February 19, 2019 at 11:00AM by CWC In the past few months, I’ve seen the same pithy caption hit my Fit-stagram feed over and over again. Whether stamped beneath a picture of a colorful kale salad or accompanied by an intense video of battle ropes class, the phrase “back on my bullshit” seems like the (and I mean, the) wellness call to action of our time. It’s the much-needed reminder that when the cult of busy, busy, busy pulls us away from our wellness habits, returning to them should be a light-hearted coming home, not a shame spiral. To investigate the origins of this statement’s social capital across media platforms, I performed a deep Google search pertaining to its lineage. The earliest record I could dredge up dates back to the album Back to My B.S. by rapper Busta Rhymes. Then, in December 2016, American rapper and songwriter Papoose released an album with a similar title, Back On My Bullshit, featuring an eponymous track. Among the lyrics: “This time I ain’t playing fair, I’mma take what’s mine…I’m back on my bullshit, I’m back on my bullshit. I said I’m back on my bullshit, I’m back on my bullshit, hey.” Flash-forward to 2019 and the “I’mma take what’s mine” connotation is still very much attached to the meaning. (The always illuminating) Urban Dictionary defines it in a few different ways, notably: 1. “[T]o be back on one’s bullshit is to return to a state at which you were your truest and most vocal self with a renewed focus on authenticity and a
Year: 2019
I Tried The Wim Hof Method For 3 months—this is what happened
February 19, 2019 Here’s what you need to know Continue Reading… Author Eric Nies | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Meet the beauty brand that believes swiping on red lipstick is the ultimate power move
February 19, 2019 at 10:31AM by CWC Forget the male power tie: As women, we’ve got red lipstick. At least, that’s how the team behind Fempower Beauty wants you to think about it. The brand, which launched earlier this month, was founded on the principle that women should feel empowered every time they swipe on their lipstick. Founders Alexis Androulakis and Christina Basias, who are both life and business partners, were inspired by the 2016 election and the army of women who stood up to Washington in the first women’s march. “We decided to emotionally activate our lipsticks,” says Androulakis. And what, exactly, does that mean? “Women are emotionally connected to the products that they’re using, and they’re not always cognizant of it. So it’s often been said that red lipstick is the equivalent of a male power tie, and we want to help people understand what these emotions are. Once they understand them, our hope is that they can feel empowered every time they use it.” As someone who—much to my mother’s chagrin—didn’t put on lipstick until I was 26 years old, this struck a chord with me. When I was a teenager, I loved playing with makeup (mostly for the sake of covering my acne scars) and eventually learned to create a mean smoky eye that carried me well into my early 20s, but finishing things off with a swipe of bright red or pink always made me feel ridiculous. In wearing a bold lip, it seemed like I was yelling
Feeling exhausted? You might need more iron in your life
February 19, 2019 at 09:22AM by CWC What has four letters, helps deliver oxygen to your body, and is a main component of Popeye’s favorite food? If you guessed iron, you’re 100 percent right. Iron perhaps hasn’t been given as much press time as other, trendier nutrients like collagen and turmeric. Along with calcium and other OG minerals, it’s actually one of the most important components of the human diet. Yet roughly 10 million people aren’t getting enough iron in their lives, which can cause some serious health complications (more on those in a sec). However, before you decide to start loading up on iron supplements, it’s important to more fully understand iron benefits and how the mineral works in your body. (Because, spoiler alert: Not everyone is meant to take an iron supplement.) Here’s what an expert has to say on the subject. What are the main iron benefits? Iron is an essential mineral our bodies need to function. It’s used to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen via your red blood cells through the body. “Think of hemoglobin as breathing life into your tissues and organs,” says Robin Foroutan, RDN, an integrative nutritionist at the Morrison Center in New York and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Thus iron is crucial for keeping your body healthy and functioning in top form. It’s also key for proper brain function. It helps create serotonin, the chemical that helps regulate your mood. Because the brain needs a constant supply of
Flush your potty-mouth cursing habit for good, thanks to expert tips
February 19, 2019 at 10:14AM by CWC Whether you’ve stubbed your toe on a desk or you’re singing along to some uncensored Cardi B tracks, you’re bound to drop a few “bad” words every now and then. Or maybe you swear, like, a whole f*cking lot. And sure, depending on the company you keep (or the company you work for), your swearing habit might be NBD. “Cursing among adults can, in some instances, be beneficial. For example, in bonding based on a common language and mutual understanding,” says parenting expert Rosina McAlpine, PhD. But, if it’s causing you issues at the office, or if you just want to see if you can drop fewer F bombs as a personal goal, or if you’re trying to cut back for the sake of little ones in your household (they sure do repeat everything, don’t they?), there are tried and true ways to dial back on the expletives. (And hey, thanks to NBC’s The Good Place, it’s more fun than ever to say expletive-adjacent things like, “That motherforking son of a bench.”) However, it’s gonna take some effort on your part; as Dr. McAlpine says, habits like swearing “can be hard to break once they’re hardwired in the brain.” But not to worry—no matter why it is you’re jonesing to flush your potty mouth, experts are here to help. WTF, You’re at Work While some workplaces are more lax than others about using questionable language, listening to how others communicate can be a helpful guideline to
These Genes Determine How Your Body Regulates & Distributes Fat
February 19, 2019 at 09:33AM New study shows that certain genetic variants influence body fat distribution and weight management. Continue Reading… Author Gretchen Lidicker | Life by Daily Burn Selected by iversue
Watch your back cauli-rice, Banza just launched chickpea rice
February 19, 2019 at 08:14AM by CWC Ah, rice. The trusty sidekick to beans. The base that holds stir-fries together. An essential ingredient in your sushi. Cheap and satiating, what’s not to love about it? Oh yeah, the carbs. Sure, rice is healthy in moderation, but veggie rice is lower in carbs and calories, which prompted the rise of cauliflower rice. But that’s no longer the only option in town. (And by town I mean Whole Foods.) On Tuesday, Banza‘s chickpea rice moved into the neighborhood. According to Banza, a company beloved for its chickpea pasta, chickpea rice offers double the fiber and a much lower percentage of carbs as compared to brown rice. Not unlike its pasta product, the ingredients list is minimal. Ninety percent of Banza’s chickpea rice is chickpeas with the other 10 percent comprised of a mixture of potato starch, xanthan gum, and sea salt. How does it compare to cauliflower rice, you ask? Well, there’s an obvious difference in taste, so depending on whether you like the taste of cauliflower versus chickpea, that plays a role into what you’ll like better. But there are some big differences in terms of nutrition. In a half-cup serving, Banza’s chickpea rice contains 22 grams of protein compared to 4 grams of protein in its cauliflower counterpart. But it also has more calories: Cauli-rice only has four calories while the chickpea rice has 340 calories per half cup. When it comes to fiber, chickpea rice wins out with 10 grams
4 expert strategies to stop taking back that ex who keeps showing up in your life
February 19, 2019 at 07:45AM by CWC In an ideal world, matters of the heart (and mending a broken one) would be black and white: Navigating a nasty breakup with the partner of your dreams would lead directly to a Zen period of healing, self love, and lots of yoga. Shortly thereafter, love would reenter your life again—and it would be so much better this time around. But, let’s say there’s a guy from your past with whom you have great chemistry but who just “doesn’t want a relationship.” If he shows up (and he very well may), you’d walk away immediately, dignity intact, and never hear from him again. You’d then follow up this power move by finding someone who actually deserves you. In the real world though, lust, love, and everything between tends to skew a lot messier. Memories of the girl who broke your heart years ago and the guy who claims he just can’t be in a relationship right now (despite calling, texting, and watching your Instagram stories) haunt the prospect of love that so many romantics earnestly chase. Particularly in the case of the guy who keeps coming back even though he says he doesn’t want a relationship, interpreting the mixed signals can be incredibly confusing. And not giving into the temptation of giving things another go can feel near impossible. But also, like, why does he keep coming back if he doesn’t want a relationship? The situation can lead to sleepless nights, an inability to
How to make a low-carb burrito so delish you won’t even miss the tortilla
February 19, 2019 at 07:30AM by CWC Burrito bowls are yummy, but there’s nothing like the real thing—or something close to it. For those who live a low-carb lifestyle, you know you can always order extra guacamole for another serving of healthy fat. Unfortunately, a burrito wrapped with a warm tortilla doesn’t exactly make the cut. But before you give up Mexican food for good, check out this healthy twist on the traditional. Making a low-carb burrito is as simple as swapping out the tortilla for a robust leafy green. Dana Schutz, the recipe whiz behind the plant-based food blog Minimalist Baker, recently shared a recipe for collard green burritos, and they’re anything but ordinary. Collards are sturdy enough to be rolled up just like a flour tortilla. Schutz’s low-card burrito is filled with walnut “meat,” a vegan cheese spread, avocado, sprouts, and other satisfying ingredients. You won’t even miss the real thing. “These raw vegan burritos make for a perfect weekday lunch. They require just 30 minutes, 8 ingredients, and are packed with flavor,” she writes on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MINIMALIST BAKER (@minimalistbaker) on Feb 18, 2019 at 10:31am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js Swapping the tortilla for a leaf of collard greens means each burrito contains just 29 grams of carbohydrates. For comparison, Chipotle’s burrito contains upward of 130 grams. There’s room to get creative with this recipe, too. If you don’t care for collard greens, Schutz recommends stuffing butter or romaine lettuce
Chalk it up to JOMO, but working out is becoming a lot more like *going* out
February 19, 2019 at 07:00AM by CWC It’s early on a Sunday morning and I’m full-on twerking to Ciara’s “Level Up.” Blue and red lights are flashing around me while a woman in low-slung cargo pants and a crop works to get the room pumped up. It’s sweaty, it’s loud, and as I go through the movements, I’m having more fun than I’ve had in years. No, I’m not on some extended clubbing bender in New York City’s Meatpacking District that spilled over from Saturday night into the wee hours—though it certainly could be mistaken for that. I’m at Forward Space, a new dance-based workout “sanctuary” in New York City, and I loved the first class that I took so much that I stuck around for a second sweat sesh. Forward Space is hardly the only studio to capitalize on the #justdance way of life. Daybreaker started throwing its early a.m. parties in New York City in 2012, and has since expanded to 22 cities (including college campuses) around the world. And 305 Fitness, a Miami-style dance studio, now has six locations across New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington DC. The difference is that these new studios more closely resemble 1OAK than, say, the Zumba class you used to take at your college gym. “To me the dance floor is a sacred space,” says Forward Space founder, Kristin Sudeikis. “Be it in a club or in a dance studio rehearsal or at someone’s wedding reception, the dance floor is just this very