August 15, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I’ve long been a believer in strategic swimwear. I love when a triangle top that peeks out during a dance-floor move can be excused as a bathing suit, or a when bandeau bikini that gives new, family-gathering-appropriate life to a v-neck that might have otherwise been cut too low. In my opinion, a swimsuit styled with actual clothing is the definition of summer outfit perfection. And applying this double-duty move to activewear—aka wearing your bikini top as a sports bra—is not only stylish, but it’s actually a fairly logical move. For me, throwing on a supportive bathing suit and heading to a workout about the ease of wear, and also about getting twice the bang for your bathing suit buck… even if swimming isn’t even part of the equation that day. Practicing free yoga stretches in my living room to Amazon Prime’s finest instructors means that a torso-flattering Boys + Arrows Phil Top ($98) can provide just the right lines and lift without the pressure. And for frisbee tosses on the actual beach, Cover’s Swim Sports Bra ($100) is a real winner. This multitasking attitude has been everywhere lately, as brands give bikini/sports bra hybrids new life both in and out of the water. Photo: Summersalt Summersalt Mesh Diver Bikini Top ($50) Take Summersalt, the sustainable swimwear label who launched their activewear line this month with the intention of giving everything from halter bikini tops to color-blocked leggings a double meaning. Pulled on
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This Nut Shell May Be The Next Safe, Organic Sunscreen Ingredient
August 15, 2019 at 01:18PM A waste-free way to practicing safe sun Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Approximately 1,000 yoga teachers have told me this is the most relaxing pose
August 15, 2019 at 11:38AM by CWC Whenever I take a yin yoga class (which is all about deep, long stretching), I can almost feel my thoughts melting into beautiful pink goo. Pigeon pose is my main squeeze. I’d sell my first born child before letting forward fold slip through my fingertips. But there’s one asana that I wouldn’t give up for anything. A pose that many of my yoga teachers have declared to be, and I quote, “the most relaxing” asana out there. Now that I have you on the edge of your seat, I’ll tell you that the pose with said mystical reputation is half frog pose. When you do the pose’s two-legged version, it’s a powerful groin stretch wherein you really, truly do look like an amphibian. Picture this: both your knees are on the mat and splayed out wide, your calves form a 90-degree angle with your thighs, and you slowly lower your chest to the ground until sensation leaps through your lower body. The half version is much more gentle. You lie all the way down on your stomach then hike one knee up so it’s forms just one 90-degree angle. It feels like tension is pouring out of you the minute you slide into it. But since I wasn’t sure why, I asked yoga teacher Lindsay Pirozzi of New York City’s Y7 studio why half frog is such a standout. “It’s so relaxing because you’re reclining on the yin side of your body–which is the front
Why it’s smart to keep a ‘kitchen curfew,’ according to a registered dietitian
August 15, 2019 at 09:59AM by CWC I don’t know about you, but my watch always reads snack o’clock. I research nutritious noshing options like it’s my job (because… it kinda is); spoiling my dinner is just a given at this point. When Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, dietitian and founder BZ Nutrition shared a nugget of wisdom for how to make my evening routine a little bit healthier at the most recent Well+Good TALK in New York City, I leaned forward in my chair. According to the dietitian, a simple way to do your digestive tract a solid in the evening is to set a “kitchen curfew,” or a cutoff point where the refrigerator and pantry (un)officially become a no-go zones. “Ideally, you want to stop eating at least two hours before going to bed,” said Zeitlin. “When you’re sleeping, everything’s slowing down, your body’s going into rest mode. So is your digestive system.” Eating too late gives your body a tight timeline between your last bite and sliding beneath your sheets. Your body may not digest your food as well as it could have. “Ideally, you want to stop eating at least two hours before going to bed.” —Brigitte Zeitlin, RD At first, this may seem like no big deal, but Zeitlin explains that it starts a chain reaction. “You might not get the best night of sleep ever; you might wake up a couple of times at up with indigestion. And then, if you wake up in the morning
These $10 fancy-smelling body wipes are the only thing better than a shower itself
August 15, 2019 at 09:45AM by CWC There are few things in this world more uncomfortable than having to go through a day without a shower. By 11 a.m., your body starts to feel sticky and gross, and by the time that lunch rolls around, every other thought that pops into your head is something along the lines of: “Can everyone else tell that I smell kind of funky?” So rest assured that the only thing that’s standing in my way of skipping my shower and gaining an hour back in my day is the certainty that I’ll smell like Tom Ford Neroli Portofino ($240) from head-to-toe for the entire day (and hopefully many after). While you’ll certainly find me spritzing this perfume every chance I can in pursuit of smelling like orange blossoms, I found a solution that can help me nix the sweat while still smelling fresh. SweetSpot Labs Neroli Mandarin On-The-Go Feminine Wipes ($10) are 98% natural, glycerin and alcohol free, and gynecologist-recommended—so you can use them on your whole body, including your nether regions, and it smells faintly as if you’ve spritzed yourself with an iconic eau de parfum, while also getting clean. Photo: SweetSpot Labs Like the iconic perfume, the SweetSpot Labs wipes are also made with notes of neroli, plus the fresh scent of mandarin. The same scent also comes in a body wash—which retails for $12—and is made with a mix of aloe vera plus coconut, jojoba, and sunflower oils so that whether
If you live your life in leggings, elevate your look with the latest athleisure must-have
August 15, 2019 at 09:28AM by CWC If you think leggings make you feel free, just wait until you slip on an exercise dress. Ever since Outdoor Voices released its iconic dress meant for #DoingThings—whether that’s running trails or errands—it’s become a summer staple for ladies everywhere. But why stop with one when you can have an entire drawer full of comfy exercise dresses to wear throughout the week? With the growing popularity of the athleisure must-have, there are plenty of places to snag an exercise dress, from big-name brands to Amazon, at all price points. And considering fall is well over a month away, there’s still plenty of time left to rock them as much as possible before leggings season officially arrives. The best exercise dresses Buy Now Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Mineral Blooms $100 Buy Now Lululemon In Your Court Dress $59 Buy Now Athleta Match Point Dress in SuperSonic $89 Buy Now Kimmery Criss-Cross Back Tank Dress $26 Buy Now Under Armour Move Light Dress $53 Buy Now NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Dress $70 Buy Now Patagonia Women’s Sliding Rock Dress $53 Buy Now Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress in Dove Frost $100 Buy Now Athleta Reversible Santorini High Neck Dress $128 Here’s why the next wave of athleisure is the coziest one yet. Also, check out the fashion-forward athleisure pieces that will keep you warm once the temperature drops. ad_intervals[‘415711_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘415711_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Continue Reading… Author Tehrene Firman
The key differences between having unrealistic expectations and demanding what you deserve
August 15, 2019 at 08:32AM by CWC Anyone’s who’s ever lived a day or had any desire ever—whether it’s related to a relationship, a job, or even a meal—is familiar with the concept of having expectations. After all, it would be tough to work toward something you want without having a sense or expectation of how it may pan out for you. That said, things often don’t go according to plan—relationships fail, jobs get lost, meals fall flat. When these disappointments hit, confusion can often ensue, leading someone to question whether the situation went awry because it’s an aberration from what should have happened or because unrealistic expectations were at play. That question of whether expectations are unrealistic—can weigh on the anxious mind heavily, especially when other aspects of life are in limbo. The result can be a never-ending loop of second-guessing expectations you may have: Do I have unrealistic expectations regarding a salary negotiation? Do I have unrealistic expectations for expecting I’d get a text back after three dates? Do I have unrealistic expectations for expecting to leave a doctor’s appointment feeling empowered or at least fairly treated? …Sometimes after going down this type rabbit hole, I feel more certain than ever that my expectations are exactly where they should be. But, there is a diving line between having unrealistic expectations and demanding what you deserve—and it has to do with narcissism. “One of the biggest differences between a narcissist and someone who values themselves in a healthy way
9 healthy eating experts relive the romance of the first meal they cooked for their partner
August 15, 2019 at 08:28AM by CWC It’s often said that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and there’s something really vulnerable about cooking for someone. You’re spending your time and energy in hopes of making that special someone feel nourished and cared for. And hey, cooking is a skill! All of that makes choosing what to serve a new SO for the first time challenging. Not only is it hard to predict what someone will like, but the whole cooking process is unpredictable, too. No one is immune to the occasional #foodfail. Here, nine people in the wellness space get real about exactly what went down the first time they cooked for their significant other. From what they decided to make to how it was actually received, the stories are both heartwarming and inspiring. Ready for a little dose of food romance? Keep reading to see their stories. 1. “We still make it three years later” Registered dietitian and Well+Good Wellness Council member McKel Hill, RDN, went big with the first meal she made with her now-husband. “We were about a month into dating and we made curry-baked tofu, red peppers with fresh parsley, lemon, and olive oil. We also made a massaged kale salad with nutritional yeast, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and dill,” she says, adding that they ended their meal with some store-bought coconut milk ice-cream. Ambitious as the dish was, it turned out awesome, Hill recalls. “It was perfect for so many reasons,” Hill
5 Instagram videos to bookmark if you’re still confused in the weight room
August 15, 2019 at 08:23AM by CWC In college, I had an (admittedly weak) comedic bit about how cardio machine hopping was my version of bar hopping. The 45 minutes I spent at the gym consisted of bouncing from the treadmill to the stairclimber to the elliptical with no real rules save for one exception: under no circumstances—never, ever, never—enter the weight room. In retrospect, this unspoken boundary is a result of a belief that I didn’t deserve to be in the weight room. (I know—that sounds funny! But hear me out!) Strength equipment remains largely male-dominated. And while cardio machines are pretty intuitive, leg presses, power racks, and lat pull down machines are not. Many of them require trial-and-error, asking for help, and developing muscles memory over time. Back then, I didn’t feel confident enough to approach these machines with the curiosity they require. Now, a fleet of Instagram fitfluencers has taught me how to dabble with heavy lifting—and quite frankly—I’ve never felt stronger. IG has made it easier than ever to stock your phone with free personal trainers and the Gym Shark-sponsored women are some of my favorite to follow. To name names, Natacha Oceane, Whitney Simmons, and Hanna Öberg have all transformed my idea of what a trip to the gym can look like. To be clear, I’m not an expert with every machine just yet, but with the help of my virtual sidekicks, I’ve become a little bit more brave about sampling the equipment. Anyone who
The secret to making any foundation look sheer? It’s all in the brush
August 15, 2019 at 06:57AM by CWC As much as I love makeup, foundation is the one thing that still makes me cower in fear. There are just too many factors you’ve gotta pay attention to in order to apply it flawlessly, from matching your skin tone with precision to what brush to use (if any) and how much to swipe on to tread the line between cake-y and natural. So I just… don’t use it (hence my addiction to good ol’ BB creams). But then makeup artist Tegan Rice shook my entire beauty world up with a small—but game changing—secret: You just need a big brush, and you’re good. “Use a powder brush for foundation so that it appears sheer,” she tells me as she applies a Charlotte Tilbury foundation to my face. “The bigger the brush, the more of a blend you get, while more dense means the more full-coverage.” She’s right—once she finished applying the foundation to my skin, I looked into a mirror and was shook by how natural my complexion still looked. Like, I could still see my freckles, and it looked like just a whisper of coverage (but also just… so good). It changed me and now I have heart-eyes out for foundation—I’m ready to use it, guys. Some big brush options you could throw into your makeup bag for the trick include Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Complexion Brush ($55), which is what Rice used on me, or the Hourglass Powder Brush No. 1 ($65), or