July 12, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC The elliptical is the Ariana Grande of the workout machine world. Hear me out: It bodes well for ponytail flips, it seems innocent but once you take a closer look you’ll quickly realize it’s more badass than it might appear, and it’s popular amongst the youths. At least, it was for me when I first started working out at my neighborhood gym as a teen. While it looks like any person can just hop on and start moving, it’s not as simple as just gliding like a gazelle for half an hour straight. Form comes into play (of course), and you can hurt yourself if you don’t follow along in the right way. Trainers actually see a lot of people make mistakes on it, which sabotages the whole full-body cardio benefits that the elliptical grants to everyone who climbs onto it at the gym. “Ellipticals can be a great low-impact cardiovascular option,” says Phil Timmons, program manager at Blink Fitness. That said, it’s only if you’re doing it with proper form. And so, avoid these five most common mistakes that trainers see people make on the machine. ad_intervals[‘407247_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407247_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. Focusing on speed One way to never get stronger? Only looking at speed on the elliptical. “Faster is not necessarily better,” says Timmons. “Instead, focus on your strides per minute when increasing your resistance. Try not to drop to lower strides per
Month: July 2019
How to eat healthy at Wendy’s, according to a registered dietitian
July 12, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC As a kid, dinner at Wendy’s meant the chance to dip French fries into a big ‘ol chocolate Frosty. It’s truly the stuff fast food memories are made of. Both are still on the menu for whenever a craving hits, but the burger chain has plenty of other (read: healthier) options for adult you to enjoy, too. If you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or follow the ketogenic diet, eating out can be a challenge—especially at a fast food joint. But Wendy’s actually comes though for all three eating plans. The key is walking in (or driving up) being prepared. That’s where registered dietitian Erica Ingraham, RD, comes in. Here, she gives tips on the healthiest foods to order for each of the aforementioned eating plans—which come in handy even if you have a more general goal of eating healthy. Keep reading for all the intel. Scroll down to see how to follow a vegetarian, gluten-free, or ketogenic diet at Wendy’s. Vegetarian Order picks: Sour cream and chive baked potato; Berry Burst chicken salad (with no chicken) ad_intervals[‘402420_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402420_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); What an RD says: Wendy’s has chili on the menu—usually a solid pick for vegans and vegetarians—but, alas, it has beef in it. A better meat-free pick according to Ingraham: the sour cream and chive baked potato. “Wendy’s has a few different baked potatoes, but this is the only one without meat,” Ingraham says, adding that
This one-pot pasta recipe is perfect when you just can’t deal with a sink full of dirty dishes
July 12, 2019 at 03:01AM by CWC A trip to the farmers’ market to stock up on fresh produce is one of the best things about summer. But when mealtime rolls around, one constant remains no matter the season: Nobody wants to do the dishes—especially on a hot summer night. There’s an easy way to have your seasonal produce and eat it, too, all without the cleanup. This one-pot pasta recipe is proof. You might think one-pot cooking is best for fall and winter fare, dishes that keep you warm and cozy like hearty stews and potato curries. Well, I’m here to tell you that one-pot recipes have a place in summer cooking, too. And if there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about that, it’s Yumna Jawad, the blogger behind Feel Good Foodie, who just published a light and refreshing one-pot pasta recipe perfect for weeknights. This meal looks like it belongs in a fancy Italian restaurant, but it’s so easy you could practically do it with your eyes closed. “One-pan pasta with as little effort as humanly possible—that’s the kind of weeknight dinner that makes me feel good,” writes Jawad on Instagram. And minimal effort it is. ad_intervals[‘407345_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407345_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); The best part about this one-pot pasta recipe is the brevity of the ingredients list: linguine, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, onion, garlic, basil, parmesan cheese, and a few seasonings from your pantry. After putting everything into one
Do Brow Growth Treatments Actually Work? We Looked Into It
July 12, 2019 at 01:37AM Get the full, healthy brows of your dreams. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
7 Holistic Ways To Deal With Anxiety During Your Pregnancy
July 12, 2019 at 01:05AM Especially in the first trimester, it’s so normal to be overwhelmed and freaked out. Continue Reading… Author Sarah Ezrin | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The Healthiest Foods at Subway, According To Nutritionists
July 12, 2019 at 12:18AM No shortage of good options here! Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Furniture Subscriptions Are Going Mainstream & The Planet Is Thanking Us
July 11, 2019 at 11:58PM They’re no longer just for college kids. Continue Reading… Author Emma Loewe | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
5 Ways To Reduce Plastic That Are So Simple You Can’t Not Try Them
July 11, 2019 at 09:04PM Bonnie Wright, actor and environmental advocate, on reducing single-use plastic in our lives. Continue Reading… Author Colleen Wachob | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The problem with letting destiny guide your love life, regardless of your stance on soul mates
July 11, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC “When you meet the right person, you’ll know.” “What’s meant to be will be.” “When it’s right, the relationship is easy.” Ever heard these phrases? You probably have if you’ve never asked the question “are soul mates real?” and always subscribed to the magical thinking often associated with the concept of The One. And since many people give credence to this sense of destiny or just knowing, when snags, roadblocks, or problems emerge in a budding relationship, the result can be negative, and often unnecessarily so. It seems that many use the idea of fate as a crutch that exempts us from putting in hard work when the relationship going gets tough. So are soul mates real, or are we just lazy? In the short-term, believing you’re destined for someone or something can cause you to cut out of a relationship quickly, ruthlessly, and often prematurely. According to a recent study, those who believe they’re ending a partnership to pursue their destiny are more likely to ghost—and feel positively about doing so. On the flip side, those who believe they’re looking for the right partner to grow with—i.e., not necessarily the most perfect situation—are less likely to ghost or even consider the option. ad_intervals[‘396898_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘396898_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); The idea of destiny extends into the bedroom, as well. For a study from the University of Toronto, researchers looked at two attitudes about sexual compatibility. “Sexual
Make the low-sugar lemon bars of your dreams with this easy recipe
July 11, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClSN85AW9jw] Low-sugar lemon bars without sketchy fake sugars? Here’s how to make them. When life hands you lemons, you could be basic and make lemonade. Or you could do one better and make lemon bars. And if you’re at a loss as to how to turn this sugary-sweet summer treat into a better-for-you dessert, chefs Mia Rigden and Jenny Dorsey reveal a healthy version that’s light, tangy, and not too sweet in the latest episode of our YouTube series Alt-Baking Bootcamp. So how to make a low-sugar treat that doesn’t taste, well, sad? Rigden and Dorsey opt for honey instead of refined sugar. Rigden says that honey is twice as sweet as white sugar, “so when you’re using it as a substitute you want to be aware and halve the amount that you usually use.” (That also means less sugar overall which, hooray!) ad_intervals[‘407495_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407495_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); From a baking science perspective, honey (which is an emulsifier), makes the crust nice and soft. Dorsey says the liquid sweetener “won’t set so firmly that it feels like you’re biting a biscuit, but will still kind of have that soft texture that we’re looking for.” To top it all off (literally), Rigden and Dorsey use unsweetened shredded coconut on their finished bars. “We’re not using powdered sugar like you would find in the classic recipe, but we still love the look of that,” Rigden says.