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2019 Health

No, the coolest experience of your life being over doesn’t mean it’s just downhill from here

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March 05, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC To celebrate my 31st birthday, my awesome boyfriend whisked me away in an Uber to a surprise destination. The next thing I knew, I was sitting in the front row at a Saturday Night Live taping. I’ve been watching SNL basically my whole life, and though attending a taping of it had a high spot on my bucket list, I never thought it would actually happen. Suffice it to say, that night was surreal and amazing and felt like the absolute best time of my life. But what if it actually was? The next day, all I could think about was how my life surely had peaked, it and must be a downhill tumble from here. Beyond being a wildly obvious downer, the thought also managed to lend a tinge of wet-blanket sadness to my whole fantastic birthday celebration. But mental-health experts seem to agree that it’s a common thought process. “I see so many of my clients going through this,” says psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW. “It often comes up when someone plans a wedding—their focus is on the wedding for over a year, but then after it happens, and they go on their honeymoon, it’s that moment of, ‘Holy sh*t—what do I look forward to now?’” “It’s that moment of, ‘Holy sh*t—what do I look forward to now?’” —psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW On a more clinical level, this negative way of thinking is referred to as information-processing bias, according to Lindsay Trent, PhD, a

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2019 Health Diet Vegetarians

A nutritionist’s ode to the OG nut spread—peanut butter

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March 05, 2019 at 03:08AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsASWf_1AG0] We love a good nut butter. And while almond and cashew butter have taken center stage (even sunflower seeds have joined the game) it’s sometimes nice to get back to our roots: peanut butter. Since making appearances in our childhood PB&Js, the protein-packed spread has become a healthy-eating staple. It tastes so good, you might begin to question whether or not it’s actually good for you. Worry not—in the newest episode of You Versus Food, Well+Good’s YouTube series breaking down the buzziest food and drink trends, top dietitian Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, RD, confirms that the yummy spread has tons of nutritional benefits. “Peanut butter is made of peanuts and peanuts are pretty healthy,” says Beckerman. “So just like that perfect match you found on Tinder, peanuts have an optimal profile— a nutritional profile, that is.” Peanuts are full of fiber, monounsaturated fats (aka the good kind), antioxidants and protein. They also contain folate, which keeps your energy levels up, and resveratrol, which fights inflammation. And while almonds ultimately have more fiber, and cashews have more healthy fats, Beckerman says peanuts take the cake when it comes to protein—seven grams per 1-ounce serving. As for peanut butter itself, the ooey gooey spread is made from roasted peanuts, which release oil when ground. Natural peanut butters, Beckerman says, have a short ingredient list: salt, oil, and peanuts. However, she warns that some peanut butters contain unnecessary additives that make your spread less healthy (like sugars and

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2019 Health Fashion

Here’s how I work out with NYC’s cult-fave model trainer…for free

8 min read

March 04, 2019 at 12:18PM by CWC Anytime your favorite models are in New York City, you can always find them at the Dogpound, training with founder Kirk Myers. The tough-as-nails workouts include activities that range from super-heavy weightlifting to resistance band training. And that’s exactly why it’s such a hot-spot. The wide range of activities keeps fitness fun with impressive results. While anyone can train at the Dogpound, booking time with Myers himself is expensive. A single session runs $500, and a pack of 12 is $5,400. (This is the kind of money I definitely don’t have to spend on fitness; I have student loans!) The good news is that it’s completely possible to train with him for free. You just have to follow him on Instagram. Myers consistently shares the workout routines of everyone from Jasmine Tookes to Ashley Graham. And while working out with him via Instagram isn’t exactly the same as the in-person experience, you’ll reap similar benefits for free. The next time you’d ready to sweat, choose a few model-approved exercises from each of the categories below for a full-body workout. Want a Dogpound workout for free? BYOW (build your own workout) with these exercises from Kirk Myers. Cardio 1. Jump rope View this post on Instagram @kellybellyboom #dogpound highlight reel – jump rope making like moves @dogpound #smashcity SWIPE LEFT A post shared by Kirk Myers (Keherjot Sing)€ (@kirkmyersfitness) on Dec 28, 2018 at 6:29am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js 2. Bosu ball burpees View this post on Instagram CRUSHING IT

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