August 03, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC Everyone, I would like to introduce you to my new favorite word: niksen. Roughly translated, this Danish word means doing nothing—or, as I’m describing it, the art of listening to Truth Hurts by Lizzo on repeat without thinking about anything in particular. It’s kind of like putting your brain on low-power mode. Following in the footsteps of such mindsets like hygge and lagom, niksen is another example of a Nordic mindset we could all take a few wellness cues from. (It’s cool, here in the U.S. we have this thing called burnout. Ever heard of it?) Doing nothing feels like a radical thing. I’ve had a to-do list for as long as I can remember. The last time I did nothing was probably around the time Kim Kardashian was Paris Hilton’s assistant. Stop, breathe, live slowly and lushly is not exactly something we’re taught. Work-life balance? I don’t know her. It’s all about the grind. Having a never-ending to-do list is pretty much a bragging right. Oh, you got four hours of sleep last night? Well I was up until 2 a.m. working on my idea for a bee farming co-working space. It’s like that scene in Mean Girls, except instead of body image we’re all trying to one-up each other with how tired we are. This mindset, that we need to be perpetually exhausted and stressed, worshipping at the altar of the hustle, in order to be successful, is why many of
Day: August 3, 2019
OMG, I forgot to pack a bra to change into after my sweaty workout—what do I do?
August 03, 2019 at 12:03PM by CWC Move over, Black Mirror, because I’m coming in hot with a truly haunting story. Picture, if you will, a Monday morning. You’re patting yourself on the back because you made it to your pre-work spin class instead of hitting snooze eight times. You hop out of your gym’s shower, your skin smelling faintly of a body wash that is definitely more expensive than the one in your shower. You’re feeling confident that today is going to be a great Monday. You go to get dressed… and you realize you forgot to pack a bra. The Lizzo playing through your headphones suddenly turns to the Psycho theme. There is, of course, no time to go home. In this hypothetical situation, Mercury is not in retrograde—you have no one to blame but yourself. I am a person who has a substantial list of Things I Am Anxious About; after hearing that this happened to a friend I have added a “forgetting bra” scenario to that list. Because I am the kind of person who once left her car keys sitting on top of her car for hours, it’s both surprising that I have never forgotten my bra, and inevitable it will eventually happen to me. Seriously, what do you do? Put back on your sweaty sports bra, which began to go cold the minute you took it off? (It now feels like a clammy hand.) Go braless to work? Buy a new bra? Create makeshift
There are over 6,000 sports bras on Amazon—these are the 8 best
August 03, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC They say that the only two certain things are death and taxes, but I’d argue that “accidentally wears a sports bra that isn’t supportive enough” also belongs on that list. Basically every person with breasts that I’ve talked to has had some sort of sports bra horror story. Mine is my boob popping out during a Crossfit workout (why do I keep bringing this up?). Not to be dramatic, but buying a sports bra is an activity that can have real world consequences. And this is where Amazon comes in. The great thing about Amazon is that there are thousands of options for virtually anything you want to buy. The terrible thing about Amazon is, well, the same. Decision fatigue is real! Luckily, Amazon is filled with a passionate trove of reviewers, which makes the decision-making process easier (and also, at times, hilarious). I scoured the site—and the reviews—to find the best sports bras on Amazon, according to reviewers. Each of the below bras have four stars or higher, and have been reviewed by over 1,000 people. Keep scrolling to shop the picks, from an $8 three-pack perfect for yoga to a super-comfy high impact sports bra. ad_intervals[‘412336_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412336_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Image: Amazon Champion Women’s Spot Comfort Full Support Bra, $23.50 “Great exercise bra…hate taking it off! Supportive and provides adequate coverage with just the right amount of padding. Love being able to fasten
10 super easy vegan recipes to try using your air fryer
August 03, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC If you own an air fryer—the kitchen tool of the moment that everyone from your neighbor to mother-in-law can’t stop talking about—and have spent any time Googling recipes, you know that the majority of them fall into two categories: healthier chips and crispy chicken. While it certainly does work its magic to amp up these two food categories, for a vegan eater looking to use the air fryer to make a plant-forward meal, the recipes take a bit more digging to find. And chances are, you don’t really have time to do a deep dive—which is partially why you invested in an air fryer in the first place. Here, the hard work is all done for you. (Except for, you know, the cooking part.) Below are 10 air fryer-based recipes that are 100-percent vegan—and 100-percent easy. ad_intervals[‘411698_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘411698_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Scroll down for 10 vegan air fryer recipes. Photo: Sweet Peas and Saffron 1. Cauliflower chickpea tacos All vegans have experienced a well-meaning friend cocking an eyebrow and asking, “But, do you get enough protein?” Spoiler alert: Chicken isn’t the only way to ensure your taco dinner helps you reach your daily needs. In this recipes, chickpeas are the protein source, and is paired with cauliflower for fiber (this is the part where the air fryer comes in handy) and avocado for some good healthy fats. Balanced and delicious. Photo: Vegetarian Mamma 2. Green
A relationship therapist’s take on 3 possible reasons cheaters cheat
August 03, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Unpopular opinion: I feel bad for Betty Draper whenever I re-watch episodes of Mad Men. I understand that she’s hardly up for any mother-of-the-year-esque awards and doesn’t have the best-ever personality, but I don’t understand how she’s supposed to be a villain. I mean, it’s her philandering husband who holds court all over New York (and sometimes California) while she’s unhappily trapped in a veritable suburban cage. No wonder she’s blasé at best, right? But still, the plot lines of that show—a master class in infidelity—have always made me wonder, Why do people cheat? Because if you have a wandering eye, and you’re unhappy in your partnership, it would be better to break up, right? The truth is, there’s no singular one-size-fits-all reason for cheating, largely because cheaters revel in the broad category of deception. And that fact alone makes trying to pinpoint any kind of catalyzing reason nearly impossible, says sex and relationship therapist Tammy Nelson, PhD, author of When You’re the One Who Cheats. “Infidelity, by its nature, is based on dishonesty, so cheaters aren’t honest about why they cheat—they even lie to infidelity researchers.” As someone who wrote literally the book on cheating, she would know. ad_intervals[‘410041_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410041_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “Infidelity, by its nature, is based on dishonesty, so cheaters aren’t honest about why they cheat—they even lie to infidelity researchers.” —sex and relationship therapist Tammy Nelson, PhD Still, she has
This Common Nutrient Deficiency May Increase Your Risk For Dementia
August 03, 2019 at 04:24AM Plus, how to hit your daily quota from food. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The surprising reason why you might want to wash your feet before bed
August 03, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC People all have their own rules when it comes to the world of “washing.” I, for one, will never, ever wash my face in the shower (derms back me up on this). There are also those (including moi), who wash their hands before washing their face. Then, there are those who insist on washing their feet before they get into bed. While I’m diligent about the two former practices, I’ve never quite been a wash-my-feet-before-bed kinda gal. Apparently, it’s not just for hygienic purposes—it can also be the quickest way to cool the F off (which we all probably need in this extra-humid weather). In Ayurveda, washing your feet is one of the staples of keeping your body temperature down, because the feet are associated with the elements of fire, according to Erin Casperson, dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. You know how you take off your sneakers after a long hot day and feel instant relief? “This is because you are releasing excess fire from the body,” she explains. ad_intervals[‘407848_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407848_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); So when you wash your feet, you’re essentially throwing water onto the fire. “The theory behind washing your feet is that you are then cooling the fire element in the body,” says Casperson. “If you’re basking in sun by a body of water, place a chair close to the water’s edge and soak your feet. You’ll be amazed at
Shimmy on into ‘legs up the wall’ yoga pose for the restorative break your body (and mind) craves
August 03, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC “Legs up the wall” yoga pose, or viparita karani in Sanskrit, may not be part of your standard sun salutation. But if you’re always on the go, go, go, it’s well worth adding to your flow. According to Jessica Matthews, yoga educator, assistant professor of integrative wellness at Point Loma Nazarene University, and author of Stretching to Stay Young, legs up the wall “is a seemingly simple, yet surprisingly beneficial, pose because it provides a physical reprieve for the lower extremities, countering the amount of time spent sitting, standing, and physically moving on your feet.” What’s more, it’s all about “not doing,” she says, and this kind of resting with intention can help offset all the rise-and-grind busyness you’ve become accustomed to. Sticking your legs straight up in the air and just being might feel weird at first, but trust me, you’re going to want to put your phone down and take this self-care op. ad_intervals[‘412726_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412726_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OQEIiZLY-0] Cool, cool—and how exactly do I do this glorious pose? Legs up the wall is an inverted pose, meaning it’s in the same family as headstands and handstands. But considering you get into the pose by lying on your back, scooching your butt towards the wall, and positioning your legs vertically up the surface to form an L-shape with your torso, the risk of falling on your face is much, much lower. If
Why Parents Should Make Sex A Priority (And 6 Ways To Do It!)
August 03, 2019 at 01:28AM Keeping sex alive is good for your relationship *and* makes you a better parent. Continue Reading… Author Jessa Zimmerman, M.A. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
This 5-Minute Keto English Muffin Recipe Will Transform Your Mornings
August 03, 2019 at 01:02AM Grain-free, dairy-free, and totally delicious. Continue Reading… Author Stephanie Eckelkamp | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC