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How To Pick A Safe Sunscreen With The EWG’s 2019 Guide
May 22, 2019 at 07:10AM Sun protection, made easier. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Not gonna lie, I’m majorly blue crushing on this surfer-girl abs workout
May 22, 2019 at 06:48AM by CWC When I saw Blue Crush for the first time at a middle school sleepover, all I could think was 1) I need to learn how to surf and 2) Holy Hawaii—how do they strengthen their abs? Because riding those waves looks hard. Surfing, in general, requires a level of core strength comparable to that of the Greek Gods, who are somehow always parading around shirtless in old paintings. Everything from “paddling out” to “popping up” to actually riding a wave requires some serious attention from your core, and let me tell you—it is no joke. So when I had the chance to sit down with professional surfer Alessa Quizon—who happens to be one of the top competitors in the world—I could hardly contain my excitement in asking about her workout routine. In fact, I believe my exact words were, “So like, you must have the strongest core on the planet. HOW?!” Her routine, she tells me, is a combination of a few different things: surfing for six hours a day, every day, and supplementing her in-water routines with a style of jiu-jitsu that has become popular among surfers. “It’s this idea of using your body consistently. You rest, but every movement is getting you ready for the next move, so that’s what I liked about it. It has good momentum and you use every part of your body. It’s like yoga, but with a little more intensity.” Then, there are her four times-a-week
Not gonna lie, I’m majorly blue crushing on this surfer-girl abs workout
May 22, 2019 at 06:48AM by CWC When I saw Blue Crush for the first time at a middle school sleepover, all I could think was 1) I need to learn how to surf and 2) Holy Hawaii—how do they strengthen their abs? Because riding those waves looks hard. Surfing, in general, requires a level of core strength comparable to that of the Greek Gods, who are somehow always parading around shirtless in old paintings. Everything from “paddling out” to “popping up” to actually riding a wave requires some serious attention from your core, and let me tell you—it is no joke. So when I had the chance to sit down with professional surfer Alessa Quizon—who happens to be one of the top competitors in the world—I could hardly contain my excitement in asking about her workout routine. In fact, I believe my exact words were, “So like, you must have the strongest core on the planet. HOW?!” Her routine, she tells me, is a combination of a few different things: surfing for six hours a day, every day, and supplementing her in-water routines with a style of jiu-jitsu that has become popular among surfers. “It’s this idea of using your body consistently. You rest, but every movement is getting you ready for the next move, so that’s what I liked about it. It has good momentum and you use every part of your body. It’s like yoga, but with a little more intensity.” Then, there are her four times-a-week
A relationship therapist explains the difference between bickering and fighting
May 22, 2019 at 06:36AM by CWC My boyfriend and I invented a mocking noise we invoke when one of us realizes our bickering has gotten out of control. It sounds like if a cat mated with a saw, and the cat-saw spawn made weird, grumbly meow noises as it cut through wood. Before a petty argument gets legitimately cruel, one of us defuses tension with the “MEH MEH MEH MEH MEH” noise, and we generally end up laughing hysterically. So once the honeymoon phase was over and the cat-sawing became increasingly more common, I asked him if he thought that we’re fighting too much. His response eased my worries that our partnership was beelining toward Toxic City, population: 2. “Well, we bicker a lot, but we don’t really fight,” he said. And that is very comforting to hear, except, um, what’s the difference between bickering and fighting? I mean, I know there is a difference…but…Bueller? According to sex and relationship therapist Tammy Nelson, PhD, the clear line between bickering and fighting when it comes to style of arguing in a relationship is about whether you play dirty. “Fighting means you intentionally try to hurt your partner,” she says. “You call them names, you pull out the big criticisms, you don’t fight fair. Keeping the struggles in a relationship clean means you understand that conflict happens, and you own your part. Say you’re sorry when you need to, and be patient with each other’s bickering. ” “Fighting means you intentionally try to
A relationship therapist explains the difference between bickering and fighting
May 22, 2019 at 06:36AM by CWC My boyfriend and I invented a mocking noise we invoke when one of us realizes our bickering has gotten out of control. It sounds like if a cat mated with a saw, and the cat-saw spawn made weird, grumbly meow noises as it cut through wood. Before a petty argument gets legitimately cruel, one of us defuses tension with the “MEH MEH MEH MEH MEH” noise, and we generally end up laughing hysterically. So once the honeymoon phase was over and the cat-sawing became increasingly more common, I asked him if he thought that we’re fighting too much. His response eased my worries that our partnership was beelining toward Toxic City, population: 2. “Well, we bicker a lot, but we don’t really fight,” he said. And that is very comforting to hear, except, um, what’s the difference between bickering and fighting? I mean, I know there is a difference…but…Bueller? According to sex and relationship therapist Tammy Nelson, PhD, the clear line between bickering and fighting when it comes to style of arguing in a relationship is about whether you play dirty. “Fighting means you intentionally try to hurt your partner,” she says. “You call them names, you pull out the big criticisms, you don’t fight fair. Keeping the struggles in a relationship clean means you understand that conflict happens, and you own your part. Say you’re sorry when you need to, and be patient with each other’s bickering. ” “Fighting means you intentionally try to
Is corn good for you? A registered dietitian sets the facts straight
May 22, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC For a vegetable, corn sure does get the side eye from healthy eaters a lot. Ketogenic dieters steer clear of it because it has carbs. And isn’t pretty much all corn genetically modified? That can’t be good for you. That’s why registered dietitian Kim Melton, RD, is here to set the record straight. She firmly believes corn absolutely has a place in a healthy diet, especially right now when it’s in season and readily available at the farmers’ market. “Corn is part of the grass family, is a whole grain and can be eaten as polenta, popcorn, corn on the cob, or cornmeal,” Melton says. The most popular variety is sweet corn (it’s the yellow kind you’ll most likely find at the grocery store) but Melton says there are other varieties including red, orange, blue, and purple. But is corn good for you? Keep reading for everything you need to know. Is corn good for you? Here’s what its nutrition facts have to say Many believe corn is high in sugar—especially sweet corn—and therefore unhealthy, but Melton says this isn’t the case. “Although corn is high in sugar, it does not cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar as some believe,” she says. “It is actually a low to medium glycemic index food and can be a part of a healthy diet when eaten in reasonable portions.” In general, one medium ear of corn has 6 grams of sugar. (BTW, this goes for
Is corn good for you? A registered dietitian sets the facts straight
May 22, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC For a vegetable, corn sure does get the side eye from healthy eaters a lot. Ketogenic dieters steer clear of it because it has carbs. And isn’t pretty much all corn genetically modified? That can’t be good for you. That’s why registered dietitian Kim Melton, RD, is here to set the record straight. She firmly believes corn absolutely has a place in a healthy diet, especially right now when it’s in season and readily available at the farmers’ market. “Corn is part of the grass family, is a whole grain and can be eaten as polenta, popcorn, corn on the cob, or cornmeal,” Melton says. The most popular variety is sweet corn (it’s the yellow kind you’ll most likely find at the grocery store) but Melton says there are other varieties including red, orange, blue, and purple. But is corn good for you? Keep reading for everything you need to know. Is corn good for you? Here’s what its nutrition facts have to say Many believe corn is high in sugar—especially sweet corn—and therefore unhealthy, but Melton says this isn’t the case. “Although corn is high in sugar, it does not cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar as some believe,” she says. “It is actually a low to medium glycemic index food and can be a part of a healthy diet when eaten in reasonable portions.” In general, one medium ear of corn has 6 grams of sugar. (BTW, this goes for
The key differences between those who get to the airport 100 hours early versus as the flight’s boarding
May 22, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation, or a holiday weekend that’s approaching, any travel plans requiring niceties with a TSA agent leaves us to wonder, “How early should I get to the airport?” Sure, there are the widely held guidelines of arriving for domestic flights two hours early and international flights three hours early—but we’ve all kind of embraced our own twist on these recs. There are airport habits we were taught, ones we adopted, and still more that have come with age, crippling anxiety, and memories of missed flights. But, whatever your arrival style may be, we (unscientifically) broke down what it says about your personality. Check it out below: You get to the airport, oh, about 100 hours before boarding If you don’t live a hero’s journey away from an airport, this means you have deep worries about flying. That obviously includes getting to the airport on time, but you may also have anxieties about, y’know, shooting thousands of miles into the sky on a winged tin can. So while there is a level of preparedness to admire about being so early, fear is what’s really driving you to be there at 7 a.m. for an afternoon trip. I’m going to go out on a limb and say your travel companions really hate you when your flight gets delayed. You get to the airport three hours before boarding This essentially means that you made the mistake of calling your parents in the days
The key differences between those who get to the airport 100 hours early versus as the flight’s boarding
May 22, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Whether it’s a wedding, a vacation, or a holiday weekend that’s approaching, any travel plans requiring niceties with a TSA agent leaves us to wonder, “How early should I get to the airport?” Sure, there are the widely held guidelines of arriving for domestic flights two hours early and international flights three hours early—but we’ve all kind of embraced our own twist on these recs. There are airport habits we were taught, ones we adopted, and still more that have come with age, crippling anxiety, and memories of missed flights. But, whatever your arrival style may be, we (unscientifically) broke down what it says about your personality. Check it out below: You get to the airport, oh, about 100 hours before boarding If you don’t live a hero’s journey away from an airport, this means you have deep worries about flying. That obviously includes getting to the airport on time, but you may also have anxieties about, y’know, shooting thousands of miles into the sky on a winged tin can. So while there is a level of preparedness to admire about being so early, fear is what’s really driving you to be there at 7 a.m. for an afternoon trip. I’m going to go out on a limb and say your travel companions really hate you when your flight gets delayed. You get to the airport three hours before boarding This essentially means that you made the mistake of calling your parents in the days