August 22, 2019 at 09:30PM by CWC If you’ve ever tried the Whole30 diet, you know that unless you meal prep everything yourself, figuring what to eat can be tricky. Obviously most restaurants and takeout joints don’t make their menus with the specific needs of the eating plan in mind, which often means people have to get creative and piece together a meal for themselves, like ordering a turkey burger without the bun…or any condiments. Not exactly optimal. Hopefully, this won’t be the case for long, because now there’s a restaurant specifically designed for Whole30 eaters in mind. That’s right: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (a restaurant group) and Grubhub announced Wednesday that they partnered to open the first Whole30 restaurant concept, Whole30 Delivered. It’s a delivery-only eatery in Chicago where literally everything on the menu is approved for the eating plan—by Whole30 founder Melissa Hartwig Urban, no less. ad_intervals[‘417695_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘417695_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); A sampling the menu: Thai curry coconut soup, spaghetti and meatballs (made with spaghetti squash), roasted lamb tikka masala, and chimichurri beef tenderloin skewers. Yum. And prices are pretty comparable to what you’d get from regular restaurant delivery—the Thai curry coconut soup is $14, for example, while the roasted lamb tikka masala is $20. The Grubhub menu also includes the option to bulk-order meals so that you have dinner for tonight and tomorrow delivered at once, which aims to keep people on track with the eating plan. The concept
Month: August 2019
Why ‘no’ is the single most important word when it comes to dealing with anxiety
August 22, 2019 at 08:59PM by CWC When it comes to quelling anxiety, ideas for different strategies abound; there are books, balms, blankets, and beyond. But according to Kristen Bell, an advocate for mental-health realness, one of the best, simplest, and most effective ways to self-soothe just requires two small letters. In her keynote speech at last week’s Mindbody Bold Conference, Bell shared that the power of saying no more often has been a saving grace to her as she navigates the struggles with anxiety and depression. “I realized that my codependency was so crippling that I couldn’t say no to people,” she said. “So what I’ve been doing this month is practicing saying no to people in a very kind way.” But that certain doesn’t mean prioritizing boundaries and becoming a no person is an easy thing to do, especially for those who struggle with anxiety. “Perception is heavily tied in with anxiety,” says psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW. “So often an individual may fear that by saying no it will give the wrong impression or reflect badly on them. I teach my clients that saying no is a sign of respect for ourselves—it says, ‘I know my boundaries and I’m going to honor them.’” ad_intervals[‘417563_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘417563_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “Saying no is a sign of respect for ourselves—it says, ‘I know my boundaries and I’m going to honor them.’” —psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW Beyond saying no more often being a powerful
Twitter has spoken—and this is America’s preferred way to sweat
August 22, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC Social media has become a #fitspo free-for-all. You can tailor Instagram to become your very own digital personal trainer, join a sweat-focused Facebook group, or take to Twitter for the most relatable gym memes around. But when researchers combed tweets about physical activity from 481,146 users, one sweat modality stood out from the rest: good, old fashioned walking. The survey, as reported in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Medicine Exercise, examined over one million tweets about physical activities that were geotagged in the United States between April 2015 and March 2016. After sorting out irrelevant terms (like, “The Walking Dead,” lol), the study authors identified that the top exercise terms were “walk,” “dance,” “golf,” “workout,” “run,” “pool,” “hike,” “yoga,” “swim,” and “bowl.” The volume of each keyword varied based on gender (more women tweeted about yoga than men, for example) and geographical region (more people broadcasted their hiking adventures out West). But, as a good reminder that your workouts don’t have to be expensive or fancy, walking proved to be the buzziest term overall. ad_intervals[‘417571_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘417571_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); The results make sense. First, walking has a low barrier to entry—you just need shoes, a bit of time, and somewhere to go. According to the folks at Harvard Health (who recommend logging two to four miles per day—bonus points if you take the stairs instead of the elevator), “You don’t need any special equipment to walk
According to Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe, true enlightenment is possible every single day
August 22, 2019 at 06:22PM by CWC There’s no one definition of enlightenment. The Buddhist principle is defined by some as “a state of perfect knowledge or wisdom, combined with infinite compassion,” while other schools of thought say that enlightenment is more of a single transformative moment. But Andy Puddicombe, founder of meditation app Headspace (as well as a former Buddhist monk), has his own thoughts on the matter. On a recent episode of Life Will Be the Death of Me, a podcast hosted by the one and only Chelsea Handler, Puddicombe shared that enlightenment doesn’t necessarily happen in one revelatory moment that changes life as you know it. Instead, the multi-hyphenate entrepreneur-slash-monk thinks that each of us have an opportunity to reach an enlightened state in every single second. “Rather than thinking of enlightenment as a place over there, a place we need to get to, think of it as stability of being present.” —Andy Puddicombe, founder and voice of meditation app Headspace “Rather than thinking of enlightenment as a place over there, a place we need to get to, think of it as stability of being present,” he tells Handler. “So in every single moment, that’s an enlightened moment. If we are present in the moment, multiple times throughout the day, we’re having multiple moments of enlightenment throughout the day.” That’s right: you don’t necessarily have to pop a squat for hours on end—just tune into the right here, right now. ad_intervals[‘417613_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready)
10 Pilates exercises that will help you stand taller and get stronger
August 22, 2019 at 05:42PM by CWC There’s nothing quite like waking up early on a Saturday to take charge of your weekend by starting it off with a Pilates sweat sesh. It’s also true, however, that doing so on the reg can start to make a dent in your wallet. If you love the strength that comes with stretching on reformers and the excitement that accompanies trying to stay steady on the carriage, but can’t always make it into the studio, you’ll be glad to know that there are an array of Pilates exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. Since many trainers understand that heading into the studio each and every day is pretty unlikely, two of the industry’s top instructors shared their 10 favorite movements that will make your muscles quiver and help you to stand straighter thanks to a stronger core. Keep scrolling for their advice below. Try these Pilates moves for better posture and a stronger core 1. Criss cross: “Lying on your back, draw bent knees into tabletop, interlace fingers behind the head,” instructs Heather Anderson, the founder of New York Pilates. “Exhale to nod and curl your head, neck, and shoulders off of the ground.” For more of an advanced movement, incorporate a Pilates ring into the exercise. “Place it so that the pads are resting between the right elbow and left bent knee,” Anderson says. “Rotate at the ribcage to increase pressure from the right elbow into
Avocado mayo is living proof that the green fruit makes everything taste better
August 22, 2019 at 04:20PM by CWC If you want to make healthy foodies freak, here’s a tip: put an avocado on it (or in it). I don’t just mean on your morning avo toast. I’m talking 200-level stuff, like turning the fruit into Paleo- and keto-approved avocado mayo. Unlike traditional mayonnaise, which typically uses soybean oil and also contains ingredients like added sugar and “natural flavors,” you can have your mayo and make it healthier, keto- and Paleo-approved mayonnaise (while still having it taste good!) using avocado oil, eggs, vinegar, and salt. That’s it. Speaking of avocados, here’s what a registered dietitian thinks about everyone’s favorite fruit: ad_intervals[‘93628_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘93628_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5D6Xr1gg7c] Using avocado oil ensures that the mayo is filled with what are considered good, healthy fats (the monounsaturated ones). “It’s [also] high in oleic acid (an omega-9 fatty acid), which is thought to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties,” says Michelle Dudash, R.D.N., chef and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families. And of course eggs are another key ingredient for avocado mayonnaise that’s a keto- and Paleo-favorite dietitians love. “Eggs contain all the essential amino acids your body needs. Plus, your body is able to fully absorb all the protein from the eggs to help lower blood pressure, optimize bone health, and help to increase muscle mass,” registered dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD previously told Well+Good. So what can you use avocado mayonnaise for? The condiment can be
Want Better Sleep? Don’t Believe These 3 Sleep Myths We Just Busted
August 22, 2019 at 08:00AM Let’s debunk the three most common misconceptions about getting good sleep. Continue Reading… Author | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
4 tips to heal from friend breakups that feel just as heart-wrenching as romantic splits
August 22, 2019 at 05:13PM by CWC Conversations of heartbreak—and how effects of it can physically hurt, lead you to think mean-spirited thoughts, and even make you smell worse—are popularly centered on the end of romantic relationships. But that leaves out a whole genre of breakup-related pain. Anyone who’s ever dealt with a friend breakup knows that variety can be just as tough to weather. When after months, years, even decades of being someone’s confidante, something cataclysmic or, even worse, hugely insignificant drives you apart, the feelings of heartbreak are certainly real. Beyond that, the situation is oh-so common and commonly ignored. Though a friendship dissolution comes with a lot of the same baggage as romantic breakup, when things are platonic, less sympathy abounds. “I often hear from female clients they are feeling devastated because of a recent girlfriend friendship that broke up,” says counselor Deborah A. Olson, LPC, author of The Healing Power of Girlfriends. “Some women have a lot of guilt that they should have done something different to prevent it—the ‘woulda-coulda-shoulda” thinking. Others have anger they were treated unfairly or taken advantage of in the friendship or the breakup.” ad_intervals[‘407357_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘407357_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Sounds reminiscent of a romantic breakup, right? Given this reality, Olson provides some tips about how to handle a friend breakup, and possibly even salvage the relationship. 1. Communicate, but know when to let it go In a situation where you think the friendship is
How to score a trendy knotted headband for under $25 on Amazon
August 22, 2019 at 03:20PM by CWC Every summer, like clockwork, my Instagram feed becomes a series of shots of influencers on vacation in Italy, engagement announcements from people I haven’t spoken to since high school, and photos that have me genuinely wondering: “Are those hotdogs, or are they legs?” This summer, though, there’s been a new addition to the rotation of photos I’m seeing when I log into the app: knotted headbands. It seems like everywhere I look, someone is stepping up their game with an Upper East Sider-approved accessory placed artfully on their crown. Something about the juxtaposition of a traditional headband with the rogue knot makes the accessories equal parts preppy and boho, which isn’t an easy feat. Weirdly enough, the style seems just as at home on the beach in Capri as it does in someone’s “why am I at work while everyone else is on the Amalfi Coast” desk selfie. In other words: They’re for everyone and they go with everything. Chances are, the hair jewelry you’re seeing displayed on the heads of your favorite fashion and beauty ‘grammers and splayed across magazine editorials were designed by Lele Sadoughi. She sells absolutely gorgeous knotted headbands in every color, print, and fabric you can imagine—there is even a tie-dye option that speaks to me—and many of them are bejeweled with fancy baubles like rhinestones and pearls. ad_intervals[‘413626_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413626_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Lele Sadoughi’s headbands are amazing, no doubt, and she
3 reasons you may not agree with your MBTI results, according to a Myers-Briggs practitioner
August 22, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC I first learned about the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) about five years ago, but my result of ISTJ just didn’t click with me—and there’s a good reason why: I’m actually an INTJ, but one of the many free tests available online mistyped me. And it turns out, this is a relatively common mistake. “People can be mistyped due to surroundings,” says Ann Holm, a career coach and Myers-Briggs master practitioner. “Behaviors can be impacted by family, country of origin, education, life experiences, and the opportunities you’ve had to actually use your type.” I grew up in an ultra-traditional, ultra-conservative small town, and Holm says this may mean that I didn’t have as much opportunity to use my natural preference for intuition, thus leading to being mistyped. Back when I first felt misunderstood by my first Myers-Briggs results, I decided to take the official Step II Myers-Briggs examination, administered by a master practitioner (you can also take the official test online). The test confirmed my basic type as an INTJ, through and through, and also landed me a 17-page report about how I compare to other INTJs. Here are a few things I from that report, and from speaking with MBTI pro Holm about it, that may blow your personality-type-obsessed mind. ad_intervals[‘404864_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404864_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. Your MBTI type preferences aren’t necessarily all strong The Myers-Briggs model includes 16 personality types and four preferences within