January 13, 2020 at 10:07PM by CWC You know breakfast is an important meal. But it’s so easy to skip it when you need an extra 10 minutes of sleep. Only when your stomach starts rumbling during your first meeting of the day do you wish you’d taken a healthy breakfast on the go. (Coffee is not breakfast.) What you need is a breakfast that’s already made for you—something you can just grab and eat on your way out the door. Stock your kitchen with these easy breakfasts that require no cooking at all. 5 ideas for a healthy breakfast on the go 1. PURELY ELIZABETH SUPERFOOD OATMEAL “This is a great on-the-go option because it contains a good mix of fiber from the oats and healthy fats from the nuts and seeds,” says author of Thrive in 5 and registered dietitian Chelsey Amer, RD. It’s a little low in protein to keep you full until lunch, so she recommends pairing it with one of the other foods on this list, such as Greek yogurt or a hard boiled egg. 2. PECKISH EGGS & EVERYTHING Speaking of eggs, this breakfast box from Peckish contains two of ’em, plus the cult-favorite everything-but-the-bagel seasoning. “These convenient and flavorful hard boiled eggs are a great choice,” Amer says. Want to do your body one better? Add a piece of fruit or whole grain toast for extra fiber. Watch the video below to see why one registered dietitian says eggs are a nutritional goldmine:
Day: January 13, 2020
A self-help book from 1936 is New York Public Library’s most-borrowed non-fiction title ever—here’s why it’s still relevant today
January 13, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC While most advice gets lost as the years go by, certain wisdom proves timeless. First published in 1936, Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends & Influence People is widely considered one of, if not the best self-help books to date. According to the New York Public Library, it’s one of 10 most-borrowed titles in the storied institution’s history, and the only non-fiction book to make the list. For decades, readers have taken the sentiment of the book’s subhead to heart: “The only book you need to lead you to success.” The library’s records show that 284,524 readers have scanned their library cards to snatch up Carnegie’s recommendations—and we can certainly understand why. The author writes that his mission is to help the reader navigate a “mental rut,” make friends quickly, avoid arguments, and improve public speaking skills, among others. In other words, his insight spans multiple topics, including work, criticism, relationships, and more. In the realm of work, one of Carnegie’s most chattered about tips is to get the person you’re trying to influence to say “Yes” to you immediately. If you’re pitching a project at work, you can kick off a meeting on common ground so that your colleagues are already agreeing with you before you get to your actual idea. That way, says Carnegie, they’ll be saying “Yes! Yes! Yes!” before you’ve even divulged your idea. To be sure, even a tactic as smart as this one may not score you the go-ahead
Cult-fave brand Skinceuticals is opening its first IRL shops—and facials are involved
January 13, 2020 at 07:44PM by CWC Derms and beauty lovers, rejoice! SkinCeuticals is launching SkinCeuticals SkinLab, the first brick-and-mortar shops since its founding in 1997, where customers can get a specialized treatment and shop the brand’s best products. “With SkinCeuticals SkinLab’s approachable aesthetics, we are bringing in the next generation of aesthetic enthusiasts to our doctors and brand to further our ultimate goal of sharing the wealth of knowledge that our physicians have and our experience with advanced skincare combined with professional aesthetic treatments,” says Christina Fair, general manager of SkinCeuticals, in a press release. SkinCeuticals SkinLab opens February 2020 in Napa, California, (led by dermatologist Karynne Duncan, MD) and Stamford, Connecticut, (led by dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Kim Nichols, MD). A third location in Houston (led by plastic surgeon Forrest Roth, MD) opens its doors in March, with further expansion slated throughout 2020. Photo: PRNewsfoto/SkinCeuticals The SkinCeuticals SkinLab will offer three signature treatments: SkinSmooth, an LED micropeel and phyto-corrective gel treatment using red-light therapy and a chemical peel; SkinBright, a non-invasive laser therapy followed with the brand’s vitamin C serum, C E Ferulic; and SkinFirm, microneedling followed by Hydrating B₅ Gel. Each location will also offer aesthetic services aligned with the expertise of the leading doctor, including body contouring, injectables, and vitamin IV drips. And when your treatment is done, you can stop by SkinCeuticals Dermablend Professional station for touchups to your makeup following treatments. If there isn’t a SkinLab opening in your city, you can still shop the
Inside the growing backlash against the birth control pill
January 13, 2020 at 07:38PM by CWC The creation of the birth control pill in 1950 is largely considered a watershed moment for female reproductive freedom. For the first time in human history, there was a reliable, relatively safe contraceptive method that allowed people to have more control over when they got pregnant and with whom. While some at the time clutched their pearls about the implications of being able to have sex without the consequence of pregnancy (gasp!), usage of the Pill (and later, other forms of hormonal contraception) became widespread and highly accepted… until, it seems, right now. The number of women using hormonal birth control pills is on the decline—per the CDC, 12.6 percent of women using contraception were on the Pill between 2015 and 2017, compared to 18.9 percent of women in 2002. While some of the decrease can be explained by increased use of other hormonal contraceptive methods (including a rise in IUD use from 1.3 percent to 7.9 percent, and an increase in implant and patch use from 0.8 to 3.5 percent), there is a small but growing movement of women (currently representing 5.4 percent of women using contraception, per CDC data) who are shunning hormonal contraceptive options altogether in favor of more “natural,” hormone-free options. Among them is Ashley*, who was 17 when her doctor diagnosed her with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and wrote her a prescription for birth control pills—a common treatment for the hormonal disorder to help regulate periods and hormone levels.
Every astrological sign has its strengths and a shadow side—here’s a deeper look into your darkness
January 13, 2020 at 05:34PM by CWC Are you one of those people who broadcasts your sign as a humble brag of sorts? Like, “I’m a Libra, which I want you to interpret as meaning I’m super charismatic and the best at relationships.” I don’t do this because I’m an Aries and we’re known for being full of ourselves so it’s a little too on the nose, but if you are prone to this behavior, I’m sure you’re not alone. You might think twice about divulging your sign unless solicited, however, when you consider that for every positive aspect of your sign exist shadow-side characteristics. In any case, what this means is that any good characteristic of your sign can manifest in ways that are not-so-good. For example, if you are an independent Aries, you can also be selfish, intuitive astrologer and healer Rachel Lang points out. So, which negative traits have you been unwittingly advertising all these years? Discover the shadow side of your star sign Aries They can be fiercely independent and confident. The shadow side is they can seem selfish. They can also be competitive, and this can lead to challenges in relationships. Taurus Taurus is a stable and reliable. They tend to appreciate financial security and make wise decisions to ensure it. The shadow side is they can be resistant to change once they have a sense of security. Gemini Gemini is curious and enjoys learning new things. They can strike up a conversation with almost
This 10-minute resistance band workout fires up every single arm muscle
January 13, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqnvQHhjdU4] When you want to work on your arm strength, free weights and barbells are always there for you. But for those of us who like to work out at home or when we’re on the road, adding a resistance band to your routine can up your game—no weight rack or weight room necessary. This week, Simone De La Rue, our current Trainer of the Month and founder of Body By Simone, has an upper body resistance band workout that fires up all of your major arm muscles. There may only be four moves in the entire workout, but, trust me: Your biceps, shoulders, chest, and triceps are going to b-u-r-n. By the end of this 10-minute sequence, not only are you going to feel stronger, but you’re going to reap some major secondhand benefits, too. Strengthening your shoulders and your chest will help you to sit up straighter, which is good news for all of us who have desk jobs (seriously, bring it on!). If you don’t have a resistance band on hand, De La Rue suggests using three-pound weights, or working your way up to 10 pounds for more of a challenge. Try De La Rue’s 10-minute resistance band upper body workout 1. Bicep curl into overhead press: Grab the ends of your resistance band and stand on it. Since you’re in charge of resistance, you can keep your feet closer together for lighter resistance, or shoulder-width distance apart for more of
How to save a relationship that’s struggling (and when it’s best to let it go)
January 13, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC No matter how strong a relationship may be, you’re bound to hit a few rough patches along the way. These issues can show up in a number of ways including infidelity, a cycle of being on-again and off-again that feels endless, a lack of fun between the sheets, or perhaps a situation that’s become downright toxic. All of these examples (and countless others) may leave you wondering both how to save a relationship that’s struggling and whether doing so is even the best course of action. The good news is experts say there are ways to discern whether you have reason to stick around, and there are also strategies you can call upon to restore the health of your partnership that’s currently struggling. Keep reading for signs that a relationship is in trouble in the first place, how to know when letting go is the best course of action, and then get tips for how to save a relationship and restore its status to healthy. How to know when to save a relationship and went to let go Although optimism always gets a gold star, the truth is that not all relationships are meant to be saved. Before deciding how you’ll proceed, it’s important to first get clear on whether your relationship is worth saving or whether it’s best for you and your partner to go your separate ways. There are a few key components to take into consideration when making your decision about
Well+Good TALKS: ReNew Year: What (and How) You Will Eat in 2020
January 13, 2020 at 03:54PM by CWC It’s a new decade, and we’re drowning in “healthy” eating plans—which makes figuring out how, exactly, to eat for your well-being feel very complicated. Sort through the noise with intel from food experts on how to form long-lasting healthy eating habits that work for you—no matter how trendy they are. Featuring a special pre-panel conversation between Well+Good’s Executive Editor Abbey Stone and Co-Founder of UPGRAID, Helene Rutledge. EVENT DETAILS Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: WeWork Now | 902 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 THE PANEL Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, MS, RD | Host of Well+Good’s You Versus Food Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian and author of the newly released book, “The Better Period Food Solution.” She is a nationally acclaimed nutrition expert, influencing millions through media with magazine and online features, podcasts and YouTube videos. Tracy is the host of Well+Good’s YouTube food and nutrition series, “You Versus Food” and the health and nutrition consultant at Betches Media. Her straightforward, yet friendly voice has allowed her to break through the wellness space as a refreshing and honest nutrition expert. Haile Thomas | Wellness and Compassion Activist + CEO of The HAPPY Org Haile Thomas is a 19-year-old international speaker, health activist, and the youngest Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach in the United States. At 12, Haile founded the nonprofit HAPPY (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth) to address the need for affordable plant-based nutrition and culinary
I never thought I’d have full eyebrows, but brow lamination changed that for me
January 13, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Even though my waxer once told me that my eyebrows were a beautiful color in the ninth grade (I haven’t forgotten, BTW!), they aren’t perfect. If I don’t brush them out and gel them down, they tend to look a little sparse and wimpy, which isn’t exactly the look that I’m aiming for. But doing this day in and day out can get a little tired, so when I heard about brow lamination, a boy-browification treatment for your arches that lasts upwards of six weeks, I was sold. Often referred to as a brow lift, the after effect of lamination is really meant to make your arches look fuller and flatter by perming the brow hairs. While other brow treatments do this by adding pigment (brow tints, for example, dye the hair, while microblading adds pigment to the skin surrounding the arch), this treatment is actually meant to focus on the texture of your brow hair. By straightening and lifting the hair, arches appear fuller and take up more space on the face. “Basically, it’s redirecting the hair in the way and shape [that] you want it to go,” says Josh Beeler, a lash and brow specialist at Shen Beauty in Brooklyn. “A lot of the times we use it to redirect the brows to make them appear thicker and fuller or flat.” Here’s what they look like usually: Photo Well+Good Creative As I sit down for my own lamination treatment (which at
Reframe your life with a positive spin by cultivating an abundance mentality
January 13, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After years of studying personal development, there’s one thing I know for sure: your mindset is everything. The way you think and how you view the world can impact how you experience life—whether you realize it or not. For example, I’m willing to be that you have at least one person in your life who just never finds anything to be good enough. They always have something to complain about, they’re stingy with money, convinced that they don’t get what they deserve, and are never satisfied with their situation. Compare that person with your most positive friend. They’re excited about the future, maybe, and are open to new experiences and possibilities. They’re generous, grateful, and generally positive—even when going through hard times. These people on paper might have similar finances, similar family dynamics, and similar challenges. But how they experience those challenges is totally different—because one of these people has successfully cultivated an abundance mentality. What does it mean to have an abundance mentality? An abundance mentality believes that there is more than enough for everyone and has trust that all your needs will be met. “It’s a mindset where possibilities exist and things in your life, including relationships, resources, money, love etc., feel energetically open and as if they’re happening for you and your highest good and the highest good of others,” says Kelsey Patel, wellness expert, reiki master, and author of the upcoming book Burning Bright: Rituals, Reiki + Self-Care to