February 26, 2020 at 06:22PM by CWC On Monday, a jury in New York convicted producer Harvey Weinstein on two of the five charges for which he faced trial: rape in the third degree and criminal sexual assault in the first degree. As the news broke, my colleague Katie (who asked to use a pseudonym) and I—both victims in our own right—were shocked; we didn’t think Weinstein’s victims would be believed or protected. And that, I think, is a pretty good indication of how far we still have to go in the war against sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination, despite sporadic victories yielded by the #MeToo movement. My #MeToo experience involved the movie business, and it has given me an empathy for the victims that I just didn’t think Weinstein’s jury would be able to muster. Much like his victims, I’d had to walk a tightrope; on one side, my livelihood was threatened and on the other, my sense of safety. In order to report the male executive who was harassing me (I was an assistant), I’d had to strategically circumvent the “old boys club” that ran the studio. I knew that if I told my (male) boss what was happening, he would protect the (male) perpetrator, and that I would be the one to lose my job. I was too scared to approach the (male) colleague who headed human resources department, so I instead confided in his (female) assistant. She told me she had to report it to her
Month: February 2020
What to eat before a 5K, according to a race-loving registered dietitian
February 26, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC You’ve trained. You’ve charged your Airpods. You’ve picked out your race day outfit. Now, you’re counting down the hours until you jog up to the starting line. Unless you already have a whole dresser drawer full of race participant tees, chances are you feel a little jittery in the days leading up to a 5K. For many, questions about fueling properly and avoiding gastric distress linger—especially if you’re aiming to meet a specific race time goal. Here to give her expert tips on what to eat before a 5K, what to avoid, and how else to best prepare yourself is registered dietitian and Cook, Eat, Run author Charlie Watson, RD. Watson is a seasoned pro in helping runners (of all levels) properly fuel their bodies during training and especially at race time. Keep reading for her insight. 5 tips for what to eat before a 5K 1. Stick with foods you know your body digests well. Before getting into the specifics of what to eat, Watson wants to make something clear: Race day is not the time to experiment or drastically switch up your eating habits. “Make sure you practice to establish what works for you,” Watson says. “When it comes to pre-race fueling, what works for one person might not work for another.” Think back to your training: What did you eat before some of your best, long runs? If a food consistently made you feel good during your training, chances are it
Calling all leap-year babies: Here’s the astrological significance of February 29
February 26, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC If you’re stuck with a February 29 birthday, I am…sorry. The day only exists in a leap year, which has 366 days instead of 365, meaning your “real” birthday only occurs once every four years. Your Sweet Sixteen is more accurately a Fabulous Four. And if you’re turning 21? Well, you’re actually still just five. At least if you’re dreading the big 4-0, though, you can take solace in knowing that you’re a mere 10-year-old, in a sense. While strange and annoying for those afflicted, perhaps there’s some February 29 zodiac significance that makes having a rare birthday cosmically worthwhile, right? Because that’s the special thing: A February 29 birthday is rare. Since it happens only every four years, you really only have a 1 in 1,461 chance to be born on the day in question (4 x 365 + 1 extra day. Yes, I did the math. Yes, it was unpleasant.). As such, it’s natural for any February 29 baby—because your star sign is Pisces, which always centers around mysticism—to wonder if there’s anything astrologically important that has to do with being being born on this day. While that answer is…erm, well, no, not quite, there is something glorious and mystical about the February 29 zodiac energy of this leap year, in particular, that should make for an illuminating birthday. “With Mercury retrograde in Pisces on February 29, we might be more attuned to our spiritual paths and be more introspective.” —Rachel Lang,
If Peloton and The Mirror had a baby, it would be this new at-home fitness system
February 26, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC In the last few years, digital fitness has proven that it can do a lot. It can bring an entire spin class into your living room, put a personal trainer in the palm of your hand, and allow you to compete with other at-home athletes all over the world. But there’s always been one area that boutique fitness has the edge: IRL trainers are able to correct your form and prevent you from getting hurt in a way that your cell phone—or even the fanciest piece of at-home equipment—cannot. That is, until now. Tempo, which launches today, is a new at-home gym system that uses Artificial Intelligence to deliver real-time feedback during your workout. The machine employs a 3D light-pulse sensor that tracks users’ motion 30 times every second, and uses the intel to count reps, track progress, and—yup—correct form. “At-home fitness systems, including our direct competitors, have been stuck in the same rut since the days of VHS,” says Moawia Eldeeb, Tempo’s founder and CEO. “Brands often push classes and workouts led by a ‘trainer’ who can’t actually train. If you’re doing something dangerously wrong with your form, you’ll never know.” That’s where Tempo’s first-of-its-kind tech comes in, which tells you when you’re making a mistake so you can fix it right away in order to get the most out of your workout and avoid injury. Classes can be taken live or on-demand, they’re taught by real, human trainers on an interactive, 42-inch
10 careers for introverts where success doesn’t require feeling socially drained
February 26, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Largely because being bold, outspoken, and extroverted in general are valued qualities in the workplaces, traits like “assertive,” “loud,” and “outwardly friendly” are desirable to have when you’re looking to get hired, promoted, or just simply be successful in your current gig. But if you’re introverted and looking for a career change or to re-enter the workforce after a leave, you may be wondering: What are some solid options when it comes to careers for introverts? As a reminder, introverts generally treasures their alone time, are less motivated than others by external rewards, consider their message before speaking, and prefer one-on-one interactions to group outings. If this only sort of sounds like you, keep in mind that these are only broad-strokes traits of what it means to be an introvert. That’s because there are four introvert subcategories, and knowing with which you most identify can be helpful for identifying which of the careers for introverts are best suited for you. Which the 4 introvert types best describes you? In 2011, psychologist and researcher Jonathan Cheek denoted that there are actually four introversion subgroups: social introversion, anxious introversion, thinking introversion, and restrained introversion. The differences between each essentially highlights why you’re introverted, which is super-important for making professional decisions. “Knowing what type of introvert you are is key for finding the best-fitting job environment possible,” says clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD. “Increased self-awareness is empowering and allows for greater overall discernment as to what
The fittest Americans do 5 different workouts a week, because variety is the sporty spice of life
February 26, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Indulge me in a thought experiment, and pretend (just pretend!) that you had to eat the same meal every single day, three times a day. Even if it was, like, the best stir-fry in human history, you’d probably get sick of it—and fast. New research shows that the same logic goes for your exercise schedule. In fact, the fittest of them all find a way to do five different types of workouts per week. Published recently in the journal Translational Behavioral Medicine, the study analyzed the workout habits of more than 9,800 participants who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2003 and 2006. After parsing through all the data, Susan Malone, PhD, lead author of the study and an assistant professor of nursing at New York University, found that the more varieties of exercise participants enjoyed, the more they fulfilled the United States exercise recommendations and the fitter they were overall. “When encouraging their patients to exercise, clinicians should not just ask about frequency, but also what types of physical activities their patients do. They may even suggest engaging in a variety of activities,” Malone said in a news release,” said Dr. Malone in a news release shared by U.S. News and World Report. Like the lesson you learned from day-of-the-week underwear of your youth, it really is best to freshen things up every 24 hours or so. And thus, it’s time to start dabbling in modalities you thought
Beat cold and flu season with this healthy, warming, Italian-style soup
February 26, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJIyAiLh4IU] Looking for the best soup to ride out cold and flu season? You’ll love this one from Kelly LeVeque. It’s the ultimate cold-and-flu-season paradox: The one meal that’s been scientifically proven to help you feel better fast—a steaming bowl of soup—can also be one of the most time-consuming to cook from scratch. Not sure about you, but when I’m laid up with a stuffy head and chills, the last thing I feel like doing is chopping veggies, prepping protein, and waiting for what feels like hours as the ingredients simmer on the stove. Thankfully, holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque has proven that making the best soup for a cold or flu doesn’t have to eat up your entire sick day. In fact, it can all come together in less time than it takes to watch an episode of Love is Blind. In the latest installment of Cook with Us, Well+Good’s new cooking challenge show, senior food and health editor Jessie Van Amburg tasks LeVeque with preparing a satisfying, warming, vegetarian winter soup in 30 minutes or less. The Body Love Every Day author responds with a quick and easy take on Italian meatball soup, using a few smart swaps to make it plant-based and a bit more nutrient-dense. “Swapping out pasta for zoodles is really popular right now, but it’s a great way to increase your fiber and antioxidants,” says LeVeque. Amping up the fiber content are the plant-based lentil meatballs—all of
How to find an online personal trainer for less than the cost of a gym membership
February 26, 2020 at 03:01AM by CWC Working with a one-on-one fitness coach used to mean schlepping to the gym, shelling out big money, and trying to make the most out of a few 45-minute sessions per week. But now, thanks to online personal trainer technology, it’s become increasingly common, accessible, and affordable. Instead of having to hit your local brick and mortar, you can now get a personal trainer in the palm of your hand. “Working with a trainer online provides flexibility in schedule and location, while still giving you the expertise and accountability of a trainer. It also integrates all things fitness into one place: your workouts, running, biking and anything else you like to do to stay active,” says Aftan Noon, ACE certified personal trainer at TRAINIAC. “Beyond that, your trainer can also review and adjust your workout based on metrics like your heart rate, heart rate variability, and steps.” Want to know more and see how an online trainer could work in your life? Read on for everything you need to know about hiring an online personal trainer… and why it just might convince you to quit your gym membership once and for all. What are the benefits of an online personal trainer? In general, working with a personal trainer allows you to have a totally customized fitness program, and the same is true when working with a digital personal trainer, as well. In fact, there are many ways that working with someone digitally actually is even
Cocktailing your shampoo and conditioner will help deal with different concerns at once
February 26, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Long ago, some genius came up with the idea that shampoo and conditioner should be sold as a duo like PB&J or avocado and toast. Ever since that storied time, we’ve been shopping for these two essentials as a set: moisturizing shampoos go with moisturizing conditioners; curl shampoos must be paired with curl conditioners. But actually, by mixing and matching different categories of shampoos and conditioners, you can do your strands multiple solids at the same time. “I’ve always been a believer of mixing and matching your shampoo and conditioner, because most people don’t have the same issue from roots to ends,” says Suave celebrity stylist Marcus Francis. That means that if you have oily roots and dry ends, you can use something that will clean hair more thoroughly up top (like a clarifying shampoo), and then use something with more moisture on bottom (like a moisturizing conditioner). “Hair is complex, and may need different things at different times,” says Glamsquad Creative Director Giovanni Vaccaro. He suggests thinking of your hair the same way you think of your skin: Just as your skin can be “combination” (aka: oily and dry at the same time), so too can your strands. “Sometimes hair may need volume at the roots and moisture on the ends,” Vaccaro says. For others, you might want to pair a color conditioner with a curl shampoo to support both the texture and highlights. “It’s great to build your product wardrobe so
The average woman spends $17,000 on menstruation—so, again, why aren’t tampons and pads free?
February 26, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC For the vast majority of people with a uterus, sanitary products—including pads and tampons—are a necessity. For five days a month (on average), through no choice of our own, we need them. While menstruation cups and period-proof underwear are becoming more popular, pads and tampons remain the sanitary products of choice for most women, and the cost adds up. As determined by Dollars and Sense, the average woman will spend $17,000 on menstruation in her lifetime, including an approximated three to five products a day, five days a month, for 33 years. For tampons and pads, the cost breaks down to approximately $144 each year. Not cool, right? One country at least is recognizing the unfairness of women having to spend so much money on something they cannot control. On Tuesday, the parliament in Scotland approved plans to make sanitary products available for free, making it the first country in the world to do so. The draft for the bill was first proposed in 2017, a nod to the lengthy process it took to get it approved and put into action. Under the new law, pads and tampons will be available for free in places such as community centers, youth clubs, and pharmacies. “These are not luxury items. They are indeed essential and no one in Scotland should have to go without period products,” says Scottish lawmaker Monica Lennon, who submitted the bill. While Scotland is the first country to give free access