September 01, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC Once upon a time, my friend and I became regulars at a very sub-par spinning class simply because we had a massive crush on the instructor. (Yes, I know it’s cliché.) Nevertheless, I rolled out of bed on Sunday mornings to hear Teacher X yelling: “Get out of the saddle! Ass on fire!” for 45 minutes straight. His phrasing was aggressive and perhaps unnecessary. But it got me thinking: How do you distinguish a sweat sesh that “hurts so good” from one that just hurts, period? Jo Gomez, ACSM, [solidcore]’s director of training, says you can differentiate good pain from bad pain by how sharp the sensation is. “A good pain will feel sore, tight, or stiff. It will may make it hard to complete another rep of an exercise or take effect the day after,” she says. “Bad pain that could be associated with injury is typically sharper and more intense.” While the first type can fast-track your gym gains, the second is your body waving a white flag. So if your reps feel more razor sharp than “difficult,” it’s time to rack your free weights and see your physician. ad_intervals[‘419880_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419880_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Another way to tell? Check the timeline of your discomfort, says Sarah Frick, fitness instructor and founder of The Works. “Soreness can be improved with stretching, appropriate rest and recovery. If there’s an actual injury, it’ll be persistent,” she
Month: August 2019
Hop to it to meet the spirit animal that will help you, at last, let go of negativity
August 31, 2019 at 11:29PM by CWC We are coming off a time in August where we really had big opportunities to continue stepping forward with heightened ways of being. Over the last few months we have seen new goals enter in, learned ways about ourselves we wanted to improve, and begun to implement in these changes. August gave us the energies (and the persevering ant medicine) to support us in getting these new ways integrated into our lives. As we step forward into September, I’m sensing teachings of optimism—and themes of observing negative thinking or pessimistic thoughts. It’s time to really take inventory of areas in your life where you tend to expect the worst, create unnecessary negative storylines, or have reflexive fears. In taking meditative space to ask yourself those questions, you can see with compassion what fears have been keeping you paralyzed or stuck in the same spot. In what area of your life do you feel you are lacking momentum? With that area, is there false evidence creating that fear that needs transcended? ad_intervals[‘419975_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419975_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Rabbit medicine is very powerful in activating great abundance, prosperity, and positive manifestation for our lives. It’s a game-changing time! Your September soul assignment is to make absolute certain to do the above process and then call in our spirit animal for this month, the rabbit, to aid you in strengthening your intuition and quickly changing directions as soon as
Makeup artists reveal which cosmetics you should splurge vs save your bucks on
August 31, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC I remember the very first time I waltzed into a Sephora on a mission: to buy my first lipstick. The gold and lacquer-black tubes sparkled in my eyes as I swiped and tested and blotted to my heart’s content until I landed on the perfect hue. All I know is that my spirits sank when I saw the price tag, which was just out of my then-teenager budget. Which all goes to say that the world of makeup is dazzling, sure, but like skin care, the prices range from drugstore diamond-level to extravagant. And as I learned during that first Sephora shop, it’s easy to fill your cart in a frenzy only to realize it might be financially wiser to shop with more of a strategy in mind. Guess what? I’ve got the insider tips on exactly how to put together said strategy. I asked a handful of pro makeup artists to tell me exactly which cosmetics products are worth the splurge, and which you can save your bucks on with more budget buys. ad_intervals[‘416244_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘416244_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); A general rule of thumb? “The bigger the surface area you’re tackling, the more likely a splurge will pay off,” says Jeannie Vincent, makeup artist, explaining that an affordable eye or lip product will look more expensive when paired with the perfect foundation. Now for more MUA-approved intel on shopping makeup like a pro. Save Mascara:
How to make a healthy nacho cheese sauce—because those chips aren’t going to eat themselves
August 31, 2019 at 08:01PM by CWC Nacho cheese sauce seems like it would be hard to make dairy-free. It’s hot, creamy, packed with flavor—basically everything you could ever want in an appetizer. But fun fact: You can make the same thing with plant-based ingredients, and the final result is so convincing no one will believe you that it’s not real cheese. You can use cashews to create everything from Alfredo sauce to mac and cheese, so it’s only fitting that the nut makes for a great nacho cheese base, too. In a recent Reddit post, one user shared a way to make a vegan version with hardly any effort and only a handful of ingredients—something that’s not only healthier than what you’ll find on store shelves or in restaurants, but also (dare I say it!) even more flavorful. After soaking a cup of raw cashews in a cup of water for a couple hours, soften a red bell pepper and half an onion in a pan. Then add the cashews, veggies, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1/4 cup hot sauce (or hot peppers), and a twist of lime into a blender and blend until smooth. If you don’t have cashews available, you can also use hemp hearts, raw macadamia nuts, or raw sunflower seeds. ad_intervals[‘418270_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418270_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Once you taste it, it’s bound to become part of your meal-prep routine. You can use the healthy cheese sauce all throughout the week
A Beginner’s Guide To Actually Manifesting What You Want
August 31, 2019 at 07:00PM It’s all about balancing action with surrender. Continue Reading… Author Tanya Carroll Richardson | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
The resurgence of oat beauty products is here to save your sensitive skin
August 31, 2019 at 06:01PM by CWC Oat is having a major moment in the alt-milk space, but it’s been a key player in the skin-care world for a long time. It’s an effective skin-care ingredient, but it’s been overshadowed by trendy ingredients like CBD and moringa. I’m not saying these ingredients don’t work, but it’s kind of like when kale became A Thing and everyone forgot that spinach is a delicious green that is also really good for you. It’s time to get oat back on our radar. It’s an ingredient that has actually been backed up by research, which is part of the reason why it will stand the test of time. One study found that a 1 percent colloidal oatmeal cream helped reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis and eczema. And polyphenyls called avenanthramides, which are found in oats, have been shown to help reduce inflammation and itching. Basically, it’s a stellar ingredient—especially if you have sensitive or irritated skin. Oat is one of the few DIY ingredients that dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, actually endorses. “It has anti-inflammatory and soothing effects,” she says. She recommends putting a cup of oats in your bath to help quell bug bites or irritated skin. As a person who can attract a ton of mosquitos (but not an emotionally stable date LOL), I can attest that oatmeal baths have saved me from scratching all of the flesh off of my legs after the one time a year I decide to be outdoorsy.
Why Everyone Can Benefit From Embracing Their ‘Feminine’ Qualities
August 31, 2019 at 06:00PM This isn’t a gender thing. It’s an authenticity thing. Continue Reading… Author Amy Stanton | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
10 low-glycemic index desserts to help you enjoy a sweeter sleep tonight
August 31, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC When it comes to bedtime snacks, there’s a reason why sugar doesn’t typically make the list. While foods with tryptophan, vitamin D, or magnesium can help you drift off to dreamland, foods high in sugar and saturated fat are actually associated with disrupted sleep patterns, and eating sugar late in the day can potentially affect melatonin production. But… the best part of dinner is dessert, so what’s a person with a sweet tooth to do in the evening? Meet your new BFFs, low-glycemic desserts. These treats still taste sweet but because they use less sugar and refined flour (and incorporate healthy fats and fiber), they won’t make your blood sugar levels spike to such extremes as with traditional desserts. That means no sudden before-bed energy bursts to keep you up longer, and less chance of disrupted snoozing. You can have your cake and eat it too—while still clocking in a solid night of sleep. ad_intervals[‘419088_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419088_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Keep reading for 10 low-glycemic desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Photo: Inspiring Pretty 1. Microwave mug brownie This brownie is just as chocolate-y and gooey as you want from a decadent dessert, but it won’t mess with your blood sugar levels. The secret is using coconut flour in place of regular flour (for extra fiber) and coconut sugar instead of the refined stuff. The recipe also calls for raw cacao, which is high in antioxidants.
Make Vegan Comfort Food Possible With This Classic Lasagna Recipe
August 31, 2019 at 04:00PM A dinner everyone in your household will love. Continue Reading… Author Jamie Schneider | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
A lesson in how to not ruin your expensive products in the shower, care of a derm
August 31, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC If I’m shelling out even a single dollar of my hard earned paycheck on a skin-care product, you better believe I want that puppy to last as long as humanly possible. While I’ve learned a number of ways to make sure that not even a single drop of my serums go to waste (like being mindful of their expiration dates and using them exactly the right way on my face), I’ve apparently been totally ignoring the longevity needs of my $33 cleanser (don’t @ me—it’s amazing) and storing it in the shower, which according to Women’s Health UK, isn’t so great for my sudser. After I picked my jaw up off the floor, I reached out to cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski, who told me this is pretty much a surefire way to ensure that your nice skin-care products won’t stay nice—aka as active—for as long as they’re supposed to. “You probably want to avoid storing them in the shower as they might last longer if stored in a dark cool place,” he explains. “Active ingredients like vitamins or enzymes can break down when exposed to warmer temperatures and light. So, these products might be worth storing in a cabinet.” He notes that a change in color or smell will indicate that the ingredients have turned. ad_intervals[‘419775_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419775_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Cleansers should be ok to keep in the shower, as should all shampoo in body care products in