May 23, 2019 at 09:21AM by CWC By the time she was 29 years old, Quinn, now 32, had grown accustomed to life on the weight-loss roller coaster. She says she’s been overweight since childhood, and points to two reasons her repeated weight-loss efforts never lasted—namely, genetics and a thyroid condition that developed in her twenties. She’d clean up her diet, lose a few dozen pounds, and then gain them all back whenever she inevitably paused her regimen to catch her breath. At 5’3″ and nearly 300 pounds, her primary-care doctor eventually presented her with a more permanent solution: bariatric surgery. Although Quinn didn’t have any obesity-related health issues at that point and felt comfortable with her size, she knew that wouldn’t always be the case. “What scared me was getting to the point of becoming a mother,” she says. “I’m still not a mom, but it was in my five-year plan, and I was worried about being the overweight, sideline mom who couldn’t keep up with my kids or run around the playground. I loved my body, but I wanted it to be the healthiest it could be.” So in April 2016, she underwent a sleeve gastrectomy, a surgery that reduced the size of her stomach by around 80 percent and helped her lose more than 100 pounds. “The sleeve works by restriction—you can only eat about a half-cup of food before you feel that sense of fullness—and hormonal changes,” says says Shauna Levy, MD, MS, a surgeon and
Month: May 2019
Weight management isn’t just a matter of willpower, and we need to talk about all the treatment tools available
May 23, 2019 at 09:21AM by CWC By the time she was 29 years old, Quinn, now 32, had grown accustomed to life on the weight-loss roller coaster. She says she’s been overweight since childhood, and points to two reasons her repeated weight-loss efforts never lasted—namely, genetics and a thyroid condition that developed in her twenties. She’d clean up her diet, lose a few dozen pounds, and then gain them all back whenever she inevitably paused her regimen to catch her breath. At 5’3″ and nearly 300 pounds, her primary-care doctor eventually presented her with a more permanent solution: bariatric surgery. Although Quinn didn’t have any obesity-related health issues at that point and felt comfortable with her size, she knew that wouldn’t always be the case. “What scared me was getting to the point of becoming a mother,” she says. “I’m still not a mom, but it was in my five-year plan, and I was worried about being the overweight, sideline mom who couldn’t keep up with my kids or run around the playground. I loved my body, but I wanted it to be the healthiest it could be.” So in April 2016, she underwent a sleeve gastrectomy, a surgery that reduced the size of her stomach by around 80 percent and helped her lose more than 100 pounds. “The sleeve works by restriction—you can only eat about a half-cup of food before you feel that sense of fullness—and hormonal changes,” says says Shauna Levy, MD, MS, a surgeon and
The one question you should ask yourself if you want to be more fulfilled in every area of your life
May 23, 2019 at 09:20AM by CWC Ever notice how the things you think will make you happier—a new job, a raise, a date for Friday night—don’t always change your life as much as you think they will? Sure, there’s a momentary high that comes with having extra cash in the bank or a good make-out session. But when that fades, you might find you feel pretty much the same as you did prior to your big achievement. A bummer, for sure—but it doesn’t have to be this way, says Oprah-approved author and spiritual leader Danielle LaPorte. As she sees it, we’re all conditioned to approach goal-setting in the wrong way, from our heads rather than from our hearts. “We’ve been taught that the winning game is with logic and strategy and thinking our way to success,” she says. “But when you set a goal, you’re not actually chasing that goal—you’re chasing a feeling. The power is in the heart, and we have to relearn how to create from that place.” The key to doing this, she says, is to ask yourself one question before you set any objective for yourself: How do I want to feel? By pinpointing your “core desired feelings”—a process outlined in LaPorte’s new course, The Desire Map, available on the wellness education platform Commune—you can get clear on which of your dreams will lead to lasting happiness. It’ll also make it really obvious which goals you’re pursuing for the wrong reasons, like out of obligation or fear
The one question you should ask yourself if you want to be more fulfilled in every area of your life
May 23, 2019 at 09:20AM by CWC Ever notice how the things you think will make you happier—a new job, a raise, a date for Friday night—don’t always change your life as much as you think they will? Sure, there’s a momentary high that comes with having extra cash in the bank or a good make-out session. But when that fades, you might find you feel pretty much the same as you did prior to your big achievement. A bummer, for sure—but it doesn’t have to be this way, says Oprah-approved author and spiritual leader Danielle LaPorte. As she sees it, we’re all conditioned to approach goal-setting in the wrong way, from our heads rather than from our hearts. “We’ve been taught that the winning game is with logic and strategy and thinking our way to success,” she says. “But when you set a goal, you’re not actually chasing that goal—you’re chasing a feeling. The power is in the heart, and we have to relearn how to create from that place.” The key to doing this, she says, is to ask yourself one question before you set any objective for yourself: How do I want to feel? By pinpointing your “core desired feelings”—a process outlined in LaPorte’s new course, The Desire Map, available on the wellness education platform Commune—you can get clear on which of your dreams will lead to lasting happiness. It’ll also make it really obvious which goals you’re pursuing for the wrong reasons, like out of obligation or fear
The best car exercises for staying fit and stretched-out on a long road trip
May 23, 2019 at 09:03AM by CWC Long car rides are uncomfortable—but they don’t have to be. This year, 43 million Americans will be traveling to destinations near and far to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. While that figure includes all modes of transportation, the vast majority—around 88 percent—will be taking a good old-fashioned American road trip. Anyone who’s ever spent a long period of time in a car knows too well the discomfort of car travel. (Like, the kind you feel after being trapped at your desk all day, times a billion.) But with a little effort, life on the road isn’t so bad. Aside from being stuck in a small space with only podcasts and playlists for entertainment, other aspects of traveling can mess with your body, like relying on fast food due to the minimal choices on the road and trying to fall asleep in a strange bed. To make sure you feel top-notch throughout your road trip, you need only to stretch it out. Car exercises and stretches combat aches and pains, and promote good digestion. The best car exercises and stretches for long road trips 1. While you’re driving [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bKRNVC62O0] If you’re getting antsy while driving, there are some exercises you can do that can help you loosen up safely without ever taking your hands off the steering wheel. And when you’re a passenger, there’s even a cardio sequence you can do right in your seat. (Apologies in advance to you road trip buddies.) 2.
The best car exercises for staying fit and stretched-out on a long road trip
May 23, 2019 at 09:03AM by CWC Long car rides are uncomfortable—but they don’t have to be. This year, 43 million Americans will be traveling to destinations near and far to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. While that figure includes all modes of transportation, the vast majority—around 88 percent—will be taking a good old-fashioned American road trip. Anyone who’s ever spent a long period of time in a car knows too well the discomfort of car travel. (Like, the kind you feel after being trapped at your desk all day, times a billion.) But with a little effort, life on the road isn’t so bad. Aside from being stuck in a small space with only podcasts and playlists for entertainment, other aspects of traveling can mess with your body, like relying on fast food due to the minimal choices on the road and trying to fall asleep in a strange bed. To make sure you feel top-notch throughout your road trip, you need only to stretch it out. Car exercises and stretches combat aches and pains, and promote good digestion. The best car exercises and stretches for long road trips 1. While you’re driving [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bKRNVC62O0] If you’re getting antsy while driving, there are some exercises you can do that can help you loosen up safely without ever taking your hands off the steering wheel. And when you’re a passenger, there’s even a cardio sequence you can do right in your seat. (Apologies in advance to you road trip buddies.) 2.
5 Healthy Frozen Meals You Can Buy Online (For When You Just Can’t Cook)
May 23, 2019 at 08:21AM Stock up now so you’re prepared with a healthy meal later. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
5 Healthy Frozen Meals You Can Buy Online (For When You Just Can’t Cook)
May 23, 2019 at 08:21AM Stock up now so you’re prepared with a healthy meal later. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
I found the fastest way to get softer skin from head-to-toe
May 23, 2019 at 06:25AM by CWC I’m totally fine and dandy with brushing my hair, brushing my teeth, and brushing bronzer onto my face, but I just haven’t gotten into (dry) brushing my body. Until now, that is. The practice of dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like: It involves taking a soft-bristled brush and moving it across your body, which should be completely absent of any beauty products. It’s actually a beauty ritual that’s been around for a very long time, and is huge in Ayurveda. Skin pros love it because it’s a holistic way of exfoliating, boosting lymphatic drainage in the body, and improving circulation. “I love dry brushing—it’s my favorite method of body exfoliation because it’s multitasking. I recommend it all the time,” raves celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas, founder of Joanna Vargas Salons and Skincare. “It stimulates your lymphatic system to help move out toxins and bring in good nutrients to every cell in the body.” It’s also a big collagen stimulator, so not only is it helping things move along inside your body, but it’s doing good things for your skin’s appearance. “Dry brushing increases blood flow, which is healthy, but its main purpose is to stimulate collagen production,” says Vargas. I’ve also heard that it can be helpful in smoothing out skin and leave it all-around softer. Fine—sign me up. I got my hands on Joanna Vargas’ own dry brush—the Ritual Brush ($30)—and immediately brought it home to my shower. First off, know
5 Tried-And-Tested Ways To Look Wide Awake, Fast
May 22, 2019 at 10:00PM Here are some great steps for a bright-eyed and fresh faced-look in the morning Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC