April 03, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Whenever I’m strength training in the gym, you can find me working on my butt. I’m all about the squats, donkey kicks, and bridges galore in the attempt of sculpting my very own peach emoji. The thing is, though—butt-sculpting exercises aren’t just about working those muscles within your glutes. “I see a lot of people make the mistake when working on their butt of ignoring their hamstrings,” celebrity trainer Chase Weber tells me. “You can’t just work your butt and forget your hamstrings—they’re just as important.” Whoops. He says to think about it like this: “There are three parts to your butt—your the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. You wanna attack that lower part of your butt—it’s attached to your hamstring.” So your peach is essentially held up by that often-neglected muscle known as your hamstring. It’s like a muscle pillar. It makes sense—not only do people forget about the hamstrings when working their bum muscles, but they also tend to be “quadricep-dominant.” Meaning that they tend to work the crap out of their quads, while also neglecting the poor hammies. “People often forget that there is an anterior chain and a posterior chain to the body,” Weber explains. “If you work one more than the other in turn you will eventually get hurt. Your hamstrings—posterior chain—are connected underneath your glutes.” Hence why it’s so important to work them, too. So how is one to work the hamstrings, then? Weber says
Month: April 2019
Tacos are back on the menu for low-carb eaters with this high-protein tortilla swap
April 03, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC I wish the name of every day started with the letter “T” so that we could enjoy the satisfying alliteration of “Taco Tuesday” to the tune of seven times per week. And if you’re living that low-carb or gluten-free life, you can still experience the magic of Taco Tednesday (just watch, it’s gonna be a thing) by swapping out the corn or flour tortilla for…an egg. While I spotted this health-forward hack on the Bulletproof blog, Taco Bell may in fact be the (surprising) brains behind the operation. According to Food&Wine, the fast food chain debuted the tortilla-less taco back in 2017, when the Naked Egg Taco first hit its menu. This Taco Triday (not giving this one up), skip the drive-thru by frying up your own set of eggs (the Bulletproof blog recommends using ghee to grease your pan, but you should really do you when it comes to choosing a cooking fat) and wrapping them around your fave fixings. Need some inspo? Try mixing and matching the ingredients below. Pick your protein: chicken, ground beef, black beans, crispy vegan taco meat Load up the veggies: sliced peppers, tomatoes, avocado, caramelized onions, mushrooms, lettuce, corn, green chiles Spice things up: taco seasoning, cilantro, parsley, lime, Top it off: salsa, guacamole, healthy queso, pico de gallo, sour cream Eggs are kind of magical: You can also use them to make two-ingredient “squashbread” and supercharged oatmeal. Continue Reading… Author Kells McPhillips | Well and Good
One Of These 4 Hormones Could Be Causing Your Hair Loss
April 03, 2019 at 01:47AM Hormones that commonly cause hair loss in men and women, including testosterone, insulin, estrogen, and thyroid hormones. Continue Reading… Author Amy Shah, M.D. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Is How To Keep Your Workout Clothes From Smelling Bad, According To A Germ Expert
April 03, 2019 at 01:11AM So fresh, so clean. Continue Reading… Author Ray Bass | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
This Is How You Can Hack Your Cycle For More Energy
April 03, 2019 at 12:21AM Why it matters and how to get started today. Continue Reading… Author Kate Northrup | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The Finance Book That Helped Ashley Neese Ditch The Scarcity Mindset
April 03, 2019 at 12:10AM Plus, the mantra she loves for calling in abundance. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
The most important part of forgiveness actually happens way before anyone says “I’m sorry”
April 02, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Let’s take a time machine back to 2003, when the Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan remake of Freaky Friday premiered in theaters. The gist of the epochal flick is this: When you put yourself in somebody else’s shoes—or, y’know, switch bodies with them—finding forgiveness becomes so much easier. (Plus, you might just land a new fling, go on a shopping spree, and have an epic guitar solo in the process.) Unfortunately though, the real world doesn’t afford us such literally transformative opportunities for striking amnesty with a relative, best friend, or someone else who’s recently been excommunicated from the “Favorites” tab of our contact list. But according to clinical psychologist Jennifer MacLeamy, PsyD, we can practice forgiveness in three steps—two of which come before either party even utters the words, “I’m sorry.” Dr. MacLeamy says the single hardest (and most important) part of making amends with anyone is step one, which is to unhook yourself from the narrative. “I think, in some ways, [latching onto the story is] a way of staying hooked; it’s a way of staying connected to the hurt and to the pain, which is ultimately not particularly healing for people. It’s not that we have to forget completely if someone does something wrong to us. But oftentimes, whether we want to or not, we’re engaging in behaviors that are subtly trying to control other people.” If you’ve ever given someone the “silent treatment,” then you know exactly what she’s alluding
Move over, sun signs: Moon signs are the real key to understanding your personal astrological identity
April 02, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Whether you fall into the category of “astrology obsessed” or just happen to be aware of the day and month you were born, chances are good you’re familiar with your sun sign. It signifies where the sun was when you were born and points to many major aspects of your life, including your personality traits and whom you’re romantically compatible with. (Fun fact: You can now even filter Bumble matches by astrological sign). It’s usually what you check when you look up your horoscope, but while the solar element of the zodiac tends to get all the good PR, when it comes to understanding the real you, another part of the universe is worth your attention. Meet your moon sign, or what astrologers like to refer to as your “emotional personality.” Similar (but different) to your sun sign, your moon sign is dictated by where the moon when you were born. It speaks to your below-the-surface qualities that really make you, you—even if few people ever see them. “Your moon sign governs how you internalize and emotionally respond to life,” says Paula Pavlova, co-founder of Moonbox, a beauty and wellness kit based on the lunar cycle. “By understanding your moon sign, you can gain a better sense of your inner-workings and why you react and respond to life the way that you do.” “Your moon sign governs how you internalize and emotionally respond to life.” —Paul Pavlova, co-founder of Moonbox When I recently
Jackfruit is *almost* the perfect meat replacement, except for one big catch
April 02, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC On the vegetarian scene for years, jackfruit is now also a regular member of Meatless Monday menus. Similar in texture to pulled pork, unripe jackfruit soaks up whatever seasoning you add mix in—with health benefits to boot. But hold on a sec, jackfruit what? If you haven’t seen this before at Asian supermarkets or on the menu at your favorite vegan bistro, the jackfruit is a large tropical fruit that’s distantly related to figs. According to the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG), the jackfruit tree likely came from India, then spread throughout southeast Asia, the East Indies and the Philippines. Today it’s also popular in Africa, Brazil, and Surinam—and, for the past four to five years, in the U.S. According to the CRFG, a single jackfruit can grow to 80 pounds (!) and over 36 inches long and 20 inches in diameter. When the fruit is ripe, it’s super sweet. But the unripe fruit has a more neutral, less sweet taste, per the CRFG, and has a texture inside that “shreds” like pulled pork. There’s a reason why it’s suddenly gained such a devoted following in the plant-based community. However, there is one big catch with jackfruit: It doesn’t have very much protein compared to other meat substitutes, says vegetarian nutritionist Alex Caspero, R.D. One 75 gram (2.65-ounce) serving of plain jackfruit has just 1 gram of protein (versus 10 grams of protein in the same amount of tofu or 12 grams in a
The Healing Spice Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Swears By & His Secret For Boosting Happiness
April 02, 2019 at 01:26PM Spoiler: He loves golden milk. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue