September 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC When I watched the video of Simone Biles competing in the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championship in August, my thoughts throughout the three-minute routine can be condensed into the mind exploding emoji times 1000. I wish there were a more creative way to put
Category: You and your body
Gender bias in the workplace is very much rampantāhereās how that can change
September 17, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC āWell, sheās qualifiedābut what if she leaves to pop out a couple babies?ā Thatās a real sentence Alyson DeNardo, a partner at California-based venture capitalist firm M Ventures, heard from a former male colleague during a hiring search for a senior-level position. āMy
Hereās how to know if you need to listen to the ādry clean onlyā command
September 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Buying anything with a “dry clean only” label on it is basically my worst nightmare. As someone whoādon’t @ meārarely separates whites and colors in the wash, the last thing I want to do is take something to the dry cleaners. No thank
The easiest habit to adopt to improve your worst days doesnāt even require speaking
September 17, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Right now, my life is amid a phase of changeāand I’m personally predisposed to hate change. But, waaah waaah waaah, because even if I’m having a bad day, it’s still a day I still have to get through. One way I’ve been trying
Keep every sweater looking brand spankinā new with these genius laundry hacks
September 17, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC September is in full swing, which means that by now you’ve likely traded your iced coffees for hot matcha lattes, your bike shorts for leggings, and your flimsy tees and tanks for cuddle-worthy knits. Sweater season is officially upon us, but But if
We found the āSwiss Army Knifeā beauty products that do it all for dry skin
September 16, 2019 at 11:37PM by CWC Growing up, I remember dreamily sorting through my mother’s bins of beauty products: There were tubes of lipstick, compact blush palettes, brushes of all different sizes, eyeshadowsāthe whole gamut. But the onlyĀ specific product that I can recall nestled in there? A tub of
Itās your socks, not your shoes, causing that colony of blisters on your feet
September 16, 2019 at 10:37PM by CWC I’m smack-dab in the middle of training for the New York City Marathonāand FYI (perhaps TMI?), my foot hygiene situation is not good. Heading out for 15-milers might be the exact opposite of getting a pedicure, and none of my scrubbing has yielded
5 healthy dinner recipes with 5 ingredients from Trader Joeās
September 16, 2019 at 09:01PM by CWC You don’t have to pick up a paint brush or start writing the great American novel to tap into your creativity. My recommendation is to head straight to Trader Joe’s and let your imagination run wild in the gastronomy wonderland that isĀ the aisle
This $15 cleansing milk rivals micellar water when you need to melt away makeup
September 16, 2019 at 08:29PM by CWC Removing makeup is one of my least favorite things, ever. Putting it on? Always a good time. But when it comes time to take it off, it can be really hard to get rid of every last bitālooking at you, liquid eyeliner!āfor a
āBio-adaptive botanicalsā give your skin what it needs, when it needs it
September 16, 2019 at 07:25PM by CWC Picture the harshest climates in the world, where extreme cold and excess heat defile everything in their paths. Somewhat surprisingly, plants are still able to grow (and even thrive) in these places. Take the resurrection plant, for example, which is a desert species
Thereās a fine line between giving support and attempting to ārescueā someoneāhave you crossed it?
September 16, 2019 at 07:22PM by CWC An armor-clad rescuer fighting off fire-breathing beasts in an effort to save the princess trapped at the top of tower might be the tropiest of all tropes. Outside the realm of fairy tales, there’s a fine line between being supportive and stepping in
8 foods to avoid that cause constipationābecause the struggle is real
September 16, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC I might regret asking for too much information, but when’s the last time you pooped? If it was earlier todayāor, be honest, right now as you’re reading thisācongratulations. But if it’s been a minute since you’ve had an Instagram scrolling sesh in the
Real talk: Taking a break from working out can do wonders for your body
September 16, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC In my mind, a workout break is essentially a rest day. It’s those 24 hours when I luxuriate on the couch as my muscles recover, and it’s typically never more than three days before I’m HIIT-ing the gym once more. However, recently, a
Being an awesome S.O. to someone with ADHD doesnāt mean ignoring your needs
September 16, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Every relationship comes with a unique set of challenges. (What, you thought romance was easy?)Ā Add a mental health condition into the mix, and things can feel a lot more complicated. If you’re married to or dating someone with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which can
10 myths about fertility that experts want you to stop believing
September 16, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Fertility is such a complicated topic (and simultaneously so fraught with emotions) that it’s a breeding ground for myths. Some people want to be pregnant so badly that they’ll do anything to achieve it, whether it’s listening to old wives’ tales about what
We tried 21 days of at-home workoutsāhereās how it changed our outlook on fitness
September 16, 2019 at 02:59PM by CWC At-home workouts are pretty ideal for people with busy schedules (so, pretty much every human). You roll out of bed, throw on your activewear, and get straight to sweating. The problem? Finding the motivation to actually power through at your maximum potential. It’s
5 exercises a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
September 16, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC If you’re already feeling a little stiff, just waitāthis is just the beginning. As you age, your joints only become stiffer, and usually that goes hand-in-hand with bodily aches and pains. And there’s typically one thing behind the problem: not being active enough.
If employers can commit to these 10 culture goals, a burnout-free workplace is possible
September 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC “I’m so burned out,” is a phrase many of us have called upon to describe a state of being tired or stressed, but this year especially, the condition of burnout has been percolating in the public conscious as a condition to regard in
The 9-minute, at-home Pilates workout that targets every muscle of your core
September 16, 2019 at 12:01PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaQwt8_c6Sk] Welcome toĀ Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our āsweat drops,ā where youāll get access to the weekās workout that
Want to get into investing? Hereās your beginner-friendly guide to deciding which route is best for you
September 16, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC MeetĀ Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum withĀ AthletaĀ that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at ourĀ monthly event series in New York CityĀ plus our onlineĀ one-month wellness plans. Here, Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and
To all those seeking balance (aka everyone): Cosmically, this is your time
September 16, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC With the harvest full moon behind us and the moon now in its waning phase, we approach the denouement of Virgo season. This week, the sun moves from 22 degrees of Virgo to 29 degrees (each sign only contains 30 degrees total). So,
Sorry chamomile, but banana peel tea is the brew you should sip before bed
September 15, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC Teas have long been used to serve as aids for everything from better energy (matcha!) to digestive assistance (hello, ginger). Sleep has certainly been no exception. While you may have heard that a cup of lavender or chamomile tea help promote good sleep,
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
September 15, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKsq7L-cfk] While self care is highly personal in terms of what it means, often it’s built on rituals. Whether that’s a small morning ritual (your 7 a.m. yoga class) or an evening ritual (your five-step, pre-bed skin-care routine), the idea is that
This drugstore moisturizer-cleanser hybrid is the secret to baby-soft skin
September 15, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC I’d bet that if you paused your TV at any scene in which a leading lady in a 1950s-era show is primping herself or doing her skin-care routine, you could zoom in to see a cold cream on her vanity shelf. If you’ve
Ever notice that garlic and onions are in just about everything? Thereās a nutritional reason for that
September 15, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC When it comes to savory dishes, you’ll be hard up to find a recipe that doesn’t call for garlic and onions. Seasonings have salt and pepper; vegetables have garlic and onion. The duo works in virtually any dish to punch up the flavor.
Hereās exactly what to do if your plantās leaves turn yellow, according to professional plant moms
September 15, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Whether youāre a bonafide plant lady or a known succulent killer, you know that caring for your plant babies is not an easy feat. You can do all the right thingsāfeed them water, put them near a window, incorporate them into your self-care
A dermatologist says itās āmandatoryā to do one thing before your brow wax
September 15, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Going to get your eyebrows waxed is a fairly mindless experience. All you’ve gotta do is tell your waxer what you want, then sit back, relax, and muscle through the pain for like, six minutes, before the entire thing is over and you’re
Boost your balance *and* lower body strength with the pendulum lunge
September 15, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC When it comes to building up your lower body, lunges are all-stars. You only have to do a handful of them to start feeling the burn. But amping things up with a variation of the move could help increase your strengthĀ andĀ boost your balancing
Dentists actually *donāt* want you to brush your teeth after eating these foods
September 15, 2019 at 12:02AM by CWC Today in things you didn’t know you were doing wrong but are: brushing your teeth. I didn’t expect to get into a debate about teeth brushing habits well, ever, but here we are don’t @ me. Apparently there are people who brush their
This avocado hummus recipe means never having to make hard choices again
September 14, 2019 at 10:01PM by CWC I’m notoriously bad at making decisions. Like, I will doĀ anythingĀ to avoid it. Even choosing what to eat for a snack can be a challenge: sweet, salty, sour… IDK, help. But I’m happy to say I’ll no longer have to play a solo game