August 28, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC The day I found out I was pregnant was also the day I stopped sleeping on my stomach. I was a mere four weeks into my pregnancy (exciting! terrifying!), according to the three apps I immediately downloaded, and my baby was the size of a poppyseed. But still, I told myself, I should probably stop sleeping on my stomach, because that can’t be the best (or even a recommended) sleeping position in pregnancy, right? In fact, “when to stop sleeping on stomach” became one of my most-googled phrases for the first, oh, 22 weeks of my pregnancy. Other searches giving my browser a workout for the duration of my 39-week adventure included “pregnancy + crazy dreams,” “pregnancy + insane dreams,” “pregnancy + leg cramps during sleep,” “does labor hurt more than pregnancy leg cramps during sleep?” and “best pregnancy pillows.” As you may have surmised by this point, I was having trouble sleeping—and I was confused as to why. That confusion was due in large part to my previous 33 years of being a relatively good sleeper. Most nights I’d fall asleep within 10 minutes of closing my eyes, and I’d stay soundly asleep until sometime around sunrise. But during pregnancy, even the notion of my formerly very real dreams transformed into not much more than mere pipe dreams. ad_intervals[‘414629_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414629_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Experts say there are many snooze-compromising components beyond the best sleeping
Month: August 2019
The sneaky foods that could be making your BMs super smelly
August 28, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Here’s a fun conversation starter (or ender) for you to whip out the next time you’re on a bad date: Poop is not actually supposed to smell bad. While poop has its own…special aroma, it’s not supposed to stink so badly that you regret even having the ability to smell. If it does, that can have some implications for your health. “What [usually] causes stinky smelling poops is when a person has a hard time absorbing all the nutrition from the food before it comes out,” says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, founder of BZ Nutrition in New York City. This is known as malabsorption, she says, and it’s often caused by gut issues like Crohn’s and colitis. However, if this doesn’t apply to you and yet you’re consistently stinking up your bathroom, check in with what you’re eating. There are certain healthy foods—particularly foods high in sulfur—that can make your BMs smell super bad, Zeitlin says. (Other common stink-inducing foods include lactose, alcohol, and sugar alcohols.) ad_intervals[‘418760_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418760_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); It’s important to mention up-front that sulfur is not inherently bad. It’s a common element that your body needs to produce the antioxidant glutathione as well as support blood and digestive function. It’s also great for your skin and hair, Zeitlin says. “Adding in sulfur-rich foods has been shown to help fight acne and reduce other skin issues like rosascea and dry, scaly skin patches.
Are you performing too much ‘other care’? Here’s how to tell
August 28, 2019 at 12:01AM by CWC When you place your care in someone else’s hands, you may not take stock of the energy required on their end. In 2019, self care that’s nurturing—not performative—is on the rise, but for those whose primary job is caring for the health and wellness of others, “other care”—working with the express purpose of bettering the lives of others—can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, people like nurses, body work specialists, and teachers recognize helping people as their calling. Help requires energy, however. A social resource that—when given out too freely—can be a one-way ticket to burnout. Officially recognized burnout as a medical condition by The World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this summer, burnout is defined as “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” A survey conducted by Medscape found that nearly 44 percent of U.S. physicians are burned out, and nearly 10 million unpaid caregivers deal with the very same thing. Kelsey Patel, a Reiki master, wellness expert, and Well+Good council member, says she herself has felt the pull to aid others hamper her ability to take care of herself. Which is why, now more than ever, she believes it’s so important to recognize when other care is eclipsing your own health. ad_intervals[‘418646_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418646_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “There’s this idea [in a caregiving scenario] that ‘I’m the one in pain and you’re going to help, assist,
I tried 20 different fitness classes in a month, and it taught me an important lesson
August 27, 2019 at 11:21PM by CWC You know that friend who always gives the best fashion advice? Spoiler alert: it’s not me. However, when it comes to workouts—especially group fitness classes in New York City—I’m often fielding questions from my inner circle. “What’s a good exercise to get a bigger butt?” “Did you like that Pilates studio you wrote about?” “How many minutes and miles do you run in so-and-so’s treadmill class?” I gladly respond to these questions, because the truth is: As a fitness writer, I’ve taken a lot of exercise classes. The time I’ve dedicated to sweating, squatting, sprinting, and stretching add up to no small sum. As far as personal preferences go: I typically find a workout I really like, and I stick to it for a given period of time (like 30 days, for instance) to see how it changes my body, mood, and lifestyle. At the end of my month-long journey—and after accomplishing my goals—I find something else that excites me, and I move on. ad_intervals[‘413023_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘413023_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); But instead of dedicating myself in the way that I usually do, I decided to shake things up for a month. Utilizing New York City fitness studios, online instructional videos, exercise apps, and gym and living room space, I challenged myself to try 20 different workouts within a 30-day period to see if switching up my workout would change how I felt about sweating it out. Keep
3 quick strategies that’ll make you more optimistic—and help you live longer, too
August 27, 2019 at 11:17PM by CWC Looking at the glass half full is like sipping the Elixer of Immortality, according to exhaustive research conducted by Boston University School of Medicine over 30 years. I mean you won’t get a full Tuck Everlasting thing going on, but according to the study, being an optimist contributes to “11 to 15 percent longer life span, on average, and to greater odds of achieving ‘exceptional longevity,’” or living to the age of 85 or beyond. This is great news if you’re an optimist. If you’re a pessimist, not so much. Like IMHO, everything is a terrible dumpster fire. (Anyone want to guess which side I’m on?) And is it even possible for me to learn how to be more positive? If you’re wired to be naturally pessimistic but not interested in dying prematurely, are there any strategies to achieve a positive mindset that doesn’t border on delusion? In fact, yes. Here’s how to look on the bright side. ad_intervals[‘418553_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418553_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Consider if a negative thought serves you “Whenever a client is speaking in a negative way about a future event or having a negative prediction, I always encourage them to ask themselves: ‘How is this belief or assumption serving me?’” says psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW. Keeping realistic expectations can be a good protective barrier when it comes to navigating life. If you walk into a job interview thinking an offer is in the
8 under-$30 bathing suits you can order now on Amazon and get in time for Labor Day
August 27, 2019 at 11:12PM by CWC Current mood: mourning the end of #HotGirlSummer. It seems like just yesterday we were all anxiously awaiting the first single from Taylor Swift’s new album, and spiked seltzer hadn’t yet overtaken rosé as the official drink of summer. Now, Labor Day Weekend is coming up faster than I can finish the last of the White Claw I bought. And this week, as I looked ahead to the holiday, I found myself combing through my closet and feeling thoroughly unimpressed with all my swimsuit options. Instead of being practical and wearing one of the suits I already have (BORING!), I decided to take to Amazon to see if there were any cute swimsuits I could pad my collection with, and also temporarily soothe my sadness that summer is almost over. Of course, the site delivered. Toast to the end of summer with one of these inexpensive Amazon swimsuits. They’re cute, will cost you less than $30 a pop, and the endorphins you get from hitting the “Buy Now” button will give you the boost you need to make it through the end of the work day. Or maybe that’s just me. Either way, praise be for free two-day shipping. ad_intervals[‘418648_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418648_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Photo: Amazon Wavely Women’s Plus Size Swimsuits Ruffled Flounce Off Shoulder, $28.99 This suit comes in a variety of patterns and colors, but I am partial to this tropical palm leaf print.
This Secret Ingredient Makes Your Food Anxiety Relieving AND More Delicious
August 27, 2019 at 10:00AM Here’s everything you need to know about harnessing its powers in your cooking. Continue Reading… Author Liz Moody | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Can’t decide between Instant Pot and Air Fryer? Now you don’t have to
August 27, 2019 at 09:43PM by CWC Air fryers and Instant Pots are the Sharks and the Jets of countertop cooking appliances. Ask anyone to choose a favorite, and you’ll get a lengthy explanation of all the reasons that one is better than the other. But there’s really no need to take sides anymore. The Instant Pot is like a slow-cooker but… fast. Just throw stuff in there, and in the blink of an eye it looks and taste like it’s been stewing all day. On the other hand, the air fryer gives virtually any food a satisfying crunch—without all the unhealthy oils and saturated fats used in traditional frying. And that’s just the beginning of what each can do, at least according to literally everyone I know who has one. Both Instant Pots and air fryers seem like healthy cooking tools to me, but I lack something they seem to require: space. My kitchen isn’t exactly sprawling, and I like to keep what counter space I do have clean and clear. So, to decide which one was worth the investment, I posed the question to Cook With Us, a Facebook group created by Well+Good. ad_intervals[‘418618_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418618_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); While there were definite members of Team Instant Pot and Team Air Fryer, several members chimed in with an answer I wasn’t expecting: why not get an appliance that does both? Repeat adulation kept surfacing for the Ninja Foodi ($199), and I
New Yelp Feature Makes Healthy Eating WAY Easier
August 27, 2019 at 08:04PM New Yelp app feature allows you to personalize search results based on interests, lifestyle preferences, and most importantly dietary restrictions. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker, M.S. | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Why lunch is even more important than dinner for healthy eaters
August 27, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC Let me guess what you did for lunch today: a. Eating it at your desk while catching up on emails b. Getting a sandwich to-go and scarfing it down on a park bench or in the car c. Lunch? Oh, you mean the protein bar in your purse? I wasn’t wrong, was it? Well, you’re not alone with your sad lunch habits. According to a 2018 survey of 2,000 people, 51 percent of respondents said that taking a legit lunch break during the workday is rare or unrealistic for them. Most people’s lunch “break” is less than 30 minutes—and it’s getting shorter. The truth is that once you’re out of school, lunch is an afterthought in American culture. For most workers, the idea of taking a mid-day break to actually sit down somewhere and eat with friends, whether it’s in a cafeteria or at a restaurant, is about as feasible as Twinkies becoming the next superfood. ad_intervals[‘418217_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418217_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); But our collective dismissal of lunch is not doing anyone any favors. Inspired by the impending back-to-school season and all of us getting back into our healthy routines after a summer of travel, we’re here to make the case that lunch is even more important than dinner—and should be given more love and attention than it currently merits now. Your physical and mental health will thank you. A snackable history of lunch in America