September 24, 2019 at 09:01PM by CWC Right now, there’s a pile of “stuff” (ahem, that’s a euphemism) under my desk. Over the past few weeks, it’s been slowly accumulating to the point where there’s basically no room for my feet—and I’ve accepted that what I need is an organization
Category: You and your body
I’ve had a funeral for every pair of running shoes I’ve ever owned—here’s why
September 24, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Whenever the time comes to retire an old pair of running shoes, I repeat the same ritual. Laces in hand, I carry my sneakers to the trash, drop them inside, and proceed to ugly cry for the next 20 minutes. The waterworks portion
5 foods that destroy your endurance, according to a sports nutritionist
September 24, 2019 at 07:30PM by CWC Endurance is strictly defined as the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity. Anyone whose ever trained for a race or another competitive event will agree that “stressful effort” seems like just the right way to phrase it. Completing the same
What’s better for you, matcha or green tea? We asked a dietitian to find out
September 24, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUuZrFQX7M] When it comes to hot green drinks, who comes out on top health-wise? Watch the video to find out. Matcha is the avocado of wellness drinks—we just can’t get enough of it. It’s in our lattes, our baked goods, and even
Do less, attract more: Gabrielle Bernstein’s new theory might be her boldest yet
September 24, 2019 at 06:55PM by CWC What if manifesting your best life actually doesn’t require mood boards and pushing hard to reach your goals? What if the secret is simply… to feel good? That’s the concept behind Gabrielle Bernstein‘s new book, Super Attractor: Methods for Manifesting a Life Beyond
How to stop a (typically male) chauvinist mid-sentence
September 24, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC I can’t tell if I prefer working from home because I get to spend time with my cats, or because it means I’ll never have to share a cubicle with another chauvinist again. Chauvinism, which typically presents in males who exhibit superiority over
Just by shopping at Marshalls you can save $154 on these 8 major beauty buys
September 24, 2019 at 06:29PM by CWC The only thing better than treating yourself to a luxury beauty product? Treating yourself to a luxury beauty product at, like, half of its usual price. Today, Marshalls has made all of our discount shopping dreams come true with the launch of its
Swinging can add healthy (yep, healthy) excitement to your relationship, according to a psychotherapist
September 24, 2019 at 05:39PM by CWC There’s nothing new, per se, about the swingers’ lifestyle. Thinking about the term conjures feathered hair, key parties, fondue, and maybe things your parents did in the ’70s you don’t need to know about. And, it means the same thing then as it
Sun salutation B is the best way to fire up your entire body in a matter of minutes
September 24, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC For those of you who think that yoga is all calm, slow, relaxing movements that don’t make you sweat or get your heart rate up, sun salutations can prove you wrong. These vinyasa sequences happen in the beginning of your flow, and are
Learn what kind of relationship-oriented Libra you are, according to your moon sign
September 24, 2019 at 04:30PM by CWC Type “famous Libras” into Google and you’ll get served a pretty impressive list of powerful women: Serena Williams, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, and Kim Kardashian West, to name just a few. It makes sense that so many human supernovas were born between born
These 3 ‘T-spine’ stretches are the key to perfect posture
September 24, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC You know the puppet strings that hold up Pinnochio by attaching to the key parts of his back? (Of course you do.) Well, they work to pull him upright so that he stands straight, with his shoulders back, in perfect posture… much like
7 dermatologists share the *one* product they’d bring if they were stranded on a desert island
September 24, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC “What would you want to bring with you if you were stranded on a desert island?” What started as my favorite game to play on a first date has recently extended into an unlikely place, the dermatologist’s office. I’ve recently taken to grilling
Meet the ‘Big Four for Booty’ toning exercises you need to know
September 24, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC Squats? Check. Lunges? Yep, got those too. When it comes to leg- and butt-toning workouts, they’re kind of a big deal. It’s hard to beat the basic exercises for serious results. But there’s a set of variations on your go-tos that could take
Experts always say to eat seasonally—but what’s really in it for me?
September 24, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC In theory, eating fruits and vegetables in season sounds like a worthy culinary aspiration. When I hear the phrase, I automatically picture Ina Garten buying freshly picked, organic strawberries at a farm stand, then going home and whipping up some sort of tart
This smoothie recipe combines all of the buzzy ingredients right now—and it’s legit
September 24, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Smoothies are a wellness goldmine because you can basically throw anything you have in your freezer into a blender and call that #health… or so you think. The flavor—and well, actual health benefits—are a little harder to define when you go the toss-in-whatever-you-want
How to fake the Big Five personality trait that helps people stick to their fitness goals
September 24, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Anytime I meet someone who breezes through life with a fully optimized, color-coded Google calendar, I turn green with envy. Of the Big Five personality traits (a quick-and-dirty psychological framework that helps you determine who you are), conscientiousness is the one I lack.
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the more—wait for it—adaptable cousin of IQ
September 24, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC The real world does not suffer those who can’t keep up—especially at work. There’s always something new to learn, new processes to master, and someone eager to take your spot if you’re not willing to excel at it. Surviving and thriving in just
4 ways to boost your adaptability quotient, the more—wait for it—adaptable cousin of IQ
September 24, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC The real world does not suffer those who can’t keep up—especially at work. There’s always something new to learn, new processes to master, and someone eager to take your spot if you’re not willing to excel at it. Surviving and thriving in just
These skin-care tips hide the fact that you were just crying in a supply closet
September 23, 2019 at 11:12PM by CWC Crying is completely natural—at home, during your commute, at the office—and there’s no shame in letting it out. I, for one, am a crier who doesn’t deny her sensitive nature. Crying is cathartic! And it has been shown to be good for your
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
September 23, 2019 at 08:40PM by CWC Rose*, a 31-year-old bi+ woman who has struggled with depression for most of her life, didn’t commit to a therapist until her mid-twenties. When she finally did, her therapist consistently “made comments about how I didn’t seem very into [dating women] and maybe
Biphobia in medical spaces makes getting mental and physical health care that much harder for bisexual people
September 23, 2019 at 08:40PM by CWC Rose*, a 31-year-old bi+ woman who has struggled with depression for most of her life, didn’t commit to a therapist until her mid-twenties. When she finally did, her therapist consistently “made comments about how I didn’t seem very into [dating women] and maybe
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
September 23, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we’re, like, always on our phones. Ironically though, the constant texting, scrolling, and appsturbating wreaks havoc on our physical mobility. That, paired with some of our other 21st century quotidian movement patterns, creates
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
September 23, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we’re, like, always on our phones. Ironically though, the constant texting, scrolling, and appsturbating wreaks havoc on our physical mobility. That, paired with some of our other 21st century quotidian movement patterns, creates
The light-as-air CC creams that even out your skin tone better than foundation
September 23, 2019 at 06:16PM by CWC At the end of summer each year, what most complexions are left with is discoloration (and plenty of it). While foundation does a great job of covering all that up, CC creams, also known as color-correcting creams, can help to counteract that discoloration.
3 therapists get real about what they’re actually writing down while you’re talking
September 23, 2019 at 04:08PM by CWC It happens in most therapy sessions: You sit there, talking about your thoughts and feelings while the professional listening to you scribbles down their own, private machinations that you’re not invited to see. These therapist notes can be highly distracting because not being
Why you should cultivate a habit of thanking your food before you eat it
September 23, 2019 at 03:36PM by CWC Gratitude practices are the new to-do lists—all sorts of successful people, from the CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp to Cate Blanchett, count giving thanks as part of their daily routines. It’s a smart move on their part, since grateful people have been found to
Your official 10K training meal plan, because something needs to power all those runs
September 23, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC In high school, I thought the pre-track meet spaghetti dinners were reason enough to take up running. Piling a plate high with noodles and beef-laden tomato sauce to fuel up for a whole two laps around the track (I ran the 800 meters)
This 10K training program will get you up and running in only 5 weeks
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 10K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro.
This 5K training program will have you racing to the finish line in 5 weeks flat
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 5K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro.
You can actually thank the moon for your weekly case of the Mondays
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Whenever I write an email that kicks off with ever-chipper “Happy Monday” greeting, I feel like smacking backspace. Happy Monday? We all know there is no such animal. And on a recent episode of the That’s So Retrograde podcast, co-host Elizabeth Kott reveals