common: The perfect
Being a proud cat lady keeps you young, healthy, and happy, says science
August 08, 2019 at 09:35AM by CWC As anyone who owns a cat can tell you, when you adopt a feline, your life changes in a lot of ways: You start talking to something you know will never reply in full sentences. Your Google search history starts including quandaries like
You may want to buy that lottery ticket, because today is the luckiest day of the year
August 08, 2019 at 09:27AM by CWC If you woke up this morning with an uncanny feeling that today was bound to be a special one, you were onto something and would be wise to keep an eye peeled for four-leaf clovers and make a pitstop on your way home
You may want to buy that lottery ticket, because today is the luckiest day of the year
August 08, 2019 at 09:27AM by CWC If you woke up this morning with an uncanny feeling that today was bound to be a special one, you were onto something and would be wise to keep an eye peeled for four-leaf clovers and make a pitstop on your way home
Sorry, avo toast: Loaded apple rings are my new favorite healthy snack
August 08, 2019 at 08:32AM by CWC Some of the best breakfast foods—from sky-high stacks of pancakes to loaded breakfast burritos—are typically heavy on the gluten and sugar. But if you’ve been trying to figure out a new way to get creative with morning mealtime, drop the sweet potato and
This skin-care line is saving me hundreds of bucks on some of the priciest ingredients
August 08, 2019 at 06:55AM by CWC It seems like every time you open Instagram, there’s a new skin-care company trying to get your attention, and unfortunately, a whole lot of ’em are nothing more than pretty packaging and a solid marketing plan. So when we discover a new line
This skin-care line is saving me hundreds of bucks on some of the priciest ingredients
August 08, 2019 at 06:55AM by CWC It seems like every time you open Instagram, there’s a new skin-care company trying to get your attention, and unfortunately, a whole lot of ’em are nothing more than pretty packaging and a solid marketing plan. So when we discover a new line
6 plyo exercises that’ll get your heart pumping one explosive movement at a time
August 08, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC If you’re like me, you’re always on the search for new and improved ways to switch up your workout routine. Instead of constantly cycling through one boutique fitness class after the next, it never hurts to teach yourself a few bodyweight movements to
6 plyo exercises that’ll get your heart pumping one explosive movement at a time
August 08, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC If you’re like me, you’re always on the search for new and improved ways to switch up your workout routine. Instead of constantly cycling through one boutique fitness class after the next, it never hurts to teach yourself a few bodyweight movements to
These 9 ultra-hydrating lipsticks are basically skin care in a tube
August 08, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC In today’s skin-care obsessed world, I’m no longer surprised that the foundations I wear double as skin-boosting formulas and that I can swipe on mascara that also makes my lashes grow. The latest hybrid craze I’m swooning over? Lipsticks that are basically skin
Make eating for gut health easy with these 15-minute, high-fiber dinners
August 08, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Despite all the healthy eatings trends that come and go (oh hi there, keto), prioritizing fiber is something that nearly every health expert can agree on. Not only does it benefit to every type of healthy eater—whether you’re Paleo, vegan, or something else
Whoever said ‘quitters never win’ is obviously unfamiliar with the superpower of giving up
August 08, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Despite the subliminal messaging delivered to me via hustle culture, toxic positivity, and about 40,000 millennial-pink day planners, I’m a big fan of giving up. Not so much in the sense of abandoning goals at the first sight of an obstacle, but rather
Jessica Alba reveals *exactly* the order she applies her skin care
August 08, 2019 at 02:39AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nQ_7wuyFpQ] It may be hard to believe, but Jessica Alba is even more beautiful in real life than she is on screen. She’s one of those people who radiates from the inside out, and who you want to stand as close to
Perimenopause marks the official ‘decline’ of fertility—but experts say it can be a new beginning, too
August 07, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Laura Mael was 41 when she started experiencing heavier periods than she’d ever had before—like, way heavier. When she brought it up to her gynecologist during her annual checkup (along with some other new symptoms she was experiencing, like her skin feeling super
3 relationship pros dish on whether watching porn can be considered cheating
August 07, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Buckle up, because I’m about to admit something I’m kind of ashamed about: I used to check the browsing history on my ex-boyfriend‘s computer. It was out of sheer curiosity, I swear—and the only thing I (continually) saw was porn. Lots of it.
Almost 40% of people still have a major misconception about washing their faces
August 07, 2019 at 12:16PM by CWC People rave about that special time of the day when they get to unhook their bras and let their chests breathe. And, I mean, same. But I have to admit: for me, personally, wiping off my makeup and cleansing my face feels even
This is the best way to get into pigeon pose to get that ooey gooey hip stretch
August 07, 2019 at 11:50AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1gEGLtF1p0] Ready to open up your hips? Watch how to do pigeon pose the right way, here. There are yoga poses I dread in my practice (I’m lookin’ at you, chair pose), and there are others that I can’t wait for the
Amazon Storefronts is my new favorite place to find cool healthy snacks
August 07, 2019 at 11:42AM by CWC Leisurely strolling through the supermarket aisles is nothing short of meditative experience for me. Somewhere between the ever-expanding alt-noodle offerings and row after row of bright produce, I miraculously become chill—at least temporarily. And now that the evolution of the World Wide Web
8 foods for liver health that nutritionists want you to eat every day
August 07, 2019 at 11:00AM by CWC Of the five vital organs, the liver stands out as the fuzziest in my high school bio memories. It doesn’t have its own songs à la “Achy-Breaky Heart.” And, let’s face it, it will never be the brain of the entire operation. Yet
This dress is basically the leggings equivalent of formalwear, and I never want to take it off
August 07, 2019 at 11:01AM by CWC As soon as the summer hits its dog days, I’ve got exactly two criteria for whatever clothing I put on my body: It’s gotta be comfortable, and it cannot, under any circumstances, show sweat. That’s it. Whether or not something is cute doesn’t
These acne body washes are the in-shower equivalent of an appointment with Dr. Pimple Popper
August 07, 2019 at 10:24AM by CWC I can wax poetic all day long about the army of beauty products you should use on your face when you’ve got acne. Say the word, and I’ll recite my personal Ted Talk about the ingredients to slather on breakouts, why you should
Use ‘soul medicine’ to remedy to that all-too-common ‘meh’ feeling and vibrate higher
August 07, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC I’m deep in an inexplicable funk of “meh” when I meet Lalah Delia, spiritual writer and author of the forthcoming book Vibrate Higher Daily at the Self-Care Summit put on by women’s networking platform Create & Cultivate. I can’t figure out why I
Everyone at my gym is sipping coffee mid-workout, and nutritionists told me why
August 07, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC I’ve noticed a new trend in the gym of late, that’s become about as pertinent as one-shoulder sports bras and wide-leg yoga pants: People drinking coffee during their workouts. As a morning-exercise fan, I’ve always gulped down a cold brew before hitting the megaformer,
7 easy foil packet recipes that spare you a sink full of dishes
August 07, 2019 at 05:02AM by CWC Even as someone who doesn’t spend a wealth of time in the kitchen, I can see how cooking can be therapeutic. Meditatively chopping veggies, breathing in the aroma of spices as the food sizzles, and of course savoring each bite once the meal
Here’s how to eat spicy food if you have IBS, according to gut experts
August 07, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC If you’re one of the millions with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you’re probably well-versed in the game of risk. No, I don’t mean the board game; I’m talking about going to a restaurant, looking over all of the options, and trying to decide